Mini guide to Australia
Yes, Australia is big! It is larger than you could ever imagine if you live in Great Britain. So how do you see this great country? Well you can’t see it all of course although many people stay for quite long periods because of the expense and time involved in actually getting there. One of the best ways to get around is by hiring a camper van, a home on wheels. You can then get away from the city and out into the interior or explore a part of the coastline if you wish.
The City of Sydney is thought by some to be one of the world’s most beautiful. The famous harbour and its bridge, the Opera House, botanical garden and the circular quay and precinct of rocks are immediately recognisable. The China town district of Sydney is popular with tourists and the Darling harbour is now the centre of entertainment for the city. The famous beaches of Bondi, Manly and Coogee are there to be enjoyed whether you can surf or not. There is an aquarium to interest adults and children alike. The Olympic Village is also heavily visited.
The city of Brisbane is modern and very pleasantly situated on the Brisbane River whilst Perth is described as being more laid back. It is also said to be more vibrant than Brisbane. Como, Peppermint Grove and Crawley are the best beaches and Freemantle is a very pleasant seaside resort to spend a day in.
Colonial architecture abounds in Adelaide as do green open spaces. This is a city with a slower pace of life. Take a ride on the old tram that runs from the city to the coast at the suburb of Glenelg.
The gold rush had a great effect on the blossoming city of Melbourne. It is now a modern city with a cultural air. It has lovely belle époque buildings, boulevards lined with trees, old trams clanking around the streets and a fine botanical garden. There is a china town district to visit plus good museums and art galleries. Melbourne has a very pleasant seaside resort in its suburbs called St Kilda.
The City of Hobart in Tasmania is an old town set amongst beautiful mountains. It has a great waterfront to explore and is a perfect environment to stroll around in.