When you live in the bustling and noisy East, you need to take some time off now and then to travel somewhere far away, to immerse yourself in a new cultural experience and a serene landscape.
One such destination, which is guaranteed to offer you both a vast wilderness and thriving city encounter, is Australia, a vast country located in the southern hemisphere, near Southeast Asia, and west of the Pacific.
After traveling for thousands of miles, Sidney welcomes you with its cosmopolitan lifestyle, which is bustling with cultural activities and archaeological sites to visit.
The city offers an array of entertainment, delicious food and a great shopping experience. But perhaps most remarkable is the abundance of large expanses of greenery, dispersed throughout Sydney, from parks and gardens to squares and golf courses.
The weather in Sydney is enviable. It remains good all year round.
As soon as you set foot in the city you will be pleasantly surprised with the excellent quality of services. The city also possess a great variety of luxury and modern hotels, some of which are built on Victorian architectural style, while others are modern in structure with dynamic designs and vibrant colors.
Places to go in Sydney:
Your first stop should be to the world-renowned building, which houses the Sydney Opera House. The marvelous opera house is a unique structure that looks like a serene floating sailboat.
From there you can cross the famous Sydney Harbor Bridge, and take in the breathtaking sight of the opera house from a different viewpoint.
On the other side of the river you will see the Royal Botanic Gardens, where some of the world’s rarest plants are grown under the supervision of environmental experts, who will gladly answer any of your questions on the history of these plants.
Don’t miss visiting Bondi Beach, whose very name means “noise of water breaking over rocks.”
You would also want to see Paddington, for its modern and highly developed port area as well as its historic rocks.
For a taste of the wildlife visit Taronga Park Zoo, and discover the exotic and native species inhabiting Australia, including kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils, platypus, wombats, wallabies, wuokkas, emus and crocodiles.
Brisbane looking for competition?
Brisbane is a lively city with many touristic attractions. Located in the southeast corner of Queensland, it is the third most populous city in Australia, and is connected via a short distance, with the famous Gold Coast to the south.
Brisbane offers you a glimpse of Australia’s past, while thrusting you into its future. The city is modernized with high-rise skyscrapers, which cover the city’s skyline and an undeniable energy exuding from its city center.
South Bank Parklands (www.visitsouthbank.com.au)
When in Brisbane, you will want to visit South Bank Parklands, one of the most beautiful areas of the city. The parklands consist of a mixture of rainforest, water, grassed areas and plazas as well as features such as the riverfront promenade. The natural beauty surrounding you will encourage you to go for a jog, as everyone around you is engaging in some form of exercise.
On the other side of the river you will see a wide expanse of white sand area, take a moment to relax and enjoy the spectacular view.
There are many good restaurants in the area, which serve the most delicious food from some of the best cuisines in the world. Close by the south river bank you will see the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), the largest modern art gallery in Australia. It has five stories, and it focuses on art pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries.
The Gold Coast: A very attractive tourist site in Australia
For many generations, this city welcomed tourists from all over the world, providing them with a haven of entertainment and fun.
This place will completely immerse you with its natural beauty, as the golden rays of sun extend indefinitely on the beaches.
Here, you will get the opportunity to cuddle a koala in a candid moment with nature. You can also learn how to surf. And if you are truly a nature lover, you will want to take a walk in one of the world’s most spectacular rain forests, which is also listed in the United Nation’s world heritage sites.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (www.cws.org.au)
After having a hearty breakfast, you should begin your day by visiting Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, the site for the most famous aboriginal animals in Australia.
Animals live in “natural habitats,” which have been especially created for them. You will enjoy the nature-based experience and discover exotic animals. You can get a close-up of a crocodile, and check out the birds and marsupials, which love to play with the visitors. You can also feed the kangaroos and the loriquet parakeets.
Gold Coast Helitours (www.goldcoasthelitours.com.au)
Enjoy a scenic flight over the Gold Coast, which will take you over the coastline as well as the high-rise towers and the waterways, through the spectacular mountains, which are listed in the world heritage list. When you land, you will realize that you will need many more days to discover all the sites you witnessed above ground.
MOO MOO GOLD COAST bar and grill (www.moomoorestaurant.com)
You are invited to one of the best and award-winning steakhouses in the area. Chef Philip Edwards has raised the concept of steak house to new heights. Feel the magic touch of his hands in the creative dishes he makes, with fresh off-the farm ingredients.
Southern Cross 4WD Tours (www.sc4wd.com.au)
Gold Coast Day Tours & Brisbane Day Tours
Enjoy a guided tour of one of the hinterland tours from the Gold Coast. Visit World Heritage Rainforests of Mt Tamborine, Springbrook National Park, Lamington National Park, Natural Bridge and O’Reilly’s.
These small, family-run tours are all about escaping the city life. Enjoy guided rainforest walks, waterfalls, animal spotting, off road driving, bird feeding and many more activities.
Warner Bros. Movie World (www.movieworld.com.au)
Hold on tight and get ready for the ride of your life. Here you will see how Hollywood makes its movies. You will even be part of the production. Sounds like a tall order? Well, here is how.
This crazy experience will have adrenaline junkies in an all-time high. You will have professional players who will transform the racing area into an insane pursuit, under the supervision of a professional director, who usually chooses people from the audience to enact different parts in the movie. After shooting 20 minutes of the film, they perform post-production processes in less than 10 minutes. Then the film is shown on a large screen.
Walking around the park you will come across action heroes like Superman and other favorite cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny and Scooby Doo.
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