A visit to Australia bestows a unique experience through the steep mountains, sprawling rain forests, greenish plains, never ending deserts and enthralling beaches. The island country enjoys moderate climate, throughout the year. Apart from this, the landscape of the country is impressive with wide open spaces, rich flora and fauna, extinct volcanoes, rugged wild terrains, picturesque mountain ranges, tropical islands, vast rivers, etc.

Vibrant nation

The nation is a unique mix of cosmopolitan and traditional. Cities like Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, etc are known for their refinement and sophistication and the Aboriginal people of Australia stand for tradition. The original inhabitants of the nation, the aboriginal people make the culture of the country colourful, rich and vibrant.

Natural splendour

Famous for the presence of the oldest rainforest, Australia offers a delightful journey through the coastal lowland rainforest that is situated in the Wet tropics World Heritage Area. Biodiversity of the area with mangrove forests, woodlands, tropical rainforest, flora and fauna and swamp makes this place unique.

The splendid Great Barrier Reef is another major attraction in Australia. The reef that extends up to 2000km is renowned for the crystal blue waters, fantastic coral stretches, and animal and plant life. The Reef offers a spectacular diving experience for the travellers.

The great Ocean Road is one of the most splendid coastal drives in the world, between the Apollo Bay and Angle Sea. The greenery of the Otway Ranges, the exotic limestone cliffs in Port Campbell and the beautiful town of Lorne attract hordes of visitors, every year.

Kakadu national park is renowned for the wildlife and aboriginal rock art. The national park is placed among the World heritage sites for the cultural and natural significance of the area.

Snowy mountains, the highest section of Great Dividing Range in Australia comprises ski resorts, alpine scenery, glacial lakes, caves and forests. The Kosciusko National Park is located here.

Freycinet Peninsula is an integral part of the Freycinet National Park, located on the beautiful east coast of Tasmania. The peninsula encompasses rare beaches, coves, bushwalks, plants, bird and animal species. The park is famed for its lodges and camp sites.

Kimberley is a typical Australian Landscape replete with rocks, crocodiles, wallabies, blue skies, red earth and gum trees. Halls Creek, Fitzroy River and Purnululu National Park are the exciting tourist spots in Kimberley.

Barossa Valley, the famous wine-producing region in Australia is a well-tended area. A major German settlement, the gently sloping valley has a distinct Germanic flavour to it. The scenic views of the valley allure visitors across the globe, every year.

Events

This land of natural splendour, beaches and Kangaroos has its share of many festivals and events. The Art festivals in Australia draw huge crowds and the annual Big Day Out is an event that showcases the prowess of many local and international bands. The Sydney festival is another event that is acclaimed for the open-air concerts, street theatre and fireworks. The Stompen Ground festival and the Barunga festival celebrates the opulent aboriginal arts and culture. Australian Open Tennis, formula One Grand Prix, Football and Melbourne cup are the major events that attract many tourists and participants, worldwide.

Shopping

For great value shopping, visit Australia. Shopping for casual and colourful clothes, designer labels, etc is fun in Australia. Art lovers can enjoy their stay by owning enigmatic aboriginal paintings and carvings and world-renowned Australian opals.

Facts

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