Canberra, the federal capital of Australia, is a well-planned and diverse city found at the edge of the Australian Alps. Beyond the seemingly serious and beaurocratic town, the city is very beautiful and is considered as the “City of Light and Space.” It is a contemporary garden city, making it a major tourist destination. The rich natural beauty, scenic landscapes, parks, lakes, and hills, coupled with a number of attractions, makes sightseeing in Canberra always memorable.

Canberra is home to a number of significant institutions in the country. It is indeed its political capital. There are an overwhelming number of tourist attractions in Canberra. It is not a wonder how sightseeing tours is a must do for every visitor who goes to the city. Among the must see sightseeing places in Canberra include the marvelous New Parliament House, the National Portrait Gallery (which is housed at the Old Parliamentary Building), the Australian Academy of Science and the National Gallery. These…

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Queensland’s Central Coast is the coastal area comprising several towns in the eastern part of Australia, from Mission Beach southward to Hervey Bay. There are several noteworthy and must-see attractions located within this area that are worth exploring and enjoying. Most of the areas within the Central Queensland Coast enjoy close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, making this part of Australia rich in marine biodiversity.

Specifically, Mission Beach is a village right on the shore of Coral Sea. Nature lovers will feel right at home in this area considered to close to paradise by locals and visitors alike. One can have the options of exploring the World Heritage rainforest surrounding it, go swimming in sparklingly clear waters, or visit the scenic resorts across it, on Dunk Island. This island is part of the Family Islands National Park and is a good tourist destination. Another nature destination near Mission Beach would be the Hull River National Park. Kayaking…

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Australia’s Coral Coast is comprised of beaches and the bluest of oceans, which are home to exotic aquatic life. You will find a lot of whale sharks, dolphins, and various fish species within its seas. You can also find the exquisite Pinnacles’ rock formations here. The region of the Coral Coast offers you with great water activities. You can take a swim with the dolphins and fishes; or else, you can go snorkeling. Other than these, you can also engage in water sports like water skiing or windsurfing.

Shark Bay is the first World Heritage Site of Western Australia. This bay is located within Coral Coast and is popular for the dolphins that swim right up to the shore. On the other hand, the secluded parts of the peninsula serve as the habitat for sea wildlife. This includes turtles, sea cows (dugongs), and manta rays. The most…

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Surfers Paradise is located at a distance of around 83 kilometers from Brisbane. It is one of the most important suburbs of the Gold Coast. The life here is always carried on with an air of vacations or holidays. It seems that life here on the beach of Surfers Paradise and in this city is full of fun. The image of this place attracts a lot of tourists every year. With more than 300 days of sunshine, this place attracts a variety of people from all parts of the globe towards its beaches. The beach activity is fun and you can enjoy a truly relaxing vacation on this beach.

Initially this region was considered to be a very good fishing ground. Later on this region developed as a very important beach resort. The beaches of the Surfers Paradise have been considered important due to varying reasons by people in the history. In 1770s Captain Cook traversed this part.…

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Central Queensland is quite packed with annual events at different places in this region. Some of these events include:

Beef Australia is a prime biennial event, held at Rockhampton Showgrounds in May, that features national stud, carcasses and commercial cattle competitions as well as on farm property tour. Besides, the event witnesses huge participation from national and international trade exhibitors.

Monto Central Queensland Lighhorse Re-enactment and Reunion is an annual event featuring at Monto Showgrounds in October. Light Horse Enthusiasts from different parts of Australia grace the event. The event also showcases live music, military and memorabilia displays, and other related events.

The Australiana Cottage Crafts Annual Craft Fair is annually held every Easter Sunday in the Hervey Bay Area. The 100 square meter gallery proudly displays locally made arts and crafts on the Fraser Coast including pottery, wooden toys, silk painting, wood burning, patchwork, aboriginal artifacts, and much more.

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No place can be considered as a nice tourist resort until and unless it offers you good quality food. Food is one of the basic necessities of life. You cannot survive without food for long. No place can be enjoyed thoroughly by the visitors if the options of eating are limited. This is the reason that all the regions of the world which are famous as tourist resorts generally offer a variety of dinning options to the visitors. There is a variety of restaurants which are located in Mermaid Beach. Mermaid Beach is one of the less crowded beaches located in the suburbs of the Gold Coast. This region of Australia is responsible for the generation of a lot of revenue every year. People visit this part of the world a lot. The major attraction in this region is the surfing activity which the travelers enjoy a lot. The other beach activities and the night life are…

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If you are looking for some great shopping experience in Central Queensland, you may be a touch disappointed to hear that the region is yet to catch up with the rest of the world in terms of big supermarkets and shopping malls. However, this doesn’t mean that there are no places to shop at Central Queensland. Every major town and the city in the region have the local market to cater to normal requirements of the locals.

The Nikenbah Markets held at the Hervey Bay Animal Refuge on the first and third Sundays of each Month draws good crowd with arts, crafts, fresh produce, trash and treasure, cakes and jams etc. on offer.

