Nothing compares to the sights and sounds of Australian cities. Whether you’re a party animal craving the excitement of nightlife or a photographer longing for the breathtaking views of the cityscape, this country offers innumerable opportunities.
Yet much of the beauty of Australia is found beyond the outskirts of the city. After all, it is known as the outback of the world, the site of exotic flora and fauna. Taking a trip to this country without getting a glimpse of the provinces is definitely a tourist’s mortal sin.
The land of Australia is basically composed of seven provinces. They are Queensland, New South Wales, Southern Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territories, Western Australia and Victoria.
If you’re after the soothing offerings of beaches, a trip to Queensland may just be your perfect Australian getaway. Besides being blessed with coral islands and individual reefs, this province boasts of sponge corals, mollusks, fish and echinoderms among its collection of fauna.
If you’re after adventure complete with camping and trekking, you’d definitely love a visit to New South Wales. From traversing through limestone caves on Blue Mountains to cruising through Hunter Valley to camping in Great Dividing Range, this region has it all for the wild at heart.
If you want to enjoy summer anytime of the year, then a stop by Southern Australia would be a fine treat. Nothing beats the desert trips in this region, especially in Sturt Stony Desert, Nullabor Plain, Great Victoria Desert and the Simpson Desert.
Any park lover would fall in love with the charms of Tasmania. With 30% of this Australian state considered a wildlife reserve, no park in the city could match its stunning beauty. Your palate would also fall in love with Tasmania once you get a taste of the culinary offerings it is famous for.
A trip to the Northern territories of Australia may be your ideal vacation if you want to get a glimpse of the Aborigines, the descendants of the first inhabitants of this country. Prepare to bask in a rare kind of culture as you feast your sight on their rock paintings and historical sites. Make sure also to take yourself barramundi fishing and crocodile cruising.
Beach life is the major offering of the province of Western Australia. Northam, Perth, Wheatlands and Wildflower Country bring you the fun and calming scenes of the virgin beaches of Australia.
Like Western Australia, Victoria is mostly known for its exotic beaches. Of course there are also the lovely sights of hills and valleys that provide a stark and beautiful contrast with its cities.