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Car Hire: Darwin and the Kakadu National Park

Posted by admin On March - 14 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

With an area greater than France, Spain and Italy combined there is plenty of territory here to explore. The hub is Darwin, yet apart from the state capital and Alice Springs there are no other significant urban centres.

The coastal areas of the state are quite flat but the land rises to nearly 5,000 feet in the MacDonnell Range of the interior. Otherwise the landscape is arid and characterised by shifting dunes. Tropical storms sweep down across the coast with some regularity. Indeed, Darwin was practically obliterated in a hurricane at the end of the nineteenth century.

Modern Darwin is home to over 110,000 inhabitants and is regarded by many Australians as the “gateway to Asia”. The city hosts the Arafura Games. This event is held every two years and is organised along similar lines to the Olympic Games, although on less grand a scale. Participants are all drawn from the Asia Pacific region. The next games are scheduled for May 2009.

There are a number of conventional tourist sights in the town. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory covers the natural history of the region besides housing an exhibition of indigenous artefacts. Aboriginal art can be purchased in many outlets in Darwin and this is not surprising since around a quarter of the population claim aboriginal descent. Cheap car hire in Australia is never a bother and there are a number of excellent National Parks relatively close to Darwin which are easily reachable by car.

A visit to Kakadu National park repays those cheap car hire costs. It is widely held to be one of the most attractive landscapes in Australia and is scarcely 150 miles east of Darwin. The site is recognised by UNESCO as precious not only in terms of its natural history but also in acknowledgement of the part this landscape plays in the creation story of the aboriginal peoples.

The Alligator River that flows through Kakadu is a misnomer: there are no alligators here. There are, however, two species of crocodile (the salt and fresh water varieties are quite abundant). Sixty species of mammal can be found in the park including various wallabies and kangaroos. Mostly these are nocturnal. Easier to spot are tropical birds: more than 280 species have been recorded in Kakadu. Furthermore there are in excess of 25 species of frog hopping about. The landscape in the south of the park is marked with numerous termite mounds: an alien sight for the European visitor but one which, with car hire, is not inaccessible.

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Mark Lauterwein is a UK based writer. He is currently writing articles on a variety of subjects.

Where to Go When You go Down Under

Posted by admin On March - 14 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

Here are ten suggestions for Australia tourist attractions that we have found to be fascinating, educational or just plain fun. Just in case you get this question the next time you play trivia: Australia is the sixth largest nation in the world. It’s smaller than Brazil and is the only continent nation that owns the entire continent. There are six states or territories in Australia: Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales.

Canberra Australia is the national capital of Australia, similar to Washington, D.C. in the U.S.  Take in the history of this nation by visiting the National Gallery of Australia, the National Museum of Australia, the Australian War Memorial and the nation’s Parliament House.

Gold Coast Australia can be found in Queensland and is home of the Australian Outback Spectacular, a fantastic dinner theater. You’ll also want to check out Australia’s most favorite theme park; Dreamworld. To cool down spend the day at Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World.

Located in New South Wales, Sidney Australia is a cosmopolitan city with plenty to do. Visit Sydney Wildlife World to see and learn about Australia unique flora and fauna.

Ayers Rock Australia is a sacred landmark to the Uluru aborigines and is also the largest and most recognized monolith in the world. A visit will educate you about the role this large rock plays in the Dreamtime legend.

Adelaide Australia can be found in South Australia and offers many memorable attractions for visitors. While you’re there, visit the Adelaide Botanic Garden, the Aboriginal Art Gallery and the Adelaide Central Gallery. Take a winery tour of Aldinga Bay Winery, dine at the Aldgate Pump Hotel, and then head over to the Ambra Limoncello for a delicious after-dinner Italian lemon liqueur aperitif.

While you are in Albany Western Australia visit the historic whaling station, Whale World. There you’ll learn about the origin of the small city of less than 40,000 residents.

Probably the most interesting thing you can do when in Darwin Australia is to participate in Aquascene. Every day during high tide wild fish swarm toward shore where they allow people to hand feed them bread. Can you say “spoiled”?

On Tasmania, the island off the coast of Australia, one will find the city of Hobart. While there you’ll get a kick out of the Alpenrail Swiss Model Village and Railway. This is a large miniaturization Switzerland laid out in an area the size of two average houses.