Run by the Koala Social Club, the Koala Markets are held on the second, fourth and fifth (if applicable) Sundays of each month at Kruger Court, Urangan in Hervey Bay. You can buy trash and treasure, arts, craft, cakes, jams and much more from Koala Markets.…

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Australia’s Golden Outback allows you to experience meeting with the aborigines of the region. You can also opt to visit the communities which have been established by the inhabitants who started the gold rush. With the fantastic natural beauty of its various towns, along with the great weather, you will never forget your outback experience.

Even with the Outback accommodation that this region is offering, your stay will never be complete unless you camp on the outback with the starlit sky as your canopy. Driving yourself all throughout the different sites of Australia’s Golden Outback will allow you to take in its magnificence without having to worry about missing your train or shuttle service. If you want to have an idea of how the first people of Australia live, you can choose to join tours. Other than getting to know more about the first settlements of the region, you can also visit its heritage sites.

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Tasmanian Southwest region is renowned for its wilderness. It is one of the most isolated parts of the world and you are advised to hire some authorized tour operators to enjoy your visit to this part of Australia. But you won’t like to miss out on Southwest Tasmania because it has some fabulous places and features that can’t be left unseen if you’ve been to Tasmania.

Strahan is the major town in the Southwest Tasmania and the only safe anchorage on Tasmania’s west coast. Located on the magnificent Macquarie Harbor (the second largest harbor in the southern hemisphere after Sydney), Strahan is a historical town. Some of the best-known spots of tourist interest around Strahan include Sarah Island, Gordon River, Gordon-Franklin Wild Rivers National Park, Hells Gate (where the waters of the harbor and Indian Ocean literally collide to form a treacherous passage of water), Ocean Beach (Tasmania’s longest beach), King River, Henty Sand Dunes, Huon Pine Sawmill, Gemstone…

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Central Queensland has choicest of restaurants and eating joints to satisfy your hunger pangs and allow you to savor the taste of Central Queensland.

The Footlights Theater Restaurant at Yeppoon is the jewel in the crown of Central Queensland’s restaurants. The guests are entertained by two-hour show performed by a professional team, which is an ideal add-on for a sumptuous three-course dinner.

Dining at the Arkarra Restaurant offers a perfect backdrop of Hervey Bay’s magnificent Arkarra Lagoons and Balinese Tea Gardens. Staying at Hervey Bay, there’s Bikoccino on Queens Road to titillate your palate with choicest delicacies throughout the day. China World Restaurant in the region offers best smorgasbord, a la carte dining, take-away and home delivery food. The Wheelhouse Restaurant and Bar at Hervey Bay is another one of those gems in the area with fresh seafood and quality steaks to relish.

Relish Cheese Deli and Ice Creamery at the Cheesed Off Café at Maryborough.

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There are a lot of places in the world which are basically dependent on their tourism industry for all the revenue generation. Mermaid Beach is one such place. This beach is generating a lot of revenue, and a major chunk of this revenue comes from the tourism industry in the Mermaid Beach. Mermaid Beach is one of the very well known beaches of Australia. A lot of people visit Australia as tourists every year. One of the most important attractions for the people is the beaches of Australia. The beaches like the Gold Coast region are extremely beautiful. The country is one of the very well developed countries of the world and it offers you a mosaic of a well developed and urbanized life style with a mixture of the well preserved beauty of nature. The combination is thrilling. Mermaid Beach is one of the places which not only offer you a comfortable accommodation as a tourist, but…

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Australia happens to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world due to its ideal subtropical location. Some parts Australia are very well known as tourist resorts. The famous beaches of Australia are the best known places for tourism. With a well developed tourism industry, the continent offers a lot to the visitors. There are many beaches in Australia which are known for their beauty. The Gold Coast is one of the very important cities of Australia from tourist point of view. The suburbs of the Gold Coast are known for their beauty and the wonderful beaches. These beaches are enjoyable. Surfing is the most common activity of tourists here. A lot of activities which the tourists enjoy here are dependent on the location of these beaches. Mermaid Beach is one of the famous family beaches of the region. This beach is less crowded as compared to the beaches like Surfers Paradise and…

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Australia is one of the most well developed regions of the world. The continent is not only known for the development and growth it has experienced, but also for the natural beauty which nature has showered on it. If you plan to visit the best of the beaches in Australia, what can be better than a virtual tour of the region? The southern and Eastern beaches of Australia are known for the beauty they offer. The Gold Coast and its suburbs are one of the most important regions in Australia on which the tourism industry of the country is dependent. A well planned tour to this region can be a very refreshing experience. All you need to know about the Gold Coast and the Mermaid Beach which is a famous suburb of the Gold Coast is brought together for you here on these pages.

