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What to see and what to do in Australia?

Canberra

Canberra is the capital city of Australia and the seat of the government of Australia, Canberra was established in 1913 as a purpose-built capital for the newly federated Australian nation. The city is located southwest of Australia’s largest city Sydney and is comprised of five large town centres. In Canberra visitors can indulge in sightseeing of different monuments, museums and galleries, explore numerous markets and events, indulge in shopping and adventure activities like walking, cycling, Mountain Biking and more.

Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial is one of the most famous monuments in Canberra, other than being a monument it is also one of Australia’s premier museums. Here one can learn more about the Australian military history.

Parliament House of Australia
The Parliament House of Australia is the seat of Australia’s federal government and legislature. The Parliament house was opened on 9 May 1988 and has beautiful modern architecture; it was build with a construction cost of over $1.1 billion.

Old Parliament House
Old Parliament House was the headquarters of Australian government from the 1920s to 1988, it was formerly known as the Provisional Parliament House. The building was opened in 9 May 1927 and has beautiful neoclassical architecture.

Australian National Botanic Gardens
The Australian National Botanic Gardens is a must visit for all nature lovers, the garden was planned in the 1930s but was officially opened in October 1970. The Gardens are spread over 90 hectares on Black Mountain of which about 40 hectares are currently developed as the Botanic Gardens with wide variety of flora.

Museums & Galleries
Canberra has many interesting and beautiful museums and galleries like the National Museum of Australia, National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and more.

Telstra Tower
Telstra Tower provides fantastic 360 degree views of Canberra and the countryside around it, the tower rises 195 meters above the summit of Black Mountain. Telstra Tower was opened in 1980 and is used for TV commercials, FM radio stations, mobile phones and normal phones. Additionally the tower is situated in a beautiful nature reserve with wildlife.

Adelaide

Adelaide is the fifth largest city in Australia; it is also the capital of South Australia. Adelaide is known throughout Australia for shopping, many festivals, relaxed atmosphere, cafes and restaurants, spacious parklands and gardens. Visitors to Adelaide can also indulge in their share of outdoors like exploring wine regions, beaches, whale watching, Adelaide Hill Wildlife Parks and more along with the usual museums and monuments.

Glenelg
Glenelg is a popular suburb of Adelaide; it is a popular tourist destination due to its attractive beaches. Glenelg also has many hotels and restaurants also other attractions such as Glenelg Town Hall and a jetty.

Adelaide Hills
From the Adelaide Hills one can get magnificent view of the city, the highest point on the hill is The Mount Lofty which is 712 meters above sea level. One can enjoy the cool climate here; Adelaide Hills are at a easy 30 minute drive from Adelaide central business district.

Museums and Galleries
The top museums in Adelaide are The Migration Museum, Art Gallery of South Australia and South Australian Museum other interesting museums being Port Adelaide Lighthouse, Port Adelaide SA Train Museum, Glenelg Museum & historic tram, Gawler Museum and The South Australian Maritime Museum.

National parks
Adelaide is rich in natural beauty and has large national parks to add to the hills and beaches, the better ones being The Belair National Park, Cleland National Park, Morialta Conservation Park and Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary.

Adelaide Botanic Gardens
The Adelaide Botanic Garden is located in the Adelaide Park Lands; it is a 125-acre public garden. Adelaide Botanic Garden is one of three gardens that comprise the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide at the north-east corner of the Adelaide.

Melbourne
Melbourne is a heaven for shopping and dining there are literally hundreds of shopping malls and different types of buildings to see. The transport system in Melbourne is modern and easy, there are buses and Trams that travel throughout the city. Melbourne is a very popular travel destination and a fascinating place to visit.

Melbourne Zoo
One can check out Australia’s native wildlife, mock African rainforest where gorillas, orangutans, pygmy hippos soak up the sunshine and the big cats stroll along, there is also steamy Butterfly House and the dimly-lit Reptile House.

St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral is one of Melbourne’s most famous landmarks, opened in 1852 this place is full of history and beauty, one of the most visited destinations is Melbourne.

The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant is a converted 1927 tram where one can dine in luxury. Enjoy mouth watering fine cuisine, sip Australian wine and soak up the beauty that is Melbourne as the tram takes you on a trip around the city

Beaches
There are many a quality beaches in Melbourne where one can have a wonderful time namely Gunnamatta surf beach, Albert Park beach, 13th Beach and more, one can indulge in surfing and other adventure activities on many of these beaches.

Sydney

Sydney is a cosmopolitan city with all the amenities such as shopping, restaurants, nightclubs, it is a lively city good for both fun and business, there are many quality waterways, national parks and beaches in Sydney. Sydney has the highest aboriginal population in Australia, There are also many a sightseeing opportunities available like museums, theatres and more. Sydney also has a great nightlife and shopping.

Sydney Tower & Skytour
Sydney Tower & Skytour is located in the centre of Sydney, the tower is 1,000 feet tall and has the highest observation deck. The tower offers free tours at the start of every hour. There are also restaurant facilities in the tower.

Beaches (Bondi Beach)
There are some quality beaches in Sydney like the Bondi Beach and more, one can have great amount of fun on these beaches or just relax and chill out, then there is also the Sydney Harbour & Bridge.

Taronga Zoo
Want to check out the indigenous wildlife of Australia head to the Taronga Zoo, there are koalas, meerkats and dingo’s, with 75 acres of bushland. The zoo also features a great view of the Sydney Harbor. The underground building turns day into night for observing Australia’s nocturnal creatures in action.

Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains are among the most serene attractions situated just 50 miles from Sydney. There are Eucalyptus trees by the thousands constantly release fine droplets of oil into the atmosphere creating blue light rays, thus creates the azure haze. The park is surrounded by resort villages for long stays and day trips.

Museums
There are many a museums in Sydney like the Justice & Police Museum, Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Sydney Jewish Museum, Powerhouse Museum many of these museums are unique and based on a single theme, if you are interested in museums then you might also want to visit the Sydney Opera House.