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Visit Australia For A True Country
Australians just “get” it. Travelers just can’t seem to get enough of their jovial nature and “g’day mates.” Life is too short not to spend time at the beach, appreciating nature and the simpler things in life! Australian wine, Australian music, Australian beaches and Australian wildlife are just a few of the draws to this unique continent. There is so much to see and do that we shouldn’t have to tell you to visit Australia twice!
Australia is a great romantic getaway if you both enjoy the great outdoors! It is one of twelve “megadiverse” countries that accounts for 75% of the world’s biodiversity, says the Department of Environment and Climate Change. The existence of Australian animals on the island fascinates biologists, who attribute the tremendous biodiversity to being allowed to proliferate without human interference for so many years. Remember, Australia was not even officially declared a country until 1901. It’s not every day that you can see 45 species of kangaroo hopping through the brush, an enormous emu running with its gangly ostrich-like legs, or hear a laughing kookaburra in the tree. Some animals can only be found down under. The Tasmanian devil, for instance, is only found in Australia. To Australian guides, it may be nothing to see a playful platypus, 100 varieties of poisonous snakes, 56 species of parrots, a koala or a wild dingo, but travelers are always somewhat bewildered by the sudden emergence of animals they had only previously seen on TV or at the zoo. The bush and the Australian outback are unique experiences, so try to arrange a four-wheel-drive tour to catch the wildlife in Australia’s great outdoors!
Visit Australia to surf and hang on the beach. Australians have, by far, the best surf in the world. According to a RealSurf.com reader poll, the top five surf spots are: Kirra and Burleigh in Queensland, Bells in Victoria, Margaret River in Western Australia and Shark Island in New South Wales. It should also be noted that the next four spots, and the vast majority of top surf destinations, are all in New South Wales. Of course, some people who visit Australia just want the hot sun rays, the turquoise water and swatches of powdery sand. If you’re in Sydney, then Frommers recommends golfing, surfing or sun bathing at Palm Beach. In New South Wales, you can go to Hyams Beach, which is the whitest beach in the world. Queensland offers idyllic beaches, like the Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas, Mission Beach, Whitehaven Beach, or Surfers Paradise Beach. In Western Australia, you might see a wild camel, find a South Sea pearl at Cable Beach or visit the beautiful Cottesloe Beach in Perth.
Whether you decide to visit Australia for the wine, the festivals or the natural sights, you won’t be disappointed. The best way to arrange travel is probably through an agent, who can pack a full itinerary for you. If you try to plan it yourself, then you’re likely to feel overwhelmed. Australia isn’t the cheapest place to visit, but it’s definitely a life-changing experience. Often visitors come for a spell and decide to become expatriates in this quixotic country.
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COFFEE MUG – ROCK ISLAND $13.99 The Rock Island Line is a mighty fine line. The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad was the first railroad to cross the Mississippi River. This mug features a beautiful collage of Rock Island passenger and freight diesels, with pioneer, farmer, town and country. Printed back and front. Dishwasher and microwave safe. 11 oz… |
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The Joshua Tree (Remastered) $9.49 … |
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Ringo 2012 [Amazon.com Exclusive CD+DVD Version] $13.98 Ringo Starr’s 17th solo studio record, titled simply “Ringo 2012″ and produced by Ringo, it was recorded in LA and mixed in England by Ringo and Bruce Sugar, and features 9 songs. Of the 9 tracks two are covers, “Think It Over,” and “Rock Island Line” and two are new versions of his own songs, “Wings” and “Step Lightly.” Joining Ringo in the studio for Ringo 2012 were musicians (in alph… |
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Rock Island Railroad (Paperback) $23.81 The popular Rock Island Railroad stretched from Chicago to Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas with passenger and freight service, and included the Peoria Rocket,… |
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King Crimson – Islands $14.7 Description Not Available |
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