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younger than the Rocks, is an entertainment and retail quarter. Here you will find Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, WILDlife Sydney Zoo and Sydney Tower EYE + Skywalk. Harbourside has an excellent range of cafes, bars, restaurants and retail shops. South of Darling Harbour is Chinatown, but just before that is the excellent ‘Ming Dynasty styled’ Chinese Garden of Friendship. Chinatown has excellent dining and shopping options including Paddy’s Markets – open Wednesday to Sunday. For information regarding public transport in Sydney, go to p8 – 9 of this guide.

Most must-do attractions are located in the city centre – or around the world-class harbour. Australia’s two most identified icons are at Circular Quay; Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. From the Quay you can also catch a ferry to Manly, Taronga Zoo or Luna Park. Between the Quay and the Bridge is the Rocks Precinct, Sydney’s oldest European settlement. The Rocks Discovery Museum is a good place to learn more about this area. Nearby Sydney Harbour YHA offers an excellent archaeological dig and the Australian Hotel some excellent local refreshments. Darling Harbour, much

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FINDING YOUR WAY from the city centre. Famous for its surf school and surf gear shopping. Come to Manly for a great day out. Also over here is Kirribilli and Kirribilli House – the official Sydney residence of the Australian Prime Minister.

way, so stop by and see a few. Sydney’s northern beaches are truly world-class, try Dee Why, Mona Vale or Avalon. Or, like so many of Sydney’s own, move there! Sydney’s South

alike. While further south, the Chinese Garden of Friendship leads you into the Chinese district or “Chinatown” with another of Sydney’s icons at its heart – Paddy’s Markets; a great place to shop. Sydney City North The Rocks and Circular Quay are the ‘colonial historic’ heart of Sydney and are great places to start exploring. Drop into the Customs House to kick off your day. You’ll also find the international icons of Sydney; the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs Sydney is synonymous with Bondi Beach and that’s hardly surprising as you’ll find this famous beach is just a 30 minute bus ride from the city centre. Alternatively you can catch a train to Bondi Junction, but remember you are still quite a walk to the beach. Kings Cross, Surry Hills, and Darlinghurst are all great stopping off points and are also some of the best places for going out.

Sydney’s Inner West The Inner West’s most famous suburbs are Glebe and Balmain, known for their bohemian lifestyle, markets, and arts. But two more are fast catching up; Leichhardt with its strong Italian feel and Rozelle with its cool local vibe and excellent indigenous art gallery. Sydney’s Northern Beaches Palm Beach (is Summer Bay of Home & Away fame) is at the very top, but you will pass more than a dozen others on the

Historically Redfern and Eveleigh have a troubled reputation but times are changing and arts, culture, and local festivities are bringing this bygone area to life. There is also some excellent outlet (discount) shopping further south at Green Square and Alexandria.

Sydney’s Southern Beaches From renowned surfing and surfer beach Maroubra to the most southerly beach in Sydney accessible by train, Cronulla, Sydney’s southern beaches are where you are more likely to meet locals than tourists.

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SYDNEY HARBOUR

BY CHRIS HARRISON This world class harbour immerses visitors in the scenery, culture and personality of Sydney. It features Aboriginal heritage, lively land and sea environments and journeys into Australia’s convict history. Just outside Sydney Heads lies a coastline full of world famous beaches like Bondi and Manly. What’s included: Sydney Harbour stretches south to the Royal National Park, north to Barrenjoey Headland, northwest to Kuringai Chase National Park and west to Parramatta

Park. At its centre is Sydney Harbour National Park. Access the central and western parts is best made by boat; regular ferry services operate in Port Jackson from Circular Quay across to Manly and west along the Parramatta River. The northern and southern parts are best accessed by guided tour or car.

BONDI BEACH

Sydney is synonymous with Bondi Beach and that’s hardly surprising as you’ll find this world famous city beach is just 30 minutes from the city centre. Do remember that if you get the train to Bondi Junction you will still need to get a bus to the beach, so just catch a bus from the city and don’t forget your sunscreen.

Bondi Lifeguards If you’ve seen the TV show, you will find the tanned Aussie boys in their lifesaving tower, just below the Bondi Pavilion. The Pavilion offers tourist information and an art gallery.

