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10 Outdoor Activities to Do in Australia

Monday, April 13th, 2015

If you like sports and outdoor adventure, then Australia is a country where you can perform variety of outdoor activities like diving, surfing, hiking, mountaineering etc. It is one of the best destinations in the world for sports and adventure. Let’s take a look at some of the popular outdoor activities you can enjoy in Australia:

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Sea turtles, tropical fishes and corals are waiting for you at the Great Barrier Reef. It is very famous worldwide for diving and snorkeling.

great-barrier-reef-corals

2) Cycling is very popular in Australia and you will find many biking routes and paths around big cities. Wear helmet to avoid fines.

3) Enroll yourself in one of the boot-camps to test and increase your fitness level. A professional coach will guide you for some tough physical workouts.

4) Rugby, cricket and tennis are the most common sports for Australians. Many national and international tournaments of different games are held here. Enjoy a match or take part in one, with locals.

5) Skiing is the most important winter sport for Aussies. During the second week of June, you can ski in one of the ski center. The season usually lasts till early October.

skiing-australia

6) While in Sydney dare to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge, an arch bridge of steel. It will take about an hour to climb the bridge through various steps, stairs and pathways.

7) Nature lovers will find numerous national parks, almost in every big city; an ideal place for family picnic and discover flora and fauna. Some of them have beautiful waterfalls, rocks and amazing birds to see.

8) Many coastal areas and rivers in Australia are perfect for kayaking, for every level (beginner or expert). You can enjoy sailing in a lake or sea; with or without waves.

kayaking-Australia

9) Australia is a nice destination to play golf. Here you will find superb weather, bright sun and excellent facilities to enjoy your game. All these ingredients make it a perfect place to play golf.

10) After all of these, if you want to do some relaxed activities then you will find numerous groups in the parks of Australia performing yoga and Pilates.

Other than these you can enjoy many other activities like festivals, parades and concerts to enjoy your holiday in Australia. It also offers various amazing places for holiday shopping such as Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall, Darwin’s Smith Street Mall and Brunswick Street. As you can see Australia has all, what you can think of.
Enjoy your holiday in Australia!

Discovering the Best Beaches in Australia

Monday, December 29th, 2014

Australia is home to beautiful beaches and has over 10,000 beaches scattered along the coast. If you want some water activity then we have a list of some most popular beaches in the country, which you should try to visit on your vacation.

Burleigh Heads, Queensland

Burleigh Heads, a suburb in Queensland known for its beautiful beach. It is famous for its ideal surfing conditions and is home to many surfing competitions. It also offers numerous dining and shopping options. From major retailers in market on the beachfront to beautiful huts for fine dining, there is so much more than simple water view. A holiday in Burleigh Heads would not be complete without a trip to the Burleigh Head National Park. Tallebudgera Creek is a stream, known for its great fishing, boating and canoeing.

Burleigh beach

Surfers Paradise, Queensland

Surfers Paradise, located on the famous Gold Coast, has earned its name by making it a perfect place for those who love sea. The beach is a stretch of fine golden sand, which provides a perfect setting for a day of surfing or just playing with a frisbee or sunbathing. Dine in one of the 150 restaurants and cafes in Surfers Paradise or go to a spa to relax yourself after exercise. It is one of the favorite places for backpackers to go out “partying” in Queensland.

Perth, Western Australia

Perth is located on the banks of the Swan River and it is one of the most isolated cities in the world. Make a trip to the beaches of Perth to learn three water sports: swimming, snorkeling and surfing. Dive into the sparkling blue-green waters to get a close up to beautiful colorful fishes, coral reefs and shipwrecks.

Cottesloe beach

Broome, Western Australia

The quiet Broome is surrounded by exceptionally pristine and beautiful beaches. Cable beach is among the most popular beach with soft and gentle waves. Visitors can enjoy a camel ride on the shores of Cable Beach to enjoy the soothing scenery. In summer, Roebuck Bay, located on the east coast, receives its red sands shorebirds that migrate from Siberia. The famous Eighty Mile Beach is another important place for migratory birds.

