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Australia has a number of interesting destinations, sites and a unique culture that should be explored during Australia Tours. Popular destinations in Australia range from the islands that are found near the mainland Australia to the desert area known for its bushes, trees, and wilderness. Read about top Australia tourist attractions that can help you with your itinerary planning. Check below the Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Australia

The Top Tourist Destinations in Australia
* Sydney
There is the world renowned Opera House. Destinations such as the Hunter Valley Wineries, Blue Mountains or Sydney dinner cruise through the famous harbor are very affordable. Other tour destinations in Sydney include the Harbour Highlights Cruise, Jenolan Caves, and the Outback Snapshot. Don’t forget to stop at the marine aquarium at Darling Harbor to be absolutely amazed with their large collection of marine wildlife.

*Perth
Perth has a range of attractions and activities to enjoy from sight-seeing, wildlife up close, Aboriginal culture and dance, to aquatic fun and adventure.
Must see attractions: King’s Park 400 hectares of virgin bush land plus beautifully manicured gardens and offers the most spectacular view of Perth skyline, the sunset reflecting off the glass skyscrapers is not to be missed.
Other attractions in the Perth include Perth Zoo, the Perth Mint, Stirling Gardens, Lake Monger, the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Western Australian Museum, Concert Hall, Cultural Centre, His Majestys Theatre and the Institute of Contemporary Arts., Burswood Casino.

*Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef
Cairns is the main entry point and from there you can travel north or south and out to beautiful island resorts. Luxury holiday homes are a great accommodation option in this part of Australia.
Home to colorful marine life the Great Barrier Reef, located in Cairns, Queensland’s most northerly city is one of the natural wonders of the world. The Great Barrier Reef is known as the world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef stretches along the Queensland coast for a distance of approximately 35 million hectares. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the Great Barrier Reef is a premier holiday destination in Australia. Many varieties of fish and other forms of sea life make the Reef home, and there are plenty of opportunities to learn about and observe.

*Tasmania
Tasmania has long been considered one of Australia’s unique holiday destinations. It is the place where you go to escape the rat race of over populated cities, the place where nature and wilderness meets, and the place where convict history and Tasmanian culture come together to form a rich and diverse story. Nice cities with excellent infra structure to visitors. The nature is the highlight, with spectacular beaches. The mountains and lagoons are well known for their beauty and wild life.

*Fraser Island and Gold Coast
Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island. Once a major immigrant and industrial port encompassing much of the area now marketed by tourism authorities as the Fraser Coast, the island is a growing hub for eco tourism. The unique sand dunes system, the rainforests on sand and the beautiful fresh water Lakes all add charm to the allure of the Fraser Island making it a hot holiday destination for people all over the world.

Gold Coast is major attraction for surfers and beach lovers. Other attractions are the Theme Parks and the busy night life in Surfers Paradise. The surrounding mountains and National Parks should not be missed with many waterfalls, flora and fauna to be appreciated.

*The Great Ocean Road
Enjoy the view from the Great Ocean Road. Running for over two hundred miles along the coastline in the area of Victoria, the view is breathtaking any time of the year. There are plenty of interesting local restaurants to try along the way, as well as several great places to stop and enjoy a beer.

*Uluru
Consisting of mineral rich sandstone, Uluru measures 2.4km (1.5 miles) long and 1.6km (1 mile) wide, and is one of earth’s great natural wonders. Also known as the Ayers Rock, resting in the middle of the Australian continent lies the imposing monolithic sandstone structure of the Uluru, a major tourist attraction of the region. Uluru is considered to be an ideal activity at sunrise and sunset, when the range of colors across the red rock seems to waver and change in fascinating patterns.

*Kakadu National Park
One of the most beautiful National Parks in Australia with plenty of wild life and variety of native plants. The Kakadu National Park is a natural marvel encompassing a variety of habitats, a mass of wildlife and significant rock-art sites. Stretching for more than 200 kms south from the coast and 100 kms from east to west, Kakadu’s main entrance lies about 153 kms east of Darwin along the Bitumen road. It takes in a variety of superb landscapes, swarms with wildlife and has some of Australia’s best Aboriginal rock art.

