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Australia, is a country in the southern hemisphere
comprising the mainland of the world's smallest continent,
the major island of Tasmania, and numerous other islands in
the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Australia is the sixth
largest country in the world. It's about the same size as
the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger
than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the
world - only two people per square kilometre. Australia is
the only nation to govern an entire continent and its
outlying islands. The mainland is the largest island and the
world’s smallest, flattest continent.
Australia, the Beach paradise:
Australia’s coastline stretches almost 50,000
kilometres and is linked by over 10,000 beaches, more than
any other country in the world. More than 85 per cent of
Australians live within 50 kilometres of the coast, making
it an integral part of our laid-back lifestyle.
History: Aboriginal
settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about
40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in
the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made
until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the
name of Great Britain. Six colonies were created in the late
18th and 19th centuries; they federated and became the
Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The new country took
advantage of its natural resources to rapidly develop
agricultural and manufacturing industries and to make a
major contribution to the British effort in World Wars I and
II. In recent decades, Australia has transformed itself into
an internationally competitive, advanced market economy. It
boasted one of the OECD's fastest growing economies during
the 1990s, a performance due in large part to economic
reforms adopted in the 1980s. Long-term concerns include
climate-change issues such as the depletion of the ozone
layer and more frequent droughts, and management and
conservation of coastal areas, especially the Great Barrier
Reef.
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Fact File - Australia: |
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Location: |
Oceania, continent
between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean |
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Area: |
Total: 7,686,850
sq km Land: 7,617,930 sq km Water:
68,920 sq km
note: includes Lord Howe Island and Macquarie Island |
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Capital: |
Canberra |
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Time Zone: |
Mainland Australia
spans three time zones.
Eastern Standard Time (EST) - operates in New
South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory,
Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland, 10 hours ahead of
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Central Standard Time (CST) - operates in
South Australia and the Northern Territory (half an
hour behind EST, 9.5 hours ahead of GMT)
Western Standard Time (WST) - operates in
Western Australia (two hours behind EST, 8 hours
ahead of GMT). |
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Currency: |
AUD (Australian Dollar) |
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Language: |
English 79.1%, Chinese
2.1%, Italian 1.9%, other 11.1%, unspecified 5.8%
(2001 Census) |
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Religion: |
Catholic 26.4%,
Anglican 20.5%, other Christian 20.5%, Buddhist
1.9%, Muslim 1.5%, other 1.2%, unspecified 12.7%,
none 15.3% (2001 Census) |
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Climate: |
Generally arid to
semiarid; temperate in south and east; tropical in
north. Winter is June to August, when temperatures
drop with the latitude. This is officially
designated the tourism low season for most of the
country, but not the Northern Territory, Queensland
and top of Western Australia. Winter in this
northern stretch offers respite from the humidity of
the wet season (which runs roughly from October to
March, with the heaviest rain falling from January
onwards; the Dry lasts from April to September) and
the temperatures are highly agreeable. It’s also
when roads and tracks are most accessible up north.
Autumn (March to May) and spring (September to
November) both enjoy a lack of climatic extremes
everywhere. |
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8 Nights / 9 Days: Australia Tour
Package
(Sydney - Gold Coast - Melbourne) |
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Day 01
Sydney |
Depart to Sydney by any airlines,
arrive Sydney, our representative will meet you at the Airport
and transfer to Hotel. Evening make your own way to Kings Wharf,
Sydney showboat cruise with Indian Dinner. Enjoy Cabaret show by
the ‘Showboat Follies’ as you cruise the famous Sydney Harbour
and enjoy the magnificent sights. Overnight at the Hotel. |
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Day 02
Sydney City Tour |
After Breakfast, proceed to half
day city tour of Sydney which covers Opera House, Harbour
Bridge, St. Mary’ Cathedral, Hyde Park and Kings cross. The ends
with drop at the Darling Horbour. Afternoon proceed to Sydney
Aquarium and Sydney Wild Life world, Sky Tower and Sky Walk.
Then proceed to Mono Rail station, board the train, sit back and
enjoy the spectacular view of Sydney by night. Overnight stay at
Hotel
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Day 03
Sydney - Gold Coast
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After Breakfast, transfer to
Airport to board flight to Brisbane. Arrive Brisbane, and
proceed to Gold Coast, which is an hour’s drive from Brisbane.
It boasts of a 43kms stretch of golden beaches, resorts, shops,
wildlife attractions, theme parks and night clubs. Overnight
stay at Hotel. |
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Day 04
Movie World |
After Breakfast, transfer to
“Warner Bros. Movie world”. Meet Batman, Harry Potter, Bugs
Bunny and many more cartoon characters. See “police Academic
Show”, enjoy the super hero thrill ride Batwin Space shot,
roller coaster. Overnight stay at Hotel. |
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Day 05
Paradise Country Farm and Sea world
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After Breakfast, take optional half
day tour to Paradise Country Farm. After noon proceed to Sea
world theme park and world of shows at the Ski Challenge –
acrobatic show. Overnight stay at Hotel |
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Day 06
Dream World |
After Breakfast, transfer to Dream
world – is home to one of the largest native wildlife parks in
Queensland and real life farm show. Evening free for leisure.
Overnight stay at Hotel |
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Day 07
Melbourne - Phillip Island
Tour
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After Breakfast, proceed to
Melbourne, our representative will meet you at the Airport and
transfer to Hotel. Afternoon proceed to Phillip Island tour.
Visit to Koala Conservation Centre, Nobbies Visit Centre
Churchill Island. Late evening at sunset, see the ‘Penguin
Parade’, where the penguins return from the sea to their
sand-dune burrows in groups and this amazing sight is a
wonderful experience to view. Overnight stay at Hotel |
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Day 08
Brisbane |
After breakfast, proceed on a full
day excursion to Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Take a ride
on the renowned Puffing Billy Steam Train as it winds its way
through lush ferns and towering timbers, relax and enjoy the
great scenery. Overnight stay at Hotel. |
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Day 09
Melbourne - India
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After breakfast, transfer to
Airport to Board flight to India. |
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Tour Price on request |
 Package
Cost Includes:
- Accommodation at a 3 Star hotel on
twin sharing basis.
- Breakfast and Indian Dinner
- Sightseeing mentioned in the
itinerary on SIC basis
- Local guide charges
Package
Cost does not Include:
- Airfare and taxes
- Visa charges
- Lunches
- Any increase in the rate of
exchange, transportation and land arrangements, which may
come into effect, prior to departure.
- Personal expenses such as
Telephone, laundry, Mineral waters etc.
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Other Tours: |
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3 Nights / 4 Days |
Sydney Tour Package |
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3 Nights / 4 Days |
Melbourne Tour Package |
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3 Nights / 4
Days |
Melbourne,
Kangaroo Island Tour, Full Day Grand Barossa Valley |
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4 Nights / 5 Days |
Cairns Tour Packages |
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4 Nights / 5 Days |
Brisbane and Gold Coast Tour Package |
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