Every year thousands of whales from Antarctica head to the warmer waters of Australia’s northern coasts. The migration provides a rare opportunity of catching a glimpse of these mysterious creatures as they pass through waters during the winter months.
With the migration route being closer to the coast, the whales can be easily seen from the predominant headlands. Take a look at some of the best whale watching destinations that make for unforgettable holidays to Australia!
Byron Bay
Located at the easternmost point of Australia, Byron Bay was a whaling station until the 1960's. Today the destination has become a popular spot among many vacationers on shoestring as well as luxury holidays to Australia and has remained one of the most enchanting whale-watching spots in the country. Humpback Whales play in the bay during the period between June and November. Visitors landing at New South Wales can also go for a whale watching trip for beholding the passing whales at Cape Byron lighthouse.
Albany
If you are on Western Australian tour or on Adelaide holidays, make way to Albany, the place well known for whale watching and has remained a compelling stop for keen whale watchers. Between June and October, both Humpback and Southern Right whales arrive in King George Sound, a seaway on the south coast of Western Australia, offering perfect glimpse to visitors.
Sydney
Sydney holidays in winter and spring make for unforgettable whale watching experience. Cape Solander, Kurnell, Botany Bay National Park, Cape Banks, La Perous, Magic Point, Maroubra and Ben Buckler are among the great place to watch whale during this time.
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
Luxury Holidays to Australia – A Land of Great Wonders
Renowned for its splendid and overwhelming natural beauty, Australia is a favourite holiday destination of many! Offering a blend of ancient history and modern evolutions, the country is a sure stop on every travel itinerary that seeks to experience the very finest! Check out some of Australia’s biggest enticements!
Victoria Square, Adelaide
Wedged into grassy portions by the trails of King William Street and Grote Street, the Victoria Square is the busiest place in Adelaide. The square was named after Queen Victoria and stays lively with jovial crowds, lovely gardens and blissful fountains symbolizing the three rivers of Adelaide - Murray, Torrens and Onkaparinga. The square is a pleasant spot to enjoy a social gathering and has become a focal point of the city of Adelaide.
The Great Barrier Reef, Cairns
Travellers on luxury holidays to Australia never miss chance to experience the heavenly flaunts of the Great Barrier Reef at Cairns. The feel of going deep down the water and relishing the incredible beauty of the peaceful underwater world fills the travellers with extreme excitement and leave them longing for more!
Perth Zoo, Perth
Situated just few minutes’ drive from Perth City, Perth Zoo is an amazing place to peep into the natural world. The zoo is home to over 1300 wonderful animals categorized into 200 native and exotic species. Environed by lush green gardens, Perth Zoo replicates the animals' indigenous habitats and offers some unique animal experiences to the visitors on holidays to Australia. Travellers visiting the park may partake in various safaris to enjoy close encounters with various wild animals including rhinoceros, giraffe, meerkats, baboons, elephants, red pandas, tigers, and orang-utans.
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney
One of the Sydney’s most famous landmarks, Sydney Harbour Bridge represents the region’s economic achievement and engineering triumph. Renowned with the name of "Coat Hanger" among the locals, the Sydney Harbour Bridge was built in an eight-year long period and offers some marvellous sights to behold. The Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout is a fascinating part of the bridge from where the travellers can eye some wonderful sights of Sydney Harbour, Botanical Gardens and other adjacent areas.
Melbourne Museum, Melbourne
The Melbourne Museum is a fantastic gateway to dig into the magnificent olden days of Australia. The museum beautifully depicts the culture and lifestyle of Australia through its diverse displays including the skeletons of animals like dinosaurs, flying reptiles and megafauna, forest gallery, the Mind Exhibition, Children's Gallery and many others.
Victoria Square, Adelaide
Wedged into grassy portions by the trails of King William Street and Grote Street, the Victoria Square is the busiest place in Adelaide. The square was named after Queen Victoria and stays lively with jovial crowds, lovely gardens and blissful fountains symbolizing the three rivers of Adelaide - Murray, Torrens and Onkaparinga. The square is a pleasant spot to enjoy a social gathering and has become a focal point of the city of Adelaide.
The Great Barrier Reef, Cairns
Travellers on luxury holidays to Australia never miss chance to experience the heavenly flaunts of the Great Barrier Reef at Cairns. The feel of going deep down the water and relishing the incredible beauty of the peaceful underwater world fills the travellers with extreme excitement and leave them longing for more!
