| > | | | | at the mysterious legends that surround the huge |
| Millions come to Australia every year, and not just | | | | rock. Henbury Meteorites Conversation Reserve |
| for business or relocation, but to simply enjoy the | | | | draws scientific minds from all over the world and |
| many types of vacations this country provides. | | | | is the result of a meteor explosion five thousand |
| From natural treasures to exotic resorts, this | | | | years ago. Twelve large craters pock the ground, |
| country offers tourists everything. Modern | | | | making it look like a lunar landscape in the eyes of |
| conveniences and true outdoor experiences await! | | | | many. |
| When people go on vacation, it's usually an | | | | World heritage sites abound in Australia, like |
| opportunity for them to get away from the dull | | | | Barron Gorge National Park. The amazing |
| daily living they endure most of the year. How | | | | waterfalls are best viewed during the rainy |
| people enjoy their vacation time is different, | | | | season, when the rivers are overflowing with |
| though and Australia is prepared to cater to all | | | | clean water. Tropical rainforests are everywhere, |
| wants and desires. Some people want to be | | | | including Flecker Botanical Gardens, which easily |
| taken on guided tours through rough country, and | | | | boasts a hundred different varieties of the palm |
| have every wild creature pointed out to them. | | | | plant. The footpaths that trail through these |
| Others just want the chance to relax far away | | | | gardens are peaceful and inviting, and give the |
| from their cares and concerns. This country | | | | land a chance to show off the rare and exotic |
| caters to both types of tourist. | | | | foliage protected here. |
| One of the main attractions for any vacation spot | | | | The Great Barrier Reef, another of Australia's |
| is a beach. Australia is blessed with approximately | | | | natural treasures, has always been a source of |
| ten thousand beaches and it's no wonder, since | | | | tourism for this country. Large parts of it remain |
| this land has fifty thousand kilometers of coastline. | | | | protected to reduce the impact of humanity upon |
| Surrounded by beautiful blue oceans, the | | | | the delicate coral system. However, tourists can |
| Australian way of life is very laid back and the | | | | still rent glass bottom boats or go scuba diving in |
| ocean is an integral part of that. Sand and sun are | | | | some areas, to explore the rare underwater |
| never far away. | | | | plants and see the exotic sea creatures. Nearby |
| Many tourists aren't seeking beaches at all but are | | | | Melbourne, a modern city with great architectural |
| looking for hotels that offer shopping and fine | | | | buildings, offers balloon rides at both sunrise and |
| dining, or a resort that can cater to their winding | | | | sunset over the city, and people can take |
| down energy levels. Byron at Byron is just such a | | | | helicopter tours of the reef itself. |
| luxury resort, with full service including apartment | | | | As a tourist destination, Australia is an amazing |
| style rooms situated away from the main | | | | choice full of great opportunities. From scuba |
| complex, five treatment rooms and Vichy style | | | | diving to backpacking, from luxury hotels to |
| showers. Privacy and comfort are the course of | | | | discrete hidden resorts, there is nothing you can't |
| the day at resorts like this. | | | | experience in this country. Hot night clubs |
| Australia is also overflowing with natural treasures. | | | | attached to shopping districts and modern cities or |
| Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, was declared a | | | | conservation areas and natural reserves and |
| world heritage site. The great sandstone | | | | parks, you're bound to find something to do. Fly |
| formation is littered with waterholes and deep | | | | high or swim deep! Australia offers it all! |
| caves, and covered with ancient paintings, hinting | | | | |