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AUSTRALIA

Australia is an island continent located to the south of Asia between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.This continent has one of the world's most diverse and spectacular natural environment. Australia is known for its great Outback so if you are an outdoor enthusiast put on your walking boots and experience the beautiful landscape in the outback country. With rugged landscape, rainforests, scenic mountains, deserts, pristine clear waters  and wildlife and animals specific to that region, no wonder Australia continues to boom as a gem for travelers. 

 

This website provides essential travel information to help you prepare if you want to make Australia your next destination. 

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FACTS

 

Capital: Canberra

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  • Population: 22.9 million

  • Area: 7.7 million sq km (2.9 million sq miles)

  • Major language: English

  • Major religion: Christianity

  • Currency: Australian dollar

Attractions (things to See and Do)

Museums/Gallery

 

  • National Museum of Australia

  • South Australia Museum

  • National Gallery of Australia

  • Art Gallery of South Australia

  • National Portrait Gallery

  • Sovereign Hill

 

Sites

 

  • Sydney Tower

  • Parliament House

  • Questacon (Science & Tech Centre)

  • Three Sisters

  • Australian War Memorial

  • Shrine of Rememberance

 

Shopping

  • The Rocks

  • Queen Victoria Building

  • Queen Victoria Market

Australia is not short of interesting things to do and see. There is never a dull moment on the 'Kangaroo island' or 'the land down under'. For more detailed information on what Australia has to offer link to Australia tourist site here.

Dos and Don'ts  (culture tips)
  • Do great with a smile and hand shake. It is customary to begin and end a meeting shaking hands.

  • Do maintain personal space and keep eye contact when speaking.

  • Do use mandatory seatbelt when driving and helmet for cycling.

  • Do wear causual clothes if not at a business function.

  • Do sit in the front of a taxi which is customary for men but women travelling alone should sit in back left side.

  • Do learn of major sports and local team to talk with men. Sports is major in Australia.

  • Do tip if you enjoy the service but tipping is not a custom or expected

  • Do bring your own beer to a restaurant or to a barbeque.

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  • Don't eat drink and smoke on public transport, stores and buildings.

  • Don't blow your nose in public. Its socially unacceptable.

  • Don't touch, pat or hug men in public. It's socially unacceptable.

  • Don't be offended when addressed by your first name. It is the custom.

  • Don't visit without appointment. Unannounced visit is not a culture.

Australia 's beauty
12 Apostles_Australia

12 Apostles_Australia

Sidney Harbour Bridge_Australia

Sidney Harbour Bridge_Australia

Australia War Memorial

Australia War Memorial

Taronga Zoo_Australia

Taronga Zoo_Australia

Queen Victoria Market_Australia

Queen Victoria Market_Australia

The Rocks_Sydney

The Rocks_Sydney

Pink Lake Hillier_W Australia

Pink Lake Hillier_W Australia

Royal Botanic Gardens_Australia

Royal Botanic Gardens_Australia

Royal Exhibition Bldg_Australia

Royal Exhibition Bldg_Australia

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

Tara Bulga Natinal Park _Australia

Tara Bulga Natinal Park _Australia

The Pinacles-Nambung National Park_W Australia

The Pinacles-Nambung National Park_W Australia

Great Barrier Reef _snorkling_Australia

Great Barrier Reef _snorkling_Australia

Great Barrier Reef_Australia

Great Barrier Reef_Australia

Karijini National Park_W Australia

Karijini National Park_W Australia

Great Barrier Reef 2

Great Barrier Reef 2

Kangroo

Kangroo

Kings Canyon-Watarrka National Park_Australia

Kings Canyon-Watarrka National Park_Australia

Barrington Tops National Park_Australia

Barrington Tops National Park_Australia

Blue Mountains Sparadise_Japanese  Garden_Australia

Blue Mountains Sparadise_Japanese Garden_Australia

Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park_Australia

Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park_Australia

When planning to travel and visit other countries that you are not familiar with, it is good to learn a few things in addition to the attractions and activities that the country has to offer to make your visit just great. Why not learn a little of their culture and the Dos and Don'ts to help you understand whats acceptable and whats not to help you fit in the community.

 

Here is a small list below which should make interesting reading. Feast your eyes as well on the slide show gallery of photos depicting interesting places to look out for on your visit to Australia. Enjoy!

Gardens/Parks/Zoo

 

  • Royal Botanic Gardens

  • Kings Park

  • Taranga Zoo

  • Wildlife Sydney

  • Grampian National Park

  • Noosa National Park

  • Daintree Rainforest

  • Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

  • Ningaloo Coast & Marine Park

 

Water Attractions

 

  • Great Barrier Reef

  • Whitsunday Islands

  • Darling Harbour

  • Fraser Island

  • The Twelve Apostles

  • Sealife Sydney Aquarium

  • Seaworld Gold Coast

  • Sunshine Coast

 

 

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