Travel in Australia

Australia is a very nice place for tour. The people there is as relaxed and down to earth as anybody possible can be. There is a lot of different activities you can get in to in Australia it is a huge country. Like they say down under no worries mate. If you are more passionate about art and museums, take a tour through the Australian Museum, the famous Museum of Contemporary Art or the Australian National Maritime Museum.


The amazing thing that happens is that after a couple of days with them you tend to be the same way. Why worrie, nothing good comes out of that anyway. Even if you you are not into adventure you can have a wonderful time on a safari, it is safe to go out with these guys they know how to take good care of you.
Sydney is also well known for the special wild life so take the time to visit the Sydney Aquarium, Taronga Zoo, the Australian Reptile Park and the unique Koala Park Sanctuary. The species on display are unique and representative for the entire Australia.


Kurranda is about an hours drive uphill, or you can take the scenic cable skyway or the kurranda train. Views of the Barron Falls and Tropical rainforest abound. Kurranda has a little market village feel about it. In the picture left you see it in full flow but sometimes it can almost be none existant as water is diverted for the Stanmore hydro power station and due to the impact of the dry.

Very friendly people and the scenery is amazing on some places.If you want adventure you can go on safaris. Crocodile Dundee the movie was a big hit for Australia and the people working as safari guides. If you want adventure this is the place to go, it is almost as you are in the movie.


Other important landmarks that catch the eye of the visitor are the Sydney Harbor Bridge, the Sydney Tower that is the tallest building in the city, Luna Park with the huge Ferris Wheel, and Darling Harbor that encloses a large number of shops, restaurants and other facilities in a spectacular scenery. Don’t miss the scene of the Olympic Games, the Sydney Olympic park. The Rocks is an historical neighborhood of Sydney with a wide variety of cultural and local attractions witch the five stars hotels benefit from.


I can guarantee that you will be a different person when you come back after a couple of days in the bush. When you see your first wild crocodile you will feel the blood rushing through your veins. When you see them wild in this environment it is an amazing experience. Even if you have seen wild crocodiles before I think you to will agree that in this place the experience is different. I can not put my finger on what it is but it might be the legends and the stories they tell that makes this so much different from anything else. If you have the chance to go on a crocodile safari you do not have to think twice it will be worth it guaranteed.




Travel and tour in Sydney


Sydney is a huge diverse metropolis with numerous cultures and ethnicities living within the city. The central city is where you will want to spend most of your time as the surburbs hold little in the way for tourists. Some surburbs are no go zones being ethnic gettos with drug problems and the like. However the central city and the eastern beaches are safe and great places to visit.


Sydney is one of the largest cities in Australia and also on the top of the list for traveling destinations for its historical legacy and beauty. It is also known to set trends in various modern fields like design, fashion and cuisine. Sydney is also a very important economical center and it was the host of the Olympic Games in the year 2000. Despite the large number of inhabitants, you can enjoy the many green spaces and public parks.


Shopping:- There is plenty of shopping to be done in Sydney. If your from the UK or the USA then the exchange rate makes it even better for you. In the Central CBD are plenty of shops, one of my favourites is the Victoria building. Great design with traditional features. If you're there on the hour go to the very top where there is a large clock. On the hour it shows scenes of British royality with a bit of a fanfare.

Hop on the monorail and go to Darling habour (see picture left as seen from the top of Sydney tower). Plenty of places to buy t-shirts and other souvenirs. Also on the ground floor is the best tasting fudge shop I've been to. I recommend the apricot favoured fudge. If your travelling around in the inner city buy a rail circle hopper ticket which allows you to get on and off the train as many times a day as you wish and includes Redfern station which is right next to paddy's markets. Another place to check out is China town just to the south of the CBD.



Attractions:- an icon of Australia. From there walk to the ferry terminal which attracts numerous entertainers and gives a good view of the habour. Continue around towards the Sydney habour bridge and you will run into "the Rocks" and see what old Sydney looked like. Lots of bars and places to eat with more shopping. Hyde park is another place to visit. At night it is lit up with lights in the trees. Bring an apple and feed the possums up in the trees. Kings Cross and Oxford street are center of "night life".


Greater Sydney:- If you head out to the blue mountains via train or car Katoomba has great views of the Blue Mountains as well as walking tracks. Take the cable car across the gorge and look a thousand feet straight down or take the 'railway' and go down to the bottom. I recommend sitting right at the front if possible. Take in a view of the three sisters. One of my favourite place to visit in the Blue Mountains is the Jenolan Caves. Numerous caves to chose from and beautiful to see. Just a tip going down the road to the caves make sure you chose a low gear or you will burn out your brakes.

If you are on a visiting tour of Sydney, the best place to start is, of course, the Sydney Opera House. This icon of the city attracts the attention of millions of tourists every year and it is without any doubt, one of the most famous constructions in the world today.


Gold Coast
The center of the Gold Coast is Surfers Paradise. A very long strip of yellow sand beach, however the name is not entirely correct The better surfing on the coast is found off the kirra point breaks and Coolangatta has the whitest sand and bluest water. Surfers Paradise may be more appropriately named for its after hours activities. Orchid Ave and the surrounding streets are a hot bed of night life with numerous nightclubs and other going ons. In the summer time is it just one event after another with the Indy car series, then schoolies, then Christmas and the New Year Fireworks - Standing room only as Surfers is packed out at this time. Generally safe though except for the odd drunk idiot looking for a fight.


Theme Parks - the Gold Coast has numerous theme parks including Seaworld, Dreamworld, Movie World, Wet n Wild, and Currumbin Bird Sanctuary. For more on these see the link on the side for (Gold Coast theme Parks or Seaworld Nara Resort).
The Gold Coast's Hinderland also has much to offer. Early morning balloon rides, walking tracks and O'Reilly's. O'Reilly's is a bit of a drive but its worth the trip just to hand feed the brightly coloured parrots. Also there is a tree top walk with a walkway high up in the trees - not for those afraid of heights. There is also a guest house for those who would like an overnight stay.


Cairns
Cairns is the main gateway to the Great Barrier reef. Viewed from the air the reef shows its true form a series of small reefs and Islands. Beautiful seen from the air as emerald coloured jewels they are even better close up. A Boat trip out to the reef takes over an hour depending on where on the reef they stop. The best view is obviously for the scuba divers. Be warned though the waters are dangerous with numerous creatures that can kill so follow the local advice. Sharks, Jellyfish, Snakes, Stone Fish, Deadly blue ring octopus and yes stingrays (although Steve Irwin was only the third person in Australia to die from a stingray so don't get too carried away). The Esplanade has been reworked and numerous tourist now sunbake on it. The central city is a backpackers heaven and numerous night clubs, bars, restaurants cafes carter for almost every taste but obviously seafood is a specialty.




The Beaches - you are spoilt for choice here. Beautiful yellow sand, rolling waves and patrolled. Follow the advice of the surf life savers with their traditional yellow and red hats. Bondi of course is the most famous with numerous bars, cafes and shops. But Maroubra is probably better for surfing and swimming. Catch the Manly ferry and walk across to the ocean beach and there is a lovely walk to the heads passing numerous restaurants. Cronulla beach is nice to the south with some nice walks as well.


A visit to the Daintree (where rainforest meets the reef) can be relaxing. Though I recommend you take in a boat ride and see Crocodiles in their natural environment. We saw four on our trip with a tiny year old one and a large one capable of making you lunch.