Melbourne Australia is a modern city located in Victoria. Visitor there often visit the Aboriginal Heritage Walk where they get a real understanding of the history of this great city.

C.L. Hendricks has been a Jill-of-all-trades and become an expert in some. She has also traveled extensively and now writes about travel destinations around the world for Vacation Things to Do and How to Get a Passport

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Posted by admin On March - 13 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

The largest as well as the oldest city in Australia and the capital city of New South Wales, Sydney is an acclaimed international tourist destination, situated in a coastal basin in the south-eastern part of the country.


Sydney is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Blue Mountains to the west, the Hawkesbury River to the north, and the plateau of Woronora to the south. No matter it is for a romantic escape, or to celebrate your honeymoon, or just for a leisurely travel, Sydney is a great destination to enjoy all. Acknowledged as the ‘International Gateway to the Country,’ Sydney is home to the world’s largest natural harbor, namely, Port Jackson, most popularly referred to as the Sydney Harbor. Perhaps for this reason, Sydney is sometimes called the Harbor City.


Things to see in Sydney are truly endless, ranging from mind blowing scenery and astounding beaches to marvelous attractions covering interesting monuments, museums, art galleries, and fun attractions. In short, Sydney has everything to make your vacation truly memorable as well as enjoyable.


Probably, the greatest of all attractions in Sydney would be the Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House, both of which are located within the Sydney Harbor. Designed by the renowned architect Jorn Utzon and inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II in 1973, Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A view of this amazing monument, set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most beautiful harbor and the wonderful bridge, from either ferry or air, would be really unforgettable.


The Opera House is as representative of the country as the Queen Elizabeth II and the Pyramids of Egypt. Opened in 1932, the Sydney Harbor Bridge is the largest bridge in the world, with its top rising up to about 135 meters above the harbor. In addition, the bridge is the world’s fourth longest arch bridge. Sometimes, the bridge is nicknamed as the Coathanger due to its arch-shaped design.


A visit to Sydney would be incomplete without taking a tour to an array of interesting museums in the region. Among which most popular are Australian Museum, which has on display the artifacts related to the natural history as well as the culture of the aboriginal people in the country; Bradman Museum, which is dedicated to Sir Donald Bradman who is regarded as the best cricketer that the world has ever seen.


Harris Street Motor Museum, where more than 150 classic motor cars are exhibited; Justice and Police Museum, which holds displays in the form of magistrates court, remand cell, and police charge room; Museum of Sydney, which has artifacts that throw light on the history of the city; Powerhouse Museum, the largest museum in the country with more than 350,000 exhibits; and Sydney Jewish Museum, with items that depict the life of Jewish in the country.


Equally fabulous is the art galleries in the city, such as, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, which is the largest of its kind in the country; Hogarth Galleries Aboriginal Art Centre, with a large selection of items related to aboriginal art; and S.H. Ervin Gallery, featuring a wonderful selection of historical art.


Apart from these, Sydney is also much famed for its splendid natural wonders. For instance, it boasts of some of the finest beaches in the country, such as, the Bondi Beach, the Cronolla Beach, Balmoral Beach and the Coogee Beach, all of which offers breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset. In addition, these beaches form base for an array of water sport activities including cruising, surfing, diving, boating, and windsurfing. Likewise, the nature lovers are recommended to take a tour to such destinations in the city as the Blue Mountains, where you can enjoy the spectacular views, and the Echo Point offering the splendid views of the Three Sisters and Jamieson Valley.


Additionally, for wildlife lovers, some best options are available in the form of the Waratah Park Earth Sanctuary, Featherdale Wildlife Park and Australian Wildlife Park, each of which is bestowed with rich as well as rare flora and fauna. Other not to miss attractions in the city are Circular Quay, Convention Centre, Government House, Strand Arcade, Sydney Aquarium, and Sydney Tower.


When comes to nightlife, it has a vibrant scene, with a plethora of active pubs, nightclubs, and dance clubs. Above all, incredible is the gastronomy of the city, where almost all types of cuisines such as the Indian, Japanese, Lebanese, and Greek can be savored.


In fact, Sydney has everything to spend a romantic as well as leisurely vacation. Hence, there is no exception in the case of accommodation. From boutique hotels for budget conscious to high-end hotels and resorts for well-heeled, Sydney caters to all budget and preferences.

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and manages 54 hotels under Shangri-La and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 27,000. Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services.