Australia sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

Australia is a true paradise for fans of outdoor activities. Fans of dynamic pastime can ride on SUVs vehicles, make horseback riding, watch whales, …
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1. The territory of Australia occupies several climatic zones. Therefore, each of the regions of the country has its weather conditions. You can go to …
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Australia is one of the best places to relax with children. Here young travelers almost feel like full tourists themselves. In large cities of the …
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Before the colonial period, the Australian territory was populated by aborigines. The first settlements were formed here more then 60 000 years ago. Some of the most interesting archeological districts are located near Lake Mungo. In some states of Australia, researchers found the remains of the old cave paintings. The colonial period in Australia began in 1606 when the continent was first visited by the European travelers. The first man who visited it was Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon. He called the land he had discovered New Holland. In a few years, Australia was visited by Spanish colonizers. The first British colonies were formed here in the late 18th century.
Shopping in Australia promises to become one of the brightest memories of your travel. The developed trade infrastructure of the country provides …
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The luxury hotels in Australia, deserving attention of the most discerning traveler.
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National and city parks of Australia
♥ National Park 'Abercrombie River' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Albinia' . On the map
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♥ Regional Park 'Albinia 1' . On the map
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♥ Regional Park 'Albinia 2' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Alexander Morrison' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Abercrombie River' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Albinia' . On the map


♥ Regional Park 'Albinia 1' . On the map


♥ Regional Park 'Albinia 2' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Alexander Morrison' . On the map


Famous and uniques places in Australia from our review series
Kutini-Payamu National Park
From the series “Largest and Famous Nuclear Test Sites”
According to unofficial data, there were held tests with the participation of the American, Britain and Australian military forces. For the wide audience, it was said that these tests were made with a usual bomb that imitates the nuclear explosion. These tests were held in a park not accidently, they wanted to know how the nuclear exposure will reflect the tropical … Read all
Maralinga Test Site
From the series “Largest and Famous Nuclear Test Sites”
In the 20th century nobody thought about the future of the local tribes that lived in this territory. In 1994 the government of Australia decided to pay an indemnity to the representatives of Tjarutja tribe amount of 13,5 million USA dollars. In the Australian test site, the first tests were made in 1955. All in all, there were made seven test sequences, the highest power was 27 kilotons.
The test was used not only for explosions. In particular, there was … Read all
Cape York Peninsula
From the series “15 Sparsely Populated Places for Solitude with Wildlife”
This picturesque peninsula attracts researchers and tourists from the whole world. In these tropical wet forests, you can see various species of eucalyptus and even more a lot of rare plants. Iron Range is one of the richest regions with endemic plants. There you can find about 1 000 species of plants, 100 of which are quite rare. These awesome tropics is a home for butterflies. One more … Read all

The Philippines Adopt New Rules for Tourists
After that, tourists need to stay at the quarantine hotel. A follow-up email containing information about the COVID-19 test should appear on day 3, and tourists are required to answer it within 24 hours. The exact location and schedule of the test will be revealed on day 5. Tourists who develop COVID-19 symptoms need to report to a medical officer for checkup purpose. When a negative test result is obtained, tourists are free to enjoy their vacation. Those with positive results will be forwarded to a hospital for further treatment.
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After that, tourists need to stay at the quarantine hotel. A follow-up email containing information about the COVID-19 test should appear on day 3, and tourists are required to answer it within 24 hours. The exact location and schedule of the test will be revealed on day 5. Tourists who develop COVID-19 symptoms need to report to a medical officer for checkup purpose. When a negative test result is obtained, tourists are free to enjoy their vacation. Those with positive results will be forwarded to a hospital for further treatment.

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Sightseeing in popular cities of Australia
Large halls of Sydney Exhibition Centre regularly host major exhibitions, conferences and special events. During the Olympic Games, the hall even hosted some competitions. The Convention Centre, located nearby, is mostly involved in various organizing issues. This is the place where one can get a detailed schedule of all the exhibitions. The multi-store Harbourside complex attracts attention from a distance because of its glass roofs. The complex is home to chic boutiques and discount shops, … Read more

Theater admirers will have an opportunity to visit the Princess Theater. This opera house is located in a classy Victorian building. For the history of existence, the building of the theater was repeatedly rebuilt and modernized. The last major reconstruction took place in 1989. This ancient theater has its own unusual symbol - a ghost, for which a free seat is always left in the hall. In 1888, the opera Faust was staged in the theater, in which singer Frederick Baker performed. One of the … Read more

As a city, Hobart has been famous starting from the beginning of the 19th century. The British tried to be ahead of the French and be the first ones to establish a new colony in Tasmania. When searching for a suitable area for a settlement, the British chose a picturesque area not far from Mount Wellington where the River Derwent meets the Bass Strait. Initially, this was a small settlement consisting of tented houses. This was mostly home to soldiers, prisoners, and first settlers who had … Read more

Besides beach recreation, guests of the resort are welcome to participate in interesting hiking tours to the most picturesque areas of the resort. For example, Lamington Nature Reserve is a unique piece of nature not far from the tourist area. It is a large forest, the total area of which is more than 200 square kilometers. During a walk in the reserve, visitors will see many rare plants. A tour guide will take them to the tops of mountains and hills to admire the panoramic view of the region … Read more

In the vicinity of the city there is Lone Pine Sanctuary, the main inhabitants of which are koalas. This is the world’s largest sanctuary of koalas, which houses about 130 animals of various species. According to the laws in force in Queensland state, visitors can pet animals and hold them in their arms only in this reserve. The sanctuary is particularly popular with travelers with children. Beer heads can also find suitable sights, they will be offered to make an exciting trip to old … Read more

Gourmets interested in typical food of the national cuisine should definitely not forget to try grilled steaks. Seafood is also widely present in the national cuisine. There are many dishes with freshwater oysters, and food with shark meat remains a quite expensive local delicacy. Local restaurants are also famous for lobsters that they cook in accordance with signature recipes. Fans of alcoholic beverages are welcome to participate in special win tours in Perth. In the valley of the Swan … Read more

Another contender for the most curious historical sight is the Botanic Garden that was founded in the 19th century. Today, hundreds of plant species that have been brought from different parts of the world are present in the garden. Several older plants have also been preserved here, some of which were planted more than a hundred years ago. A lot of interesting photos are to be taken in this Botanic Garden, and the excursions are very informative. For those fond of nature and outdoor … Read more

To the southwest of Canberra is Namadgi National Park. It was founded in 1984 and covers an area of more than 1,000 square kilometers. The main values of these places are incredibly beautiful granite rocks, and the striking diversity of representatives of flora and fauna. One of the main attractions of the reserve is a huge tree in the Naas valley. It is often called a natural hostel. This tree has become home to dozens of bird species, bats and even some mammals. In Canberra, there … Read more
