Experience Australia east to west coast: Sydney, Gold Coast, Perth
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Sydney offers
a cosmopolitan lifestyle, the Gold Coast is surfers paradise and Perth has a
modern city surrounded by natural countryside. As you travel from east to west,
experience the unique feeling of each state.
Sydney: the stunning
city on water
Sydney has so much to offer from the
breathtaking Blue Mountains
to popular hang out Bondi Beach. Sydney city centre is cosmopolitan and
has many attractions including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. This is one of the most
attractive cities in the world.
Transport: how to get
there and around:
There are direct flights to Sydney from many international
destinations. Sydney airport is serviced by 40
airlines including British Airways, Qantas and Virgin.
Once in the city you can enjoy
getting around on the easy to navigate bus and rail system. If you prefer to
drive, it is cost effective to hire a car, the roads are clearly signed.
Weather: the seasons of Sydney
The climate in Sydney is mild throughout
the year. The seasons are: Summer December to February, Autumn March to May,
Winter June to August and Spring March to May.
The seasons are opposite
to the northern hemisphere making Sydney a great get away
from the cold weather.
Accommodation: :
Luxury to budget stays
The internet can
offer some of the best information on
the cost, range and location of Sydney accommodation.
Attractions & Events: best attractions in Sydney
·
The Annual Road Bash
from the Variety Club starts on the 5 August 2007 from Garden Island.
·
Lyric Theatre at Darling Harbour is showing the
iconic Musical Priscilla the Queen of the Desert
·
Winter season begins
at The Sydney Opera House see www.sydneyoperahouse.com for more information.
·
For equestrian
lovers, there is an amazing show at the Horseworld Stadium every weekend called
El Caballo Blanco, with choreographed horses.
Gold coast: laidback surfers
paradise
The Gold Coast welcomes visitors
looking for a relaxing family holiday and groups of friends looking for more
action and adventure.
To get to the Gold Coast, the
nearest international airport is Brisbane which is 80kms to the north,
this airport has daily international flights from around the world. If you are
travelling within Australia there is a domestic airport at
the Gold Coast itself. From here you can hop on a train, bus taxi or hire a
car.
Known as Australia’s playground the Gold Coast has
more to offer than stunning beaches. The tropical rainforests nearby offers an
alternative view of the area as well as the city skyline. Not forgetting the
action packed days that can be spent visiting the theme parks including Wet ‘N’
Wild, Dreamworld, Steve Irwin’s Zoo, Sea World and more.
For sports fans, you shouldn’t
miss the Gold Coast Indy which takes over the city streets for 4 days during
October.
Hotels in Gold Coast
vary in style and price, there is always plenty available to chose from for all
tastes. With guaranteed sunshine 300 days a year, you can’t afford not to
visit.
Perth: the
west at its best
Perth has the best of both worlds –
the city is centre is a hive of activity and attractions, with beaches and
countryside all around. Perth centre has rivers and parks
which make the city and attractive place to visit.
The whole West Coast of Australia
is served by Perth’s International Airport. Domestic flights are
recommended from the east to west coast due to the vast distance between the 2
sides of this continent. The airport and city can be navigated by shuttle bus,
taxi and hire car. The reliable train system can also take you to nearby cities
like Fremantle. If you would like a guided tour, there are plenty of Tour Buses
to show the attractions of the area. Hotels in Perth cater for the luxury high end
visitor as well as the low budget backpacker.
The region offers miles of
surfing coastline and secluded beaches to explore. The water provides more
attractions with regular sightings of Dolphins and Whales and some fabulous
reef snorkelling. If you are partial to a drop of wine, you must take a trip to the Margaret River region with over 60 wineries.
The mild climate makes Perth an attractive destination all
year round. During the summer the temperature is 29 to 32 Celsius, great for
the beach and surf. The winter is around 18 Celsius suitable for an outdoor
BBQ.
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