Perth Zoo, Perth
Situated just few minutes’ drive from Perth City, Perth Zoo is an amazing place to peep into the natural world. The zoo is home to over 1300 wonderful animals categorized into 200 native and exotic species. Environed by lush green gardens, Perth Zoo replicates the animals' indigenous habitats and offers some unique animal experiences to the visitors on holidays to Australia. Travellers visiting the park may partake in various safaris to enjoy close encounters with various wild animals including rhinoceros, giraffe, meerkats, baboons, elephants, red pandas, tigers, and orang-utans.
Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney
One of the Sydney’s most famous landmarks, Sydney Harbour Bridge represents the region’s economic achievement and engineering triumph. Renowned with the name of "Coat Hanger" among the locals, the Sydney Harbour Bridge was built in an eight-year long period and offers some marvellous sights to behold. The Sydney Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout is a fascinating part of the bridge from where the travellers can eye some wonderful sights of Sydney Harbour, Botanical Gardens and other adjacent areas.
Melbourne Museum, Melbourne
The Melbourne Museum is a fantastic gateway to dig into the magnificent olden days of Australia. The museum beautifully depicts the culture and lifestyle of Australia through its diverse displays including the skeletons of animals like dinosaurs, flying reptiles and megafauna, forest gallery, the Mind Exhibition, Children's Gallery and many others.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Holidays to Australia’s hot favourite cities
Australia counts amongst the most popular holiday destinations on the planet. Sun drenched beaches, rugged mountain peaks, glittering glaciers, captivating deserts, and mesmerising game stocked tropical rainforests, all work their magic ceaselessly upon the visitor. Australia is also home to some of the most unique fauna life in the world like kangaroos, emus, wallabies, koalas, and dingoes. Both the Northern and Southern territories are blessed with world famous sights. In fact, every single city has its own brand of overwhelming charm. Here is a sneak peak into two of the most popular cities in Australia
Enticing Sydney
Australia has no dearth of attractions and the city of Sydney is one of the jewels in the crown adorning this magnificent nation. Millions agree that Sydney has the world’s most scenic harbour. Beyond the harbour, one can get high on culture at the globally renowned Opera House. Theatre, opera, and ballet performances are amongst the prime highlights of the Opera House. The Bondi Beach, with its tremendous seaside action, ‘The Rocks’, with its rich doses of historical reminiscences, and going kayakaying under the Harbour Bridge are few of the other popular crowd pullers in Sydney.
Electrifying Melbourne
Melbourne is part of the itinerary of most Australia holiday packages and treats visitors to limitless amusement. In fact, the destination is known as the live music hub and bar capital of Australia, especially due to its electrifyingly alive nightlife. The culinary heritage is fantastic to say the least, as Melbourne is the melting pot of colourful ethnicities like Vietnamese, Jewish, Chinese, and Arabic. Melbourne also spoils one for sightseeing with scores of tourist magnets like Royal Botanic Gardens, Phillip Island, Old Melbourne Gaol, National Gallery of Victoria International, Melbourne Museum, and Eureka Skydeck 88. Furthermore, the destination emerges as a shopper’s paradise and also lays claim to title of cultural capital of Australia, with its numerous art galleries, cultural festivals, museums, and performances.
Enticing Sydney
Australia has no dearth of attractions and the city of Sydney is one of the jewels in the crown adorning this magnificent nation. Millions agree that Sydney has the world’s most scenic harbour. Beyond the harbour, one can get high on culture at the globally renowned Opera House. Theatre, opera, and ballet performances are amongst the prime highlights of the Opera House. The Bondi Beach, with its tremendous seaside action, ‘The Rocks’, with its rich doses of historical reminiscences, and going kayakaying under the Harbour Bridge are few of the other popular crowd pullers in Sydney.
Electrifying Melbourne
Melbourne is part of the itinerary of most Australia holiday packages and treats visitors to limitless amusement. In fact, the destination is known as the live music hub and bar capital of Australia, especially due to its electrifyingly alive nightlife. The culinary heritage is fantastic to say the least, as Melbourne is the melting pot of colourful ethnicities like Vietnamese, Jewish, Chinese, and Arabic. Melbourne also spoils one for sightseeing with scores of tourist magnets like Royal Botanic Gardens, Phillip Island, Old Melbourne Gaol, National Gallery of Victoria International, Melbourne Museum, and Eureka Skydeck 88. Furthermore, the destination emerges as a shopper’s paradise and also lays claim to title of cultural capital of Australia, with its numerous art galleries, cultural festivals, museums, and performances.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Visit Brisbane during your Holidays to Australia
Among all the cities in Australia, Brisbane is a big draw among British and it boasts thousands of British expats who have made this city their home. Many came to this city to seek sun and surf but have finally settled down to savour every bit of success and succour this city offered them.
