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    City Guides - Victoria p14//South Australia p21///Tasmania p28//

    Queensland p35//Northern Territory p42//New South Wales p49//Western Australia p56

    Preparation p3//Tourist Attractions p63//

    Maps p78

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    Preparation

    When going on holiday,

    expecially backpacking

    holidays, you need to

    be prepared. As you

    have a limited amount

    to pack, you need to

    take just the essentials.

    Along with this, as you

    will be travelling to

    Australia, you need to

    think about currency,

    visas etc. All this is

    included in this section

    to make it a bit easier

    for you and your run up

    to the best holiday of

    your life!

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    Spring

    Temperature

    Autumn

    Summ

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    Win

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    Hugging the tip of the

    Australian east coast,

    Victoria is Australias

    second - smallest

    state, covering 227,600

    square kilometres roughly the size of the

    British Isles.

    Packed into such

    a compact area is

    a wealth of diverse

    regional areas and

    attractions, fromsweeping coastline

    and pristine beaches

    to national parks and

    forests teeming with

    wildlife to wineries,

    lakes and mountains

    offering skiing, climbingand hiking. Best of

    all, many of Victorias

    unique and varied

    landscapes are easily

    accessible as day trips

    from Melbourne.

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    Apollo Bay is a coastal town in southwestern Victoria,

    Australia. It is situated on the eastern side of Cape

    Otway, along the edge of the Barham River and on the

    Great Ocean Road. Apollo Bay is great for swimming,

    sea kayak with local seals, indulge in some deep-seashing, learn to surf, or horse ride along the beach at

    sunset.

    Must SeeMarriners lookout

    Marriners Falls

    Maits Rest

    Cape Otway

    Lightstation

    Beaches

    Surf schools

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    Ballarat is a city of 84,000 people, about 110 km north-

    west of Melbourne in the Goldelds region of Victoria,

    Australia. Drive time from Melbourne is about 80-90

    minutes. Ballarat is most noted as a former goldmining

    town and the site of the famous miners revolt at theEureka Stockade in 1854.

    Must SeeSovereign hill

    Eureka Stockade

    Centre

    Ballarat Botanical

    Gardens

    Ballarat Wildlife

    Park

    Lake Wendouree

    Kryal Castle

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    Relax and unwind in the seaside town of Lorne, with its

    Mediterranean feel and charming scenery, attracting

    visitors for more than a century. Enjoy the mild weather,

    caf culture, shops, boutiques and galleries. Discover

    Lorne by visiting some of the areas stunning surroundsin the Great Otway National Park.

    Must SeeTeddys lookout

    Great ocean road

    Mountjoy Parade

    Otways

    Hinterland

    Great Otway

    National Park

    Forrest Brewing

    Company

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    Experience a diverse range of food, wine, cultural and

    recreation attractions and colonial history. Wander

    along Geelongs stunning waterfront, showcasing public

    art, landscaped gardens and the art deco-style pool,

    promenade complex and restored pavilion at EasternBeach.

    Must SeeGeelong

    Waterfront

    Geelong maritime

    museum

    Ford Discovery

    Centre

    National Wool

    Museum

    You Yangs

    Regional Park

    25 1423km

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    Melbourne is Australias second largest city, and the

    capital of Victoria, located at the head of Port Phillip Bay.

    Melbourne is Australias cultural capital, with Victorian-

    era architecture, extensive shopping, museums,

    galleries, theatres, and large parks and gardens.

    Must SeeDocklands

    Eureka Tower

    Parliament House

    Queen Victoria

    Market

    State Library

    Southgate

    Immigration

    Museum

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    South Australia is home to

    long summers, stunning

    beaches and award-

    winning wine, events

    and festivals. Its the

    gateway to the unique

    National Landscapes of

    the Flinders Ranges and

    iconic Kangaroo Island.

    Here in South Australia, we

    blend far more than wine.

