Australian tourists are called the most daring, as they are not afraid of long flights, heat or frightening waves on the ocean coast in search of beauty, attractions and entertainment. Excursions in Australia open the world of amazing nature of the "Green Continent", the archipelagos of the Great Barrier Reef, endless ocean expanses, modern architectural masterpieces of Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne.
Nature in Australia
It is important to note that, given the long distances, all excursion routes are by car or a combination of crossings and pedestrian areas. Among the most interesting places in Australia worth a visit from abroad is the so-called Red Center. The duration of the trip depends on the wishes of tourists, it can last from 1 to 4 days, the cost is from $ 150.
There are several options. For example, a two-day tour departing from Ayers Rock. On the first day, guests will be taken to the Royal Canyon, where they will have a walk along the canyon, get acquainted with the ancient rock paintings left by the aborigines, and a romantic sunset on Uluru. The second day can start with dawn at Uluru or a walking tour of Ayers Rock. During the day, climb the mountains or go on a journey to the sacred rocks, the name of which "Kata Tjuta" is translated from the local dialect is not very fun - "Many heads".
The longest route through the Red Center lasts 4 days and starts in Alice Springs and ends in Ayers Rock. The tour begins with a walk around the city and sightseeing. Then the tour group will go through beautiful, inaccessible places where the aborigines used to live. Exotic landscapes await on the way - rocks decorated with ancient drawings and gorges. Then return to Alice Springs, it is proposed to meet the sunset in the vicinity of the city on a high hill, among entertainment - feeding wallaby, wild animals that are relatives of kangaroos. Second day of the route: visit to the Royal Canyon; the ancient river Finke; inspection of the meteorite crater, gorges and lagoons. The third day is connected with the sights of the Grand Canyon, the program includes a visit to the "City of the Dead", a visit to the Garden of Eden, acquaintance with the life of the ancient aborigines. Moving to Ayers Rock town. The fourth day is devoted to a walk around the town and its surroundings, ascent to Uluru.
City excursions
Australia is a country where ancient culture and modern life are surprisingly intertwined, where endless spaces and large cities, exotic animals and interesting crafts. Visitors to cities, of course, prefer sightseeing tours of architectural, cultural monuments and beautiful places.
A walk around Sydney will cost $ 60 per person, depending on the interests of the tourist, he will be offered certain sights to visit. You can get to know the city briefly in 4 hours; they offer to learn more about this beautiful metropolis in 8 hours. Among the main tourist attractions is the Sydney Opera House, which resembles a beautiful sailing ship overlooking the open sea. The second place is at the Harbor Bridge, which is the largest in Sydney. It is interesting that excursions are conducted along the bridge itself, and not only when approaching it.
In addition to architectural and engineering masterpieces, the city has other places of interest for tourists - the Sydney Aquarium and the local zoo. The aquarium is built in such a way that guests walk through glass tunnels, and the owners - fish and other inhabitants of the deep sea - swim right over the heads of tourists. In the huge zoo you can see exotic animals, koalas and huge reptiles are very popular. You can get acquainted with representatives of the local flora directly on the streets of the city, but it is even better to do it in the Royal Botanical Garden, which this year will celebrate the 200th anniversary of its foundation.
Just like in Sydney, you can also go on a sightseeing tour in Melbourne. The cost will start around $ 100 and higher if the route extends outside the city. A guided walk through the cultural capital of Australia will begin at Federation Square, where curious tourists will see the majestic building of the National Gallery of Victoria. Other important sites include the Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens, and the city zoo.
There are options for combined excursions, where the second part takes place on the territory of Ballarat, in the past a famous town of gold miners. The atmosphere of the "gold rush" of the 19th century is still preserved here today. Guests are offered an almost complete immersion in those interesting and dangerous times. Tourists have the opportunity to descend into a gold mine, see the process of gold mining and smelting of ingots.
