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

Perth sunrise lightning The best way to start exploration of Australia is to visit Sydney – the most beautiful and matchless city of the country. You will find old quarters, modern business districts and shopping streets there. Tourists, who wish to see historical buildings, churches and monuments, should start with King Cross district. Narrow streets and beautiful squares of King Cross are home to art centers, museums and souvenir outlets. Elizabeth Street is a popular destination for shopping, and Homebush quarter, which is located nearby, is the location of Olympic sports facilities. The most popular cultural places of interest in Sydney include Sydney Museum of History and Anthropology, National Marine Museum, Memorial Art Gallery, the Museum of Applied Arts and Science, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Nicolson Antique Museum and Modern Art Museum.
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There are also several parks and reserves in the city, the most popular of which are Hyde Park and Park of Wild Animals of Australia. In Sydney, tourists can attend a very unusual excursion – a visit to the opal manufacture. Here visitors will see how the rock is processed, learn more interesting information about these precious stones and, of course, purchase the jewelry.
Perth is another Australian city that is worth attention. It is mostly famous for its numerous mines that quarry gold, diamonds and nickel. Perth is a wonderful place with typical Australian landscapes – high rocks, unusual trees and numerous exotic plants. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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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Darwin is a city that hides many interesting places and surprises. The main attraction here is Kakadu National Park, where visitors can see rare animals, birds and enjoy variety of local flora. There are a few more parks in Darwin suburbs, the most popular of which are Katherine Caves and Leechfield.
Perth Sunrise Without a doubt, Big Barrier Reef is the main symbol of the country and one of most famous places in the world. The reef is stretched along the east coast of the country. Big Barrier Reef is the biggest in the world and is added to the list of UNO World Heritage sites. The length of the reef is 50 kilometers. Every year this unique place attracts many divers, who deeply admire the beauty of the reef. Divers are also recommended to visit Magnetic Island, where they will find spectacular wild nature.
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History and Entertainment

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.
Perth The indigenous population had been decreasing significantly for 150 years of the active colonization. One of the main causes of aborigines’ death was infectious diseases brought by Europeans. The most outstanding event in the history of Australia was the beginning of the Gold Rush in the middle of the 19th century. In 1901, a so-called colony federation known as the Commonwealth of Australia was established. Australia officially gained independence from Great Britain not so long ago, in 1986.
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The main value of the continent is its unique nature. In Australia, there are several unique national parks. Here, you can see rare endemic animals that are not found anywhere in the world. Kangaroos, platypuses, emus and rare species of koalas dwell only here. The most famous national park is Kakadu. There are still settlements of Australian aborigines on its territory.
Australia attracts a lot of people with upscale beach resorts. Local beaches are the most suitable for surfing in the world. The most luxurious resort area is the Golden Coast that has its source near Brisbane. There is an elite resort of Main Beach with upscale hotels and restaurants. The resort of Broadbeach is very popular with thrifty travelers.
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One of the main nature Australian attractions is the Great Barrier Reef. Divers come here from all parts of the world to admire it. This unique natural object is under UNESCO protection, so it is permitted to dive only in some places.
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Famous and uniques places in Australia from our review series

Bondi Beach

From the series “Top Beaches for Surfing on Huge Waves”
Bondi Beach is considered one of the most popular beaches in Sydney. It is located near the city. Local aborigines gave the name to this section of the coast hundreds of years ago. The word "Bondi" means "water breaking on rocks" in their language. This name fully reflects the main feature of the beach – its characteristic strong waves. This stretch of coast was privately owned in the second half of the 19th century. Francis O'Brien bought it and 200 acres of land adjacent to the coast.

He began equipping a recreation area here in 1855. Everyone could relax in the fresh air and have a picnic there. Gradually, the popularity of the equipped coast became very large. O'Brien took the initiative to restrict people's access. However, the Sydney City Council did not adopt such an … Read all

Port Arthur Prison

From the series “Famous prisons of the world”
Port Arthur Prison is a world-famous landmark. It is located in Tasmania. It was founded in 1833. The prison was used to hold the most dangerous criminals for almost 20 years. Only Irish and British criminals were held in the prison in its early years. Dangerous criminals began to be brought from all over the world to the main Australian prison after. The historic prison building has never been reconstructed over the years. However, many buildings managed to survive very well.

The prison is a large architectural complex. There is an old church, a hospital, and a specialized psychiatric hospital on its territory. Almost all of these structures were built by prisoners. The main component of the architectural complex is considered to be the prison building itself. It's a bit like a … Read all

Henry Jones Art Hotel

From the series “Best industrial-style loft hotels”
Henry Jones Art Hotel is located in Hobart, Australia. It was opened in a building built in 1861. The jam factory was located in this building in the past. Its setting is an amazing mix of historical elements and art installations today. Unusual designer jewelry is presented everywhere here. The hotel is decorated with bright designer furniture. Huge photo pictures and handmade decorative elements, fabrics of various textures, and accessories made of wood decorate it.

Stone walls, ceiling beams, and narrow windows remained in the building from the previous decor. Guests can enjoy a view of the port area from the windows. All rooms available to guests of the hotel have a unique design. The design of the rooms located in the attic part of the building is particularly interesting. Most of … Read all
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Sightseeing in popular cities of Australia

Sydney
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
Melbourne
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
Hobart
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
Gold Coast
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
Brisbane
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
Perth
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
Adelaide
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
Canberra
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

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