Amazing Australia

AUSTRALIA is an island that is also a continent. It consists of two land masses: the mainland and Tasmania. In area it is the 6th largest country and the smallest continent. Its area is 7,682,300 square km.

Western Australia covers a third of Australia and is the largest State in Australia. It is bounded by the Timor Sea to the north, the Indian Ocean to the west, the Southern Ocean to the south and South Australia and the Northern Territory to the east. Separated from the eastern states by vast stretches of scrub and desert, Western Australia has a distinctive individuality that sets it apart from the other States. It is largely red dust and desert, which contains most of the country's mineral wealth of uranium, coloured diamonds and pearls, the coastline provides surfing beaches, with lush forests and limestone caves in the south. The north provides unspoiled beaches and coral reefs. The Kimberley region, where the appeal of the wilderness is found. Renowned for its spectacular outback, the contrast of the red earth, deep gorges and waterfalls, to the white sandy beaches of the coast. Visit the tropical resort of Broome, once the pearling capital of the world. Nearby pristine Cable Beach, 22km of white sand and clear tropical water. See crocodiles at Geikie Gorge. Further south, the Pilbara, with the Hamersley Ranges stretching for more than 400km. Visit Karijini National Park. The Mid-West region, Western Australian wildflower region.Perth is a pleasant mixture of colonial and modern architecture, see the famous Kings Park, five square kilometres of parklands, the botanic gardens, native bushland and picnic areas. With white sandy beaches and Rottnest Island nearby. A short drive south of Perth is the Peel region with its sporting facilities, from golf to white-water rafting, fishing and surfing. To the east are the Golden Heartlands, with its famous Pinnacles and Wave Rock. The Great-Southern region, with the Stirling Range National Park, or whale watching on the coast. Esperance, in the Bay of Isles in the south, with its beaches, islands and national parks.

The Northern Territory, the essence of the Australian Outback. It comprises almost one-sixth of Australia's land mass and can be divided into two areas, the Top End and the Red Centre. It is bordered at the north by the Timor Sea, to the east by Queensland, to the west by Western Australia and to the south by South Australia.Main port is at Darwin, the capital of the Territory, on the north west coast. A wide range of accommodation standards are available, whether it be camping, lodge, budget, deluxe or superior high class hotels. KAKADU NATIONAL PARK Part of Arhhem Land, about a 3 hour drive east of Darwin.

SOUTH COAST

The region offers a magnificent diversity of coastal, forest, mountain and rural country. Its natural, unspoiled environment provides the atmosphere for a peaceful, relaxing or adventurous visit in contact with Australia's unique flora and fauna. The variety of natural experiences and the mildness of our climate identifies the South Coast as an all-season destination. Enjoy National Parks, untouched beaches, spectacular wilderness, rivers and mountains, the rural life and big skies of the hinterland, with easy access to Australia's premier snowfields and alpine wilderness or modern capital city with its famous parks, lakes and public buildings.