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Wednesday, 13 March 2013

attraction in Australia


Find the best deals on Sydney attractions. View the spectacular environs from the Sydney Tower. If you look down, you might notice kids of all ages cuddling koalas, and feeding kangaroos, slap bang in the CBD. Perhaps you’ll also notice groups trekking over Sydney Tower on a Skywalk, and those sightseeing cruisers meandering round the harbour. Do you also see the tour groups at the Opera House, and the bike and walking groups touring the botanical gardens and the historic Rocks area? 
Across the harbour, you will see another great Sydney attraction - Taronga Zoo, one of the world’s leading zoological parks. Can you spot Luk Chai waving his little trunk at you? Towards the west lie the scenic Blue Mountains, where the spectacular Jenolan Caves, one of the world’s great cave systems, are located. 

dolphin watching
Travel on board a luxury air-conditioned coach and tour the ‘best kept secrets’ of New South Wales along spectacular coastal highway heading towards the ultimate goal of dolphin watching at Jervis Bay. Enjoy a true Aussie morning tea whilst taking in the captivating views from Bald Hill Lookout and continue on for even more great scenery on this comprehensiveJervis Bay Tour!
Travel over the Sea Cliff Bridge and along the Grand Pacific Drive for amazing coastal views. Tour Kiama and view the Blowhole, a unique natural formation. Cruise the pristine waters of Jervis Bay enjoying a light lunch on board your vessel Tekin III, a purpose built and stable catamaran.
Photograph wild dolphins as they ride on the crest of the waves and watch for marine life from your cruise vessel. Travel through beautiful Kangaroo Valley and the valleys of Morton National Park before climbing into the Southern Highlands

WILD LIFE Sydney
At WILD LIFE Sydney, you'll see a huge variety of Aussie animal favourites right on Sydney Harbour for a day out that's great for the whole family! While there, get up close with one of Australia's most renowned creatures in the Koala Sanctuary where you'll have the chance to have your photo taken with one at the Koala Rooftop. Discover Red Kangaroos in our Red Centre habitat and Yellow-Footed Rock Wallabies, as well as Hairy-Nosed Wombats, in our Rocky Cliffs habitat. Explore the Rainforest, home to the world's most dangerous bird, the Cassowary.
Couple these with crocodiles and other reptiles, Tasmanian Tigers, baby emus and much more, and you'll see that WILD LIFE Sydney offers a compact and convenient way to see all these animals and more within the heart of the city. With numerous keeper talks and feeds on top of all the great displays and exhibits for a single low price, you'll be hard pressed to find a better value wildlife exhibit in Australia than WILD LIFE Sydney - so grab your tickets online today!


Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo in Sydney is the nation's leading zoological garden, featuring Australia's finest collection of native animals and a diverse collection of exotic species. What makes Taronga something special is its location. It is situated on elevated land along the waterfront, in one of the most beautiful vantage points on Sydney Harbour overlooking Sydney Cove, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
Tickets for the Zoo Express are the easy way to visit Sydney's renowned Taronga Zoo, with regular departures throughout the day. Your pass includes a cruise to Taronga Zoo from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay, entry to Taronga Zoo and Sky Safari cable car. Plus, when your visit to the Zoo is complete, enjoy a return cruise from Taronga Zoo to Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.






10 Day trip to Bali




Bali is one of the most famous places to visit in Indonesia. It is totally different than the rest of the country and offers a wealth of culture, beaches and friendly atmosphere. You can spend an entire 10-day vacation in Bali but it’s also worth it to check out some other places in Indonesia as well.
This itinerary starts in Bali , explores some of its landmarks and the takes you to Lombok for a day. Then you’ll enjoy an active day on Kanawa Island before heading to the capital of Jakarta, from where you’ll fly back home.
Itinerary assumptions:
  • fly into Denpasar (Bali)
  • fly out of Jakarta
  • use the public transport and limit the use of domestic flights
  • stay in 2-3 star hotels

Day 1 Arrive in Bali

Arrive in Denpasar . Spend the rest of the day exploring at least one of the temples located in the city. Pura Maospahit is definitely a good choice. It’s an ancient temple, with history dating back to the 14th century. Much of it was destroyed during an earthquake but there are some original parts still standing. Enjoy some traditional food at dinner.

Day 2- 3 Bali

Travel to Ubud and check in at the hotel. On your first day, take a bus to Tegallalang area and enjoy the lovely scenery, with the rice terraces and the green hillsides. Come back to Ubud and explore the Monkey Forest. Then, in the evening, check out the Jimbaran Seafood stalls and make sure to enjoy some traditional Balinese foods.
On your second day here, take the morning bus to Kintamani area. Spend the day soaking up the atmosphere and the scenery. Mount Batur and Lake Batur are popular spots for the tourists but totally worth your time. Enjoy a relaxing evening.

Day 4 Bali to Lombok

Before departing for Lombok, spend some time at the Badung Central Market, which is at its best in the morning. Buy some treats for the long journey ahead of you.
Board a bus from Denpasar to Padang Bai (1-2 hours, depending on the traffic). Now take the ferry from Padang Bai to Lembar (Lombok). The journey takes about 4 hours.
Spend the rest of the day soaking up the atmosphere and checking out the area.
>>read more about Getting from Bali to Lombok

Day 5 Lombok

In the morning, head to Tanjung A’an, a lovely area near Kuta Beach. It is famous for its sand which looks like pepper. Arrange with a guide (preferably someone recommend from the hotel or a travel agency) to take you to the 3 famous waterfalls located close to Lombok. The first one is on the slopes of Mount Rinjani, the second one is a further 1 hours walk and the 3rd one is the hardest to get to and requires some climbing experience. Spend the evening relaxing at the hotel.

Day 6 Lombok to Labuan Bajo via Bima (overland)

From Lombok, take the public bus to Bima. Then board the mini bus to Sape (about 2 hours travel time). Now board the ferry from Sape (Sumbawa Island) to Labuan Bajo (West Flores). This part of the journey takes about 8 hours.
Enjoy dinner and get a good night’s sleep.

Day 7 Day trip to Kanawa Island

Prepare for a day in the nature, burning some calories. It’s best to arrange with a local guide, preferably recommended by the hotel staff or a travel agency. Before leaving, don’t forget to pack some food for the day.
Kayak to the Kanawa Island (about 2 hours) and then walk up the hill for some lovely views of the area. It is also possible to snorkel here.

Day 8 Labuan Bajo to Jakarta by plane

Fly from Labuan Bajo to Jakarta. The flight time is 1h 35 min on Merpati. Please note that it’s not possible to book the flights on the very well known booking sites. You’ll have to do a bit of searching.
Now that you’ve arrived in the Big Durian, check in the hotel and start to explore this large city. There are plenty of museums to visit , including the National Museum which houses large collections of prehistoric, ethnographic and archaeological artifacts. Don’t miss “Monas”, Jakarta’s best known landmark.
You can also visit the Istiqlal Mosque, which is the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia.
>>read more about Cheap Flights to Jakarta

Day 9 -10 Jakarta

In the morning, explore the Pasar Baru, a market dating back to the Dutch colonial era. There are quite a lot of stores to check out and, with a bit of luck, you can find interesting and cheap things here. Then, for a unique shopping experience, stroll the Jalan Surabaya, which houses the open-air antique market.
Spend the rest of the day playing bowling and enjoying karaoke, which is one of the favorite ways to spend the time with friends. Or you can check out one of the many shopping malls.
Before heading to the airport for your flight back home, make sure to sample some of the street food.