Stay247 Popular Destinations in Australia
Australia is a Nation and has a fast growing population now a major tourist holiday destination. Australia is located in between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is unique in all ways from culture, population, climate, geography, flora, fauna and has a very colourful history. Australia is a multicultural country made up of people from all around the world. First starting with Australia being one of the largest islands in the World, Australia consists of 6 states and 2 territories. Canberra is the capital city of Australia located in the Australian Capital Territory. Most of Australia's population is concentrated along the coastal areas of the country as the climate is best in this area. Australia is a natural wonderland with pristine beaches, untouched rainforests and vast wilderness areas now protected by World Heritage and National Parks or Reserves etc. There are many World Heritage listed places in Australia and some of the famous landmarks including The Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Sydney Opera House, Ayers Rock and the Olgas and the Great Barrier Reef and many other places.
Australia has immense mineral wealth from coal and gold to diamonds and base metals. One of the fastest growing industries in Australia is tourism and there are holiday destinations all around Australia and the nearby islands. The Great Barrier Reef on the east coast of Queensland is a worldwide renowned tourist destination for beach and island recreation and diving and snorkelling the vast reef area. Australia holds many famous sporting events like the Melbourne Cup horse race, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race between Christmas and New Year every year, both Sydney and Melbourne have been host to the Olympics Games and in 2018 the Gold Coast city will host the Commonwealth Games, Phillip Island is host to the GP 500 Motorbike race yearly and many other events.
Australia has many climate changes during the year as in the northern parts can become very hot in summer months, while in the winter months the south eastern states have snow skiing events and resorts with lots of accommodation that only open in winter. Most of the Australian population live near the coastline and beaches. Australia has many famous beaches including Bondi Beach near Sydney with plenty of tourist holiday accommodation sites and Gold Coast Surfers Paradise beaches with all types of accommodation places. There are also plenty of wilderness sites with eco friendly accommodation retreats and cabins. Most states in Australia make very fine wines, both red and white wines are available along with vineyard cottage accommodation or wineries that have 5 star luxury resort style accommodation.
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New South Wales - Popular Destinations
Queensland - Popular Destinations
Victoria - Popular Destinations
Australian Capital Territory - Popular Destinations
South Australia - Popular Destinations
Western Australia - Popular Destinations
Tasmania - Popular Destinations
Northern Territory - Popular Destinations
Norfolk Island - Popular Destinations
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New South Wales Popular Destinations
New South Wales is located in the south east of Australia, north of Victoria, south of Queensland and east of South Australia. This is the most populous state of Australia. Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is home to famous attractions such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Sydney is the gateway to New South Wales and Australia for most overseas visitors arriving by air into a well appointed International Airport or by boat into the Port which can accommodate large vessels. Sydney also has a Domestic Airport for people to use to visit various other places around Australia and an excellent public transport system into and around the city.
The Great Dividing Range runs north south along the coastline of this state and separates the coastal areas from the western plains. West of Sydney is the Blue Mountains with many tourist sites and tourist holiday towns with all types of accommodation places. The Hunter Valley has many world class wineries most with accommodation nearby. The most famous beach in New South Wales is Bondi Beach only a few minutes from the Sydney city centre. Byron Bay, on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, is a sought after holiday destination with over 30km of sandy beaches supplying all types of tourist and holiday accommodation deals. Broken Hill is one of New South Wales best known historic mining towns with ample heritage sites and historic buildings to see. Stay awhile in the comfortable old hotels and heritage listed cottages and bed and breakfast guesthouse buildings.
New South Wales has over 700 National Parks and reserves spread throughout the state and many have wilderness walking trails/tracks. Throughout New South Wales there are many wilderness accommodation sites supplying eco friendly accommodation retreats like serviced cabins, bed & breakfast cottages, remote farmstays and camping sites. Most major cities around New South Wales have health and wellbeing accommodation resorts that can be used to unwind from the city stresses. All along the coastline of New South Wales are secluded beaches, small towns and villages that have many different types of tourist holiday accommodation including van parks, motels, absolute beachfront apartments and 5 star international resorts with luxury spa accommodation and live entertainment shows nightly.
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Queensland Popular Destinations
Queensland is a state on the north eastern side of Australia. It is known as the Sunshine State. It is bordered by the states of New South Wales to the south, South Australia to the south west and The Northern Territory to the west. The eastern Queensland seaboard is scattered with many small islands and the world's largest coral formation - The Great Barrier Reef. The Great Dividing Range runs north south along the eastern coastline of the state. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland, and is the gateway for most overseas visitors into Queensland having both large International and Domestic airport facilities. Brisbane is situated on both sides of the beautiful Brisbane River in the south east corner of the state. Many bridges and walkways over and around the river make easy access from the city to many of the surrounding inner suburbs. Some of the walkways are very long and travel through parks, gardens and along cliff faces following the river banks.
