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Vacation Spots in Australia Idea #1:
Visit one of the last true wilderness regions on earth, Lake St. Clair National Park in the Australian state of Tasmania. This is one of the wild and rugged vacation spots in Australia but you can experience luxurious pampering at the Cradle Mountain Lodge. A Tasmania vacation in Cradle Mountain will put you in the heart of an ancient landscape. The Cradle Mountain Lodge has a number of great walks with spectacular scenery that allow you to enjoy the wilderness without having to rough it.

Vacation Spots in Australia Idea #2:
Bondi Beach sits right at the city edge in Sydney Australia. Its the perfect combination of beauty and great waves making it a mecca for surfers, swimmers, families and celebrity-watchers. The sea-view restaurants are popular as well as the beach side pubs. Clifside walking tracks meander along the coast from Bondi to Tamarama.

Find your perfect Australian beachfront property or apartment at Oz BeachFront.com is a great directory that lists over 3,000 beachfront properties all over Australia from Sydney to Perth and in between. Whether you are looking for a vacation Bed & Breakfast, a large apartment for the family or planning to live by the sea - Oz Beach Front can help you find the lodgings that you require. GoBeachSide.com is your guide to enjoying Australia's beaches. They have information on the beaches, surf, surf shops and schools, beach restaurants, beach clothing, accommodations and more.

Vacation Spots in Australia Idea #3:
One of the world’s most popular vacation coastal drives is the 200 mile stretch road called The Great Ocean Road. The breath-taking coast of Victoria, Australia is the location for this scenic drive spot. Along the way are historic villages like Port Fairy and Queenscliff. During the winter you will find the huge Southern right whales calving and resting near the coastal city of Warnambool.

Vacation Spots in Australia Idea #4:
If “remote” and “vacation” go together for you than try Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge in Australia’s unpopulated Northern Territory. Located in Cobourg Penninsula, this isolated resort sits in the middle of the pristine beauty of Garig Gunak Barlu National Park. It combines wilderness and modern comfort with a major focus on food and service. Next door is Cobourg Marine Park, home to rare species like the Dugong and a variety of rare turtle.

Vacation Spots in Australia #5:
Hepburn Springs , near Melbourne Australia, provides a spa retreat getaway in the mineral springs area of Daylesford. The region has over 70 springs and this is the only mineral water bath facility.

Relax in hot mineral water, herbal mud, and hydrotherapy baths. You can also enjoy massages, beauty therapies and anti-aging therapies. It’s a place of crisp clean forest air where you can rejuvenate during a relaxing vacation.

Vacation Spots in Australia Idea #6:
Byron Bay, on the far northern coast of New South Wales, is one of the best and most popular spots in Australia for whale watching. June through September is the best time to see these wonderful sea creatures. This vacation retreat draws a wide variety of people from artists and craftspeople to the rich and famous. It is the home of Australia's largest International Festival of Blues & Roots Music and the annual Byron Bay Writers' Festival.

Vacation Spots in Australia Idea #7:
Cable Beach, in western Australia is famous for its pearling history and shipwrecks. The pure turquoise Indian Ocean borders the 14 mile stretch of glittering white sand. With its comfortable tropical climate, this is one of western Australia’s most popular beaches year-round. The outback is right there for exploring. Nearby Kimberly Gorge is a favorite for 4-wheeling adventure

Vacation Spots in Australia Idea #8:
Perth, on the western coast of Australia, has been called the "most isolated city in the world". Maybe that’s why it is so laid back and relaxed. From the many un-crowded beaches to the stunning wilderness beauty just outside your doorstep, Perth is a sun drenched paradise. Kings Park offers breath taking views of the city. Perth Zoo is home to over 1300 amazing animals. Scitech Discovery Centre has interactive science and technology exhibits and the country’s largest aquarium.

Vacation Spots in Australia Idea #9:
There are many excellent hiking trails between Brisbane and Sydney, Australia. Scott Walking Adventures can help you enjoy them by providing fully guided, all-inclusive walking and hiking adventure tour. Some of the places you will tour are Glass House National Park, Wollomombi Gorge, New England National Park. The landscape ranges from subtropical rain forest with delicate wildflowers and orchids to windswept plateau and rolling farmland. Scott Walking Adventures has been arranging walking, hiking, exploration and discovery vacations for years so you might want to give them a try.

Vacation Spots in Australia Idea #10:
A fun vacation spot is The Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia. It overlooks the Sydney Harbor and just getting there is fun as you take the ferry ride from Circular Quay and then a cable-car ride up to the entrance of the zoo. The Taronga Zoo has been around since the turn of the 20th century and is home to native Australian animals such as the wombat, koala, dingo, Kookaburras and the famous Tasmanian Devil. Asian Elephants can be found in the Asian Rainforest area along with Malayan tapirs and an entire Asian Village with statues, stone carvings and the Taronga Food Market.

Vacation Spots in Australia Idea #12:
The Pinnacles Desert is a popular Western Australia tourist destination. Sylvia Mills’ Country Escapes provides Pinnacles Desert Day Tours to the desert, one of Western Australia's favorite and popular destinations.

A drive into the Pinnacles Desert is a very unique experience. Walk among this stunning natural limestone formations and be amazed at nature's treasures. The desert is a spectacular place to visit any time of the day, year round.

Country Escapes tours drive out into the Pinnacle Desert in four wheel drive vehicles. You are then able to get out and walk among the Pinnacles to truly enjoy closeup, the true dimension and creativity of Nature.

Vacation Spots in Australia Idea #11:
One of Australia's famous spots is Lord Howe Island. This World Heritage Site is a 7-million year old volcanic island that is considered by many to be the most beautiful island in the Pacific. Lord Howe Island sits out in the ocean east of Sydney. It has beautiful unspoiled and uncrowded beaches.

Off the beach is a coral reef that is home to over 500 species of fish and almost 100 kinds of coral. This makes it a delightful swimming and snorkel spot. if you are looking for fun vacation ideas for kids, Lord Howe Island makes a great spot for Australian family vacations as there are plenty of safe activities for the kids. It's also one of the best romantic vacation ideas for Australia.

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