Netchap internet directory home » Travel Directory » Tourist Destinations of the world » Oceania » Australia

Australia

The Commonwealth of Australia is situated in the southern hemisphere and I the smallest continent of the world comprising of mainland Australia, the major island of Tasmania, and a number of other islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The mainland Australia has been inhabited for more than 42,000 years by Indigenous Australians. Australia's natural beauty attracts tourist from ever part of the world. The landscape is very varied that ranges from endless sun-baked beaches to dense tropical rainforest. The cities of Australia scattered around the beautiful beaches blends a unique European art and food with sports and outdoor activities.

All the year the climate of Australia is favorable for tourists. The summer season is very hot and humid and the sea is full of box jellyfish while the winter from June to August the weather is perfect for skiing in Victoria and Tasmania.

Canberra is often considered as a boring town with politicians and bureaucrats but the visitors will be mesmerized with beautiful galleries, and museums. The straight and curving streets, the parliamentary Houses, the national Gallery and the National Museum are some of the tourist attractions at Canberra.

Melbourne is a marvelous city. The city of Melbourne is passionate about football and fashion. The Melbourne attracts visitors with ballet, restaurants, music and theaters. The cosmopolitan, suburban, conservative Melbourne is full of life with shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and sports which makes it on of the liveliest cities of the world.

Sydney is the oldest city of Australia. It is the economic powerhouse of Australia. its natural attractions, skyscrapers, the ravenous restaurants superb shopping opportunities gives Sydney a rough and gaudy culture.

Queensland offers an abundance of pristine beaches, tropical islands, lush rainforests, vibrant cities and the authentic Australian outback, Queensland is the ultimate holiday destination. Brisbane the state's capital city is full of energy, style, arts and culture. The Brisbane River meanders through the metropolis and by night, the city comes alive with vibrant bars and live music venues. Queensland offer spectacular scenery, deep gorges, numerous waterfalls and mountain summits providing extensive views of rainforest. The desert sand dunes, the lush fishing holes and the sun kissed beaches make an interesting combination in Queensland.

The small state of Victoria offers some interesting sights and dramatic scenery. With a lavish history the towering rainforests, ski resorts and endless golden bays, to rocky ocean cliffs, rolling green hills and red sandy deserts Queensland has a lot to offer. You can watch the koala beers and the little penguins at the Phillip Island Nature Park

Australia provides a wide range of accommodation options to its visitors. The accommodations can be expensive or reasonable for the budget travelers. The Best Western chain of hotels is very popular in Australia that provides luxurious accommodation options to the travelers. The transport is also well developed in Australia. All the major cities are linked with rail routes and airways. Most of the cities offer flexible chauffeur driven cars, family houseboats for local transport.