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| Well-known Sydney Opera House in Sydney Harbor Photo courtesy of bugbog.com |
Australia, known as the Land Down Under, has enticed visitors for many years including Oprah Winfrey and her 302 loyal viewers on her Ultimate Australian Adventure in 2011. Australia is a huge country and most of it is still untouched and in its natural state. There are many good reasons why travellers want to visit Australia, but here are just a few why Australia is at the top of many people’s bucket list.
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| Coast of Victoria, Australia Photo courtesy of beachwallpapers.in Great weather. Australia has golden sunshine pretty much year round. Their winter is our summer and vice versa. The southern part of Australia can get chilly in the winter months during May and June. However, the northern part of Australia has summer-like weather 365 days of the year.  Photo courtesy of hubpages.com Amazing and unique wildlife. Australia is a land mass unlike any other in the world. As a result the wildlife have been left to evolve with little influence from other parts of the world. As a result, it has a truly distinct and wonderful collection of animals that is unlike anywhere else on Earth. You can simply enjoy viewing these wonderful creatures or it is a wild-life seeking travellers dream to see so many diverse creatures roaming in so many diverse habitats. If you thought that a wombat had wings and slept upside down in caves, you’ll be surprised to find out that it is a marsupial that burrows instead of climb tress like its relative, the koala.  Photo courtesy of ferrebeekeeper.wordpress.com Or have you heard of a Quokka, a marsupial which resembles a pint-size kangaroo, with strong hind legs which helps it climb trees.  A Quokka Photo courtesy of Stephanie Snipes Did you know that the Tasmanian Devil poses little or no threat to humans and usually feeds on carcasses found along the side of the road in Tasmania?  Photo courtesy of Stephanie Snipes Of course, it is a delightful experience when you see a kangaroo hopping in the field beside the road, even though the typical Australian farmer would not agree with you.  Photo coutesy of Ian Thomas Natural beauty of the country. The Australian landscapes are highly diverse. From unspoilt beaches, tropical rainforests to vast tracts of desert, this is a country of contrasts. Imagine spending time on a beautiful beach like this which is right in the city.  Photo coutesy of Destination 360 The Northern Territory has the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with its two imposing russet monoliths which loom over flat sand plains.  Uluru also known as Ayers Rock Photo courtesy of the-travels.com Queensland and New South Wales has spectacular reefs and beaches with thousands of offshore islands to explore.  Photo courtesy of theage.com.au South Australia is the home of Kangaroo Island and Seal Bay Conservation Park and the vineyards in the Barossa Valley, one of the major wine-producing regions.  Photo courtesy of kangarooisland.com  Barossa Valley wineries Photo courtesy of sydney-australia.bizFurther south, Tasmania is a mountainous island south of Australia which seems a world away with its lush green valleys, uncrowded towns and villages, and undeveloped coastlines.  The desolate shores of Tasmania Photo courtesy of forum.urduworld.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------  Muriel MacRae plans exciting getaways and customized vacations for discerning travellers, honeymooners and families. As the owner of Del Sol Travel, she offers romantic vacations with personalized service and unique itineraries. Getting to know and understand her clients is critical in helping turn their ideas and vision into a unique and memorable masterpiece when creating their customized vacation. Located in Calgary, Alberta, she plans weddings, destination weddings, and honeymoons for couples in and around the Calgary and Banff area and throughout North America. For more information about planning your wedding, honeymoon, or romantic getaway, please contact her at travelinfo@delsoltravel.ca or phone 403-477-0643.  |
