Category: Great Aussie Destinations

No matter whether you choose to take a Melbourne tour, a weekend trip to Tasmania or a sojourn to North Queensland, you will quickly appreciate that Australia is home to some of the world’s most incredible national parks. These national parks offer incredible diversity and amazing scenery and, of course, are home to some of Australia’s most important flora and fauna.

Here we take a look at 10 of Australia’s best national parks:

1:  Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

The world renowned and uniquely Australian monolith, Uluru, can be found in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory. Uluru and Kata Tjuta (also known as The Olgas and located close to Uluru) both have extensive cultural and spiritual significance for the Anangu people — the traditional owners of the land — and are incredibly beautiful sites to see.

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Uluru, the magnificent and majestic monolith, draws many people to the top end of Australia every year. More often than not, visitors to Australia will ensure that a trip to Uluru is included on their itinerary, along with other activities such as a Great Ocean Road tour, time in at least one of Australia’s cities and opportunities to relax on Australia’s spectacular beaches.

Here we take a look at 10 places located close to Uluru that should not be missed:

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Today, the Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most famous and visited areas. With stunning beaches, amazing national parks, charming towns and an almost limitless number of activities to enjoy, it is easy to understand why Victoria’s Great Ocean Road is such a popular attraction, and why Great Ocean Road tours and Melbourne tours are a ‘must do’ for so many people who visit Australia.

Here we take a look at the history and construction of the Great Ocean Road, including why it was developed and the progress made to create the stretch of road that enables access to a number of Australia’s most incredible features.

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Visitors to Victoria will quickly realise that there is an abundance of fabulous sights and attractions across the state. Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, is a culturally rich and beautiful city that understandably draws many visitors each year. An organised Melbourne tour is highly recommended, but, it is also worthwhile exploring other areas of the state.

Here we take a look at four of the best sights that you will see in Melbourne and other parts of Victoria…

1:  City of Melbourne

Melbourne is amazing! There is so much to see and do and it is great to experience the diversity and cultural undertones of the city. By taking a Melbourne day tour, you will see significant sights such as: the Shrine of Remembrance, the Royal Botanical Gardens and the important sporting grounds of Melbourne Olympic Park (home of the Australian Open tennis tournament) and the truly beautiful Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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When you are in or are visiting Australia, you will find that there is absolutely no shortage of wonderful places to visit. Australia is a land of contrasts and is characterised by variation and diversity. In short, Australia offers some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet and a wide range of activities and sights to enjoy.

Trying to cull the list of great Australian destinations is no easy task, but here we provide six of Australia’s very best destinations that have a rightful place on the ‘must-see’ list of every traveller.

1:  Melbourne

Recently voted ‘Australia’s most liveable city’, Melbourne is well worth a visit. If you love a blend of culture, history, sport, fashion, art, fine food, wine and coffee, then Melbourne is an ideal destination and what better way to experience this vibrant and dynamic city than to join a Melbourne tour? Many Melbourne tours allow you to experience the highlights of this beautiful city, complete with interesting information, the tips and recommendations of local people and a taste of the many different facets of the city that is, arguably, the most rich in culture of all the Australian cities.

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