Adelaide Zoo, the 2nd oldest zoo of Australia is located in parklands, a place located exactly towards the north of Adelaide’s city center. The zoo is also the sole metropolitan zoo housed by Australia. Adelaide zoo is run by a non-profit organization and is also an institutional member of reputed organizations like WAZA and ZAA. What can the visitors coming to the Adelaide expect to see? Currently, this South Australian zoo is home to around 300 exotic and native species and houses more than 1,800 animals in its premises.  The most recently built enclosure of the Adelaide zoo houses the 2nd phase of South-East Asian exhibit. This exciting exhibit of the zoo is named as ‘Immersion’. Visitors opting for experiencing ‘Immersion’ will get the opportunity of walking across the jungle  [...]

The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens is situated in Hobart, the capital of the Australian state of Tasmania. It was established in the year 1818 and covers a total area of around 34.6 acres or 14 hectares. Here, you will get to view a historic collection of plants, which include trees belonging to the 19th century. This botanical garden is also home to several conserved native plant species of Tasmania. The most famous of these Tasmanian plant species is King's Lomatia. The King's Lomatia is the part of the Subantarctic Plant House, the one of its kind currently present on earth. At the Subantarctic Plant House, you will get to see plants native to the subantarctic islands of southern latitudes preserved amid controlled climatic conditions.  Chilly fogs are created artificially to make the  [...]

It was one of the most unique experiences I ever had, five days of camping in the Outback of Australia, hiking a small section of the nine hundred kilo meter Bibbulmun Track. The Bibbulmun Track, in the south of Perth, in western Australia, is among the most scenic and taxing bushwalking trails in Australia, and it is also the best way to get a bit closer to knowing the Pre European settlers in Australia. I made it, and had some of the best moments in my life, not to speak of the scarier ones, such as an encounter with a Tiger Snake (pretty poisonous), a spider bite on my neck and meeting a wild Kangaroo face to face. I repeat - a lot of fun. The hike was grueling only in very few parts, and a reasonably healthy adult can handle a section quite easily, provided you do some training prior to  [...]

The Ghan, for Australia, is nothing short of a living legend of the past. What else can offer such an exciting expedition to the very bowels of Australia? The Ghan has Afghan camel riders to thank for its name, these riders were responsible for the opening up of the desert interiors of Australia and explore these parts never set foot by man in the latter half of the 19 t h  century, and the beginning of the 20 t h. The Ghan is a winding railway track that takes you on a ride close to three thousand kilo meters long, and passes the lush plains of Adelaide, and goes on to Central Australia’s reddish beauty, and ends at the tropical greenery at Top End. The entire journey through the track. The Ghan railway line began its illustrious phase as the Northern Railway in the year eighteen seventy  [...]

Snowy Mountain region is among the most beautiful regions close to Sydney, and is among the most popular destinations for skiers in Sydney and the surrounding regions. Jindabyne is one of the most popular locations at the Snowy Mountains. It takes a drive of about five – six hours from Sydney to reach Jindabyne, and is about four hundred and sixty two kilo meters from here. The way from Sydney to Jindabyne is actually not that difficult. As you leave Sydney, go in the direction in which Canberra is located, and use the Hume Highway. From here, go to the Federal Highway, and from then on, exit into the Majura Road. Jindabyne is a region that is rich in history. A number of the major ski resorts in the region can be accessed from the town of Jindabyne. There is a good number of Jindabyne accommodation  [...]

The Whitsunday Islands are among the major holiday destinations in the world, the sheer number of unique destinations that are available at the island groups are, although not comparable to the Caribbean in variety or quantity, easily surpasses the latter in terms of natural beauty. The magnificent beaches here are blessed with some of the whitest sands ever seen and are as soft and fine as talcum powder. The numerous Whitsunday tours taken to the islands are favorite with the tourist crowds and local population alike. There are seventy four islands part of the Whitsunday group of islands, and only eight of these are under inhabitation. These are under a great state of development and have some excellent facilities and accommodation on offer. There are a whole range of accommodations that range  [...]

Australia has a veritable wealth of attractions, and the island continent is among the most complete of destinations with the inimitable mix of wildlife, natural beauty, cities, culture, historical attractions, beaches and more. The sheer numbers as well as the diversity of tourist sights here is something really extraordinary. The top attractions of Australia comprise of the Opera House, The Great barrier Reef, Sydney Harbor Bridge, Kakadu National Park, Uluru ( Ayres rock ) among others. These top most attractions are certainly worthwhile visiting, but there is a multitude of sights in Australia that are not known by many, and remains unvisited. The Sydney Aquarium is one such wonder. The Sydney Aquarium is a huge aquarium in Sydney, and is among New South Wales’ premier attractions, albeit  [...]

Newcastle Festival of Jazz is held in one of the most beautiful cities in Australia: Newcastle. Visitors stand a good chance to sway to the popular tunes and get into the fun-filled spirit. Newcastle is a one-and-a-half-hour drive from the city of Sydney. Newcastle Jazz Festival is held every year. Thousands of jazz lovers’ hearts are set aflutter during the festival. Newcastle Jazz Festival can be traced back to 1968. It was an integral part of the celebration program held bi-centennially. The festival has come a long way. The fans of jazz music are never let down. In fact, they hold their heads up high. Hence, it is no wonder that music lovers from Perth, Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle and New Zealand turn up for the festival in large numbers. The ambiance during the festival is an experience  [...]

If you are a diving enthusiast, challenges must be the fodder for an adventurous experience. Once you surpass a skill level, you certainly need more and more challenges to keep you from getting bored. Having a challenging dive with some rewarding flora and fauna is the answer to most prayers. The Yongala Dive Site is in Yongala, a minuscule town in Australia that can not even be called as a Town in the best sense of the word, although Yongala was declared as a town officially in the year 1876. There are a number of attractions here, and there are a number of beautiful spots that are entirely devoid of any sort of crowding. Dive Yongala waters and you will certainly come back for more. The globe hotel is a popular destination if you want some historic locations, as there is a good build up of  [...]

The Australian Bush, or the Outback, as it is referred to, is one of Australia’s most wonderful natural wonders. The bush is home to some of the most beautiful natural attractions, waterfalls, hills, greenery. In addition, the Outback is filled with a veritable treasure trove of varied flora and fauna. Bush walking, which is the name given to hiking in the woods in Australia, is the perfect opportunity to admire the sheer abundance of natural beauty as well as have a chance to observe some diverse flora and fauna. There is no dearth to beautiful spots here. Exploring the Australian Bush is certainly one of the most exciting and rewarding activities. The feeling of being one with nature is certainly there. However, it is advised that while exploring the outback, one takes utmost care, as the  [...]