Four things to do North Bondi RSL Travellers come from half way around the world to enjoy the five star views and The Bistro $25 lunch deal. northbondirsl.com.au Aboriginal Rock Carvings On the sea side of Bondi Golf Course, stands a substantial panel of Aboriginal rock carvings depicting various fish species. Bondi to Coogee walk This clifftop he walk extends for six km from Bondi to Coogee and features stunning views, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. bonditocoogeewalk.com.au

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WESTERN SYDNEY

About half of Sydney’s four million residents actually live ‘Out West.’ That’s about one in every 11 Australians. Its no wonder the Wanderers (A-League soccer) and the Giants (Australian Rules Football) are based out here. The wider region includes the cities of Blacktown and Penrith.

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Penrith is not only the gateway to the Blue Mountains Heritage Area but also recently taking on the mantle of ‘Adventure Capital of NSW’. It offers offers Jetpack Adventures, Cables Wake Park and a whitewater rafting centre, to name a few adventure activities. While Blacktown offers the ‘famous’ Featherdale Wildlife Park, home of over 2,000 animals. You can cuddle up to a koala and hand-feed kangaroos, emus, and wallabies. More info at visitpenrith.com.au featherdale.com.au blacktown.nsw.gov.au

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Many STIs do not show any symptoms and can be passed on without knowing. So, if you are young traveller having a good time in Sydney, practice safe sex and have a sexual health check at a GP and medical centre. Encourage your sexual partners to get tested and know too! For more information visit: www.playsafe.health.nsw.gov.au

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ADVENTURE SKYDIVING

BY CHRIS HARRISON Looking for the ultimate rush while you are travelling?, now is the perfect time to do all those things you normally wouldn’t do back home. Skydiving is one of those adrenalin activities. With excellent training and operator safety levels, Australia is the perfect place to finally take the leap (and plunge). For most, tandem skydiving is the way to go because a tandem skydive only requires 15-20 minutes of practical training before you are deemed ready to take to the sky. And with a qualified instructor strapped to your back, all you have to worry about is enjoying the free-fall and views! Who to Skydive with? Sydney Skydivers 02 9791 9155 sydneyskydivers.com.au

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

CANBERRA, ACT

It’s Australia’s Capital City and a wonderful place to explore. Its also only three hours drive or bus ride from Sydney. There is an abundance of attractions including the fabulous Australian War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia, Questacon (with over 200 educational and interactive exhibits), Parliament House, the National Archives of Australia and Royal Australian Mint. Canberra is also an excellent place to ‘take to the skies’ with a hot air balloon flight. One of the only places in the world you can fly over a nation’s

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capital. The combination of city architectural wonder and breath-taking country scenery make this a once in a lifetime experience. Don’t miss out! visitcanberra.com.au ramint.com.au canberraballoons.com.au

Adelaide is a city of innovation and culture. Home to one of the world’s great arts festivals and some amazing inner city food markets. This state capital’s highest acclaim could be its easy access to the stunning South Australian Outback and 3,800 kilometres of amazing coastline, some of the best wine and seafood regions in the world are also on Adelaide’s doorstep. Free stuff - Bike SA runs the Adelaide City Bikes scheme. A free daily bike hire program for tourists, visitors, city workers, students and residents who use the bikes as a convenient way to get around the city. Stop off at some of Adelaide’s great attractions such as the Art Gallery of South Australia and Adelaide Botanic Garden. For chocolate lovers, enjoy special chocolate tastings, see chocolates being made and discover the heritage behind Haigh’s, Australia’s oldest chocolate manufacturer, where chocolate is still handmade.

SA has the most accessible outback in Australia. Everything is so close to Adelaide. Plus the city beach (Glenelg) is just 20 minutes by tram from the city centre. Kangaroo Island, a zoo without fences, a sanctuary for wildlife and natural that has a rugged beauty all its own. The ocean is teeming with sea lions and fairy penguin colonies. Plus rare bird life, Tammar wallabies, short-beaked echidnas and plenty of kangaroos and koalas. What can we possibly say about the Eyre Peninsular? Simple - SHARKS SHARKS SHARKS. This is the place in the world to get up close and personal with Great White Sharks (see ad p31). For more details visit southaustralia.com

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S OUTBACK TOWNS NORTHERN TERRITORY

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

The No hern Territory is known around the world for its natural icons, including Kakadu and Uluru, as well as an ancient Aboriginal culture, diverse landscapes, amazing wildlife, colou ul characters and endless oppo unities for adventure.

