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Though it is the second oldest city, it has a low population of 150,000. Because it is an island state, Hobart people are parochial, but they are pleasant conservationists. It has a small-town atmosphere. A unique style of beer is made at the Cascade Brewery, the oldest in Australia. Hobart's deep water port is the deepest in the countryβ« holiday resorts
People of this state believe that they are at the centre of Australia, not geographically of course. It has strong history. The National Gallery of Victoria has the finest historical collection in the nation. The Gold Rush began here. You can go down into the Deborah mine. Mountains are situated in the Dandenong Ranges. The Yarra Valley offers fine wine and food ~ π΄ australian holiday
The state is subtropical in the southeast and tropical in the north. Desert areas lay to the west. Winton has the Waltzing Matilda Centre where Banjo Paterson's poems are held and Dinosaur World the largest collection of dinosaur fossils. Longreach is home to the Stockman's Hall of Fame, also the Qantas Founders Museum with its vintage aircraft. See the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast ~ π¬vacation australia
Local subtropical plants are grown at Brisbane's Botanical Gardens. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is worth a visit - you can hold the koalas. Cruise across the famous Brisbane River on a CityCat ferry. If you want a challenge climb the Story Bridge with specialist guides. Take time to see the Maritime Museum, Treasury Casino, restaurants and nightlifeβ« australian vacation resorts
BRISBANE
QUEENSLAND vacation
There are winter sports on snow fields in the Blue Mountain National Park with its forested ravines and cold climate plants. Country towns have their own character. Chat with locals at a pub or see a rodeo. Menindee Lakes offers great fishing. Broken Hill was a centre of the 19th century gold rush. Visit the Hunter Valley Winery. Go sapphire fossicking at Inverell ~ π‘ vacation hotels
Australia's largest city has the Sydney Harbour Bridge, its construction a feat in its day. The Opera House, Art Gallery and Museum are centres of interest. Spend a day at Bondi Beach. Learn to surf. Take a boat trip from Circular Quay. Clubs and restaurants are open into the early hours of the morning. Watch a cricket match at the famous Sydney Cricket Groundβ« motels vacation australia
NEW SOUTH WALES
SYDNEY
VICTORIA
The city is alive with entertainment. It hosts the largest centre of Greek culture in the country. People of Melbourne pride themselves on sport. The Melbourne cricket ground holds test matches and the Australian Football League is also played there, a unique Australian form of football. Festivals are held in Federation Square. View the scene on the Eureka Skydeck 88β« vacation sports
Being the coolest part of Australia it is an agricultural region, growing fruit and vegetables, as well as cattle and sheep. Cold water river fishing is a favoured pastime. Larger cities are in the east of the island. To the west lay mining areas. Fine whisky is produced at Hellyers Road Distillery, Burnie. A narrow gauge railway runs by the Lune River at Ida Bay ~ β΅ tours on vacation
HOBART
TASMANIA
Upstream one can cruise the Murray River all year round. At its lower reaches is does become dry in summer. There is good fishing off the Yorke Peninsula. Whales and dolphins can be seen swimming through the Great Australian Bight. Diving among the shipwrecks is for the more active visitors. A drive through the Barossa Valley with its fine wines is a must ~ π australian vacation
The city is a mix of many European cultures. The density of restaurants is the highest in the land Fine food can by found at any time of the day or night. Adelaide Festival is the largest multicultural festival event in Australia. There is a wide range of architecture ranging from Victorian, Edwardian, Colonial to modern skyscrapers. During hot summer nights many sleep on their verandasβ« sports australia
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
ADELAIDE
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Ningaloo Marine Park on the state's Coral Coast is an interesting place to tour, particularly the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. It is called the wildflower state because of the floral display after the dry period when it rains heavily. Kalgoorlie was a gold mining town and the metal is still mined there in the deep gold reefs. Fruit and vegetables are grown in the Kimberley region ~ π
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Citizens of this state feel isolated from the rest of Australia. It is a long drive on the Eyre Highway across the Nullarbor Plain, an experience many Australians want to do once in their lives. Beach Fishing and cruises are popular. Herring are plentiful and easy to catch but they are not good to eat. Tailor is main target. The Swan River is famous for its water skiingβ« australian vacation beach
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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More beer is consumed per head of population in the territory than anywhere else in Australia. Uluru, Ayers Rock, southwest of Alice Springs is a tourist attraction. Kakadu National Park in the north also draws many visitors. It is the state for 4WD tours. Travel in comfort in a luxurious air conditioned coach. Fish for barramundi in saltwater and the feshwater rivers ~ π» vacation australia
A real frontier town, but with all modern amenities. It draws young people who party to the extreme. With the hot climate locals can sleep outside for most of the year. Campsites are located throughout the region. Aboriginal art is a specialty. Blue water fishing can be enjoyed by chartering a boat. There are sunset river cruises in Darwin Harbourβ« b beach vacation
NORTHERN TERRITORY
DARWIN
MELBOURNE
PERTH
Explore this great broad land on vacation. It may be a dry continent inland but on the coast there are varied climates from the temperate to the tropics. Enjoy outback deserts, tropical islands, national parks, reefs and cosmopolitan cities For the traveller there are modern amenities, quality accommodation and interesting attractions.
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