Being bordered by the Indian Ocean on the west, on the northeast by the Timor Sea and the Great Austrian Bight on the extreme southeast, make West Australia (WA) a mecca for Aussies fond of snorkeling, diving and endless aquatic-related events. But, that's not all WA offers Aussies needing a short holiday excursion.
Perth, WA's cosmopolitan state capital, offers an almost unlimited choice of surrounding nature-friendly activities that'll leave Perth residents and visitors clamoring for more. At Elizabeth Quay, Aussies regularly enjoy scenic river cruises, gondola rides and sea plane rides as well. At Kings Park, more than 400 hectares of awe-inspiring natural bush land and strategically placed lookouts make it an ideal spot for picture-taking
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Timing is important in this region as annual wine and food festivals offer Aussies some of the best opportunities for tasting premium wines and regional dishes as well. Don't miss this one, folks.
Being WA's second largest park, and having tropical semi-desert climates most of the year, make late autumn the ideal time to visit Karijini National Park.
This park that lies just south of Dampier, displays massive mountains over 2,500 million years old that give this ancient region an almost moon-like landscape. Yet, beautiful gorges such as Dales Gorge and cascading cataracts like Fortescue Falls, provide Aussies a well-worth and rewarding experience.
Just northwest of Lyndon, lies Ningaloo Marine Park. Home to more than 200 species of hard coral, 50 species of soft coral and over 500 species of fish, this is one marine adventure that'll delight Aussies through the various leisure activities offered at the park.
Snorkeling in Coral Bay via magnificent coral lagoons, driving in 4WD sand buggies and swimming along side of gigantic, fierce-looking but harmless whale sharks, make your trip an affair to remember
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A delightful region, especially for those with an interest in agriculture and prime farming such as growing melons, mangoes and until recently, sugar cane; a lucrative Indian sandalwood industry now has all but replaced sugar canes as main staples for this region's economy.
However, it is with the natural beauty of scenic areas such as the Ord River, Lake Argyle, Diversion Dam and nearby Bungle Bungle that generally interest tourists the most.
Lying to the north of Perth by 1,274 kilometres, or a 15 hour drive, Exmouth promises to deliver Aussies a broad range of exciting adventures such as snorkeling in crystal blue Turquoise Bay, diving in Navy Pier, camping tours at the Cape Range National Park and reef kayaking experiences found in few other places.
All in all, Western Australia has it all: from magnificent, pristine beaches and coastal waters, to taking an afternoon swim with a gigantic, enigmatic whale shark. Perhaps, you'd rather just ponder the eerie landscape of the mountainous regions with jagged limestone peaks and gorges in the Cape Range National Park.
Whatever the case, Exmouth, laid-back and making no apologies for it, even makes relaxing and watching wandering emus, rambling goannas and a host of other wildlife--just plain fun to
The Port Noarlunga Reef is Adelaide’s main attraction. The reef exists on the eastern side of Gulf St Vincent discovered in 1971 and used for about 36 years. This narrow reef is a sandstone reef as it was formed by sand dunes. The reef is 1.6km long and lying 400m offshore. The reef is separated to two where on one of the sides the species are protected and is a reserve while the other side is where the species are not endangered which includes a mix of heterotrophs and autotrophs. In this part of the reef you can fish or do activities such as boating, snorkelling, Scuba diving, swimming, and recreational fishing. Many focus on snorkelling and Scuba diving, which makes Port Noarlunga reef special and attracts 170,000 visitors per year. The ability to interact with the species and swim and snorkel or scuba dive makes the experience much more natural and fun and hence makes this place Adelaide number one attraction. There is also a underwater trail where this gives education to the youth and also enhances the experience in marine ecosystem.