    Adelaide is a short

    distance from KangarooIsland, a unique wildlife

    sanctuary.

    Our beaches, where

    you can swim in clear,

    turquoise waters blend

    brilliantly with dramatic

    seascapes, where giantsouthern right whales

    appear out of the blue.

    If you vist Queensland you

    wont be stuck for anything

    to do!

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    Mount Gambier is located midway in SouthAustralia between Adelaide and Melbourne. It is

    15 kilometres west of the Victorian border. It is

    in the CST timezone (GMT+9.30), half an hour

    behind Victorian time.

    Must SeeBlue Lake

    Mt Schank

    Limestone Caves and

    Sinkholes

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    Port Augusta, dubbed as the Gateway to the

    Outback, is in South Australia. It is also known

    as the Crossroads of Australia, being situated

    the major east-west highway connecting Perthand Sydney, and also the north-south highway

    connecting Adelaide and Darwin. It also lies

    on the routes of both the Indian-Pacic and the

    Ghan.

    Must SeeThe Wadlata Outback

    Center

    Watertower

    Wharf Precinct

    The Arid Lands Botanic

    GardensBlanche harbour

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    Port Lincoln is a town in the Eyre Peninsula

    region. It has a foreshore area, marina district,

    and is close to the Lincoln National Park.

    Although tourism is important to the area, this isa working city, and you are just as likely to see

    trawlers in the marina as you are luxury yachts or

    tourist charters. While swimming at the foreshore

    jetty, you can see the large grain silos and

    conveyors load grain ships at speed.

    Must SeeWhalers way

    Cape Donnington

    Stamford Hill

    Marina & jetty

    Cage diving

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    Whyalla is a city on northeastern Eyre Peninsula,

    which was developed around the steelworks,

    port and nearby iron ore deposits in the early

    20th century. Today it is a modern and vibrantcountry town, with good weather, beaches,

    and boating, and is the third largest city by

    population in South Australia.

    Must SeeHummock Hill Lookout

    Dolphins

    Steelworks Tours

    Beaches

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    Coober Pedy, population 3,500, is a small

    town in South Australia, 846 kilometers north

    of Adelaide on the Stuart Highway. It is self-

    described as the opal capital of the worldand the opals are the only reason why there is

    a town. Located in the Outback, it is hundreds

    of kilometers from the nearest settlement.

    Must SeeMines

    Graveyard

    Churches

    The stars

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    In Adelaide, you can enjoy stylish

    architecture, boutique shopping, sandy

    swimming beaches, fabulous arts

    events, nightlife, ne dining, and someof Australias best caf strips. A perfect

    destination to get the best of everything.

    Must SeeGlenelg

    Monteore Hills

    Adelaide Hills

    Hahndorf

    North Terrace

    Conservation ParksRundle Lantern Light

    Display

    28 167km

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    Discover an islandrich in World

    Heritage Wilderness,

    ve of Australias

    World Heritage

    Convict sites, quality

    food and world-class wine; a place

    where adventure,

    culture, heritage and

    luxury converge.

    The ideal self-drive destination,

    Tasmania is

    compact, brimming

    with things to

    see and do and

    home to the iconicTasmanian devil.

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    This small compact city is easy to explore. You can walk

    the elegant streetscapes and through century-old parks,

    which sit beside revitalised areas such as Launceston

    Seaport, with its waterfront eateries. A boardwalk links the

    Seaport to Inveresk, where you can visit one of the best

    regional galleries, the Queen Victoria Museum.

    Must SeeLaunceston City Park

    Historic Houses andBuildings

    Old Umbrella Shop

    Tamar Valley

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    Hobart is the capital city of the Australian state of

    Tasmania. Hobart is small and intimate compared to

    larger mainland cities,reecting the small size of the state.

    The metropolitan area stretches north and south along the

    Derwent River, crossed by several bridges.

