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Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere and it is overtwenty times the size of the United Kingdom has the lowestpopulation density in the world, with only two people per squarekilometre, has more than seven thousand beaches (more than anyother country) and covers three time zones. It is also the sixthlargest country and smallest continent on the planet. Aboriginal settlers first arrived in Australia from SoutheastAsia, forty thousand years before even the first Europeans camein the 17th century. As no formal territorial claims were madeat that particular time, it was a British Captain James Cook wholanded at Botany Bay with convicts, outside Sydney who tookpossession in 1770. Colonies were then created to become what isnow the termed the commonwealth of Australia. The country developed rapidly, and made a significantcontribution to Britain's war efforts in world wars one and two.Australia is truly a country of magical contrasts and is thedriest and hottest country on earth, however it is a fabulousall year round holiday destination. In the Australian winter youcan ski in the southern states one day and be diving in thebalmy waters of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland the next. Australia's cities are dynamic and thriving, with areas ofoutstanding natural beauty and vast, extremely remote,un-populated and isolated regions. The majority of Australianslive 50 Km (~30 miles) or less from the coast and much of theinterior is un-populated. Travelling through some remote orisolated parts of Australia can be an extremely hazardousexperience and should not be undertaken unless prepared. The country is divided into six states, two mainland territoriesand several external territories and dependencies and comprisesthe mainland, the island of Tasmania and a multitude of smalleroff shore islands such as The Whitsundays located off thenortheast coast The Great Barrier Reef is undoubtedly Australia's premierattraction. At over 1,400 miles in length, the Great BarrierReef is reckoned to be the world's largest natural feature andcan even be seen from space! It consists of thousands ofindividual reefs and over 600 islands; the Barrier Reef isbest-enjoyed scuba diving or glass boating. Visiting the GreatBarrier Reef is a "must do" activity and trips there can beorganised out of the tourist resorts of Cairns or Port Douglas The Red Centre, located in the Northern Territory, is both thephysical and spiritual centre of Australia. It is spiritual tothe aboriginal people and as such is the site of the worldfamous Uluru (Ayers Rock), reddish rock that is the world'slargest monolith. Climbing this rock is deemed offensive to theAborigines and is therefore discouraged at most to ignoranttourists. Posing in stark


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contrast to its flat surrounding,Uluru is best viewed at sunrise and sunset when its colour seemsto change in mysterious and magical ways. Sydney is definitely a must see, has many attractions andfabulous setting in which to enjoy them. The city's naturalharbour features the ultimately spectacular Opera House, theRocks (the original penal colony in Australia), Darling Harbour,and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.Throw in some great beaches(Bondi, Manly, Chinaman's) and it's famous Gastronomic delightsand you begin to realize why Sydney is a truly world class city.No wonder the recent Olympics were voted one of the best ever! Melbourne is the most stylish city in Australia as it is home toa neat blend of modern and Victorian architectures. FederationSquare and great places for eating drinking and shopping Canberra is the capital and government centre of Australia. Itis a purpose built, ultra modern high tech city. It is not onefor a historical or character outlook because of this. Howevertrips to Parliament house and the National Gallery are worthdoing. It has to be mentioned that Australia's flora and fauna aretruly unique, nowhere else on earth are such to be found. Thenature is so diverse and very interesting, so strange that thecreatures hop or burrow and carry their young in pouches. It wasonce considered that the country had a different evolutionarypath than the rest of the world's species. Seeing the naturethere is quite an experience, on a par with Africa, although thecreatures are not quite as physically imposing. Travel by Bus All the cities of Australia are well served by buses, whichtravel throughout the entire city. Buses are available for bothinner-city tourist attractions, which features numeroussightseeing stops around, and buses are also available forattractions, travelling up to around 30 miles from the city. Busfares in most cities are purchased from the bus driver and thereare discount ticket options available. Travel by Taxi Taxis in the cities is an economic option for shorter journeysand taxicabs travel all over the centres and suburbs. Cabs canbe flagged down on the streets, while taxi ranks are to be foundoutside the Airports, bus stations, railway stations and manyother locations. Travel by Car Hire/Rental Renting a car can be an economical way to travel around theAustralian city areas, with some firms offering discounts forrentals of three days and over. To rent a car you must show afull driver's licence and a credit card in the driver's name.Cars are usually rented to customers between the ages of 23 to70 years, although some companies can make exceptions. About the author: For information on car hire or car rentals visit Every Car Hireat CarHire Australia .

Written by: Ispas Marin

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