Australia
Visit the homeland of the Aborigenes
Australia : travel and visit
Australia : a land with many faces
The land 'down-under' as states the song from 'Men at Work' is one of the favourite destination in the world for those who would like to discover many different climates and sceneries. Well known for its amazing wild life, Australia is also the homeland of the aborigenes people. You will be fascinated by its people, its fauna and flora. Few countries in the world have such a diversity.
Where to go in Australia?
Famous and undiscovered destinations in Australia
- Sydney (New South Wales): a fast moving city with many places to visit such as the Sydney tower, the aquarium, the pear and more. Make sure to go to Circular Quay to enjoy great restaurants.
- Melbourne (Victoria): a great city dedicated to culture, Arts and sports. Every year, the city of Melbourne host lots of international events or exposition such as a 'Dali' exposition. The city is a great place to live as the cost of leavinf is less expensive than in Sydney.
- Cairns (Queensland): The doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef, a very accessible and affordable city for those who wold love to discover the under-water wonders. Cairns is an easy to access city with plenty of aquatic and non-aquatic activities to choose from. Generaly speaking, Cairns is probably the most visit city visited in Queensland because of its proximity to the reef.
- Hamilton Island (Queensland): the paradise on earth according to those who went there. This exquisite island is located in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. A must seen destination in Australia.
- Canberra (Australian Capital Territory): Capital city of Australia. A city very oriented towards arts and culture. You will find many sculptures and paintings in the streets of Canberra. Canberra holds the entire federal government bodies. Make a visit to the old and the new parliament, it's worth the trip. The road to go to Canberra is a very nice drive in the mountains, you will find some great spots to take amazing pictures on the valley.
- Darwin (Northern Territory): the beginning of your aboriginal culture journey. From Darwin, you will start to really discover the homeland of the aborigenes and a wild nature. Make sure you try the 'cage of death', a dive with real crocodiles. (you will be protected by a pexiglass cage)
- Kakadu National Park (Northern Territory): heart of the aborginal culture, a great adventure in a land full of natural and cultural wonders. Located east of Darwin, you will enjoy many stops on the road like the Jumping crocodiles. These animals are actually jumping out of the water to catch their food. A must-see show.
- Katherine Gorge (Northern Territory): the gorge were made famous by the movie 'Rogue'. It's one of the most amazing scenery in Australia. Take a trip onto a boat in the Katherine Gorge. Part of the Kakadu National Park, this place is certainly one that you must not miss.
- Uluru (Northern Territory) : Located in the centre of Australia, this monolyth is know has a sancturay for aborigenes people. During the Sunrise and the Sunset, this massive rock seems to be on fire. (it is prohibited to climb on Uluru, please respect the Aborigenal beliefs and their culture)
What you have to try in Australia
Watch an Australian rules football game
Many of you probably saw these tall and muscled guys playing an intriguing game : Aussie Rule Football (or Footy ) is the most popular sport in Australia (especially in Victoria). It's a combination of soccer, rugby and Ice hockey at the same time. It's a tough game for tough boys. Put 36 players on a massive field for a 2 hour game. You usually end up with scores over 100 points. The AFL (Australian Football League) regroups over 20 teams. This is an experience not to miss. The passionate crowd and the thrill of the game will make it an unforgettable experience.
Where to stay in Australia?
Hotels and accomodation in Australia
The most important when you choose a hotel in Australia is to make sure that it's located close to the activities around. Indeed, distances can be very long between 2 activities. We make a selection of hotels and accommodations near the main activities for you. Remember that everything is bigger in Australia; the size of your hotel room will surprise you if you are coming from Europe.

