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Canberra, the capital city of Australia is in the ACT and it is where the national parliament sits and all the federal government departments. See Parliament, Old Parliament House and all of the national institutions dotted around Lake Burley Griffin: The National Gallery, The National Library, The National Museum, The War Memorial and Questacom.
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The fourth largest state (including the Northern Territory) and the driest in Australia, South Australia is a place of contrasts. In the unique position of bordering all the other mainland states, two-thirds of South Australia is dominated by a near-desert environment. Although conditions here are harsh and unrelenting, the varied landscapes of immense deserts, rugged mountains and dry lakes entice many visitors.
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Covering 227 416km of the south-eastern corner of Australia, Victoria is a relatively compact state, the second smallest after Tasmania. The state's mostly temperate climate has four distinct seasons, each with its own attractions.
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The second largest state in Australia, Queensland is big, covering some 1 727 110km, and incredibly varied, stretching as it does from the tropics to the temperate zone. From north to south its greatest distance is 2092km and from east to west 1448km. Shadowing the coastline for about 2000km, the stunning Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world and perhaps the state's greatest asset.
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From the Snowy Mountains to the beaches of the state, New South Wales has something for everyone. Spend a few days skiing; explore the magnificent gorges and waterfalls of the Blue Mountains by foot; take a tour of the Hunter Valley, home to some of the best wineries in Australia; discover hidden rain forests; fish in some of the country's most secluded spots; sail or cruise the bays of Sydney Harbour; watch whales and dolphins off the coast, or visit the country's oldest townships.
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Tasmania is the smallest of the Australian states. It is an island 240km from the mainland and surrounded by the turbulent Bass Strait, Southern Ocean and Tasman Sea. Its compactness makes it an ideal touring destination, as only relatively short distances separate its many attractions. Tasmania is a land of diversity with beaches encircling its coastline, while national parks and reserves protect its spectacular landmass, which features more than 2000km of world-class walking tracks.
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Western Australia is the giant of Australian states, occupying about one-third of the continent. Its vast coastline takes in the remote Kimberley in the north, the iron 'shoulder' of the Pilbara, and runs past the Ningaloo coral reef, Shark Bay, the Houtman Abrolhos Islands and Perth's sandy plain. After turning east at the rocky capes of the south-west, it takes in granite shores facing the wild Southern Ocean and the limestone cliffs of the Great Australian Bight.
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The Northern Territory is Australia's most barren region and it covers approximately one-sixth of the continent. The Territory's rich Aboriginal past dates back some 60 000 years. Ceremonies, stories, rock art and intimate knowledge of the land and its seasons attest to the Aboriginal people's special link with the Territory. About 50% of the Territory's terrain is classified Aboriginal land, and visitors are required to obtain a special permit to enter many of these areas.
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Tourist TownsTowns in Focuslatest storiesRetreat to Atherton located on the Atherton Tablelands for a cool TreechangebarkingWeb | 2008-05-13 | The township of Atherton is the central town linking you to the Atherton Tablelands, Cairns Highlands, Tropical Far North Queensland, Australia. No longer "just a day trip" the Atherton Tablelands has so much more to offer with new accommodation, wineries, coffee plantations, wildlife shows, 4wd tours, and even a new cheese and chocolate factory. You can't possibly see all the attractions and tours there is on offer in a day let alone a week and should you book less than a week you will be kicking yourself that you didn't stay longer! | read more Guest review for Ardrossan B&B Mudgee Accommodationardrossan | 2008-05-08 | American guest's review of Ardrossan B&B Mudgee Accommodation | read more Guest review for Ardrossan B&B Mudgee Accommodationardrossan | 2008-05-08 | Enjoying Ardrossan B&B and the beautiful Mudgee countryside | read more Guest review for Ardrossan B&B Mudgee Accommodationardrossan | 2008-05-08 | What to see and do in Mudgee | read more popular storiesThe Great Ocean RoadGarry | 2008-01-08 | The Great Ocean Road has been called the longest war memorial in the world. | read more Mount Buffalokaren | 2008-02-01 | Mount Buffalo National Park, often referred to as the family mountain. | read more Muloorina StationGarry | 2007-09-03 | Muloorina Station is about 54km from Marree and not far from Lake Eyre South. Muloorina allows visitors to bush-camp along the banks of the Frome River, which has water in it due to the flow of a bore. It is said to have great bird life and also has an access road to Lake Eyre. | read more Ballina PlaycentreEmma | 2008-02-16 | Ballina playcentre is a great way to entertain the kids on a rainy day... | read more |
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editors picksKoala and the Brown Snake, You Yangs, Victoriajanduf | 2008-03-26 | Ever wondered how animals get along with snakes in the wild? We saw a Brown Snake slither calmly past one of our favourite Koalas, while she was drinking at a waterhole in the You Yangs near Melbourne. | read more Travel AustraliaJB | 2008-05-02 | My wife and I set out to fulfil the great Aussie dream back in 2003, that is, to travel Australia and explore Australia’s many diverse destinations, indefinitely…. | read more Deloraine Stays and Cafesquamby | 2008-03-25 | Deloraine, a lovely quaint town of 2500 people, established around 1830's. It has some magnificent old buildings with a lot of history attached to them. The picturesque Meander River flows around the outskirt of the town, as you drive past you may see the enthusiastic fishermen trying their luck with catching rainbow or brown trout. | read more Tooradin - VictoriaJB | 2008-01-31 | Tooradin is a town that we had always driven through on the way to Phillip Island and never thought to stop. | read more |
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