- 1). Know what time of the year you will be traveling to Australia. The country is roughly the same size as the United States, so temperature variances will occur throughout the country. Know that Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, so typically when it is winter in the United States, it is summer in Australia. Boxing Day is celebrated in Australia the day after Christmas, and is a national holiday. Beaches and tourist areas become congested during this time, making vacationing slightly more difficult.
- 2). Decide the main cities you wish to visit while in Australia. Know that the Eastern portion of the country is where tourist destinations are located including the Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne. Alice Springs is located in the center of the country, Darwin in the North and Perth Fremantle in the West.
- 3). Choose how you will travel to, from and around Australia. Fly? Drive? Train? To travel throughout Australia, consider booking a three-day tour on the Indian Pacific Train which allows you to experience the landscape of the Outback as you go between Perth and Sydney.
- 4). Decide the type of lodging you will require. Australia offers an assortment of hotels, resorts, private housing rentals and camping options. For example, Alice Springs offers rustic camping options, whereas Sydney offers waterfront accommodations.
- 5). Make a list of special cuisine and specific restaurants you wish to eat at while in Australia. Consider attending a beach barbeque to sample regional fare such as "Shrimp on the Barbie." Other traditional Australian dishes worth seeking out include sausage dishes, hot pies and even Vegemite.
- 6). Tour or visit Australian wineries to sample some Australian wine such as shiraz and syrah. Both are red wines. Vineyards and wineries in Australia are located throughout the country. The Royal Botanic Gardens located in Sydney was the first winery in Australia, and still open today for tours.
- 7). Plan a road trip throughout the country. Use your hotel location as a base, and extend your adventures in all directions. Consider driving further and spending the night in a different location at least one or two nights. Make sure to cross through the red deserts and view Australian landmarks such as Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock.
- 8). Plan on visiting Australia's beaches. Consider visiting the Gold Coast, which is in Queensland and provides easy access to the Great Barrier Reef. Make reservations or plan on snorkeling or scuba diving while in Australia to explore the more than 1,200 mile reef which is home to countless marine life and species.
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