Surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Pacific, Australia, the smallest of the continents unfolds the magical nature with absolute enigma. With attractions galore, Australia beckons tourists from different corners of the world. Here’s what Australia has in store for you.
Must visit places of Australia
1. Adelaide
The rolling Adelaide Hills and the Gulf St Vincent are indeed a wonderful attraction for those who want to explore Australia for the first time. For the wine lovers, Adelaide brings some of the most famous wine zones of Australia. The seekers of heritage will find plenty of ancient Churches bearing the legacy of architectural excellence of the colonial era. People come to Adelaide to see Museum, Art Gallery, Botanic Garden, Zoo, Victoria Square, Casino and Rundle Mall.
2. Sydney
The capital of New South Wales is the heart of tourism industry of the country. The city being the abode of a rich history, Sydney is mostly defined by its exceptional scenic harbor. The region’s first inhabitants used to dwell in the harbor’s bank for thousands of years. It was once the landing site for convicts transferred to Australia during the 1780s. Tourists can now hire cruises to visit the famed Sydney Harbor Bridge and past the iconic Sydney Opera House. Sydney is also famous for Bondi Beach, The Rocks – history, shopping and art galleries, Taronga Zoo, Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower, Queen Victoria, Museum, Luna Park, Chinese Garden and Wildlife Park.
3. Melbourne
Melbourne is a city of culture, color, coffee, and contrasts. It is widely regarded as one of the best all-round cities not only in Australia, but globally as well. Melbourne is words popular for the The Shrine of Remembrance, Royal Botanic Gardens, City Circle Tram, Puffing Billy, Eureka Skydeck, and Penguin Parade, 12 Apostles at Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Scienceworks, St Kilda Beach and National Gallery of Victoria.
4. Great Barrier Reef
If there’s something truly attractive for the underwater explorers and scuba divers, the Great Barrier Reef is the one. It’s the world’s largest barrier reef system. It’s based on the Coral Sea off the coast of Queensland, spanning a huge area of more than 2,900 coral reefs and hundreds of islands and cays. It’s also the abode of a wide variety of flora and fauna, thus representing the most diverse ecosystems in the world.
Apart from this, you should also include Alice Springs and Cairns in your plan, while visiting Australia.
What to do in Australia
When in Australia, you can enjoy your life to the fullest. For the adventurous soul to the shopaholics, Australia is the happening place for all. For the trekkers, Blue Mountains are the ideal place. If you have a knack for the cultural things, the country has a lot to offer. Visit Sydney Opera House for that lifetime experience which you will cherish forever. The colonial culture of the country is pretty evident from the churches and restaurants. Visit the leading restaurants that still bear the legacy of the colonial culture and habits. Additionally, you can get some good dose of retail therapy.
No doubt, Australia has a lot to offer than an intrepid soul can ask for. So, pack your bags and slip into your boots to have an awesome holiday in Australia with Mosaic Travel.