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The Gold Coast is one of the most commonly visited regions of Australia. The place receives more than 0.8 million tourists every year. More than 3.6 million visitors from within Australia visit the Gold Coast and stay there over night. There is a very wide range of Gold Coast accommodation perfect for all budgets. Preferred accommodation to a tourist is a place where he or she can stay in a safe environment within the budget range which he or she has specified. The quality of the Gold Coast accommodation available matters a lot to the tourists, and it has a pronounced effect on the tourism industry of any place. The tourists who come to visit the Gold Coast are from all the parts of the world but most frequently the Gold Coast is visited by the people from New Zealand and Japan. Recent trend is that the visitors from India China and many other Asian countries are…

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Tropical North Queensland, like the rest of the State is a beautiful region with eye-catching scenic environment and lots of activities to indulge in. You need not spend money on many of the activities, which really makes a visit to this region a value-for- money trip.

If you are an art and craft lover, you’ll be just amazed to find this place to your liking. There’s Doongal Aboriginal Art and Artefacts, which has three stores – two in Kuranda and one located on the Esplanade in Cairns. The place has the largest and finest collection of investment art from Central Australia. Located in the beautiful rainforest village of Kuranda is Claire Souter Gallery featuring the paintings of celebrated local artist, Claire Souter. The place also serves as a studio and workshop for local artists. The Centre of Contemporary Arts (CoCA) at Cairns is home to the five famous life-sized jelly baby sculptures by artist Sophie Cadman. Australis Art Gallery at…

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The Gold Coast is the 6th most populous city of Australia. It is located in Queensland towards the South east. With some wonderful beaches and waterways that are expansive, the Gold Coast is able to attract the attention of a lot of people. The place is a beauty and travelers enjoy it a lot. With a population density of 866 people per square mile, the Gold Coast is one of the most thickly populated areas in Australia. The Urban area is very well developed and presents a view of a modern metropolis. The surrounding region is beautiful with a pleasant weather and lots of sunshine. This is another reason why the Gold Coast is such a popular tourist destination

The total area of the Gold Coast is 541.3 square miles. It is located in the subtropical region and carries all the typical characters of being subtropical. The range of temperature here is not very pronounced. The weather remains…

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This district of Brisbane is located in a peninsula of the Brisbane River, on its northern bank. This district is more popularly termed as “the City.” This area is delineated from the rest of the city in the north by parklands, and the suburbs of Spring Hill and Fortitude Valley.

Spring Hill is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Brisbane, and within it are several historic homes. Other interesting features of this area are the Spring Hills Bath and The Windmill at Wickham Park.

Northeast of the district is Fortitude Valley, another suburb that, alongside Spring Hill, is well-known for its gay community.

One interesting feature of the Central Business District would be the rule of designating its streets after the names of royalty under the House of Hanover, with the Queen Street as the central thoroughfare.

As the name alludes, the Central Business District is a main commercial center of the city. There are a lot…

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It’s difficult to find a more appropriate place on Earth for family activities than Gold Coast. The place has some marvellous activities on offer for the family fun.

A full-blast family fun waits at Buggy Mania at Pimpama with 150cc Off Road Buggies giving wholesome entertainment on a 650-metres of specially prepared twisting dirt track.

Your family will love the Adventure Parc at Tamborine Mountains with 65 elevated challenges and more than 30 different jungle games spread over four courses of varying difficulty.

Dreamworld at Coomera is the best theme park for family fun in Australia with the tallest and fastest thrill rides, live interactive shows, and unique animal attractions catching the imagination of kids and grown-ups alike.

The Catch-A-Crab and Oyster Farm features some great trapping for crabs, fishing, and the scenic backdrop of ocean and forests.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum at Surfers Paradise displays hundreds of world’s unbelievable exhibits and is a treat…

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Mermaid Beach is one of the most important suburbs of the Gold Coast. This region is one of the world’s best known regions for surfing and other tourist activities. This region receives a lot of tourists every year. Mermaid Beach is one of the comparatively quieter places included in the suburbs of the Gold Coast. As the inflow of tourists is very high every year, a lot of accommodation options are available here in the Mermaid Beach. The tourists visiting the Mermaid Beach belong to a variety of places. Some of them are traveling with their families while others are with a group of friends. Some others are traveling alone. In all these cases the requirements of accommodation are different. A person who is traveling with his or her family will prefer a safer, somewhat private place to stay. The backpackers’ type prefers the places where there are more chances of enjoyment and thrill. Mermaid…

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Although the Gold Coast is a well known part of the world from Tourist point of view for its fun filled life, this region is even more enjoyable for a tourist who visits it on the occasion of some major event. Like the rest of the world, there are many annual events that are celebrated in the Gold Coast annually. Some of these events take place at Mermaid Beach. Mermaid Beach is a beautiful place to visit. Although it is peaceful in the rest of the days of the year, but it is extremely colorful and enjoyable in the days when some annual events are in progress at Mermaid Beach or the near by areas. Some of the events are of utmost importance.

Annual events on Mermaid Beach are just an excuse of enjoyment to the local people as well as to the people who are visiting this area as a tourist. There are a lot…

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