The endless expanses of Australia allow you to get acquainted not only with the amazing culture and unique nature, but also to spend an unforgettable vacation.
Great Barrier Reef - a mesmerizing underwater world
Traveling in Australia can begin in the eastern state of Queensland, a favorite with tourists for its beautiful beaches and for the largest coral reef on the planet. You can stay on one of the islands along the Great Reef to spend a few days in isolation from civilization, or you can take a one-day excursion if time is limited. Diving under the water reveals an incredible picture: multi-colored corals, variegated fish, including clown fish and dog fish, dozens of exotic creatures. The richest ecosystem on the planet, where you can see humpback whales and sea turtles, moray eels and sharks. 2 thousand kilometers of pleasure for nature and diving lovers.
Sydney is a cultural and economic center
Australia's largest city is Sydney, which is often mistaken for the capital of the continent. From a settlement for British exiles, founded in 1788, centuries later, a beautiful metropolis grew - modern and multinational. The sights of Sydney are familiar to many from movies, TV shows or advertising brochures. First of all, this Opera building is like a ship under sail, it amazes with its appearance. Construction began in 1959, but due to constant budget cuts, it was not completed until 1973. Equally recognizable is the Harbor Bridge that adorns Sydney Bay. It will be interesting to wander the streets of Sydney, visit the Rocks area, where there are chic restaurants, antique shops and numerous pubs. After visiting numerous galleries and museums with the best works of Australian artists, including Aboriginal people, you can relax in the Royal Botanic Gardens or Observatory Hill, where locals have picnics with their families.
Melbourne - a city that owes its prosperity to the gold rush
The entrepreneurial and persuasive John Bethman traded the land on which modern Melbourne is located with the Aboriginal people. Mirrors, axes and glass beads became the payment for 240 thousand hectares of land. The rapid development of the city began during the gold rush, and after the reserves of the precious ore were depleted, it continued thanks to the people who remained here. The best way to get to know Melbourne is to take the tram, which runs through tourist destinations. The tram can be the most ordinary one, or it can additionally be a restaurant tram. Nearby Swanston and Flinders Street are attractions such as St. Paul's Cathedral, the City Hall, the train station, which is a prime example of Victorian architecture. An incredible contrast between old buildings and modern skyscrapers. Buildings from the Queen Victoria era can also be seen on Collins Street, including the Houses of Parliament and the Treasury Building.
Tasmania - the island of convicts and devils
The island was once inhabited only by unusual animals, the most famous of which is the Tasmanian devil, also known as the marsupial. At the beginning of the 19th century, they decided to use the island as a place of exile for dangerous criminals. Walls, guards, evil dogs guarded respectable citizens from repeat offenders. And if someone managed to escape, then predatory sharks were waiting for them in the sea. There has been no prison on the island for a very long time, but the remaining buildings are wonderful monuments dating back to the colonial era.
