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It's hard to say what it is about Australia that captures the imagination of the traveler. Is it the allure of scaling the rocky face of Uluru, or the thrill of snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef? Or is it simply the land's stunning beauty? Whatever the reason, Australia (or Oz, as it is sometimes called) stands out as one of the most intriguing places to visit on earth.
With over 2,000 islands and more national parks than any other country, there is boundless diversity to be found here—not just in the land—but in the multicultural people and the unique flora and fauna. From blooming deserts to spectacular waterfalls and unsurpassed beaches, you'll be in constant awe at this amazing land. Australia is also famous for her well-known cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin, Perth, and Adelaide, each offering its own brand of Aussie climate and culture. And when you've had enough of the city pace, you can venture into the Outback—the unspoiled wilderness that has successfully fought off all of man's attempts to tame.
New South Wales New South Wales is Australia's most populous state. The Harbour City of Sydney is Australia's largest city. The coast of New South Wales is lined with beachside communities, each one offering experiences for the traveler. A little inland are the mountain ranges of the Blue Mountains and the capital city of Canberra. Expect sweeping plains that turn from agriculture to desert the further inland you venture. |
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| | Queensland Famous for its sunny warm weather, Queensland offers coastal exploration from the vibe of the Gold Coast to the tropics of the Great Barrier Reef. It is also home to tropical rainforests of the Daintree National Park and the island resorts of the Whitsundays. The vast expanses and beauty of Outback Australia are located in Queensland. |
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| | Victoria Small, vibrant and with something for everyone, Victoria has dramatic surf beaches along the southwest and central coast, green rolling farmland and photogenic national parks. The diversity of rural Victoria is very easy to access due in part to its size and well-maintained roads. Australia and Victoria's sporting, shopping, fashion, and food capital is Melbourne. |
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Tasmania Tasmania is Australia’s smallest, most decentralized and geographically diverse state. In fact, although it is about the size of West Virginia, the landscape can change from rainforest and highland to long white beaches within a 90-minute drive. Separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait, Tasmania has rugged beauty of Cradle Mountain to the west, the beaches to the east and the complete wilderness of the south. Hobart was the site of the second European settlement in Australia, and many historic sites are well preserved. In addition, Tasmania has well-developed facilities for travelers. |
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South Australia South Australia is known for the fine wines of the Barossa Valley, the beauty of the Flinders Ranges and Adelaide, nicknamed the City of Churches. |
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| | Northern Territory Twice the size of California, yet with only two hundred thousand inhabitants, Australia's Northern Territory represents nature on a grand scale. From the red deserts surrounding Uluru and Alice Springs up to the tropics of Darwin and Kakadu National Park, the Northern Territory is stunningly beautiful and easier to access than you might think. | | | |
| | Western Australia Upon traveling from the major city of Perth, small townships, roadhouses, mining communities, and national parks are scattered around Western Australia. Come for the wildflowers, wine growing and scenic destinations of the Margaret River and Albany. |
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