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Kakadu National Park
From the series “Famous Unesco Sites in Australia”
Kakadu National Park also has its own unique characteristics that allow it to be considered a landmark of world importance. The reserve was named after the eponymous tribe that lived on its territory. Today, the park has great etiologic, archaeological, and natural value. During the study of the local caves, scientists have found traces of the so-called rock art in X-ray style. The age of the oldest drawings is 18 000 years. The reserve is famous for its fabulously beautiful landscape. About 1 700 species of plants are growing there; 280 species of birds, more than 110 species of reptiles, and 60 species of mammals live on the territory of the reserve. Another important feature of the park is a number of natural rocky ledges, which actually turned the site into a real natural … Read all
Purnululu National Park
From the series “Famous Unesco Sites in Australia”
Nature lovers visiting Australia have to go to the Purnululu National Park that is located in Western Australia. This reserve was founded in 1987. It was listed as the World Heritage Site in 2003. The unique park covers an area of over 239 hectares. It is famous for various landscapes, unique geological formations, as well as its multifaceted flora and fauna. One of the main attractions of the park is the Bungle Bungle Range. It began to form more than 20 million years ago. Mountains have a very unusual conical shape, so they resemble huge beehives. The entire island is an alternation of arid deserts and tropical savannah, so you can meet animals and plants belonging to two completely opposite ecosystems.
Travelers will have an opportunity to take a walk through the picturesque … Read all
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Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes in Australia
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Australia with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Australia
This Australia map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.Maps of cities and regions of Australia
Sydney
Darling Harbour Darling Harbour is one of the most famous tourist areas of Sydney. It is located in the central part of the city. This is the place where visitors will find a huge shopping center, an aquarium, a ship that contains information about the Olympic Games and a famous monorail that was built to mark a big anniversary. The monorail was praised by the police and the administration of the city, but it caused a lot of controversy from the side of ordinary citizens. The monorail looks … Read more 
Melbourne
One of the most beautiful palaces in Melbourne is the Royal Exhibition Building, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site a few years ago. Only by a miracle was this splendid palace not destroyed in the middle of the 20th century. It was decided to save it and open the exhibition center in the building. Now it is used for holding various exhibitions. The palace hosts thematic events on contemporary art. Surrounding the historic building is a lush garden. In the warm season, the center is … Read more
Hobart
The island state of Tasmania, which is situated not far from the Australian continent, is a place of wonders. Despite its small size, Hobart, the center of this region, is an incredibly interesting place to visit from a historic and cultural point of view. The nature of this region is ideal for comfortable and trouble-free recreation. Tourists of different ages enjoy staying longer in this wonderful city in order to see all of its landmarks and get acquainted with the history of the green … Read more
Gold Coast
In recent years, the Gold Coast has got the status of an elite resort. As many as 3 million tourists from different parts of the world visit this area every year. Naturally, there are many luxurious hotels. Tourists will also be pleased with gorgeous local beaches. Surfers Paradise is the most famous beach of the resort. As one can guess from its name, the beach is also one of the best destinations for surfing on the resort. Strong waves are typical for this coastal area. There are also several … Read more
Brisbane
Brisbane has many interesting symbols, such as amazing Story Bridge. It is remarkable for its spacious viewing point at the top of the bridge, which offers a breathtaking view of the city. It is possible to get to this observation platform four times a day: before dawn, in the afternoon, at sunset and at night. 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 … Read more
Perth
Perth is rich in numerous restaurants and bistros that offer food of different cuisines in the world. Northbridge district is particularly rich in dining venues, so this is where foodies should go first of all. There are both super expensive luxurious dining venues and modest restaurants for visitors on a budget. Live never stops in this part of the city. Northbridge is equally active in the daytime and at night as besides restaurants there are many popular nightclubs, pubs, and bars. … Read more
Adelaide
If you are not fond of driving far, plenty of sights are to be seen within the city too. One of the main cultural places of the city is the South Australian Museum. It contains a very interesting collection of artefacts, including art and other objects of local's everyday life. A significant part of the exposition is devoted to the rich diversity of local fauna. Another contender for the most curious historical sight is the Botanic Garden that was founded in the 19th century. Today, hundreds … Read more
Canberra
In Canberra there are also remarkable historical sites. An excellent example is the old house of Parliament. This building was built in 1927. From the moment of construction, parliament was surrounded by luxurious gardens. They were preserved here and now, beautiful gardens became available for walks in 2004, when parliament vacated the building. In 1992 in the historic building, an interesting museum dedicated to the political culture of Australia was opened, and it contains many interesting … Read more
