Travel Idea: Best of Australia and New Zealand

Auckland

Auckland is the largest and most populous urban area in the country, but not the capital (Wellington). 1/3 of New Zealand's population lives here. Auckland is a great location if you like sailing. You can also jump from the TV-tower - attached to a rope...

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• New Zealand
• Auckland

Barossa Valley

Barossa Valley, 1 hour North of Adelaide, is one of the main wine areas of Australia and probably in the world. It is fun to try some samples at the different vineyards without getting drunk. If lucky you can even go on a balloon ride and enjoy the views.

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• Australia
• Barossa Valley

Brisbane

Brisbane is one of the 5 big Australian cities and the capital of Queensland. Lots of businesses, restaurants, bars and close to the Gold Coast. Great beaches, excellent surfing, mostly sunny year-round. Have not seen a koala or kanguru nearby? Visit Lonepine sanctuary... Note that Brisbane has 2 airports for easy access.

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• Australia
• Brisbane

Cairns (Great Barrier Reef)

Cairns is close to the Great Barrier Reef and therewith a center for diving and excursions.

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world. It is approx. 2300 km long, the size of Germany or New Mexico and can be seen from outer space. A true Wonder of the Natural World.

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• Australia
• Cairns

Exmouth (Ningaloo Reef)

Exmouth is located between Perth and Darwin on Australia's West Coast. The city has an airport that can be used to reach the famous Ningaloo reef.

Ningaloo is one of the most pristine reefs in the world known for its magnificent underwater wildlife that includes not only corals, but also whale sharks and manta rays.

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• Australia
• Exmouth

Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road is a very scenic stretch along the southern ocean, south-west of Melbourne. Many surfers have a great time here. Famous are the Twelve Apostles rock formations in the water.

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• Australia
• Great Ocean Road

Hobart

Hobart is capital of the province Tasmania with the "best air" in Australia and relaxing it is. Discover the harbor and Salamanca markets. A real highlight in Hobart is nearby Mount Wellington with some of the best views, anywhere.

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• Australia
• Hobart

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage Site in Northern Australia, approx. half the size of Switzerland. There are many crocodiles in the South-, East- and West Alligator Rivers.

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• Australia
• Kakadu National Park

Melbourne

Melbourne is the 2nd largest city of Australia and also the sport´s capital of this sport´s minded nation. You´ll find for example the Formula 1 car races, the only Tennis Grand Slam of the Southern Hemisphere and the America's Cup for sailing here. West of Melbourne is the Great Ocean Road with beautiful views of the coast line and rock formations...

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• Australia
• Melbourne

Perth

Perth is the capital of Western Australia and really remote. Adelaide for example is 2800 kilometers (36 hours by bus). Perth has many beaches, but also tourist sites like the Needles and Rottnest Island.

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• Australia
• Perth

Queenstown

Queenstown is the activity capital of New Zealand within a beautiful country side with mountains, lakes and fjords. It is also the activity centre of New Zealand with fishing, speed boating, skiing and other stuff.

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• New Zealand
• Queenstown

Rotorua

Rotorua is best known for the underground geothermic activity, like hot springs, geysirs and mud pools. Even the soil on the camp ground may be "warm"... The tourism industry is by far the largest industry in the district.

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• New Zealand
• Rotorua

Sydney

Sydney is one of the great cities in the world and this mainly thanks to the beautiful natural harbor. It is also the most populated city in Australia with a lot of immigrants who brought their own culture to down-under. Tourists will enjoy the walk on the Sydney bridge, the opera house and some beaches. Nearby is also the Blue Mountains...

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• Australia
• Sydney

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Uluru (Ayers Rock) is a huge monolyte. Only 10% is above ground, the rest is below. The Rock is sacred for the original inhabitants of Australia - the Aboriginals. Since October 2019 it is no longer possible to climb to the top.

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• Australia
• Uluru

Wellington

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, but not the largest city. Located at the far bottom of Nort Island, most people will pass here when crossing between both islands.

Wellington is close to the home of the Hobbits, some of the smallest people in the film industry (The Lord of the Rings). Thee is also a nice funicular train ride.

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• New Zealand
• Wellington