Australia Travel Guide: Essential Australia
Asia Transpacific Journey’s guide to Australia Travel will take you on an Australian vacation to the destinations that most fully capture Australia’s essence. Your travel to Australia through our essential vacation package will be a journey beyond the ordinary.Sydney
A world-class city. Amble through the weekend markets, climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, or enjoy reserved performance seats and a behind-the-scenes tour at the legendary Opera House. Take a gorgeous cruise on Sydney Harbour or perhaps view from aloft via scenic seaplane. The city’s eastern suburbs host some of the country’s prettiest beaches. Within easy reach of the city are the world class wineries of the Hunter Valley and subtropical rainforests of the Blue Mountains.
Melbourne
Melbourne is a recommended destination for your Australia travel plans. This lovely green city is known for its Victorian architecture, numerous parks and gardens, and is a haven for lovers of art, culture and sport. Electric tram cars traverse every major street; they are a fun and convenient way to get around the city. Take a day trip to see the Little Penguins at Philip Island, watch Aussie Rules Football at the MCG or take in one of tennis’ signature events, the Australian Open.
Tropical North Queensland
Cairns, the gateway city to the region hosts a pretty marina and waterfront esplanade. Don’t miss the excellent local night market. Just a short drive north of the city lies the Daintree Rainforest, a UNESCO World Heritage site of stunning beauty. Stay in a stunning treetop ecolodge, explore the forest with aboriginal elders and take a wildlife cruise on the Daintree River. Further north still, lies Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef and named as such by Captain Cook in 1770 when here he finally navigated passage through the labyrinth now better known as the Great Barrier Reef. Of course no trip to the tropical north is complete without an excursion to the reef itself. Day trips from the mainland, island resorts or multiple night private yacht charters are all possibilities for exploring the world’s longest contiguous tropical reef system.
Kakadu National Park & Arnhem
Land Of Crocodile Dundee fame, this is Australia at its adventurous best. Explore billabongs teeming with bird-life and the fearsome saltwater crocodile. Swim under thundering waterfalls. View Aboriginal rock art that is tens of thousands of years old and learn about the most potent symbols of Aboriginal spirituality or “Dreamtime” as they are known. Fishing here is outstanding, especially for the prized catch, the Barramundi. Stay in comfortable tented camps or luxury lodges both will provide comfort on your Australia vacation.
The Red Centre
Indulge your passion for the quintessential Aussie adventure with a 4WD excursion across the Outback. Take an informative nature walk around the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock), a UNESCO World Heritage site, then enjoy chilled champagne at sunset and marvel as this iconic rock formation turns a hundred different shades of red with the setting sun. Continue on to the Olgas, another enigmatic rock outcrop, and Kings Canyon (Australia’s Grand Canyon).
Nearby Alice Springs has been a traditional meeting place for the trading of artifacts, knowledge, art and culture among the Aboriginal peoples for more than 10,000 years. Visit the award winning Aboriginal Art and Culture Center run by the Arrente Tribe. Prepare to be astonished at the resourcefulness and natural wisdom of the original inhabitants who were able to survive in the extremely inhospitable Red Centre. This well-done exhibit also showcases the works of many of Australia’s leading Aboriginal Western Desert artists. Enjoy all this from the comfort of a luxury resort in the desert, or stay at a local homestead on a 500,000-acre cattle station.
The world famous Ghan Railway which traverses the heart of this desolate land from Adelaide to Darwin is a great way to appreciate the rugged landscape in old world style. >>Extended Journeys: Queensland
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