Australia Creativity On Display
Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012
The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra takes you through the breadth of Australia's creativity. Drop in and see everything from early Indigenous Papunya dot paintings to contemporary politically charged works by urban artists in the twenty-first century. The museum's 11 Indigenous art galleries showcase the world's largest collection of Australian Aboriginal art.
Make Tracks To Kakadu
Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012
Are you ready for Aboriginal culture, outback adventure and loads of wildlife? Then make tracks for Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, the largest national park in Australia. It also contains one of the highest concentrated areas of aborignal rock art sites in the world; the most famous are those at Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr.
Australia, So Much to See and Do
Posted on Monday, January 09, 2012
Australia's spectacular coastlines, offshore islands and natural beauty make it among the best in the world for water lovers. The world’s largest island (and smallest continent) overflows with exciting opportunities. There is the famous Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef in the world, only a short distance off the country’s northeast coast; Western Australia’s stunning beaches; South Australia’s gorgeous Kangaroo Island and Tasmania, an island rich in history and beauty. Australia's abundance of coastline, offering everything from iconic surf beaches to exclusive, white sand, palm fringed islands is no secret to the locals. Nearly 90 percent of Australians live near the sea. It’s a mesmerizing, stunning backdrop to explore!
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Theres Nothing Like Australia
Posted on Friday, January 06, 2012
Australia has appeal for all types of travelers, from families to solo travelers, from young couples to multigenerational groups. The reasons to plan your vacation today are numerous: it's a safe destination; you get good value for your dollar; from the west coast of the U.S., it's about the same traveling time and distance as flying to Italy; and Aussie's speak English, making it easy to forge new friendships. Plus, with all of the excitement surrounding The Oprah Winfrey Show visit to Australia, the destinations is as hot as ever. As exciting as Sydney and Melbourne are, there is so much more to see and do beyond the major cosmopolitan cities. Herewith is just a sample of some favorite experiences with the destination's knowledge and expertise, we'll be sure to find a Downunder vacation experience that is right for you!
Darwin Australia
Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Darwin is the Capital City of the Northern Territory Where Asia meets the Dreamtime An exciting, eclectic mixture of cultures A place that is truly uniquely Australian while being home for more than 60 different nationalities, people who come from all continents of the globe. A focus for festivals, food and fashion.
Set on a rocky peninsula reaching into one of the most beautiful natural harbours on the north Australian coast. Elevated above the cliffs, surrounded by water on three sides, a city fanned by soft cool breezes that contribute to its tropical charm. The tropical climate encourages outdoor living and locals and visitors alike take advantage of this lifestyle to stroll through Darwin's leafy streets, browsing through the art galleries and enjoying cafe life, discovering little hidden corners of the city. The contrasts are exquisite. A Chinese temple with its statues of the Immortals, the smoke from incense drifting slowly upward, lies only twenty metres behind busy Cavenagh St, but exists in a different world, timeless and peaceful. Darwin - a city of contrasts and tempting tastes. where shady parks suitable for quiet contemplation lie only metres from streets full of shoppers, the smells of food drift on the air from sizzling grills, flaming woks and bubbling saucepans. Darwin - take time to enjoy its wonderful trees that surprise our visitors, exotic flowering trees, frangipani, Pride of India and poincianas, the shady raintrees, banyan and tamarind trees delight the senses and leave images of a truly tropical city. Darwin - A city destroyed three times - first by the cyclone of 1893, then by the bombs of World War II, next by Cyclone Tracy. The spirit of survival undiminished, Darwin has grown and developed to become the modern city of today, a monument to the tenacity and courage of its people.
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