*Adelaide Attractions
Adelaide is one of the best planned cities in the world. Adelaide is a thriving city with plenty of attractions, Adelaide restaurants, entertainment and a good base for exploring the surrounding areas.. There are a number of places around the city that are ideal for getting away from it all for a few days, as well as enjoying a night life that is low key but very active. Close to Adelaide are the Adelaide Hills with national parks and reserves. To the west is Adelaide ’s coastline with beaches and seaside suburbs. About one hour from Adelaide is the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale wine regions.

*Kangaroo Island Attractions
A small and serene beautiful place with a population, Kangaroo Island in one of the famed spots in Australia. This unique part of the continent gives you an opportunity to brush shoulders with wallabies, goannas, koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, dolphins, sea lions, penguins, fur seals, eagles, whales and ospreys, just to name a few. With one third of the island conserved in National Parks, the distinctive variety of flora and fauna present in the island will leave you completely enthralled.

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While planning your Australia Tours, add Alice Springs Desert Park visit. The Alice Springs Desert Park is a must see for every visitor to Alice.

Hundreds of species of plants and animals found across Central Australian deserts can be seen, smelt and heard. The Alice Springs Desert Park is nestled at the base of the spectacular MacDonnell Ranges, the Park is just a 10 minute drive from the centre of Alice Springs.

The park features an easy 1.6 km walking path that takes the visitor through three magnificently presented desert habitats – desert rivers, sand country and woodland. Along this path, many of the plants and animals of these habitats are displayed and interpreted including dozens of wattles, sennas and daises, cockatoos, wrens, chats and honeyeaters, and even fish of the deserts.

You will even have the opportunity to experience desert habitats as they are at night, seeing some of the animals near impossible to see in the wild. The Alice Springs Desert Park is the newest and most exciting park in the Northern Territory. It showcases the landscapes, animals and plants of Australia’s desert and their traditional uses by aboriginal people. This park is an essential introduction to the ecology of Australia deserts and is a stepping stone to the Northern Territory vast network of national parks and reserves.

Alice Springs Desert Park is like a botanic garden, a zoo, a centre for Aboriginal culture and an environmental conservation institute, all rolled into one. On top of all that it’s located in a magnificent Australian Outback setting at the foot of the MacDonnell Ranges.

Attractions
The most popular show is the “Birds of Prey Show” in the Nature Theatre. The Birds of Prey presentation at the Nature Theatre is worth a look. The bird handlers demonstrate the agility and speed of some magnificent birds including Kites, Falcons, Owls and the Wedge-tailed Eagle. It’s a little amphitheatre and the birds here are totally free in their natural environment. You have to remain seated during the show. The birds come right in, sometimes leaving only a couple of centimeters between their claws and your head.

The other presentations happen throughout the park and may be about tracking, bush foods, desert art etc. There are several daily presentations on Aboriginal culture including bush food, medicine and hunting techniques. These presentations are given by Aboriginal Park staff. You just pick what interests you and show up at the meeting point.

Alice Springs Desert Park Visitor Information
To get to the Alice Springs Desert Park just head out of the town centre on the Larapinta Drive and look for the sign post.

The Park is open seven days a week from 7.30 am to 6 pm (except Christmas Day).

Authority: Dept of Natural Resources, Environment and The Arts
Full Name:Alice Springs Desert Park,Alice Springs,Australia
Established: 1997
Location: Alice Springs
Entry Fees: Adults $20.00, Children $10.00, Concession $14.00
(Children under five are free and there are concessions for whole families and for students and seniors).
The Park is on Larapinta Drive just 10 minutes from the centre of Alice Springs. The Park is accessible by car or bus. The Larapinta bike track also leads directly to the entrance of the Park.

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