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Travel Home > Directory > Destinations > Oceania > Australia
Australia. Pop - 21,585,178. Area - 7,686,850 km2. Capital - Canberra. Largest City - Sydney. Currency - Australian dollar (AUD). Language - English. Main Religion – Christian, of various denominations. Time Zone – GMT + 11.5 hour. Main Airports – Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER), Adelaide (ADL), Cairns (CNS). Climate – due to land mass Australia has a mixture of climates ranging from tropical in the north, dry desert in the interior, and temperate in the south west and south east. Voltage guide 220V-240V. Dialing code 61. Australia is the world’s 6th largest country but has a population of just over 21 million, most of whom live in the coastal fringes of the south west and south east regions. The first Europeans to visit Australia were Dutch explorers in 1606 followed by the British who laid claim to the eastern side of the country and populated it by convict transportation to the colony that was to become New South Wales (NSW). On 1 January 1901 the Commonwealth of Australia was formed with the final constitutional ties between Australia and the UK being severed with the passing of the Australia Act 1986. The country consists of six states and two major mainland territories. The states are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. The two major mainland territories are the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The principal cities in Australia are: Sydney (The oldest and largest city and is the capital of New South Wales NSW); Canberra (The national capital of Australia); Melbourne (The second largest city and regarded as the most European style city); Brisbane (The capital of Queensland it’s famous sandy beaches); Adekaide (The City of Churches); Cairns (Famous for the Great Barrier Reef); Darwin (Northern-most state capital); Hobart (Capital and seaport of Tasmania); Perth (Perched on the south-western edge of Western Australia). Places to see include: The Great Barrier Reef; Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast; Ayers Rock; Kakadu National Park; and Great Ocean Road. Also, look out for some distinctive flora and fauna including kangaroos, koalas, and wallabies.
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Australia Hotels Reservation including Sydney Hotels, Adelaide Hotels, Alice Springs Hotels, Brisbane Hotels, Cairns Hotels, Gold Coast Hotels, Melbourne Hotels and Perth Hotels.
Sitting between the Sydney Opera House and the Darling Harbor Bridge on either side, the Shangri-la has become the destination of choice for the traveler. Located within easy walking distance to Sydney's shopping and commercial areas, the hotel is a perfect match for both business and leisure travelers.
Comprehensive directory of accommodation, information, tours and activities across Australia.
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Offering a 'Luxury Experience' with accommodation, tours and cruises of the highest quality in the most popular, unique or remote parts of Australia.
MELBOURNE STAR CRUISES - Melbourne Australia, offers excellence in cruising functions and charters on board the Victoria Star - Melbournes Luxury Cruiseship. The perfect venue to celebrate your wedding reception, private function, special event, anniversary, birthday party or any other private charter.
Aniseed Luxury Villas provides bed and breakfast holiday accommodation in Bellingen. Aniseed is a haven; a secluded creation to nurture your body & spirit.
MargaretRiverRegion.com is your complete online travel guide to the Margaret River region in Western Australia.
Unique, fully packaged 14-day tours of Australia's east coast. With 5-star accommodation, superb dining and great rides on late model BMWs, this is a truly innovative concept in adventure travel for the dedicated biker.
New norfolk is a great place to holiday and a great place to live. In our historic town and surrounding areas, there are lots of things to see and do and secrets to discover. We have a range of accommodation, restaurants and other attractions.
Outback Now is one of Australia's largest travel directories. Save on accommodation, tours, attractions and events.
Premier Transfers and Touring offers private airport transfers from Brisbane and Sunshine Coast airports to Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast. Also private tours in SE Qld.
Travel Sunny Coast is your guide for Sunshine Coast accommodation and holiday needs. From a weekend away to a family adventure Travel Sunny Coast will assist you with it all.
Travel Tropical North Queensland has all your north Queensland travel needs, in a simple format. Accommodation, tours, flights and so much more.
Travel site for information on tours and accommodation in Western Australia
Western Australia accommodation, car hire, tours and wineries. Enjoy an online journey of Western Australia, including Perth and the Australian Outback.