South Australia offers visitors an amazingly diverse range of authentic experiences, from untouched wilderness and the legendary outback, to stunning, pristine coastline and incredible wildlife. www.southaustralia.com

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If it’s adventure you are along the Norfolk Island pine looking for then you can’t lined foreshore. Guests can go past the South Australian Kakadu NP also indulge in a boat charters, Litchfield Outback. Legendary tracks 4WD driving tours and some Katherine NP like Birdsville, Oodnadatta, great whale watching. Strezlecki and Beadell’s NORTHERN Bomb together with someTERRITORY Port Augusta of Australia’s most famous A seaport and railway Alice Springs deserts and lakes. QUEENSLAND junction at the head of the WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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Spencer Gulf. The town is SOUTH home to over 13,000. Port AUSTRALIA Coober Pedy Augusta has plenty to offer The world’s largest producer Flinders Ranges of opals. This special mining tourists including the Wadlata Clare Valley NEW SOUTH WALES town of 3,500 is located on Outback Centre (a tourist the sealed Stuart Highway information centre introducing A.C.T 850km north of Adelaide. I visitors Kangaroo to life in the Australian VICTORIA Island bet living in a cave doesn’t Outback) and Homestead sound comfortable to you? Park Pioneer Museum (railway Well Coober Pedy will and farming museum). TASMANIA prove you wrong: about 80% of the population lives For more information visit underground, so don’t miss southaustralia.com.au the unbelievable experience of sleeping in caves yourself. Coober Pedy

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Watch sunset over Swim withthe dolphins Uluru and discover at Glenelg, Adelaide’s the spiritual hea of best beach. the Aussie outback.

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Take in a dolphin swim tour from Glenelg beach before exploring Adelaide, the vibrant capital city of South Australia.

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Adelaide to Po Lincoln – 650km (or 45 minute flight) Travel to Po Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula for unrivalled aquatic experiences like shark cage diving and swimming with sea lions.

Come face to face with one of the most feared predators in the world – the Great White shark. Go on a thrilling shark cage dive near Neptune Islands, off the Po Lincoln coast where the pristine waters make it one of the best sites to view sharks in their natural environment.

Uluṟṟu Lincoln to Wilpena Pound WESTERN Po – 500km Experience one of (Ayers Rock) Australia's most unique and memorable wildlife USTRALIA experiences – swimming with sea lions as they frolic in the water, playing and diving around you. A er returning to Po Lincoln, continue your journey no h to the Flinders Ranges via Po Augusta, the gateway to the outback. Wilpena Pound to Maree – 286km Take an early morning hike to the peak of the ranges then travel through the Brachina Gorge to Parachilna and the famous Prairie Hotel before continuing to Maree and the sta of the Oodnada a Track.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to Kings Canyon – 300km Watch the sunrise over Kata Tjuta then hire a bike and explore the base of Uluru before driving out to Kings Canyon (Watarrka National Park). Kings Canyon to Alice Springs – 472km Hike the 6km Kings Canyon Rim Walk for spectacular views of Watarrka National Park or walk along the valley floor beneath the imposing sandstone walls. Travel back along the Stua Highway or take the adventurous Mereenie Loop (4WD track) to Alice Springs.

Alice Springs Alice Springs to Tennant Creek – 510km Take an early morning QUEENSLA quad biking tour before travelling to Tennant Creek via a stop at the mysterious Devils Marbles, a sacred place for Aboriginal traditional owners. Tennant Creek to Daly Waters – 394km Continue no h along the Stua Highway to Daly Waters, home of the historic Daly Waters Pub. Soak up the ambiance of a true outback pub with an ice cold beer at the bar and learn about the pub’s colou ul history.