Queensland is a state of many contrasts from hot climate areas to cool regions, rainforests to desert-like areas and from large cities to small country towns. The major industries in Queensland include timber, farming, mining and tourism. Some of the largest stations (farms) in Australia are located in Queensland's inland and far northern areas. Away from the coast you can visit the farming area called The Darling Downs and partake of some of their excellent produce including wine and cheese. Take a trip right out west to the town of Mount Isa and take a tour of the mine which is so well known. Regional Queensland covers a vast area and has many unique and interesting sights to see and things to do, including a great number of National Parks, World Heritage sites and wildlife and rainforest reserves.
Queensland has some of the most sought after holiday destinations in Australia, including The Daintree, Port Douglas, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, The Whitsundays, Sunshine Coast and the world renowned Gold Coast. Due to the great variation in towns and distances there are plenty of accommodation places available for the traveller including for those who wish to travel via campervan. In the cities there are luxury 2,3,4,5 star accommodation places most with 24/7 room service and car parking. There are also 2,3,4 bedroom apartment/unit accommodation places available for families or small groups. In regional Queensland there are many roadside hotel/motel accommodation sites for people to stay at, whether for business or while touring the vast state. There are also a great number of wilderness and eco friendly accommodation sites throughout the state.
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Victoria Popular Destinations
Victoria is a small state of Australia located on the lower south eastern part of Australia south coast. Victoria is known as the Garden State and was named after Queen Victoria. Victoria is bordered by New South Wales to the north and South Australia to the west. Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria. Victoria is Australia's second most populous state and the second largest economy in Australia. The main industries of Victoria are agriculture, manufacturing, mining and finance/services. The Great Dividing Range runs through Victoria and has some alpine areas that receive large snow falls in winter allowing many mountain slopes to be used for snow skiing.
The transport and road systems in Victoria are very good and this allows people to travel relatively easily to the many tourist destination areas of interest located in the state. Also most places in Victoria can be reached within a single days travel. Some of the main places of interest for tourists are the Gold Mining areas of Ballarat and Bendigo both have plenty of tourist holiday accommodation sites. Places like the Twelve Apostles and Bells Beach are must visit sites when in Victoria. Other tourist destinations include the Morning Peninsula area for great wineries and secluded beaches, Scenic Gippsland lakes area. Major Victorian yearly events include the Melbourne Cup, and Australian International Air Show at Geelong.
The Grampians make great snow skiing areas in winter and during the summer are used for wilderness treks as the accommodation places stay open all year round. The Dandenong Ranges makes great holiday trips with lots of eco friendly retreats supplying family and couples accommodation sites. Phillip Island holds the GP 500 Motorbike Race and accommodation can get very hard to find so book your accommodation early. Melbourne City, the Murray River area and the Great Ocean Road all have plenty of tourist accommodation deals. Victoria has approximately 2000 kilometres of coastline which includes spectacular rocky outcrops and many beachside towns and wilderness beach areas.
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Australian Capital Territory Popular Destinations
The Australian Capital Territory is the smallest territory in Australia. It is completely surrounded by New South Wales with a very small area on the Australian coastline with government holiday accommodation sites. The Australian Parliament is located in the Australian Capital Territory in Canberra. Canberra is the capital city of the Australian Capital Territories and is also the capital city of Australia. The Australian Capital Territories contains offices for many of the Australian government agencies and many other country embassies etc. There is also a small strip of territory around the southern end of the Beecroft Peninsula, near Jervis Bay, supporting holiday accommodation and relaxation for government personal. The Australian Capital Territory was specially designed and is very unique. Australian Parliament building in the centre and all roads fan out from the middle of Canberra.
The climate in the Australian Capital Territory is generally hot and dry in summer and cold in winter. Just west of the Australian Capital Territory border is the vast Snowy River hydro electricity scheme and the Snowy Mountains snow skiing areas with many luxury resorts supplying holiday accommodation deals. The main tourist attraction in the Australian Capital Territory is Parliament House and other landmark tourist attractions include The Australian War Memorial, The National Library of Australia, Black Mountain Tower and The Australian National University. The main industries in the Australian Capital Territory are government services and tourism. Tour operators have daily visit to places of interest in the Australian Capital Territory like Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin, the National Sound and Archive and The Royal Australian Mint and other outer districts with tourist attractions.
