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Breathtaking Australia Vacations

Holidays are fun, and when you are planning to travel Australia, there is no doubt that you are going to witness the best. The history of this country ranges back to around 50,000 years. The culture of the country comes from the difference in the languages and cultures of the aboriginal or native people of the country. An eclectic mix of all these cultures makes this country as wonderful as it can be. Australia vacations promise you some of the most wonderful days of your life. This land of brave soldiers and sporting heroes will remain in your mind and heart till eternity.

Australia stands at the sixth place when it comes to the size of countries. On this flattest continent, you would find a number of places of tourists’ interest. The cities are one better than the other. None of the Australia trips would be complete without a visit to Queensland. You can visit the Gold Coast and enjoy sunbathing. What make the state perfect are the beaches and the amazing weather. This is the pure essence of an Australia holiday.

There are hundreds of famous places to visit in Australia. Sunshine coast has stunning panoramic views that overlook Noosa and Mooloolaba. Nearby is Rainbow Beach, which is a coastal town that is full of life, miles of colored sands and a completely relaxed atmosphere that is perfect for your memorable Australia vacation. Whitsunday is a paragon of any diver paradise. It lies in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, with 74 islands that stand out like shimmering oases for divers.

Another state that you ought to visit during an Australia holiday is New South Wales. This is the country oldest state and has a number of tourist places. The scenic beauty of the place makes you understand why Australia vacations are so valued and special. Await some surprises when you visit Victoria which is a comparatively smaller state than other ones. The country is packed with some of the most wonderful of the sights and one such state that takes you by complete awe is Tasmania. This state again has an incomparable natural heritage. Australia vacations are plain enough to prove this statement right.

If you love to savor some good wine, then vacation in Australia will never leave you disappointed. While visiting Southern Australia and you will get a chance to enjoy the wineries and taste some flavorsome wine. If southern Australia has wine, the western part of the country has a rich marine life and the northern part has the rainforests and red plains. Trips to Australia deliver more than what you ever expected. And if you travel south across the border into New South Wales, don't miss Byron Bay. It's got a terrific coastline with wide, sandy beaches as far as you can see. A drive up to the Lighthouse at Cape Byron will reward you with sweeping views across the coast and the Pacific.

The best time for Australia trips is the spring season. The spring season lasts from September to November. Holiday planned in between these months will give you memories that last for a lifetime. The city of Melbourne also has some amazing events that you can be a part of. Surfing and diving will leave you stress free and the wildlife is bound to get you crazy. The land of kangaroos has so much to offer to the travelers. Be it the state of Sydney or Canberra, Australia trips are bound to take your breath away.

A Quick Look about Australia

Australia is a modern country rich with a per capita income comparable to that of the U.S. The biggest Australian state is the Western Australia and covers one third of the continent. It may be said to be the largest state in the country but it doesn't mean that they have the biggest population as well. In fact, despite of its large size, it is a residence to only around two million people. What's very important to its economy is the Australia's agricultural sector which includes sales of beef, alcohol, wheat and wool. 

Japan takes 18 percent of Australia's output and is the biggest importer of the country's agricultural product. Most of the Australian products are exported to Japan, USA, China, New Zealand, South Korea, UK, Taiwan, Singapore, India, and Hong Kong SAR. Almost 5 million who originally came from overseas are living in Australia. Sydney is the most chosen city to work and live in Australia. If you wish to live and work in this country, you need to spend two years as a permanent resident before you can apply for Australian Citizenship. 

Of course, you will reach this process if you have settled all the Australian visa form which is distributed by the immigration wherein you will have to take assessment test to know what option for visas to Australia is suitable for you. Most of the migrants applied for travel visas Australia online because it is more convenient to process than the traditional way of processing visa forms. From Australia's immigration policy used to target most of the British, the emphasis now has turned to attract from anywhere who has the skills to contribute to Australia's development. 

When talking about temperature, Australia's highest temperature, 51 degrees C (123 degrees F) and was recorded at Oodnadatta, South Australia in 1960. Its lowest temperature was minus 23 degrees C (minus 9 degrees F) measured high in the mountains at Charlotte Pass, New South Wales. Australia has one third is composed of desert. The largest desert is Great Victoria Desert which covers fewer than 5 percent of the country. To be exact, it covers 348,750 square kilometers which makes it around one and a half times bigger than the UK or slightly smaller than Montana. 

Australia is said to be the world's smallest continent and the world's sixth largest country. Making it slightly smaller than the United States mainland which is 7,827,848 square kilometers (does not include Hawaii and Alaska). The world's largest species of crocodile is found in the tropical north of Australia. This crocodiles are called the salt water crocodile and are strictly protected in Australia. It is a fact that each year one or two people are eaten by crocodiles in this country. 

One of the interesting facts about Australia is they are not very heavy drinkers compared to other countries. 7% less alcohol is the average Australian drinks compared to Britons which is 25 % less alcohol. Most of the Australians are crazy about sports and most participated sports are aerobics, tennis and golf.