    Must SeeSalamanca Market

    Battery PointBotanical Gardens

    Surrounding

    Scenery

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    Take a boat out, sh, ride a horse, swing a golf club or

    simply walk a coastal path. Explore Fossil Bluff, not far

    from the town centre, where you can learn about the age

    and structure of the soft sandstone bluff and follow a path

    to the top for spectacular views. Or you can relax on one

    of the many sandy beaches along the Bass Strait coast.

    Must SeeTable Cape Tulip Farm

    LighthouseFossil bluff

    The Wonders of

    Wynyard

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    Burnies hills hide impressive gardens and parks, and it

    is surrounded by beautiful beaches, sparkling water and

    fresh air. In some areas people live in perfect art deco or

    federation homes and public spaces featuring buildings

    by contemporary Tasmanian architects and designers.

    Aside from this Burnie has so much more to explore.

    Must SeeHeritage Town Walk

    Little penguinObservation Centre

    Fernglade

    Pioneer Village Museum

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    Take in the Wilderness - Strahan Tasmania is a must visit

    Tasmanian Experience Destination. Perhaps the most

    famous activity is the Gordon River Cruise that takes in

    Macquarie Habour and the Lower Gordon River. This is

    a unmissable cruise in good or bad weather. There are

    plenty of beaches to relax on and take in the summer sun.

    Must SeeCape Sorell Lighthouse

    Ocean BeachPeoples Park

    Hogarth Falls

    Sarah island

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    Devonport is often referred to as the gateway to

    Tasmania, being the arrival port of the daily Bass Strait

    ferry service from the mainland. Devonport is a vibrant,

    modern city, cosmopolitan well beyond its size. Here city,

    coast and country come together at a pivotal Tasmanian

    hub.

    Must SeeTiagarra Aboriginal

    Cultural CentreMaritime Museum

    Mersey Bluff Lighthouse

    Cradle mountain

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    Queensland is known as

    the sunshine state, you

    are garaunteed sun all

    year round, so why not

    take advantage of it.

    Sun yourself on the

    golden sands of Surfers

    Paradise, snorkel through

    the technicolour treasures

    of the Great Barrier Reef

    and four wheel drive

    Fraser Island.

    Explore the magicalDaintree Rainforest with

    an Aboriginal guide or

    charter a yacht to the

    pristine Whitsunday

    Islands.

    Go diving from the

    gracious town ofBundaberg and bushwalk

    through national parks

    near Mackay.

    Queensland has so much

    to offer, which ever way

    you choose to experience

    all these wonders you willbe amazed.

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    Cairns is a cosmopolitan city with a population of

    approx. 140,000 that is very focused on the tourist

    industry.The city is surrounded by rainforest and

    can be used as a gateway to destinations such as

    Kuranda and the Daintree.

    Must SeeGreat Barrier Reef

    Copperlode Dam

    Atherton tablelandsDaintree rainforest

    Beaches

    Shopping in the city

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    Brisbane has a positive attitude and creative

    condence that makes it a genuine new-world city.

    Even though Brisbane is rapidly developing and

    forward-thinking, it maintains a youthful enthusiasm

    and has the most vibrant, laid back and friendliest

    atmosphere of any east-coast capital city.

    Must SeeKing George Square

    City Botanic Gardens

    Queensland CulturalCentre

    South Bank

    Alma Park Zoo

    Lone Pine Koala

    Sanctuary

    Mt Coot-tha

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    Airlie Beach is a town in Queensland and is the

    closest port from which to access the Whitsunday

    islands on the Great Barrier Reef. With around

    25,000 residents it is developed to cater for all

    tourists and backpackers.

    Must SeeWhitsunday Island

    Great Barrier ReefBeaches

    Dining

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    Noosa is one of the major draws of Queenslands

    Sunshine Coast. Low rise resorts, upmarket

    shopping and dining line the sheltered beaches,

    waterways and parks. Noosa is a great spot for

    surng, swimming and diving.

