Australia
Things To Do
Australia’s
countryside is both vast and unique. A typical Australian
vacation could include scuba diving, surfing,
tours through the rainforest or outback, adventure activities,
and more. You’ll find details on cruises Australia
and attractions in Australia in most travel guides. Whether
you have a week or a month to spend down under, the following
is a list of some of the more popular places to visit in
Australia.
See
the Great Barrier Reef
Located off
Australia’s northern
shore in Townsville, Queensland,
the Great Barrier Reef
is a group of over 1,000 islands that are unlike anything
else in the world. Scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing,
boating, and surfing are just a few of the many things to
do at the reef.
Take
a tour through the Daintree Rainforest
With the largest
and most diverse group of plants and animals on earth, the
Daintree Rainforest is one of the most popular attractions
in Australia. You’ll see over 430 species of birds,
hundreds of frogs, bats, marsupials, and butterflies, and
much, much more.
Sydney
Opera House
Whether it’s
theatre, music, or dance that sparks your interest, the
Sydney Opera
House is one of Australia’s premier cultural spots,
with hundreds of shows playing throughout the year. You
can also take a tour of some of the rooms in the Opera House-
there are over 1,000.
Attend
a festival
No matter which
parts of Australia you plan to see, one of the most popular
places to visit in Australia is a free, outdoor festival.
The Sydney Festival, the Perth International Arts Festival,
Mardi Gras, and the Melbourne International Film Festival
are held at various times throughout the year.
Take
a Wine Tour
One of the
many attractions in Australia is the wine tour. Local wineries
offer wine tours, lasting anywhere from one fun afternoon
to three full weeks. Australia is fast making a name for
itself in the world of wine, and a wine tour is a great
way to combine sightseeing with tasting.
Learn
to Surf
Surfing is
one of the most popular attractions in Australia. With the
longest coastline of any island in the world, there are
classes for beginner surfers hoping to learn, as well as
competitions and miles of beach for the most experienced
surfers.
Visit
the Victorian Alps
Sometimes called
the ‘high country’, the Victorian Alps are located
near the city of Melbourne. Skiers will enjoy this winter
playground, and during the summer months the Alps are open
for climbing, hiking, and fishing.
Scuba
Dive
One of the
most popular places to visit in Australia for scuba diving
is Brisbane;
however there are many options for anyone wishing to scuba
dive. Beginners and more experienced divers alike will find
a wide range of tours and classes for any skill level.
Cruises
Australia
Whether you
have just a day, or a few weeks, Australia is a great place
to hop on board a cruise line. Many Australia travel packages
allow the traveler to book these ocean trips in advance.
Cruises Australia
can be a great way to experience Australia.
Visit
the Outback
Guided tours
through sections of Australia’s outback are widely
available. Many trips will require plenty of hiking, so
before booking these Australia travel packages, be sure
to confirm that you’re up to the journey.
See
Tasmania
Tasmania is
a separate island, located about 240km off the southern
coast of Melbourne. When European settlers first began migrating
to Australia, Tasmania
was a major penal settlement. Currently, Tasmania hosts
some plants and animals that live no where else in the world,
or have become extinct everywhere but on this special island.
Whatever the
amount of time you have to spend in Australia, be sure to
check out a few of the most popular places to visit in Australia.
You won’t be disappointed. And don’t forget
to look into Australia travel packages, with plenty of travel
options for a tailor fit holiday.