stralia has an abundance of unique plant and
animal life recognisable by cuddly
koalas, bounding
kangaroos and
ungainly
emus.
Sydney boasts the finest natural harbour in the world, comprising
sandstone headlands, white sandy beaches and endless surf. Melbourne's
Victorian grace and easygoing charm belies a dynamic city that hosts the nation's
premier sporting and cultural events. Brisbane, the river
city, is gateway to the tropical northeast, Adelaide is an
impossibly well laid-out city oozing grandeur, while Perth is
young, brash and alluring.
One of the country's greatest lures is its sense of space. A beach, patch
of tropical forest or piece of sandy desert all to yourself is an easy reality.
Watersports are ferociously popular, especially surfing. The
hulking form of Uluru (Ayers Rock), an impossibly large rock plonked in the
middle of Australia that soaks up the reds and oranges of the outback's fiery
sun, is Australia's most iconic image.
No time is bad for a trip to Australia. Though summers are a perfect time to
enjoy the beach, many people may find it to be a big problem due to excessive
heat. As such, spring and autumn are the best time to explore the place.
Island continent of Australia, which is surrounded by water on all sides, boasts
its individual character. Huge coastline that stretches to nearly 37000 km
has many of its sites listed as World Heritage Site. The Great Barrier Reef
is the largest coral reef in the world and contains more than 700 islands.
The Fraser, Bondi beach and Airlie Beach are some beaches that are not frequented
by tourists.
Accommodation in Australia
Every state has a selection of hotels run by well-known and established international
chains. More authentic accommodation can be found outside the cities. The highways
out of the state cities are lined with good quality motels offering self-contained
family units, and often an in-house restaurant service. Most hotels and motels
provide rooms with telephones, private shower and/or bath, toilet, small fridge
and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Hotels and motels in Australia are graded from 1 to 5 stars by the Australian
Automobile Clubs. In most cases, different rooms will be offered at different
rates depending on their size, aspect or facilities; this is particularly true
of seafront hotels. In general, hotels in cities cost more than their rural counterparts.
Some hotels are graded with an additional open or hollow star. This indicates
a slightly higher grade of facilities than the normal facilities for its classification.
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Many less-accessible areas have accommodation on farmsteads and outback stations,
from guest houses on the huge sheep stations to basic staff quarters on smaller
arable farms, giving an insight into an alternative aspect of Australian life.