Byron Bay, New South Wales

The legendary beaches of Byron Bay are decorated with lighthouses and surrounded by dolphins, sea turtles and whales. This former whaling station in New South Wales turned tourist destination is heavily influenced by its bohemian past. This paradise is also known for Stunning beaches, lush green forests and historical lighthouses. Try yoga on the beach in morning, mud treatments and get a massage to relax.

Byron Bay

For a perfect vacation in Australia, you must visit at least one of these 5 best beaches in Australia. With so much to choose from for a vacation, you are surely going to have a time of your life in Australia.

Discover the Seasons in Australia

Monday, November 24th, 2014

Australia is a country with so many seasons and you can live different adventures throughout the year. While most of the country has four seasons, the tropical north only has a wet season and a dry season .

Let’s take a look at what you can do in these different seasons:-

Enjoy the Summer

December to February is the time to experience the beautiful Australian summer. Stroll along the dramatic cliffs stretching along the coast from Bondi to Bronte Beach in Sydney. Take a day trip from Melbourne to the national parks, beaches, vineyards, golf courses and spas of the Mornington Peninsula. Get a chance to taste the delicious food and wine in Tasmania on the historic waterfront of Hobart.

bondi beach summer

You can enjoy the fresh seafood and can see spawning of corals on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. Feel the thunderstorms and admire the lush vegetation in tropical forests. You will also get a chance to look closely at the Australian animals at the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve near Canberra.

Summer in Down-Under is the ideal season to watch cricket world championships and tournaments of the Grand Slam tennis or amazing music festivals, New Year celebrations and many cultural events in the open air.

Feel the Autumn

Discover the magic of autumn in Australia from March to May. Admire the trees that are tinged with red and gold in Orange, a rural town famous for its food and wine in the west of Sydney. Also, explore the vineyards, villages and forests shrouded in the mists of the Yarra Valley in Victoria. Immerse yourself in the adventure of the picturesque Brisbane River.

brisbane river

Head to the green Litchfield National Park, which is located in the Northern Territory or go to the Kununurra in Western Australia for the Ord Valley Muster. Adventure enthusiasts can opt for Rafting on the unspoilt west coast of Tasmania or do camping and fishing along the basin of the Murrumbidgee River near Canberra.

Litchfield National Park

Autumn offers a varied program of events, from wine and food festivals, international fashion weeks to the Melbourne Grand Prix.

Discover the Winter

The period from June to August is the time for the Australian winter season in the whole country. But, in the tropical north, these months correspond to the dry season. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding down the snow-covered slopes of Victoria or go for snorkeling and diving in the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland.

skiing australia

This is the perfect season to discover the Australian coast, spotting the whales and go for scuba diving with an amazing variety of marine animals. Those looking beyond water sports can go through the Simpson Desert by jeep in South Australia, or head to the Blue Mountains for the very special Christmas celebrations.

Follow the path of wildflowers in Western Australia or immerse yourself in the unique culture of the festival in the Northern Territory. Crouch down next to a crackling fireplace on the Fireside Festival of Canberra or celebrate the winter in the cobbled streets of Hobart.

Admire the Spring in Australia

Discover the Australian spring season, which runs from September to November in most parts of the country. And in the tropical north, it is the season of pre monsoon. Look at how Melbourne dress up for the Melbourne Cup, an event for which the entire nation stops. Attend a festival of jazz, blues, opera and sculpture that take place in the Hunter Valley near Sydney. Taste the food and wine, learn to scuba dive and surf at Margaret River in Western country.

Get a chance to walk between the tops of ancient trees in the Daintree Rainforest World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in the exciting flora and fauna on Kangaroo Island in South Australia. Admire Canberra which comes alive with the millions of flowers that bloom here in the spring season. Follow the route of the flower gardens of Tasmania that will lead you to natural and historical attractions.

Kangaroo Island

In Australia, spring is also the perfect season for surfing, kayaking and canoeing.

Every season comes with variety of options and activities to do. In every season, Australia has so much to offer to enjoy at the fullest. In the next coming posts we will take a look at the events and activities you can do in Australia.