    Must SeeTewantin State Forest and

    Forest ReserveNoosa National Park

    Beaches

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    Hervey Bay is a beachside city located in south

    east Queensland. It has fantastic weather and

    consequently draws sea-changers, backpackers

    and those who dont like living in houses. Its

    offshore protection provides beaches almost free

    from waves.

    Must SeeFraser Island

    Urungan JettyHervey Bay Regional

    Gallery

    Burrum District Museum

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    The Gold Coast is a coastal city in the southeast

    corner of the state of Queensland in Australia,

    located between Brisban and the New South

    Wales state border.The Gold Coast is a popular

    destination,with Surfers Paradise being the hub of

    tourist activity.

    Must SeeSurfers Paradise

    BroadbeachNorth Burleigh

    Burleigh Heads

    Tambourine mountain

    Springbrook

    Numinbah Valley

    Currumbin Valley

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    Wild and untamed, wide-

    open and unpeopled,

    these are the phrases that

    characterise the Northern

    Territory. This is a place

    with landscapes as diverseas they come, from Uluru,

    the spiritual heart of the

    Australian continent in

    the dry Red Centre, to the

    teeming-with-wildlife tropical

    wetlands of the Kakadu and

    Nitmiluk National Parks in theTop End. In many ways the

    Northern Territory is the most

    quintessentially Australian

    of all the Australian States,

    and there is a little bit of

    everything for every visitor

    considering a holiday tripto this amazing and diverse

    land.

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    Alice Springs is the heart of Central Australia and is

    comprised of cavernous gorges, boundless desert

    landscapes, remote Aboriginal communities and a

    charming pioneering history. It embodies the hardy

    outback of the Northern Territorys Red Centre, and is a

    travel hub for sights and hikes in the region.

    Must SeeStargazing

    Alice Springs desert park

    Reptile centre

    Adelaide house

    Old timers museum

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    Darwin is a small yet cosmopolitan city. People from

    more than 50 nations make up its population of 110,000.

    It is on the Timor Sea (a branch of the Indian Ocean) in

    north-central Australia. Darwin is the tropical capital city

    of the Northern Territory.

    Must SeeDarwin Wharf precinct

    Fannie bay gaol

    Burnett house

    Browns mart

    Bicentennial park

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    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is a park in the southern

    portion of the Northern Territory of Australia, part of the

    so-called Red Centre of the continent. The National Park

    is a UNESCO World Heritage area. It is best known for

    Uluru (Ayers Rock), a single massive rock formation,

    and also for Kata Tjuta, a range of rock domes.

    Must SeeTalinguru Nyakuntjaku

    Kata Tjuta

    The cultural centre

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    Katherine is the third largest settlement in the Northern

    Territory around 300km south from Darwin. It has a

    signicant regional and tourism centre. The township is on

    the banks of the Katherine River, which ows down from

    the world-renowned Katherine Gorge. Katherine Gorge

    draws large numbers of visitors in the peak season.

    Must SeeRoyal Australian Air Force

    Base Tindal

    Katherine School of the Air

    Katherine Art Gallery

    Katherine Museum

    Top Didj Cultural

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    Yulara is a town near the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

    in the south of the Northern Territory, Australia. Yulara,

    also known as Ayers Rock Resort, is a service town for

    Uluru, acting as an accommodation base for visitors

    to the park. It was constructed in the 1980s and is just

    outside the national park boundaries.

    Must SeeEmu lookout

    Pioneer lookout

    Naninga lookout

    Imalung lookout

    Mount Conner

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    Tennant Creek is a town in the Northern Territory of

    Australia. It has a population of around 3,500. It is known

    as the Territorys heart of gold mainly due to the people,

    but also in reference to the gold mining history.