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Maree to Coober Pedy – 372km Travel along the famous Oodnada a Track to Coober Pedy, Australia’s unique underground town and opal capital of the world. Visit the spectacular Breakaways ranges, try to find your fo une fossicking for opals and stay in an underground hostel or campsite. Coober Pedy to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park – 751km Travel along the Stua and Lasseter Highways to Yulara, gateway to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

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Daly Waters to Katherine – 270km Drive no h to Mataranka for a swim in the thermal springs before travelling to Katherine, home of the magnificent Nitmiluk National Park.

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Katherine to Darwin – 316km Clare Valley Take a cruise or kayak through Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) to see wate alls, Aboriginal rock a and wildlife. Continue your SOUT NEW journey to Darwin, the last stop on the Explorer’s Way and the gateway to Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks.

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BY CHRIS HARRISON Your gateway to Queensland, be it by air into Coolangatta Airport or by road from northern NSW. Gold Coast or ‘The GC’ is a must-see tourist destination for all international visitors. With 57km of white sandy surf beaches, its many world heritage listed rain-forests and the titles of ‘themepark’ and ‘nightclub’ capital of Australia’, Gold Coast has something for everyone. For the best views of the coast I tried Skypoint, at 322 metres (1058 feet) and with the observation floor, which includes as outstanding restaurant, on

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IT’S YOUR BREAK level 77 (at 230 metres/755 feet) its the highest of its kind in Queensland. Skypoint offered some amazing views north to Brisbane and south to Byron Bay. For an even bigger thrill try, like I did, the Skypoint Climb and actually walk outside the glass. I was also thrilled by two of the Gold Coast’s many themeparks: Dreamworld and Sea World, they offer great value for a day out. While out at Coomera for Dreamworld (24kms from Surfers Paradise) why not make it a night out too and try the Australian Outback Spectacular, CONT 34 > its great friendly

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< FROM 32 entertainment and a threecourse dinner is included. The next day you just have to get onto the Gold Coast Broadwater, a river and inlet system that’s 8 times bigger than rivals Venice or Amsterdam and full of on-the-water activities. I tried spinning 360 degrees in a high-powered jet boat with Paradise Jet Boating from Marina’s Cove, Main Beach. Sea World is also at Main Beach, so you could also combine these two attractions in the same day. If you’ve now had enough exercise and adrenalin for one day why not head back towards Coolangatta and drop into Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Set in around 45ha of native forest the Sanctuary has developed around its worldfamous lorikeet feeding. Its

now a major tourist attraction and has a Queensland Heritage Register listing. By far the best way to get around is by the new Segways - easy to use, fun and safe transport. This is just a quick snapshot as there are more activities and attractions for young and adventurous travellers on the Gold Coast than any other city in the Southern Hemisphere. To enquire or book: Skypoint Climb 07 5680 7700 skypointclimb.com.au Dreamworld 07 5588 1111 dreamworld.com.au Sea World 07 5588 2222 seaworld.com.au Australian Outback Spectacular 13 33 86 outbackspectacular.com.au Paradise Jet Boating 1300 538 262 paradisejetboating.com.au Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 1300 886 511 cws.org.au For more details visitgoldcoast.com/adventure studygoldcoast.org.au

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The capital of Queensland, with a population of about two million. Explore Brisbane on a guided walk, cruising the river on a CityCat ferry or riding a bike along the riverside pathways Enjoy a swim at South Bank, home to Australia’s only inner

city beach. Abseil down the historic Kangaroo Point Cliffs, kayak or paddle-board the Brisbane river. Feed a wild dolphin at Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island. Visit Moreton Island, only 25 kilometres from Brisbane and go diving, surfing or sand tobogganing. Dive, kayak or sail Brisbane’s Moreton Bay Marine Park – sanctuary for the world’s largest dugong (Manatee) population. For more information go to: thewordaustralia.com.au/ queensland

FRASER ISLAND

A real favourite for many travellers Fraser is the world’s largest sand island and was officially acknowledged in 1992 when it was accorded World Heritage Area status. Fraser Island is home to an abundance of wildlife, you’ll find over 325 species of birds as well as gliders, wallabies, possums

and dingoes. Offshore dugongs, turtles and dolphins can be spotted playing in the Great Sandy Straits and Platypus Bay. If touring: first decide whether you prefer exploring Fraser island by self-drive or guided tour. Self driving requires a four wheel drive vehicle, maps, permits and camping equipment, which can all be obtained from one of the island’s four wheel drive rental companies. Or join a tour company and meet some new friends. Cool Dingo are one of the best available. 1800 372 737 cooldingotour.com issuu.com/sydneyguideandmap 35

WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS & AIRLIE

We all know that the Whitsunday Islands are the place to go sailing and Airlie is really, well, party central. How about something a little different? Check out the following to whet your appetite and stay an extra few days in this tropical paradise. Ocean Rafting Enjoy a thrilling ride out to the Whitsunday Islands and the famous Whitehaven Beach. Skim fast over the water on an exhilarating ride. These guys do a great job of looking after you, whether snorkelling over natural coral brimming with colourful fish or informing you of the local history. Whitehaven Beach has the whitest sand in the world and the water colours shift from bright blue to aquamarine. oceanrafting.com.au

Reef Sleep Ever dreamt of sleeping in a swag out in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by an amazing reef system. Well, you can. Cruise Whitsunday Islands have a great package to visit their permanent pontoon 40 kilometres offshore on the Great Barrier Reef. Travel by luxury high speed reef vessel and spend the day on the reef. Watch the sunset from your open air balcony while you sip a glass of champagne. View the reef at night from the underwater real time aquarium. Give Reefsleep a go. cruisewhitsundays.com

Wings Adventure Park Get Dirty! Race a mini 4WD through the amazing hinterland on the Whitsunday Coast at the new Wings Adventure Park. Climb from the vallery floor to the hilltops of the rainforest, slash through pod holes, and conquer tracks through grassland, marshland, wetland, creek beds and bumps. wings.com.au Rainforest Discovery Tour Ride your own Segway through the lush green rainforest and discover Conway National Park. Enjoy delicious morning tea under the canopy of the

rainforest and relax by the crystal clear waters of Impulse Creek. whitsundaysegwaytours.com.au New Mountain Bike Trails Mountain Biking in the Whitsundays is truly unique. Climb to the tops of the rainforest of the Whitsunday Great Walk or ride alongside the azure blue waters and the Whitsunday Islands on South Molle Island. whitsundaymtbc.com.au Or if you really want to go sailing, then you only have 74 islands to choose from.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding The not so new craze has hit Airlie Beach. A really great option to paddle around the moored boats just offshore. Keep your eyes peeled for dugongs in the bay and soaring eagles above. Rent boards by the hour and have a workout at the same time! whitsundaystanduppaddle.com.au

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Whitewater Rafting A great day out on and in the water and set amongst one of the world’s oldest rainforests. The scenery is amazing and we’re in the tropics so the water warm. Spill over the rapids and glide down the mighty Tully river. Grab a few mates and share the experience. cairnsrafting.com.au

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What else can we say, but the Great Barrier Reef. One of the natural wonders of the world and visible from space. You can be a part of it either snorkelling or diving. Only a few hours from Cairns by boat, the reef appears on the horizon. Coral “bommies” break the surface and the water CONT 40 >

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Cairns Lagoon Situated on the Esplanade, the lagoon is a man made giant swimming pool with a beach. It’s free with nearby communal BBQ facilities. A great place to chill out.

colour changes from dark blue to green and aqua. Underwater is a whole new experience, new life, a myriad of glinting colourful fish and corals. There are plenty of day trips available but staying overnight is highly recommended. cairnsdive.com.au

Night Markets One of Cairns’ little secrets. Go to the night markets on the Esplanade and have a foot and back massage. Only $15 for 45 minutes. cairns.qld.gov.au/esplanade

Bungy Jumping Standing on a platform high above the jungle canopy, looking down onto a small pond of water, the weight of the ropes want to pull you over the edge to the abyss below. The countdown is on 10..9..8.. will you jump or not? Only you can decide. ajhackett.com/cairns

Or ‘Cape Trib’ as the locals like to call it, is 90 minutes (or 110kms) north of Cairns and best seen over two days. Right in the heart of the Daintree rainforest, the oldest rainforest in the world, Cape

Ocean Safari Spend a half day on your own private snorkelling reef. Travel on a fast water sports boat. Cruise around with turtles, nemo and even reef sharks. Jungle Surfing Get high in the rainforest. Swing through the jungle from tree to tree. Don’t worry, you are attached by ropes and harnesses.

