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Australia Travel Guide
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Australia is one of the most amazing countries in the world. Throught the Australia, I want to take you to every state in the country, to view all that Australia has to offer. I hope this will be a journey for discovery that we shall enjoy together. Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere. It is located to the south of the Asian continent, to the east of the Indian Ocean, and to the west of the South Pacific Ocean. Australia comprises the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and a number of small islands surrounding the mainland. Guide to Australia Hotels Here's a list of hotels in Australia that you can book online, listed by city, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price. Restored buildings at The Rocks, Sydney Author: Dingy (public domain) More on Australia Australia covers an area of 7,617,930 sq km (2,941,299 sq mi). It has a population of 22.5 million people (2010 estimate), the majority of which live in the major cities located near the coasts. The landmass of Australia has seen human habitation going back thousands of years. It was sighted by Dutch explorers in 1606. Britain laid claim over it in 1770, and on 7 February, 1788, formally took possession of the land. Australia became independent of the United Kingdom on 1 January, 1901, when its six colonies became a federation, forming the Commonwealth of Australia. Its capital, Canberra, was selected in 1908 and established on 12 March, 1913. The oldest British settlement in Australia, Sydney, is today its most populous city, with a metropolitan population of 4.5 million people. Australia is a member of the United Nations, the G20, the Commonwealth of Nations, OECD and the World Trade Organization. Cape Leeuwin, Western Australia Author: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported) Australia is composed of four states, two mainland territories, namely the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory. In addition, the country administers external territories such as Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Heard and McDonald Islands, and Australian Antarctic Territory, among others. Each state and major mainland territory has its own parliament. Australia is the world's smallest continent as well as the world's largest island. It has a 34,218-km coastline, excluding the offshore islands. On the whole, the country is quite flat, with desert and semi-arid land occupying the largest portion of it. The Great Dividing Range is the main mountain range in the country. It runs parallel to the coast from Queensland through New South Wales and much of Victoria. The tallest mountain in Australia is Mount Kosciuszko, at 2,228 m (7,310 ft). It is shorter than Mawson peak on the remote Heard Island, which is 2,745 m (9,006 ft). The climate of Australia is influenced by ocean currents. Seasonal low pressure results in cyclones in northern Australia. The northern part of the country experiences tropical climate. The central heart of Australia is covered by desert. The main cities of the country are on the southeastern portion of the continent, which enjoys temperate climate. Australian Baobab Tree in Derby, Western Australia Author: Nachoman-au (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported) Visiting Australia With the exception of nationals of New Zealand, all over visitors to Australia need to get a visa before arrival. Some nationals can apply for the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) which costs A$20, and may be applied online or through your travel agent. Visitors from the European Union, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland can apply for the eVisitor pass, which is free and is identical to the ETA. If you do not qualify for either of these, you will need to apply for the non-electronic visa. Australia has very strict quarantine requirements, especially regarding the bringing in of animal and vegetable products. In other words, you are not allowed to bring in any food, wooden products, seeds, and so on. All baggages are scanned and examined by sniffer dogs before allowed into the country. Naracoorte Caves, South Australia Author: Kevin (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported) Getting In There are international flights arriving in Australia at its major cities, with Sydney having the biggest and busiest airport. Other entry points include Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Darwin. There are also direct flights to Adelaide, Cairns, the Gold Coast and Christmas Island. A flight to Sydney takes about 3 hours from New Zealand, 7-11 hours from different parts of Asia, 14 hours from the west coast of the United States and South Africa, and up to 24 hours from western Europe. Sydney hotels are known for being busy, so it is key to book one prior to your arriving. If you need to transit from your international flight to a domestic one, note that the airports at Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have separate terminals while Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin and Cairns airports have both in the same terminal building. There are now a few low-cost airlines flying to Australia. Among them, AirAsia X flies from Kuala Lumpur to the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Perth, Tiger Airways flies from Singapore to Perth, Jetstar flies from Auckland, Bali Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Osaka, Phnom Penh and Tokyo to various cities in Australia. Cradle Mountain, Tasmania Author: Peripitus (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported) Domestic Travel Australia is a vast country, so going by road usually takes a long time between cities. At the nearest, it takes at least three hours to drive from Sydney to Canberra, and 9 hours from Sydney to Melbourne, and these are just rough estimates. Sydney hotels offer great hotel deals when you reach your destination. Flying domestic is of course the fastest way to go from one city to the other. However, flights are not exactly cheap. To get the best deal, book way ahead of your departure. The four domestic airlines serving routes in Australia are Qantas, Virgin Blue, Jetstar and Tiger Airways. Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Queensland Author: Damien Dempsey (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic)

Tools States of Australia Australian Capital Territory Territory surrounding the city of Canberra. New South Wales The oldest and most populous state of Australia. Northern Territory Australian territory on the central northern part of the continent. Queensland State on the northeastern part of Australia. South Australia State on the central southern part of the Australian continent. Tasmania Biggest island and a separate state of Australia. Victoria Smallest state on the Australian mainland. Western Australia Biggest state covering the western part of the Australian continent. Major Cities of Australia Brisbane Capital of Queensland. Canberra Capital of Australia Darwin Capital of the Northern Territory. Gold Coast The sixth biggest city in Australia. Hobart Capital of Tasmania. Melbourne Capital of Victoria. Perth Capital of Western Australia. Sydney The biggest city in Australia. UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Australia Great Barrier Reef Kakadu National Park Willandra Lakes Region Lord Howe Island Group Tasmanian Wilderness Gondwana Rainforests of Australia Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Wet Tropics of Queensland Shark Bay Fraser Island Australian Fossil Mammal Sites Heard and McDonald Islands Macquarie Island Greater Blue Mountains Area Purnululu National Park Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens Sydney Opera House Australia Travel Tips Arriving in Australia by air Details for international visitors entering Australia by flight. Domestic Flights Details for taking domestic flights in Australia. Traveling by Car Get details about driving in Australia, the rules of the road, petrol stations, and so on. Things to do in Australia Where to stay in Australia Find out about the different accommodation options available in Australia. Eating in Australia Everything you need to know for dining in Australia. Food of Australia Get to know the local food and delicacies. What to drink in Australia Information on the different beverages available, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Shopping in Australia Learn about shop opening hours, taxes, sales and regional products. Outdoor Activities in Australia Information on recreational activities in Australia such as bushwalking, extreme sports, cycling, camel trekking, and more. Getting By in Australia When to Visit Find out which part of the year is most ideal for you to visit Australia. Entry Requirements Do you need a visa or will a valid passport do? Find out here. Student Travel in Australia Are there any privileges available to you if you are a student? Find out here. Electricity Details on the voltage in Australia, and the conversion plugs you will need to bring. Where to Stay in Australia Where to stay Luxury hotels Boutique hotels Chain hotels Country house hotels Backpacker hotels Specialty Recommendations for Australia cheap flights to Australia Get a GPS and never get lost again! Avoid charges for overweight luggage! Get a luggage scale for your trip. Prepare for your trip!

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