A taste of Australia

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1. Ayers Rock Waterhole located in the Northern Territory's outback, a beautiful spot to retreat from the hot sun.

2. A great way to see the outback is on the back of a camel. A camel can walk easily on soft sand where trucks would get stuck, and carry people and heavy loads to places that have no roads.

3. The Simpson Desert is located in the south eastern part of the Northern Territory, which occupies about 200,000 sq kilometre of central Australia. Its rich red sand is something that attracts many visitors every year.

4. An Australian male stockman is called a Jackaroo, and a female a Jillaroo. Their days involve mustering sheep and cattle, whip cracking, sheep shearing, and yard work. Why not become a Jack/Jillaroo for a day, it's a great way to experience the real Australian outback.

5. One of the best places to view a beautiful Australian sunset is in Western Australia, particularly Cable Beach.

6. Lizard Island is the ideal place to sit back and relax, just watch the day go by and enjoy the tropical sunshine.

7. Kings Canyon waterfall is a haven among all the red desert sand, the crystal blue waters are a refreshing sight in the outback and offer a stunning location to relax in away from the heat.

8. The Akubra Hat is an Australian Icon. The Akubra name is synonymous with the landscape of outback Australia; these unique hats form an important part of the Australian national uniform.

9. Dunk Island combines the sea, sand and rainforest all collectively in one, giving an instant feeling of being in a tropical paradise.

10. The Great Barrier Reef is World Heritage listed and considered to be one of the world's most popular holiday destinations, boasting white sandy beaches, pristine rainforests and sparkling blue waters.

First circulated in Australia in 1988, polymer banknotes are now used in 22 countries.

Sydney - arguably one of the most beautiful harbour cities of the world. Did you know that Sydney and San Francisco are sister cities?

The Clown Fish is native to the Pacific. Retail pet sales more than tripled after the release of the Disney Pixar film "Finding Nemo" - as did clown fishg deaths resulting from children trying to free their new pets by   releasing them down the toilet!

Melbourne city skyline along the horizon of the Yarra River

South Australia's Barossa Valley Wine Region - World Class wines for even the most discerning connoisseur

Bells Beach is an internationally famous surf beach in Victoria , located 71 km south-west of Melbourne , on the Great Ocean Road near the towns of Torquay and Jan Juc.

Imerse yourself in the art and culture of our native Aboriginal people.

Melbourne's famous entertainment and accommodation complex, Crown Towers and ajoining Crown Casino

Melbourne's Luna Park - a fantastic event venue and fun park all in one.

The word 'koala' means "animal that does not drink" The Koala actually does drink water, but only rarely, due to its diet consisting of eucalyptus leaves , which contain sufficient water to obviate the need for the Koala to climb down for a drink.

Kookaburras are best known for their unmistakable call which is uncannily like loud, echoing human laughter -- good-natured if rather hysterical merriment in the case of the well-known Laughing Kookaburra , maniacial, almost insane cackling in the case of the slightly smaller Blue-winged Kookaburra.

Broome is a pearling and tourist town in the Kimberley in the far north of Western Australia . A once in a lifetime experience is camel riding on famous Cable Beach which fronts the Indian Ocean.

Melbourne's Federation Square overlooking the Yarra River.

Western Grey Kangaroo - one of three species of Kangaroo.

Adelaide, South Australia – modern conference
facilitiies and abounding in local activities.

Warner Bros. Taz character is based on the Tasmanian Devil, the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world!

The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland is the world's largest coral reef stretching over 2000 kilometres or 1242 miles and is visible even from space!

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