Sights and Attractions - Australia
Last Updated: 18th Jun 2013
Beaches
Summertime in Australia provides an absolute beach extravaganza with opportunities to swim, rest, relax and soak up the sun available to anyone visiting the coastal regions. Some of the most famous beaches in Australia include:
Bondi Beach | The Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise | Byron Bay | Noosa
Islands and The Great Barrier Reef
Australia’s sensational East Coast is home to what is undeniably one of the most incredible natural wonders in the world: the Great Barrier Reef. While the islands amongst the reef are slices of pure paradise.
Contiki visits: The Great Barrier Reef | Fraser Island | The Whisundays | Daydream Island
World Famous Cities
The laid back cosmopolitan style of Australia is reflected in cities such as:
Sydney | Brisbane | Carins | Alice Springs | Darwin
The Outback
The rugged heart of Australia is where you will find the desolate beauty of the almost mythical Australian Outback in places like:
Uluru | Kakadu National Park | Kings Canyon | Alice Springs | The Devils Marbles | Contiki’s exclusive Farmstay
Animals and Wildlife
Australia’s isolation since the time of Gondwanaland has blessed the country with incredibly diversity range of unique animal and plant species. Some of the ‘locals’ you’ll encounter on Contiki tours of Australia include:
Dingoes | Crocodiles | Cassowaries
Rainforests and Desert Oasis’
No where is the diversity of Australia’s plant life more evident in it’s incredible rainforests and amazing Oasis’ in the heart of the outback. Some of the hot spots visited by Contiki include:
The Daintree | Kuranda | Cairns | Port Douglas | Fraser Island | Kings Canyon.
Food and Drink
Australian food is influenced by the multicultural nature of Australia’s cities ensures that there is a huge selection and variety of foods to choose from. The Aussies are also famous world-wide for their excellent wines (from places like the Hunter Valley) but you’re just as likely to meet the locals having a beer or two in their local pub.
Sports
Many Australians are sports crazy and will watch or participate in almost anything. Activities the country is most famous for however surfing, cricket, rugby and Australian Rules Football. Any opportunity to witness sporting matches in Australia should be relished.
Just some of the professional sports you can sample in Australia include:
National Basketball League | National Soccer League | Australian Rules Football | National Rugby League | Cricket Australia | Super 14 Rugby
For information about accommodation in Australia, check this out
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Lush Acres EC is also near elite schools such as Pei Hwa Secondary School, Nan Chiau Primary School, Nan Chiau High School.
For vehicle owners, it takes less than 30 minutes to drive to the business hub and vibrant Orchard Road shopping district, via Tampines Expressway (TPE), Central Expressway (CTE) and Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE)
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Many other places of interest including prestigious schools such as Singapore American School as well as recreation venues such as Woodlands Waterfront and Woodlands stadium are within the vicinity of Twin Fountains EC.
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There are many types of units available including 1-4 bedrooms which faces the reservoir and greenery view for your selection. Please do see our the project details for more information.
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Sant Ritz has full and unique facilities, which includes a guard house, clubhouse, children’s playground, swimming pool, Aerobic/Yoga room, piano room, pool room, indoor gym, hydrotherapy beds, hydrotherapy baths, reading room, function room, onsen, jacuzzi.
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Austrlia is a amazing place. I love kangaroo people. eset nod32 key
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I want to go so bad. I’ve never had the chance. Any good deals in October?
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