Accommodation is plentiful in Canberra and all around the Australian Capital Territory with luxury city hotels supplying business, leisure and holiday accommodation and live entertainment shows. International resorts offer romantic getaway 5 star luxury spa accommodation deals. Find hostels and cheap hotels with backpacker and nomad style accommodation places. All around the Australian Capital Territory is family holiday 1, 2, 3, 4 bedroom apartment/unit accommodation sites and roadside hotels motels with overnight or weekend accommodation deals. There is plenty of wilderness areas in the Australian Capital Territory and some have eco friendly retreats with health and fitness type accommodation. Other eco friendly accommodation sites include health farms, remote farm stays, guesthouse accommodation and relaxing bed and breakfast cabins.
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South Australia Popular Destinations
South Australia is a southern central state of Australia. It has borders with all other Australian mainland states and the Northern Territory. South Australia is known as the Festival State because of the large number of festivals and events held throughout the state each year. Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia with the Adelaide city centre being square in shape. South Australia makes some of the best wines in Australia and export wine to many countries across the World. Most of the population in South Australia live in the coastline cities, towns and beaches, these areas are also the most popular tourist destinations in South Australia.
Places to visit in South Australia include the Barossa Valley with hundreds of wineries/ vineyards supplying holiday cottages, bed and breakfast guesthouses, serviced cabins and farm stay accommodation deals. Kangaroo Island has great relaxing holiday spots right on the beaches with good fishing, Flinders Ranges have good wilderness holiday accommodation places and plenty of walking and hiking trails/ treks that go for days. The Eyre Peninsula area with secluded beaches, tourist holiday resorts and restaurants and shopping is a must do. The Murray River meanders through the state with tourist towns and holiday spots all along the river. Tour the Murray River in a house boat with all accommodation supplied.
South Australia hosts many sporting events like cricket at the famous Adelaide Oval and football games at AAMI Stadium and South Australia will host the 2012 World Bowls Championship in Adelaide. Another major tourist and holiday maker destination in South Australia is the Fleurieu Peninsula with lots of family holiday entertainment areas, protected beaches and great family holiday places. If you want wilderness then travel into the Mount Lofty ranges and enjoy eco friendly retreats, wilderness walks and nature reserves. All around the Gulf St Vincent are secluded beaches, good fishing and camping spots, family holiday accommodation and landmark tourist attractions.
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Western Australia Popular Destinations
Western Australia is the largest state of Australia and accounts for almost a third of the total land mass of Australia. Western Australia borders with Northern Territory to the north east and with South Australia to the south east, the rest of the state is surrounded by coastline which is approximately 13,000 kilometres long. Perth is the capital city of Western Australia and is located in the south west corner of the state. Western is the richest state in Australia in mineral wealth with vast gold. iron ore and base metal mines and abundant natural gas reserves. Western Australia has many World Heritage and National Parks protecting Marine Parks, rainforest areas and other landmark icons. Western Australia has many large grape growing areas and produces some of the best wines in Australia.
The climate in Western Australia is varied due to the size of the state. The southern part of the state is mainly Mediterranean while in the northern part of the state the climate is more humid and monsoonal. Places with major tourist holiday accommodation in Western Australia are Perth city area, Broome coastline and beaches with all types of holiday accommodation, Rottnest Island for beachfront accommodation sites and diving, south coast towns and beaches with luxury holiday resorts accommodation deals. Other Western Australia tourist destinations include Kimberley region with lots of wilderness areas and remote holiday eco friendly retreats accommodation. The Margaret River region supplies some of the best Australian wines and has plenty of vineyard or winery accommodation.
Most of the population of Western Australia live on the coastline and beaches or near major port and harbour facilities. All of the beach towns have tourist holiday accommodation places including family holiday 1, 2, 3, 4 bedroom apartment/unit accommodation sites with car parking or beachfront holiday resort hotels with luxury spa accommodation. Some Western Australian beaches stretch for many kilometres and at low tide the beach can be over one kilometre from the water edge. There are lots of small towns scattered all around Western Australia with different types of business or holiday travel accommodation like roadside hotels motels with overnight or weekend accommodation deals. It is also essential when in Western Australia to see the spectacular wildflower displays in spring.
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Tasmania Popular Destinations
Tasmania is an island state located 240 kilometres south of mainland Australia. The nearest Australian state is Victoria. The large body of water separating Tasmania from mainland Australia is called the Bass Strait. The capital city of Tasmania is Hobart located on the south east coastline of Tasmania and straddles the Derwent River. Tasmania has vast areas protected by World Heritage, National Parks and Reserves. The western side of Tasmania is rugged while the eastern side is mainly pastoral. Access into Tasmania is via ferry, boat, yacht, or many small airports or the large International and domestic airport near Hobart.
The climate in Tasmania is cool and wet and includes snowfalls in winter. Tourism is becoming more important as Tasmania is known as a state with some pristine forest areas and great ‘back to nature' places and excellent scenery. Tasmania is also home to some unique flora and fauna. Places to visit in Tasmania are Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, Port Arthur, Cradle Mountain and King Island. Tasmania has great trout fishing areas, snow skiing and back to nature bush walking through wilderness areas. Tasmania's most famous events are the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race every year held between Christmas and New Year holiday break. Thousands of people line the banks along the Derwent River to watch the finish of this great race.