One of the first representations encountered in the film Jedda is the portrayal of Australia as a tourist destination in the exposition of the film. This glorified view of the landscape is
The Cronulla, Kurnell and Wanda region sites are ecologically and culturally significant. The Cronulla, Wanda and Kurnell areas are filled with beautiful beaches, magnificent
We wanted feel Australia’s nature! So I went “Freycinet National park.” In Tasmania east coast. It was towering pink-hued mountains, known as the calm, blue waters of winglass Bay. Explore the picturesque friendly beaches, dine on an abudance of fresh seafood, and spend the night at one of Australia’s exclusive luxury lodges and I took a cruise around Wineglass Bay to see an abudance of wildlife and I also saw dolphins, seals, penguins. It was so awesome! We screamed with smile when we saw some animal in Tasmania. You should go there. Trust me! And we also saw koala when we went Freycinet national park to feel Australia’s real nature! I missed a lot already…Maybe If we have a chance we can go there with
The Katherine gorge is a river with surrounding gorges and landscapes with great significance to the owners of the land, The Jawoyn people. Deep gorges surround the carved ancient sandstone following the Katherine River the main attraction to the park. There are 13 gorges surrounding the National Park, some with rapids and falls. During the dry seasons of the Katherine gorge, the waters are calm in most spots around the park and are ideal for swimming and sometimes canoeing, though in most parts of the gorges fresh water crocodiles have been found, but are usually resting
Parks Victoria did not dictate a rigid brief but instead asked Hansen Partnership to create a ‘unique experience’ for the visitors. (Ricardo, 2014)
The great thing about Byron Bay is the temperate climate that it experiences. The mild climate makes Byron Bay a great place to visit year round. With warm temperatures and sunny days the norm for most of the year, you can really partake in Byron Bay snorkeling anytime of the year. Spring, from September to November, is the best time to visit, as there are smaller crowds and the lowest average rainfall. Summer, from December to February, is when the temperatures are the warmest,
Introduction Stretching a massive 3,000 km along Queensland’s coastline, beginning at the top of the Cape York Peninsula in the north, extending down to Bundaberg in the south and covering 348,000km2 is where lays the Great Barrier Reef.
The Forster and Taree Area Article has been written as a tourism incentive, showing many beautiful pictures of the area and very descriptive language. The destination New South Wales has used these images and descriptive language to persuade viewers to holiday in the Forster and Taree area.
Here Pensthorpe is a beautiful reserve that includes more than five hundred acres of magnificent countryside and beautiful landscape with many pretty walks through pasture, woodland, and along lakes. It is an ideal place for ornithologist's delight. Here an ornithologist could visit the itineraries full of various species of wildfowl.
The topography of the area is composed of rivers, washes, mesas, forests, and various other components. The washes that are in the Park include the Digger Wash, Wildhorse
Ningaloo Marine Park is the home to Ningaloo Reef, Australia’s largest fringing reef. The Ningaloo Marine Park has a UNESCO World Heritage listing. The name Ningaloo is from the West Thalanyji aboriginal language meaning ‘deep water’. Stretching 300kms long and 10 nautical miles from shore, this reef is home to plentiful coral and over 500 species of fish. Regular marine species also include Whale Sharks, Turtles, Dugongs, Humpback Whales, Dolphins, Manta Rays and Orcas. Now a major tourist attraction, the marine park attracts millions of tourists for the opportunity to observe this important piece of history.
Qingdao is one of the most famous tourist cities in China. It has a large number of tourist attractions, including natural scenery and historical culture.the seaside resort of Qingdao extends from Tuandao in the west of Qingdao to Damai island in the east with an overall length of 25 kilometers, including a marine area of five square kilometers and land area of 8.5 square kilometers. it is one of the first national scenic resorts appointed by the state council in 1982. the scenery of the Zhanqiao pier, Luxun park, little Qingdao isle, Xiaoyu hill, Badaguan, the seashore and the may fourth square are all beside the sea and constitute the famous scenic sights of Qingdao. red roves and green trees, sapphire sea and blue sky in the scenic resort will make you feel happy and fresh. Now,I’d like to introduce all the famous scenic spots in Qingdao.
Besides, it is in the TOP 7 world's natural wonders and is certainly one of the best dive resorts. Of the three hundred and fifty species of corals that are known to date, 340 you can find there. Hence, where there is such an impressive collection of corals, which are sea homes for "our little brothers", there is, of course, no less impressive population of underwater creatures, both big and small. Besides, the Great Barrier Reef is home to aquatic mammals such as Dugongs that are now endangered. If you all your life dreamed of exploring these beauties, it is better to go to Heron Island, which is considered to be recognized center of local
Did you know, almost 1 million square kilometres of the Coral Sea are located in Australian waters? (The Conversation, 2017). The Coral Sea consists of pristine ecosystems, a globally recognised number and diversity of large ocean predators and is known as a biodiversity hot spot (Marine Conservation, 2017). There are a cultural significance as there are 104 shipwrecks in this sea however, only 8 have been found (Marine Conservation, 2017). 49 magnificent types of habitats and over 300 threatened species are supported by the Coral Sea (Marine Conservation, 2017). There are declines in multiple species but, did you know that the Coral Sea is 1 of the last places on earth where some of those species have not yet been severely depleted (Marine Conservation, 2017). This is because of the already ‘no-take’ zones in the area, imagine if we closed off more of the Coral Sea. There would be more variety of species, an overflowing amount of the species that were previously threatened and more dive spots for tourists and locals to explore and experience our magnificent ocean. The Coral Sea Marine Park will attract more marine life to the region as there is more shelter and protection from predators. This will cause more fishing and tourism opportunities around the coastal towns and the Islands in and near the Coral Sea