Australia is about the outdoors, the wildlife, the colours of the sky and of the rocks. I do not have an artistic or outdoorsy bone in my body, but I was moved by everything I saw and experienced. I did find the East coast a bit busier than expected, as it is the most populated area with all the facilities you would want.
Melbourne the Athens of the Southern Hemisphere, full of culture and some of the best world class sports and cultural venues.
Take a trip to St kilda and Lygon street on the tram, and experience some of the best restaraunts and cafes in the world.
Sydney and its harbour would have to be one of the most beautiful citys in the world.Take a trip to Bondi beach and enjoy the surf culture of Australia, or visit some of the best thoroughbred race courses(Randwick and Rosehill) in the world.
The West of Australia is incredible and a much preferred destination for those looking for more peaceful places to stay. Perth the city is a gorgeous town set on the Swan River. Just a short journey south you will find Margaret river it is so beautiful and peaceful with its delicious wineries and surf beaches.The Northern territory with Catherine Gorge and Kakadu National Park is breathtaking and provides experiences that will not be forgotten.
Queensland with its capital city Brisbane that nestles on Moreton Bay with its large Islands with sandy beaches and world class fishing - the barrier reef, Cape Tribulation etc etc - need to be seen to be believed. Ayers Rock at sunset and at Sunrise I have never seen colours change like that. Dinner under the stars in the middle of the desert where can you do that. Watching turtles lay their eggs or eggs hatch on the beach in the dark by torchlight with Rangers. Boat trips to find rare sea life. Whether you want to do it the cheap way or the expensive way if you do your research and know where you want to go you will not be disappointed. Australia is such a vast experiential country it will not disappoint - so make the effort before you go get your information rather than complaining when you get there that it is not as you expected!!!
The following links will give you the best and cheapest Accomodation deals available for your budget and comfort in Australia. The following Hotels are some of the ones that we enjoyed on our holiday.