    Must SeeThe bill Allen Lookout

    Devils Marbles

    Conservation Reserve

    Kunjarra/ The Pebbles

    Winanjjikari Music Centre

    Tennant Creek Telegraph

    Station

    Nyinkka Nyunyu

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    New South Wales is one of

    Australias south-eastern

    states. Many tourists come

    to New South Wales to

    visit the city of Sydney

    and its attractions. While

    much tourism is focusedon Sydney and the coastal

    areas, the whole of New

    South Wales offers a

    multitude of experiences,

    with plenty of things to see

    and do which suit all tastes

    and interests, whether that

    be natural wonders, whitesandy beaches to relax on,

    historical sites, or friendly

    country communities. From

    the busyness of Sydney, to

    the unspoilt beaches and

    sleepy communities of the

    South Coast, to the rugged

    Snowy Mountains, to the

    wineries of Mudgee and

    the Hunter Valley, to the red

    outback, to the rainforests

    of the North Coast and New

    England, wherever you

    spend time in New South

    Wales you are bound toenjoy yourself immensely.

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    Sydney is one of the oldest European settlement in

    Australia, having been founded as a British penal colony

    on 26 January 1788 by Arthur Phillip (now celebrated

    as Australia Day, the national public holiday, with major

    festivities around the city and the Harbour).

    Must SeeThe Sydney Harbour

    Bridge

    The Sydney Opera House.

    Darling Harbour

    Sydney Olympic Park.

    Luna Park

    Sydney Tower

    St Marys CathedralRoyal Botanic Gardens

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    Byron Bay is a coastal town in the Northern Rivers

    of New South Wales, located just off the Pacic

    Highway, approximately 800 km north of Sydney and

    175 km south of Brisbane. Nearby Cape Byron is the

    easternmost point on the Australian mainland.

    Must SeeMusic Festivals

    Beaches

    Byron Bay is a laid back

    town, its good if your

    looking to relax in the sun,

    on a gorgeous sandy

    beach.

    272035km

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    Coffs Harbour is a City on the Mid-North Coast of New

    South Wales, approximately two thirds of the way from

    Sydney to Brisbane.It is another prime spot for enjoying

    the sun on many of the sandy beaches. If you love water

    sports, then this is the place of you

    Must SeeBig Banana

    Pet Porpoise Pool

    Buttery House

    Creek-side Boardwalk

    Shearwater nesting

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    Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in New South

    Wales, with a population of around 60,000 people, is

    located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. Wagga

    Wagga, in local Aboriginal dialect means Place of many

    crows.

    Must SeeWagga wagga regional

    gallery

    Museum of the riverine

    Wagga wagga botanic

    gardens

    Model railway

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    Canberra is the purpose built capital city of Australia,

    located in the Australian Capital Territory. It is a planned

    city, with national monuments, museums, and galleries

    all built around large man-made lakes. Canberra is also

    a great place to enjoy the outdoors.

    Must SeeAustralian War MemorialCanberra museum and

    gallery

    National Capital exhibition

    National lm and sound

    archive

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    Newcastle is at the mouth of the Hunter River,

    approximately 150 km north of Sydney in the Hunter

    Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. The city is

    the focal point for a diverse district that encompasses

    beaches and mountains, restaurants and wineries.

    Must SeeChrist church cathedralNobbys head

    The obelisk

    Queens wharf tower

    Hunter wetlands centre

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    WESTERN AUSTRALIA

    Pack an adventurous

    spirit and bring your

    curious nature, because

    theres nothing ordinary

    about a visit to WesternAustralia. Whatever it is

    youre looking for, youll

    nd experiences that will

    last long after the nal

    day of your holiday.

    The big variety of

    landscapes andclimates means there

    is always plenty of

    sunshine, making it

    a perfect year-round

    Australian holiday

    destination.

    Only in WesternAustralia can you nd

    a truly unique holiday

    experience, that you will

    never forget.

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    Margaret River WA was originally a chilled out sure

    town, but has evolved into the ultimate smorgasbord

    of ne wine, good food and spectacular scenery

    just a three-and-a-half hour drive south of Perth. No

    trip to Western Australia is complete without a pit

    stop at Margaret River.