For the tourists this city is packed with unlimited attractions starting with the Conrad Treasury Casino, a fabulous nineteenth century building, built of sandstone. This building was a Treasury before it was converted into a glitzy casino. The exterior of this building lacks the ostentation but it remains true to its spirit in taking money from the people.
Take a dip into the history of Brisbane by examining the grand Parliament House, inspired by the Louvre Museum in Paris. Along the banks of the Brisbane River there are pretty parks and beautiful walkways, comfortable play areas and peaceful picnic spots, refined restaurants and cafes and angling facilities.
South Bank village markets are popular for remarkable arts and crafts. The Mt Cootha Lookout and the leading heritage park, Botanic Gardens, offer vibrant views of greenery. For top-notch dining and drinking experience visit the vivacious Fortitude Valley and Chinatown.
South Bank is the best brewing ground for Brisbane's cultural, recreational and entertainment scene and do indulge in South Bank’s Breaka Beach - a look-alike of lagoon beach - proffering a sensation in connivance with the sun, sand and lifeguards.
Satiate your curiosity about the marine species exhibited at Queensland Museum including dinosaurs, snakes, snails, crabs and crocodiles. Visit the Australia Zoo to get in proximity with the wildlife species such as crocodiles, alligators, koalas, kangaroos, dingoes, foxes, otters and giant land tortoises.
Enjoy watching cricket at Gabba Cricket Ground and during your Australia holidays check with your guide when Queensland Bulls Cricket team would be playing. After watching a nail biting match, head for the vivacious Gold Coast, dotted with stunningly clean beaches, thumping nightlife, and sole-wearing shopping places.
No visit to a foreign city is complete without shopping, so shop till you drop at Queen Street Mall and if you are looking for bargains check out the surrounding suburbs of Paddington and Milton. Finally drown yourself in the musical scene of Brisbane at the Performing Arts Complex which holds fabulous musical performances.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Holidays to Australia – Explore the preserved wilderness
Sand dunes, Beaches, snow-capped mountains and breathtaking coral reefs – all constitute the irresistible natural wonders of Australia. Be it a romantic vacation or a family togetherness, choose to spend your holidays in Australia to reconnect with your loved ones while you explore lush nature and aboriginal culture in Australia.
The most amazing site in Australia is Australia’s Coastal Wilderness where tall forests, lakes and beaches meet. National nature reserves would tempt you to discover the precious eco-systems that are protected by World Biosphere Reserve. Immerse into whale-watching from Ben Boyd National Park and indulge your senses in freshly-caught seafood, local wine and other regional delicacies all along the spectacular Sapphire Coast.
National parks in Australia house rare species of plants and World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is a tapestry of wetlands, wildlife and Aboriginal rock art that is 50,000 years old. After admiring the rock art cruise-past crocodiles, fish for barramundi and watch vast flocks of migratory birds camping in the wetlands of Kakadu National Part.
To walk or hike through the natural wilderness of the green valley surrounding Mount Warning (Wollumbin), visit Australia’s Green Cauldron, where the remaining of an ancient volcano is cloaked in rainforest. The view of the wilderness does not end here as there is a wilderness sanctuary and an observatory surrounding the majestic Flinders Ranges that spread across three of the national parks in Australia.
Having explored nature at Australia’s Green Cauldron and Flinders Ranges one can head for an interaction with aboriginal culture in historic villages and rainbow Region communities in Flinders Ranges. So if you want your loved ones to have some tryst with nature and history look out for package holidays to Australia.
National parks in Australia house rare species of plants and World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is a tapestry of wetlands, wildlife and Aboriginal rock art that is 50,000 years old. After admiring the rock art cruise-past crocodiles, fish for barramundi and watch vast flocks of migratory birds camping in the wetlands of Kakadu National Part.
To walk or hike through the natural wilderness of the green valley surrounding Mount Warning (Wollumbin), visit Australia’s Green Cauldron, where the remaining of an ancient volcano is cloaked in rainforest. The view of the wilderness does not end here as there is a wilderness sanctuary and an observatory surrounding the majestic Flinders Ranges that spread across three of the national parks in Australia.
Having explored nature at Australia’s Green Cauldron and Flinders Ranges one can head for an interaction with aboriginal culture in historic villages and rainbow Region communities in Flinders Ranges. So if you want your loved ones to have some tryst with nature and history look out for package holidays to Australia.
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