If you are looking for a vacation that has the perfect white beaches, the large metropolitan cities, and the rugged, isolated wilderness all in one place then Australia should be your vacation destination. In Australia, when you go to “the Outback”, you won’t be near a steakhouse. There are fine dining experiences to be had there, however, especially since Australia is one of the world's wealthiest countries.
Australia is comprised of six states and two territories. Sydney, Australia's first and largest city, is the capital of Australia’s state New South Wales. The Sydney Opera House, which has been featured in countless movies and iconic moments in popular culture, is located in Sydney, otherwise known as the “Harbour City”. The Opera House is most commonly visited because it is one of the most recognized buildings in the world, but it also features major classical music and opera events worth seeing while on vacation. Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city and the nation’s first capital city, is known to be Australia’s most cultured city. Melbourne has many museums, galleries and theatres, large parks and lush gardens, along with sports-laden opportunities such as the XVIII Commonwealth Games and the 2007 FINA World Aquatics Championships.
If you are looking to escape the city then escape is not far away. The Great Barrier Reef should be the first item on your itinerary since it is the largest coral formation in the entire world. If diving and snorkeling are not on your “to do” list then take a journey to Australia’s red center, known as “the Outback”. Other notable destinations are Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Daintree National Park, Ballarat, and Uluru, the famous wind-swept rock.
Golf in Australia is very popular and there are several golf clubs worth looking into throughout the country. Just look out for kangaroos bouncing onto your perfect hole in one shot.
Australia offers an ideal vacation for anyone interested in a variety of adventurous activities or multicultural sightseeing. There are an unlimited amount of resources on vacationing in Australia- take advantage of that and make every moment down-under count.
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