    Must SeeWardan Aboriginal

    Culture CentreMargaret River

    School of Wine

    Margaret River

    Caves

    Cape Leeuwin

    Beaches

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    Perth sprawls along on a at coastal plain, centred

    along the Swan River and bounded by the Darling

    Scarp to the east and the Indian Ocean coastline in

    the west. The many uncrowded beaches along the

    Perth coastline dene the lifestyle: Perth is laid-back,quiet and safe.

    Must See

    WildlifeSpectator sports

    City centre

    Shopping

    Dining

    30

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    Prepare to be blown away by Albanys dramatic

    convict history, set against a backdrop of rugged

    granite coastline, green seas and a wild beauty

    that tugs at the heartstrings. Step back in time and

    explore convict jails, old taverns, whaling ships and

    settlers cottages and grand National Trust homes.

    Must See

    Albany Convict GaolResidency Museum

    Albany Town Hall

    Albany Wind Farm

    Brig Amity Replica

    The Princess Royal

    Fortress

    Vancouver centre

    22

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    From ery red ochre cliffs contrasting with bright

    turquoise waters to pearl diving sagas and dinosaur

    footprints - the history of Broome is as captivating

    as the scenery. Situated in the States far north, a

    two and a half hour ight from Perth, its an oasis of

    colour, culture and eclectic characters.

    Must SeeBeaches

    Pearl luggersThe wharf

    Gantheaume Point

    Malcolm Douglas

    Broome Crocodile

    Farm

    30

    20

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    Geradlton is an Indian Ocean port, clinging to the

    western edge of Australia, facing west towards the

    Abrolhos Islands and Africa.

    Geraldton has a fantastic blend of the City

    opportunities with the feel and relaxed pace of a

    country town.

    Must SeeMaritime museum

    BeachHMAS Sydney

    memorial

    Foreshore

    Houtman Abrolhos

    Island

    Marine Terrace

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    For squeaky-white beaches, getting off the beaten

    track and bunking down under the stars, head

    south to Esperance. This place is so relaxed even

    the kangaroos sun bake on the beach. Great for

    camping, shing and bush walking, one of the best

    spots there is Lucky Bay.

    Must SeeHistoric Museum

    VillageEsperance Museum

    Pink Lake

    Wind Power Turbine

    Lucky Bay

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    Tourist attractions are

    a big part of Australia,

    every town and city has

    lots of tourist attractions

    to offer, from museums

    and galleries to mountainsand national parks.

    Australia can you offer

    you everything you could

    possibly want to see.

    As Australia is such a big

    country with so much on

    offer we have providedyou with the top 12

    attractions spanning the

    length and breadth of the

    country.

    The attractions are more

    on the adventurous side

    as we thought this wouldappeal to the backpacker

    nature within yourself!

    This is also a good start

    to planning your route

    around Australia

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    On a backpacking holiday

    it is essential that you plan

    your routes and make an

    itinery for the duration of

    your stay, this will keep

    you organised and makesure you see everything

    you want to.

    In this section each

    region of Australia is

    mapped out for you with

    accomodation, major

    cities and some touristattractions to get you

    started. You may want a

    bigger version, but atleast

    with this you can carry it

    in your pocket and not get

    lost!

    Also check out theYHA website for more

    information on hostels

    within Australia. These

    hostels are everywhere

    and at very reasonable

    price.

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    Canberra

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    MORE INFORMATIONFor more inforamation on

    Australia and backpacking

    please go to:

    www.australiabackpacking.

    co.uk

    Here you can nd all

    information about further

    accommodation, tours,

    backpacking routes,

    attractions and tips for your

    holiday.

    Also available is this

    booklet for your iPhone and

    iPad.

    Please leave us feedback

    on how useful this guide

    was and anything we could

    improve/include in our next

    issue.

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