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Australia Vacations #1:

Located off the coast near Adelaide, Kangaroo Island is a unique unspoiled wonder. There is an abundance of wildlife and flora. The island is noted for its excellent camping, fishing, scuba diving, and surfing.

Here you will be sharing your vacation with exotic animals like goannas and echidnas. Plus many other land creatures like wallabies and kangaroos and sea creatures like whales and dolphins.

Australia Vacations #2:
Create a getaway underground at Coober Pedy in South Australia. Also known as the "Opal Capital of the World", this town is truly a unique place. You can stay at the underground accommodations of The Desert Cave Hotel.

There are many other interesting things underground such as Crocodile Harry's Underground Nest, an underground bar, Fayes Underground Home, Old Timers Mine, several churches, The Underground Book, an art gallery, pottery shop and more.

Up top you can golf at Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club. This is truly a unique golfing experience that any golfing enthusiast will enjoy.

Australia Vacations #3:
Here is a vacation spot in Australia that is not for the faint of heart. Bridgeclimb will take you on a tour of the Syndney Harbor Bridge that has you climbing 440 feet to the top of the world's largest steel-arch bridge.

The tours can be done at dawn, daytime, twighlight or at night. Conquer your fears and gain a tremendous sense of achievement.

This exciting vacation idea is the premier Sydney tourist attraction and millions of people have done it.

It will certainly be an experience that you will remember for a lifetime.

Vacation Ideas in Australia #4:
The Barossa Valley in South Australia, is known for its wine vineyards, tiny villages, and wildlife sanctuaries. Take a drive out into the Adelaide Hills for the biennial Barossa Vintage Festival.

Tour the local vineyards. Walk the countryside on The Heysen Walking Trail or bicycle on The Mawson Cycling Trail.

Australia Vacations #5:
Mackay is Queensland's laid-back tropical city along the Pioneer River. It boasts clean un-crowded beaches, perfect for your Australia vacations.

The nearby islands of Brampton, Lindeman and Whitsunday offer offshore cruise opportunities. Artspace Mackay is the region's central art gallery and museum located downtown.

The Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens has a climate-modified, three-dimensional garden and a picturesque landscape overlooking an extensive lagoon. Regular snorkeling, diving, and reef fishing tours depart from the Mackay Marina.

Australia Vacations #6:
June and July is the best time to visit Wilson Island in Australia. This tiny coral cay sits out in the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland. You stay "outdoors" in permanent tents.

The crystal clear waters provide a perfect opportunity to enjoy the amazing variety of marine life. The island is also a breeding ground for birds and rare turtles.

Vacation Ideas in Australia #7:
The Sydney Opera House is considered by many people to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. This is the biggest tour spot in Sydney, Australia.

It’s worth a trip to Australia just so you can experience one of the Wonders of the World. You don’t even have to like opera as most visitors do not attend a performance.

It is visually stunning with its distinctive white shell-shaped design. The building is takes up over 4 acres and houses numerous performance halls and restaurants.

Australia Vacations #8:
Since the 1960’s Byron Bay, Australia has drawn people seeking alternative lifestyles. Today it is also a popular vacation destination located some 100 miles or so south of Brisbane.

Besides the excellent beaches and seaside activities, Byron Bay offers visitors a variety of cultural attractions such as music festivals, potteries, galleries, craft shops, and funky cafés.

At the Buddha Gardens Balinese Day Spa you can rebalance your spirit, mind and body in the peaceful atmosphere of a Balinese tropical spa retreat.

For more information on Byron Bay beaches and why they make an excellent Australian vacation spot, take a look at this Byron Bay Beaches website.

Australia Vacations #9:
Sydney is a top Australia vacation spot and the Sydney Harbor Bridge is a top tourist attraction. It spans Sydney Harbor with eight car lanes, two railway lines, a bike lane and a pedestrian lane making it the world's largest single-arch bridge.

It's a beautiful steel arch marvel that the locals call "The Coathanger". The Sydney Opera House can arrange for a guided tour.

The best way to enjoy the views is to actually walk the bridge. It's a half hour trip one way and you can use the ferry or CityRail for your return trip. The more adventurous will want to take the 3 hour climb to the 440 foot high main bridge arch. Now there's a view you will never forget!

Australia Vacations #10:
The best place to see the famous Australian koalas and kangaroos is Flinders Chase National Park which is on the west end of Kangaroo Island.

The island is across the strait from Adelaide and besides the kangaroos and koalas there are plenty of sea lions, New Zealand fur seals, bush-tailed possums and wallabies. You can sign up for a guided tour at Seal Bay Conservation Park or Lathami Conservation Park, both are on Kangaroo island.

This is a wonderful Australia vacation idea that will provide everyone in the family the opportunity to see the best Australian native wildlife.

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