Tasmania has abundant tourist holiday accommodation sites including International resort hotels with luxury 5 star spa accommodation, 24/7 room service and live entertainment shows nightly. Most large cities have luxury hotels with business, leisure and travel accommodation deals. All around Tasmania are roadside motels, bed and breakfast places, guesthouses and serviced cottages offering 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 star accommodation deals. Wilderness accommodation around Tasmania is a fast growing industry with eco friendly holiday retreats, health and fitness resorts along with rainforest holiday cabins available in most wilderness areas. Tasmania has many Historical tourist sites to visit and vast lakes, river systems and rainforest treks.
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Northern Territory Popular Destinations
The Northern Territory is a federal territory located in the central north of Australia. It has borders with Queensland to the east, Western Australia to the west and South Australia to the south. Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory. The climate changes within the Northern Territory are different from top to bottom. The northern area is mainly tropical and monsoonal while the southern area is semi-arid, dry and very hot. The main industries in the Northern Territory are mining and tourism and farming, mainly cattle. The Northern Territory has many renowned tourist destinations like Kakadu, Ayers Rock and the Olgas. All of these places have major tourist and holiday accommodation places.
Vast areas of the Northern Territory are protected by World Heritage sites, National Parks or Wildlife Reserves, Nature and Fauna Reserves etc. There are many wilderness areas in the Northern Territory, some very remote and only accessible during the dry seasons. There are many tourist destinations around the Northern Territory like Katherine and the Katherine Gorge area with family holiday resort and hotel motel accommodation sites, Tennant Creek with tourist holiday accommodation places, also Daly Waters and Pine Creek with tourist holiday accommodation and daily tours around local landmark attractions.
Throughout the Northern Territory coastline small towns and beach villages have tourist holiday accommodation sites along with local tours and site seeing trips. Many people travel to the Northern territory to go on fishing and hunting trips. The main rivers for fishing trips are the Daly River, Alligator River and McArthur River. Some river systems only have water in the rainy seasons. The Todd River near Alice Springs seldom has running water. Eco friendly accommodation places along with health and fitness retreats with luxury holiday accommodation are common in the Northern Territory. All around the Northern Territory are wilderness sites, secluded beaches, truck stops and van parks with holiday, travel and tourist accommodation.
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Norfolk Island Popular Destinations
Norfolk Island is a small island in the Pacific Ocean. Norfolk Island is located between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. Norfolk Island is part of the Commonwealth of Australia with self-governance. Norfolk Island and two other neighbouring islands form part of Australia's external Territories. The Norfolk Island pine tree is a symbol of Norfolk Island and so is pictured on the Norfolk Island Flag. Norfolk Island is the main Island. Phillip Island is the second largest island in the group of islands. Kingston is the capital city of Norfolk Island with limited jetty and harbour facilities. Burnt Pine is the largest populated area within the Norfolk Island group area. Norfolk Island is now a major holiday tourist destination with all types of family holiday accommodation, and is mainly accessible by air as there are no proper port facilities available, only small ports and marinas for yachts and small boats etc. Kingston and Cascade Bay have boat loading jetties for produce etc and small boats.
Norfolk Island now has a growing tourist holiday trade with lots of holiday accommodation places and a good range of different types of accommodation deals. Norfolk Island has holiday 2,3,4,5 star resort style accommodation sites, family 1,2,3,4 bedroom apartment/unit accommodation deals, lots of holiday accommodation with ocean views, plenty of backpacker and nomad hostel, lodge and cabin accommodation places, hotel motel business travel, leisure or pleasure accommodation deals. Some Norfolk Island accommodation sites supply vehicles and accommodation packages. Tour operators run daily trips to major tourist attractions or boat trips to the nearby islands and Cathedral Rock and Nepean Island. Norfolk Island has lots of unique bird life and natural local fauna species found only on Norfolk Island.
More than 20% of Norfolk Island is protected by National Parks or wildlife and fauna reserves. Norfolk Island has eco friendly remote retreats or wilderness trek accommodation sites. Norfolk Island has many restaurants with fresh foods and good drinks, clubs and hotels with live music. While at Norfolk Island visit lookouts, war relics, historic landmarks, see native animals and flora, trek national parks etc. While in Norfolk Island visit places like Phillip Island or other small islands. Must visit places include Captain Cook Lookout, Anson Bay with a lovely protected beach and Emily Bay area with picnic parks, walking trails and a relaxing beach. Most of the holiday tourists stay at Kingston or Burnt Pine and travel around the Norfolk Islands with tour operators.
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