IMPORTANT CITIES

The most important Australian cities are located along the coast, especially the south-east coast, where the climate is milder.

Sydney is a multicultural metropolis with almost five million inhabitants, the largest city in Oceania and among the largest artistic centres in the world. Bondi Beach is among the most loved and famous beaches in Australia. In Sydney you can see the wonderful Opera House and Harbor Bridge.

Perth enters the list of the ten most beautiful cities in Australia. Rottnest Island is a fabulous island where you can meet one of the strangest animals in Australia: the smiling quokka.

Adelaide, capital of South Australia, is named after Adelaide of Saxony-Meiningen, wife of King William IV of England, earning the nickname "city of churches".

Melbourne is located in the south of the country and is considered the capital of sport (the Formula One Grand Prix is ​​held here) and clubs, with excellent restaurants and bars.

Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory of Australia. The Kakadu National Park has a coastal area known for its different beaches and green spaces, such as Bicentennial Park. Also in the coastal area is the Museum and Art Gallery.

Canberra houses big national museums: the Australian War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Library of Australia and the National Museum of Australia.

Hobart is an interesting city, it is the capital of the island of Tasmania. Hobart has developed its own unique culture, in fact it is the starting point for exploring Tasmania.

Inside Brisbane is the continent's largest art gallery, the Queensland Performing Arts Center. One of the symbols of the city is the Story Bridge. A short distance away you can find unique islands: Moreton Island and North Stradbroke.

A tourist must also visit:

THE GREAT BARRIER REEF

Located off the coast of Queensland in northeastern Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living organism on Earth. The ecosystem reaches 2300 km in long and includes thousands of coral reefs and hundreds of islands. The reef is home to countless species of colorful fish, clams and starfish, as well as turtles, dolphins and sharks.

THE GOLD COAST

The Gold Coast is a metropolitan region south of Brisbane on Australia's east coast. It is famous for long sandy beaches and surfing. The city is also home to theme parks such as Dreamworld, Seaworld and Wet'n'Wild. Inland, the hiking trails cross the mountain ranges and valleys of Lamington National Park, where rare birds are found.

Enrico M.