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The ancient Greeks speculated that there was a "mirror world" at the opposite end of the Earth, where the laws of physics were perhaps reversed. In fact only the seasons are inverted in the Great Southern Land, and yet Australia’s could not be more wondrous. Consider that its geographic isolation over millions of years has resulted in splendid wildlife species unique to Australia such as kangaroos, koalas and fairy penguins—the kind of animals you’ve dreamt of seeing in the wild since childhood.
Then there is the culture of the Aboriginal people, which anthropologists speculate is the world’s oldest continuous living culture, dating it to 60,000 years. The Aboriginal creation myth known as the “Dreamtime” refers to the time of the creation of all things, when totemic ancestors brought into being landscapes, people, water, air, fire, and the celestial bodies. This compelling aspect of Australia adds a unique and fascinating layer of complexity.
In terms of the land itself—and there’s lots of it—the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living organism, and Uluru (Ayer’s Rock) is the world's largest monolith. Figure in the bushland and deserts in the massive Red Center, deserted beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see, billabongs, gorges, canyons, pasture and wineries, and a picture emerges of a varied, remarkable expanse unlike any other. As if that weren’t enough, there is spectacular Sydney, rivaling any of the world’s metropolises for the top spot. Astonishing in scope and marvelous to behold, Australia is a world unto itself.
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Asia Transpacific Journeys offers a wide variety of custom tours to Australia. Our essential Australia tour suggestions include Sydney and Melbourne, visiting a multitude of historical sites and locations which will be a part of your customized tour. We also offer extended journeys through different regions of Australia including Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia. Each region of this breathtaking country offers sights, colors, experiences, and landscapes unique to the continent of Australia. >>Essential Australia
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