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Australia Attractions
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A continent and a country at the same
time, Australia spans thousands of miles from coast to coast
and is packed full of wonderful sightseeing activities for
visitors of every budget and every taste - from tropical
rainforests and over 8,000 species of wildflowers in Western
Australia to the likes of the Gold Coast and Fraser Island,
the world's largest sand island, on the east coast,
Australia's attractions are amazingly diverse. Boasting 14
World Heritage-listed areas, 2,000 national parks and 7,000
beaches, there is plenty to explore in this land down under.
Australia is all about the great outdoors, with exciting and
unique wildlife to boot and visitors should get out and
explore the sights on foot. Travelling along the east coast
of the country is best done by bus or car, while those
wanting to cross the treacherous great expanse of the
country are advised to catch a plane, unless they are
interested in an outback safari.
With so many territories offering their own special flavour,
it would take a few months, if not years to explore and
discover all that this magical country has to offer.
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Fraser Island |
This is the world's largest sand island,
situated a two-hour drive north of Brisbane, which provides
a unique ecological system of giant dunes, forests, streams
and freshwater lakes. In 1993 it was placed on the World
Heritage List and draws visitors wishing to explore.
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Wet 'n Wild Water World |
This premier water theme park was
recently voted Brisbane's best tourist attraction. Sited at
Oxenford on the Pacific Highway in 20 acres of tropical
parkland it incorporates a wave pool, children's pool.
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Kangaroo Island |
Australia’s third largest island is home
to colonies of sea lions, fairy penguins, pelicans, marine
life and, of course, kangaroos, and provides so much to do
and discover that visitors are advised to stay for at least
two days.
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Australian National Botanic Gardens |
The Australian National Botanic Gardens,
sited on the slopes of Black Mountain, is the world's finest
living collection of Australian native plants. Set among
natural eucalypts, they provide an ideal setting to display
the nation's unique and beautiful floral heritage.
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Cockington Green |
Opened to the public in 1979, Cockington
Green at Gold Creek Village is an award-winning display of
miniature buildings and landscaped gardens and one of
Canberra's landmark attractions. As well as the stunning
miniature displays and breathtaking gardens.
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National Gallery of Australia |
Located on the south shore of the lake,
the National Gallery has the best collection of art in the
country. The Australian collection ranges from traditional
Aboriginal art through to 20th-century works by Tom Roberts,
Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan and Albert Tucker.
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Monkey Mia Resort |
At this remarkable resort, situated near
the town of Denham about 525 miles (830km) north of Perth in
the Shark Bay Heritage area, visitors have the opportunity
to interact and hand-feed the local wild dolphins who visit
the shore each day.
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The Esplanade |
The recently renovated Cairns Esplanade
is the hub for visitors to the city, providing an
entertaining promenade with numerous recreational
opportunities, lined with a host of restaurants, bars and
cafes. Apart from a safe, sandy swimming lagoon and vast
lawns used for all sorts.
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Eureka Tower |
The Eureka Tower is the tallest building
in Melbourne and the tallest residential building in the
world, standing at just over 984ft (300m) tall, offering
360-degree views over the city.
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Royal Botanic Gardens |
Sydney's 'green lung' is the 30-hectare
botanical garden, established in 1816 and containing more
than 7,500 species of plants. Australia's very first farm
was on the site where the garden now flourishes, southeast
of the Opera House.
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Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park |
The name 'Tjapukai' means 'people of the
rainforest' and applies to the indigenous people who have
inhabited the tropical region between Cairns and Port
Douglas, and inland to Kuranda, for eons.
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Sydney Wildlife World |
Attached to the Sydney Aquarium at
Darling Harbour, the new fauna and flora attraction features
a huge variety of native Australian plant and animal species
in nine different habitats. A walkway snakes through the
enclosures, and the development comprises three floors of
exhibits
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