Photo by GOC53 Probably the most famous of all Sydney’s attractions is the Opera House. The Opera is built in 1973, and today it is the home of various music companies, such as Australian Chamber Orchestra, Australian Ballet, Opera Australia, Sydney Dance Company… The picture of the Opera House, most often taken from the harbor or from the air, is most common representative of Australia, so when in Sydney, it would be a shame not to go and see it up close. Photo by edwin.11 Close to the Opera House are Sidney’s Royal Botanic Gardens, established in 1816. As everything in Sydney, the gardens are relatively informal. The Gardens tours are free and last about 40 minutes, and the guides will show you rain forest area, cacti display and a rose garden. Inside you can relax in the Gardens Restaurant. Photo by OZinOH Sydney has one of the largest aquariums in the world. You can pass trough its massive underwater glass tunnels and watch all types of fishes, especially sharks, that this aquarium are most famous for. Walk beneath the ocean with the sharks and stingrays passing only inches over you, then go to a touch pool and let your kids play with real starfish and sea cucumbers. A special part of the Aquarium is Seal Sanctuary, where you can observe sea lions and fur seals show off their speed and agility. Photo by chrisfreeland2002 After the city tour, you can go to one of Sidney’s many beaches. Voluntary life savers patrol most of them, but you should keep in mind to stay within the flagged area, because the sharks are a real danger there. If you are more of a sports type, you may want to check cricket ground or golf courses, or visit the Olympic Park, built for the 2000 Olympics. Getting there is easy, by ferry, bus or train, and you can even find very affordable accommodation if you decide to stay for a few days. Photo by foilman Getting to Sydney is easy. Kingsford Smith Airport is receiving flights to Sydney from whole world and it is the busiest airport in Australia, serving 36 million passengers annually.

Australia is one of the most interesting countries to visit and it offers a lot of unique places to see, it also offers unique culture and nature. The entire territory of Australia, from the islands near the mainland, across the desert areas with wild nature and unique animal species, to the urban parts of the country, is magnificent and fascinating. The list below is gives you top 10 Australian tourist attractions. List is subjective thing Sydney is the largest and most populous city in Australia and offers a lot of interesting tourist locations. The most famous is, off course, Sydney opera house. It is designed by the Danish architect John Utzon. Tourists are allowed to see the backstage and the front of the house. Beside the Opera house, other tour destinations are the Hunter Valley Wineries, Harbour Highlights Cruises, Jenolan Caves, the marine aquarium at Darling Harbor and many others.

South Australia is a unique part of a unique country. It’s one of the parts of Australia Australians are always interested to see. Aussie tourists, when traveling Australia, like to see “The real Australia”, and South Australia has quite a few places that fit the bill. The Barossa Valley is one of them.  Barossa Valley accommodation is also excellent, another essential for attracting Australia’s fussy domestic tourists. Picture by http://www.flickr.com/photos/svetaz/ The Barossa Valley, explained The Barossa was colonized by German settlers in the 1840s. These were Prussian Germans, and they called the area “New Silesia”, setting up the original basis of the Barossa’s wine industry. Other settlers from Cornwall in England soon followed. From these beginnings came a legendary Australian region. The Barossa is northeast of Adelaide, on the other side of the Adelaide Hills. This is more than a “picturesque” area, both historically and today. In this part of Australia, sheltered areas are the fertile, reliable parts of the bush, and even the tough Australian bush plants prefer them. It was an excellent choice of a site for demanding plants like grapevines, and the soil, after over a century of careful land management, is very trustworthy for wines. With the vineyards came the lifestyle. South Australia’s Mediterranean-like climate is perfect for wines, but it’s also good for the real vineyard region lifestyle. In colonial Australia, the big rural landholdings really only started in the mid 19th century, and each new “baron” of agriculture had their own ideas about how to live. In the Barossa, the result was what you see today- Classic, opulent wineries, with a few functional concessions to modern industry needs. Good taste country- Exploring a unique area The Barossa as a whole is a really an exercise in regional good taste, both in wines and lifestyle. Nothing is garish, and everything is good quality.  Barossa Valley hotels include the archetypal old pubs, very well maintained, with excellent food. Interestingly, the Barossa also has a “village culture”, quite reminiscent of Europe, particularly Germany. If you’re looking for alpacas, puppets, traditional ice cream, or the real Australian bush, it’s all there, including the local stories and legends. The Barossa is a miniature world, a latter day version of 19th century Europe, but with the Australian setting. There are very few places in Australia which still have this utterly unique regional character, and they’re all different. The Barossa has earned its reputation, even by the demanding standards of Aussies looking for the authentic Australian character. This is the sort of place anyone could spend months exploring, while forcing themselves to drink excellent wine and eat great food while they’re at it. If you’re looking for a real holiday in an absolutely fascinating place, start with the Barossa. Adelaide is literally minutes away, and the fabulous Adelaide Hills, another iconic South Australian area, are right next door. Getting around is easy, and you can literally commute between all these fabulous places. The name of the game in the Barossa is “Have fun and explore!” Like many others, you may find yourself going back year after year.

Sydney Sydney is the oldest, largest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia and is in fact  the world’s most livable and beautiful cities. It is famous for its history, art, culture, nature, fashion and miles of ocean coastline and sandy beaches. It is the home of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge which are the two most iconic structures on the planet. The major attractions of Sydney are Bondi Beech which is Sydney’s famous beech for all the activities including eating, walking, surfing and swimming, the Manly ferry which leaves from Circular Quay after every 30 minutes, Sydney Olympic Park which is the home of 2000 Olympic games, Parramatta which is Sydney’s second CBD associated with shopping, eating and history. The transport infrastructure of the city is greatly improved and the rash of waterside apartments and hotels added themselves to the skyline. The city spends $200 million every year to beautify and improve the public squares and parks, city streets and licensing laws. Sydney has now the vigour of a world-class city.

Canberra, the capital city of Australia and the most popular city of the continent is an orderly city. The city was considered to be unapologetically suburban years ago and now it is equally known for its private companies and reputed universities. Travel is one of the best revenue generators of the city and it is a great travel destination for several reasons. A visitor can engage himself/herself in many activities including bushwalking, swimming, cycling and others. Places to visit here are National Museum, Parliament House and War Memorial. The city is famous for its origins, treasure, values and sacrifices. It features several hotels that offer comfortable accommodations to the visitors. Some of the best hotels are Crowne Plaza hotel, Navotel international hotel, Diamant hotel etc.

It is impossible to even begin to imagine how many kilometres of road there are in the world. What we do know about driving around the planet however, is where the most beautiful stretches of road allowing for the most adventure can be found. Holidays are liberating at the best of times, but when you opt for car hire and get yourself on one of these road trips the possibilities are endless!

So you want to live and work above the Great Barrier Reef on the exotic Hamilton island, work interesting job and be paid 150.000$ for a six month contract? Then this is a chance for you. Tourism Queensland is offering you a position of blogger. You need to move there and blog about the island and nature there. Take photos and videos, and then upload all that to blog. No special condition: - you need to be enthusiastic - to have good writing and speaking English skills - to have at least one year similar job experience - to have entertainment value (personality and creativity) Best thing is that your accommodation is provided by them and as they say there is plenty of space if you choose to experience with the friend or family. Final deadline for the job is 22. February. More info about and application you can find at http://www.islandreefjob.com/.