Places to visit in Australia – Part 24

Australia is a country in which almost every possible environment in the world exists such as rain forests, deserts and snow fields. Together with some of the most incredible and unique wildlife, any Australian adventure brings a lifetime of treasured memories.

Queensland brings us from the temperate zones in the capital city of Brisbane, to a tropical world on the East cost, and vast semi-arid lands West of the Great Dividing Range. Tropical rain forests are true places of beauty lining the coast between developed areas, becoming more extensive as you continue to travel North. From Bundaberg and continuing to the very top, we have the world’s largest reef the Great Barrier Reef. This truly is a wonderland to visit, and a snorkelling experience brings you face to face with schools of colourful fish and impressive coral formations.

New South Wales is in a Temperate Zone and is the most populated state in Australia. Sydney is the cosmopolitan state capital where you can visit land marks such as the Opera House, the three sisters (a brief trip into the mountains West of the city) as well as an impressive Zoo and other attractions.

The National Capital is Canberra, which is an inland city in the Australian Capital Territory (A territory within New South Wales). Sights to see include the Australian War Memorial, Black Mountain lookout and scenic lake tours. Many of the world’s embassies are in Canberra and you can see amazing structures in the diplomatic precinct close to the city.

Victoria is the southern most state of mainland Australia and it’s capital is Melbourne the second most populated city in the country. Attractions include the gold fields of Ballarat and Bendigo as well as the snowfields and alpine resorts.

Tasmania is an island state approximately 200km south of Victoria, across Bass Strait. It is without any doubt one of the most incredible and diverse states where it is possible to visit a rain forest, snowfield and beaches all in one day. From the state capital of Hobart, it is a short trip up Mt Wellington where you can picnic in a rain forest park before continuing to the summit and play in the snow. A 20 minute drive and you are back to seal level where you can finish a day swimming providing of course you like cold water.

South Australia with it’s capital Adelaide is the city of churches which leaves the Northern Territory and Western Australia. A vast desert separates the Northern Territory capital of Darwin from Adelaide and the Western capital of Perth.

This leaves the red centre Ayres rock. This is a huge natural feature that lines the dessert horizon in the centre of the Australian continent.

In this brief essay, it is not possible to fully describe the beauty, the vast open spaces, the stupendous heights and incredible diversity of one small country. Visit for yourself and enjoy as much as we can offer.

Property Rental Australia

Australia is an ideal holiday destination for everyone. It’s a vast country that’s brimming with beauty, nature, diverse yet amazing landscapes, and boasts an impressive mix of beaches, tropical rainforests, deserts and mountains.

It’s not surprising that there’s so much to see and do in Australia. Ideally, you need to allow plenty of time for your visit, so that you get the opportunity to see the sights and get the most out of your holiday.

What’s more, Australia is perfect for a property rental, as there are many self-catering properties available to suit all tastes and budgets. If time allows, you could take advantage of the range of accommodation on offer here and rent different properties as you tour around this huge country and its stunning scenery.

There are a number of states and territories in Australia which are worth a visit. They include South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.

Queensland, which is known as Australia’s Sunshine State, has plenty to offer its visitors of all ages. Here, you will find Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, the Whitsundays, Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef and so much more.

If you enjoy the great outdoors, then head to South Australia. It is home to the amazing Flinders Ranges (mountain range), Kangaroo Island and the wineries in Clare Valley. The city of Adelaide is also located in South Australia and is well worth a visit.

Western Australia, meanwhile, is another great place you will want to discover during your holiday. Perth is the capital of Western Australia and boasts some fantastic nightlife and good beaches, too. While you are in Western Australia, you might also like to visit Australia’s Golden Outback and Australia’s Coral Coast.

Sydney, in New South Wales, is an amazing city to explore during your travels in Australia. It boasts some fantastic shopping opportunities (for all those shopaholics out there!) and a wealth of tourist attractions, such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach and much more!

In the state of Victoria is Melbourne. Be sure to check out this fantastic city, which is brimming with food and wine, shops and a whole lot more. Victoria also includes a number of other regions which are rich in history and stunning scenery.

If you are keen to find out about Australia’s history, make sure that you visit the country’s Northern Territory. Here you can learn all about the aboriginal culture. One must-see while you are in this area is Uluru/Ayers Rock, which is an amazing large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory.

There’s also the Australian Capital Territory, where you will find Canberra – the capital of Australia! Canberra has so much to see and do and visitors of all ages will appreciate what’s on offer. What’s more, it’s a great family destination and there are many excellent restaurants, cafes and bars to sample during your property rental in Australia.

Tasmania, Australia’s only island state, is also worth a visit if your holiday schedule allows. Here you can explore many beautiful unspoilt areas and enjoy the natural surroundings on this beautiful island.

Why not take your next holiday in Australia and make it a holiday to remember? You might even love it so much that you want to stay longer than you planned or you may even end up relocating there! But whatever you decide to do, a property rental in Australia will help to make your stay in this amazing country an enjoyable one!

Essential facts about Australia

Australia is divided into six states and several territories (two of which are on mainland Australia). These are Queensland (the capital of which is Brisbane), New South Wales (Sydney), South Australia (Adelaide), Tasmania (Hobart), Victoria (Melbourne), Western Australia (Perth). The two territories are Northern Territory (Darwin) and Australian Capital Territory (Canberra).

The capital of Australia is Canberra and the current Prime Minister is Kevin Rudd. Australia is a democratic country and in Australia it is compulsory to vote. Australia is also one of the most governed countries in the world with a politician for every 20,000 Australians.

Australia has about 7,000 beaches which is more than any other country. This could be why Zinc cream was invented in Australia in 1940 and a good reminder to wear sun cream as the Australian sun is fierce.

Australia also founded the first life saving club in the world in Sydney in 1903 so if a lifeguard gives you instructions pay attention as they know what they are talking about.

The number to ring in case of emergency is 000. This connects you to the police, fire service of ambulance. Australian’s receive free hospital care, through Medicare, although tax incentives are offered if they take out private health insurance.

Although Australia is home to a lot of dangerous animals it is considered one of the safest

places in the world as it has a murder rate of only 2 per 100,000.

Australia did invent the wine cask in 1967 that plastic bag inside of a cardboard box, but that should not deter you from trying our wines. Some of our wines have received accolades internationally.

People think of Australia as a place of sandy beaches, but we are a vast continent and in winter the area of Australia that is covered in snow is actually larger in area than Switzerland.

Australian’s love their sport and since the inception of the modern Olympics in 1896 only Greece and Australia have participated in every game so do tell an Aussie that they do not love their sports.

Australia is home to the only living organic collectible that is visible from Earth’s orbit. That is the Great Barrier Reef.

Our official language is English, although living in a multi-cultural society you will overhear a range of languages being spoken in our cities.

Australia is a member of the Commonwealth and is still a monarchy although it chose it’s own national anthem in 1984 which is Advance Australia Fair. Before 1984 God Save the Queen was the national anthem.