Sure, Australia has plenty of must-see attractions. But a great vacation isn’t just about the tourist spots. Those little local or cultural experiences make all the difference when experiencing a new country, particularly one that has a lot in common with home. Here are ten uniquely Aussie experiences we can recommend to first timers and […]
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Taking a Long Lunch Along Sydney Harbour
If you’re privileged enough to live in Sydney, even for a short while, it’s hard not to fall in love with Sydney Harbour. Home to some of the most expensive real-estate in any city in the world, yet at the same time, wonderfully accessible, this gift from nature is Sydney’s great equalizer, as families and […]
Visiting the Icons of Oz on An Australia Vacation (Part 1)
Australia is a land of icons. Some countries might boast a handful of natural wonders, but this destination has dozens, if not hundreds – making for a busy and fulfilling Australia vacation. Much of this is due to the country’s diverse landscape. The nation is its own continent with wildly differing environments in its six […]
The Rocks – the Oldest Neighbourhood in Sydney, Australia
One place you won’t want to miss when visiting Sydney, Australia is The Rocks. This is Sydney’s oldest historical area, located directly under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, in the centre of the city… and well worth a visit on your Australia vacation. It was originally the site of the first European colony, established in 1788 […]
The Extraordinary Blue Mountains in Australia
If you are in Sydney, on an Australia vacation, and want to experience nearby exceptionally dramatic scenery, visit the extraordinary Blue Mountains. They are a mere 50 kilometres/31 miles away to the west of the city. The name is derived from the blue haze you encounter when looking at them from a distance. The haze […]
Australia’s Iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge
It is possible the first sight and site that comes to mind when thinking of Sydney, Australia is its opera house. Then again, perhaps it is the nearby harbour bridge. Either way, both are superbly impressive in their own way. The Sydney Harbour Bridge, being older than its “rival”, was first on the scene. Everywhere […]
Sydney Opera House – Australia’s Architectural Wonder
The Sydney Opera House, situated on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour in Australia, has to be one of the world’s most easily recognizable buildings. This would be due to its totally unique design – a masterpiece of 20th Century architecture. Not only is it a multi-venue performance hall, but it is a site to which […]