Australia Hotels

Kakadu National Park is one of the great natural attractions of Australia . It covers a variety of superb landscapes, swarms with wildlife and has some of Australia 's best Aboriginal rock art. Kakadu National Park is 153km (95mi) by road from closest city Darwin , in the Northern Territory , and stretches more than 200km (125mi) north to south and 100km (60mi) east to west. Kakadu National Park is on the World Heritage list both for its natural and cultural importance. Part of the park is Aboriginal land and there are three contentious uranium mining leases operating in the east.

The Alice Springs with population of 20,000 is a pleasant modern town, located right in the middle of Australia , built on the banks of the usually-dry Todd River . At first sight it appears so civilized that it can be a real disappointment to those expecting saloons on every corner and colourful bush characters, but stick around and explore the area and you'll begin to appreciate the flavor of this desert community. The town was founded as a staging point for the overland telegraph line in 1870, although its growth has occurred only in the last 30 years. The road south to Adelaide was only fully sealed in 1987.

Sydney
Australia 's premier city, a cosmopolitan modern city. It is also the oldest settlement in Australia , the economic powerhouse of the nation and the country's capital in everything but name. Built on the shores of the stunning Port Jackson, you would have to die and go to heaven before you see a more spectacular setting for a city. It's a vital, self-regarding metropolis, exuding both a devil-may-care urbanity and a slavish obsession with global fads. The Olympic Games, held in Sydney in 2000, confirmed the city's reputation as a civilised, fun-loving and friendly place to be.
Keep in mind that to prove you've been in Australia , you'll have to take a photo of the Sydney Opera House, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background. The ability to pronounce Bondi will add an extra dash of authenticity.

Great Barrier Reef
One of Australia 's greatest assets is the magnificent reef that runs along virtually the entire coast of Queensland . Considered one of the world's natural wonders, it is the most extensive reef system and the biggest structure made by living organisms on earth. In the north, the reef is virtually continuous and is located only 50km (30mi) from the shore. In the south, individual reefs are more common, and in some places up to 300km (190mi) offshore. Hundreds of islands dot the reef area. About 20 of them have resort facilities, but it's possible to camp on many others.

Cairns is the tourist 'capital' of the Far North and one of Australia 's top travellers' destinations. Not long ago, it was just a sleepy tropical backwater. Unfortunately, much of its allure and tropical languor has vanished amid the rapid growth of tourist infrastructure, but it is still one of the best bases for exploring the riches of tropical Queensland . From Cairns , you can arrange trips to the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island and Fitzroy Island , the beautiful Atherton Tableland, the market town of Kuranda, the string of enchanting beaches stretching 50km (30mi) north to Port Douglas, and the spectacular rainforest and coastal scenery of Cape Tribulation and the Daintree River .