Rocky Cape National Park is one of two national parks on the northwest coast of Tasmania and seventeen national parks statewide. Located between Wynyard and Stanley it can be reached by road in two ways. This article is mainly about the western end of the park which can be reached by turning off the Bass Highway at the Rocky Cape Roadhouse.
Rocky Cape National Park was created by government proclamation in 1967 saving the hills from gravel mining and putting an end to the subdivision of land for shacks.
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This stunning day-trip usually begins with an 7.30 am coach journey from Hobart, which takes one to Port Arthur, on the Tasman Peninsula.
Leaving the jetty at Port Arthur, the Tasman Island Cruise vessel moves out past a gap in the trees that affords a first glimpse of Australia’s most notorious penal colony. A short distance beyond this, it passes the Isle of the Dead, where more than 1100 convicts, lie buried in unmarked graves.
Character and Wildlife of the Tasman Peninsula
The Tasman Peninsula occupies the south-east corner of Tasmania. It is separated from the rest of the state by the Forestier Peninsula, which is itself constricted at both ends by narrow isthmuses. The narrower and more southerly of these, Eaglehawk Neck, was guarded, during penal times, by ferocious dogs that made escape from Port Arthur prison virtually impossible.
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As winter approaches in the southern hemisphere, Sydney prepares to host the largest festival of lights and the arts in this part of the world. Called Vivid Sydney, it is a festival of lights, music and ideas, organized by Events NSW and the City of Sydney.
Vivid Sydney 2009
Vivid Sydney began last year and featured four events – Luminous, Smart Light Sydney, Creative Sydney and Fire Water. The festival drew out Sydneysiders into the cold winter nights to watch light exhibits and music concerts. Read the rest of this entry »
History buffs will adore the city of Maryborough on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. The ‘heritage city’, as it is known, defines Queensland’s rich history with exquisite historic buildings and beautifully restored Queenslander style homes lining the streets.
Situated on the banks of the Mary River, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, Maryborough is one of oldest cities in the state. Maryborough was first settled in 1847 and became the second most significant immigration port on the east coast of Australia. Around 32 thousand residents reside in the city, which has a pleasant sub-tropical climate with Read the rest of this entry »
Popular in any weather, the fact that Australia’s Sydney Aquarium is completely undercover – and often underwater – means that it is one tourist attraction where the enjoyment factor isn’t dampened by a rainy or cold day.
When the mercury soars, it is also a hit with those who want to escape the heat of the day in air conditioned comfort.
Every year more than 1.25 million people walk through the large shark mouth to enter the Sydney Aquarium and take a tour through Australia’s many and varied waterways and marine ecosystems.
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Cains, in Northern Queensland, Australia, is the South Pacific’s gateway to an unspoiled Rainforest and the magestic Great Barrier Reef. World renowned golf courses, Aboriginal culture, and exotic opportunities make this pristine city a destination worth booking.
Gateway Cairns: Australia’s Best Kept Secret
Located in Northern Queensland, Cairns may be Australia’s best kept secret. Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Cape Tribulation and the Rainforest, and a number of daily excursions Read the rest of this entry »
Newcastle’s city beaches are renowned in Australia for excellent surfing and swimming. The area is also becoming more popular with international tourists that make the journey by train or car from Sydney.
While the beaches directly off the Newcastle CBD are certainly convenient, there are more surf beaches that are popular with local surfers and families just five minutes by car over the hill in the suburbs of Bar Beach and Merewether.
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If Australia lies beneath the Southern Cross, then Sydney must be its brightest star. Among the many Sydney attractions, four stand out as “must experience” sites that will give the visitor a taste of the city and showcase the many faces of Australia’s most cosmopolitan city. The iconic Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge, Skywalk, and a harbor cruise will give the visitor a multifaceted look at why this city is one of the most beautiful and enchanting destinations.
Sydney Opera House
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Rottnest Island is a small island lying off the coast of Perth, Western Australia, and it is a beloved holiday destination both for vacationing locals and visiting tourists. One of the highlights of Rottnest Island is its lack of cars, and that makes taking a cycle tour around the island a particularly attractive event.
Arranging a Bicycle for Rottnest Island
Most visitors to Rottnest Island arrive by ferry from Perth, and that gives you three choices for arranging a bicycle. Locals or people visiting friends can bring their own bike on the ferry for a small charge. The majority of visitors hire a bike in combination with their ferry ticket, and you will collect this bike at the ferry terminal and take it to the ferry yourself for loading. Helmets and Read the rest of this entry »
Betoota today is essentially a ghost town. There are no facilities for the car travellers, other than a spot for a break and a place to contemplate the pioneering spirit that opened up the south west corner of Queensland.
Enough fuel, water and food must be carried to get through.
Betoota is located on gibber plains and is surrounded by cattle stations.
Location of Betoota
Betoota is:
197 kilometres east of Bird
sville
227 kilometres west of Win
dorah
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