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Darwin, Kakadu and Litchfield Darwin is ‘the capital of the NT’ and one of the fastest growing and most cosmopolitan cities in Australia. It is steeped in rich history, from its Aboriginal roots to its modern WW2 heritage. Visit Crocosaurus Cove in Mitchell Street. This is the home of the Cage of Death and has plenty of crocs. croccove.com Mindil Beach Markets are open every Thursday and Sunday and are well worth a visit for food and cool stuff to buy. Watch the sun setting from the beach. mindil.com.au

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Kakadu National Park is the main attraction of the region. Discover the remarkable landscape, wildlife and rich culture. Amazing rock-art sites show the importance of the link between the indigenous custodians and the surrounding country. Explore spectacular wetlands full of birds and crocs. Swim in clear pools. Kakadu is best visited with an organized tour over a few days. Guides are very knowledgeable about the fauna and flora. Litchfield National Park is only 1.5 hours south of Darwin, Litchfield is a smaller version of Kakadu and a popular day tour from Darwin.

Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) is one of the region’s highlights. Only 300 kilometres south of Darwin, the Katherine River flows through 13 gorges that carve their way through Arnhem Plateau. Canoe down the river or hop in a helicopter and get a birds’ eye view. Arnhem Land lies well east of Darwin, beyond Kakadu. It is one of the last pristine areas in the world and has an unspoiled wilderness. Deserted coastlines, rainforests, escarpments, gulf savannah woodlands and giant rivers make up this beautiful area. Aboriginal traditional culture remains largely intact. Uluru and the Red Centre Uluru (Ayers Rock) stands alone in the middle of the Australian outback and is probably one of the most iconic natural formations in the world. . Standing 348 metres high it’s a massive sandstone rock formation and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby Kata Tjuta formation have significant

cultural significance for the local Anangu people. Walk the Valley of the Winds trail and feel the spirituality of the area. Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National Park features one of the most spectacular sights in Central Australia. The Kings Creek Walk is an easy trail along the rocky creek bed to a raised platform with spectacular views of the huge canyon rim. Alice Springs is the main town of the Red Centre. It is so remote that the nearest major city (Darwin) lies 1500km to the north. Top things to do in Alice Springs include the Kangaroo Sanctuary and the Australian Reptile Park . If you feel like a walk, there are plenty running from Alice including the iconic Larapinta Trail, one of the best desert walks in the world.

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Melbourne – recently been named the most liveable city in the world – is increasingly seen as an ideal base for working holiday makers. A fun, ever-changing, exciting city with a thriving cafe, bar and live music scene.

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to Torquay, the Great Ocean Road hugs the coastline for more than 300 kilometres before reaching Warrnambool. Natural wonders include some giant rock stacks soaring from the Pacific Ocean, the Twelve Apostles are the best known natural feature of the area.

Remote, vast and beautifully diverse. ‘WA’ is also famous for its long days of sunshine and dramatic landscapes. With surf, reef, forest, and rugged national parks it’s little wonder young travellers are now heading west.

Perth is Australia’s sunniest capital city, its also urban cool and raw natural beauty rolled into one. Be sure to visit Rottnest Island and lovely Freemantle. Ningaloo Reef Between April and July, come and see the migrating whale sharks, the largest fish in the world. Monkey Mia This calm bay is world famous for the pod the friendly dolphins that visit the shore most days to be hand fed. See it all with Integrity Coaches 1800 226 339 integritycoachlines.com.au

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Located 220 kilometres southeast of Melbourne, Wilsons Promontory, or ‘The Prom’, a perfect weekend getaway. Covering 49,000 hectares of Australia’s southernmost tip, The Prom used to be part of a ‘land bridge’ linking Tasmania to Victoria. For more information visit tourism.vic.gov.au Now to reach Tasmania you can fly or travel by ferry the ‘Spirit of Tasmania’ from Melbourne to Devonport. The trip takes 9-11 hours and there are day and night sailings. Visit spirintoftasmania com.au for details. issuu.com/sydneyguideandmap 45

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