A resort is a holiday destination where just about everything needed for a vacation is on-site. Many are operated by a single establishment. Others are run by a group of businesses each offering related but different products and/or activities. Accommodation, food, drink. entertainment and shopping facilities are provided. Local towns usually become identified with major resorts. The name of the town is synonymous with the resort. |
This south-eastern state is the most populated in Australia. Scenic travel destinations are located along the North Coast. The Central Coast has beautiful beaches. lnland is the wine country of the Hunter valley. Small towns are found along the southern coast and its headlands are dotted with many sandy beaches. |
The great Ocean Road is an important must see in Victoria where you can take in the vast coastline. In the north of the state the green countryside is replenished by the Murray River. To the west is the dry outback. The eastern part of the state rises into the snow country of the snow-capped Great Dividing Range. |
The Great Barrier reef is the favorite place for visitors to Queensland. Rainforests extend all the way down the coast. There are high points like the Glasshouse Mountains. lnland it can be very dry. The Gulf country in northern Queensland is tropical so there are swamps and savannas. Varied environments in Queensland means you can choose the type of holiday you want. |
There is less rain than in other states: plan carefully if traveling inland. A mountain range is situated north-south in the centre of the state. Lagoons predominate at Coorang in the south-east. The state is green in the east where the Murray River ?ows. Caves abound in this state for the dedicated explorer. |
The apple isle has a cool temperate climate much like Britain. lt rains a lot but not so much on the north coast. Picturesque towns and mountainous terrain are its main features. Climbing, rafting, hiking, kayaking and caving are avenues of adventure for the active vacationer. Fishing is good in the sheltered bays. The experience go hiking on the Overland Track from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair. |
lt is a long way between towns in Western Australia away from the west coast. The Kimberleys in northern WA is known for its gorges. A spot for camping is the Pilbara in the north west. The Coral Coast on the west coast, south of Exmouth has Shark Bay and Ningaloo marine parks. Fishermen regularly follow the ?sh down the coast from Geraldton to Bunbury reeling them in. |
Kakadu is situated in the very north of the Northern Territory. lt is a rocky landscape with wildlife aplenty. Katherine lies inland in the north. This paradise has gorges, hot springs and savannah woodlands. In the centre is Tennant Creek which is really a very large cattle station of grassy plains. Toward the south is Alice Springs a city in the middle of nowhere with old style cafes and a fantastic museum. Mysterious Uluru rock is in the south-west. |
The ACT is a small region, home to the Australian Government. Namadgi National Park adjacent to Mount Kosciuszko takes up the southern half of the ACT. lt was declared a national park in 1934. Visitors usually camp in the pleasant surroundings. Wildlife niches change as one moves through the park. Grassy plains prevail in the valleys. Alpine species grow on the slopes. Further up, Snow Gum woodland dominates. At mountain peaks there are sub-alpine meadows. |
Many people choose Australia as a once in a lifetime tourist destination. Australians warmly welcome visitors. The weather is ideal for travel. Take professional tourist advice even if traveling as a backpacker. Australia is a wondrous country having great scenery. The ?ora and fauna are unique. lt is not only a nation: it is a continent. Whether in cool tasmania or the very warm Northern Territory it makes for a fantastic family vacation. |
Australian Tours have become popular in recent years and it is a wonderful way to see Australia. You can choose to travel along the populated coast and spend time in luxury hotels. Travel and Experience the great outback on a 4wd tour sleeping in tents or air conditioned trailers. Participating in adventure tours and adventure sports will give you a holiday to remember. |
Australia has a very long coastline, its rocks being the oldest in the world. Cliffs run along the edge at the Nullarbor Plain. Sandy beaches extend tn the east and west. |
The highest region of Australia is the Alps concentrated in New South Wales and Victoria. Winter sports are heid at Thredbo in NSW and Mnunt Hotham in Victoria. |
The outback is an expanse of land far larger than you can imagine. For the must part it is very dry, though ?oods do occur. |
Australians mainly have a Western diet. Immigration from other countries has brought interesting new foods that have been accepted as normal fare. |
Accommodation in Australia is world class, with hotels along the coast, ranging from the very best to economy. Every town in Australia has a local hotel. International hotels are in large cities. When exploring inland it is advisab|e In book beforehand, though it is easy to find good sleeping facilities as you travel. Hotels are the primary choice, though motels and backpacker hostels are available nationwide. |