Australia travel has to offer a plethora of geographic experiences to any tourist; one rambles through steep mountains, vast rain forests, lush green plains, deserts and, of course, the beaches. Australia is bounded on all sides by the sea which gives it a maritime climate, that is temperate all throughout the year. Australia is one of the driest countries of the world, being another reason to make holidaying great. Australian travel packages offered by different travel agencies take one through the exciting places of the country.
An Australian travel guide takes the tourist through different Australia attractions. A few such places are:
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Northern Territory : Here one can explore Uluru and Kata Tjuta monoliths, which have attracted visitors from all around the world.
Great Barrier Reef: Another natural wonder of Australia, which combines over 1000 islands. Famous for its crystal clear water, it provides diving facilities to the tourists the year round. It presents some fantastic coral structures and is rich in animal and plant life.
Fraser Island : World's largest sand island. This island has a sporadic growth of rain forests in it, which makes it an ideal place for
camping It's also a hub of birdwatchers.
The 12 Apostles: Site of little penguins, Albatross and Australian gannet. Nice to be viewed from the Ocean Road in Victoria. At present only eight of the 12 apostles remain. The place is good for surfing, canoeing and kayaking.
The Pinnacles: Famous for its rich natural beauty and wildlife
Bungle Bungles: Well- known for its towers of sandstone in the shape of beehives. Home to more than 130 species of birds, Bungle Bungles is also called a "living museum" of birds.
Travel in Australia remains incomplete without visiting the important cities of Australia, viz. Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Cairns. Sydney houses the two most important landmarks of Australia – Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, whereas Magill Estate winery and Glenelg & Dolphin Swim are the two famous attractions in Adelaide.
Australia Travel Visa
Citizens of Brunei, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea are eligible to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa. A virtual visa or Electronic Travel Authority visa (ETA visa) allows the person to be in Australia for not more than three months. Such visas are free of cost, take less time to process and allow multiple entries to the country. In all other cases, a tourist has to get a standard Tourist Visa from Department of Immigration and Citizenship. There are a few short-term visa options like, Working Holiday Maker Visa and Second Holiday Maker Visa, which help you stay in the country and do seasonal work along with travel.
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