Australia

Australia –Terra Australia or the Southern Land is not a place that can be explored thoroughly in a few weeks. It’s a huge, the distances are massive and every part of the country has mind-blowing sights that you’d be crazy to miss.

Australia has a fascinating history of convict settlers and pioneers, wayward sons and mail-order brides. In the Aborigines, an indigenous people with its distinctive cultures; in its countryside, a natural beauty that leaves visitors gasping and its wildlife, creatures that defy the imagination.

Climate

Language

 The main languages used in Australia are English, German, Italian, Greek and many aboriginal dialects. There are 240 languages spoken in Australia apart from English.

Currency : Australian Dollar (AUD) Conversion: 1 Australian Dollar = 36.50 Indian Rupee.

Sight Seeing

Kuranda Rain Forest is the best attraction of the Queensland. Kuranda is the aboriginal for 'village in the rainforest'. And over the years Kuranda has taken on a distinctive character as a popular visitor destination in its own right

The Skyway Station for the young and the young at heart, there is a thrilling opportunity to experience Bungee Jumping.

The exciting Sky Rail Rainforest Cableway, the longest Gondola Cableway in the world. Glide above beautiful forest canopy. Enjoy sights that were once strictly for the birds.

A Green Jewel set in turquoise waters off Cairns, Green Island is a paradise of breath taking beauty.

Underwater World : Enjoy a glass- bottom boat and fabulous view of corals of the Green Island or enjoy in a Semi-submersible and watch the fascinating sights of Underwater World.

Pacific Fair or the Oasis Shopping Mall: Australia’s largest shopping mall.

Currumbin Sanctuary : Spend time feeding the Kangaroos or cuddling the Koalas.

The Dream World : The popular fun park features a whole host of wildlife, exhilarating rides, inspiring attractions, colourful characters and entertaining shows for all ages, and is also the location of Australia's Big Brother House.

 Theme Park : Experience the two fastest & tallest rides in world.

Tiger Island is a unique animal attraction and one of only three interactive tiger exhibits in the world to feature Bengal tigers and their handlers at play.

The AMP Tower, also known as Sydney Tower and the Centrepoint Tower, is Sydney's tallest building and a prominent city landmark.

The Harbor Bridge is one of Sydney's most famous landmarks. The bridge known locally as the "Coat Hanger" took eight years to build, including the railroad line.

St Mary's Cathedral is the spiritual home of Sydney's Catholic community. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Sydney, and stands on the site of the first Catholic Chapel in Australia.

The former Hyde Park Barracks is a three –storey bricks building with a sand stone pediment like that of a Green temple. Governor Macquarie was so pleased with the building that he gave Greenway his freedom.  

King's Cross A mixture of charm and sleaze -- tawdry shops and trendy bars, cheap rooms and classy hotels, corner takeaways and colorful bistros -- is a place that can quite easily be one of continuing amazement.

Sydney Show Boat Cruise: This huge expo features seafaring craft in all shapes and sizes, as well as information and displays from boat builders and designers, equipment and fit-out specialists, and retailers of accessories, clothing and wet weather gear.

Pitt St. Mall: You can find five multi level shopping arcades.

Temples

Sikh Temples :  

Sikh Temple Melbourne                           Add : 127 Whitehorse Rd, Melbourne, Blackburn

Sri Guru Singh Sabha Melbourne          Add : 344 Hume Highways, Craigieburn
Sri Guru Nanak Satsang Sabha             Add : 127 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn, Melbourne

Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara           Add : 14 The River Road, Revesby, Sydney

Hindu Temples : 

Shiva Vishnu temple                        Add : Corne of Boundary & Worsely Road, Carrum Downs, Victoria 3201(Melbourne)

Sri Vakratunda vinayaka temple    Add : 1292 - 1294, The Mountain Highway, The Basin Victoria                   

Murugan temple                               Add : 217 - Greda & Western Highway, Mays Hill, New South Wales 2145.  (Sydney)

Sri Venkateshwara Temple          Add: S.V.T. Association INC, Temple Road, HelensBurgh, New South Wales 2508. (Sydney)

Shopping

The perfect keepsake from Australia would be an opal, the smoky iridescent gemstone found only in Australia.

Dinning and Restaurant

Although seafood, beefsteak and dubious delicacies like witchetty grub and grilled crocodile are a part of Australia cuisine, vegetarians and those less adventurous –need not feel nervous. The fact is that Australia with its vast range of ingredients and its wealth of culinary tradition is a gourmet’s dreams come true. Australia is specialty restaurants, cafes, bistros, coffee shops, pubs etc.

Night Life

Nightlife in Australia is quite happening, going by the number of parties, shows and events that are a regular feature over here. Indeed, if you are looking to let your hair down and rock the whole night, Australia is certainly a great place to be in. No wonder, some of the best parties and events in the world happen in Australia and people are more than ready to travel to Australia and have their share of entertainment.

Bars

Chill On Ice and Funk Bar          Add: 296 Russell Street

Melbourne Supper Club             Add: Level 1, 161 Spring Street

Bond Lounge                               Add: 24 Bond Street

Hugo's Lounge                           Add: 33 Bays water Road Potts Point

India Quay                                   Add: 2 Phillip Street

Lon grain                                     Add: 85 Commonwealth Street Surry Hills

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