posted by admin on Feb 9

Mandurah, in Western Australia, is a great tourist’s paradise. It has a wonderful blend of coast, bushland, industry and city life. Mandurah is located approximately 72 kilometres south of Perth and is the largest city in Western Australia, outside the Perth metropolitan area. It is Australia’s fastest growing regional destination. Famous for its protected waterways, stunning beaches, excellent boating activities, and superb fishing and crabbing activities, thousands of visitors come to this place every year.

There are many interesting activities to do at the coastal town of Mandurah. One great way to enjoy the beautiful scenery and appreciate the wildlife here is to take a tour on a cruise boat. Taking a cruise along the lovely waterways can enable you to see some beautiful bottlenose dolphins in the waters. Cruising and house-boating are some of the favourite pastimes here. Fishing is quite a popular sport here too.

At the lovely waterfront, you can dine in one of the wonderful restaurants, watch a theatre show or visit an arts exhibition in the Performing Arts Centre, Gallery and Theatre. If you like greenery, there are beautiful landscaped gardens where you can go for an enjoyable stroll. You can also visit some of the interesting heritage sites. One great attraction offered here is playing golf in any of the three world-renowned golf courses located here. Other activities include visiting a winery, cycling, white-water rafting and shopping at specialty shops. With such an abundance of activities, no wonder Mandurah has become a popular attraction for visitors!

Mandurah is a vibrant and exciting place worth visiting. Visitors who come here will not run out of things to do. There is a wide range of sports and entertainment activities available here throughout the year. With a nice climate of warm summers and mild winters, as well as a cosmopolitan’s lifestyle, this wonderful place is truly a great destination for tourists.

posted by Traveller on Nov 7

Phillip Island is located at the entrance of Western Port Bay, about 125 km southeast of Melbourne, Australia. The island is about 100 sq km in area. The most popular attraction here is the penguin parade. Other attractions include koala and bird sanctuaries, remarkable rock formations, historic homesteads and fine pottery shops. Sports activities here include surfing, sailing, fishing, tennis, golf and bowling.

The penguin parade at Phillip Island is an amazing natural spectacle. Every day at Summerland Beach, hundreds of little penguins waddle from the waters of Bass Strait to their burrows in the sand. They have been doing this for many years for all seasons. On shore, the penguins spend their time preening themselves. Visitors watch them from raised boardwalks.

Seal Rocks is located at the western end of the Phillip Island. At Sea Rocks, you can find Australia’s largest colony of fur seals. There are about 6,000 seals indulging in activities such as playing in the surf, resting in the sun or feeding their pups on the rocks. The peak of the breeding season is around early December, hence, it is best to watch these fur seals during this time. Visitors can watch these fur seals through telescopes in the kiosk on the top of the cliff at Point Grant. Alternatively, they can join an organised trip to view these fur seals. There is also a large koala colony on Phillip Island.

Phillip Island has a few fantastic beaches. Cape Woolamai, with its wild surf and red cliffs, offers fine walking trails, great surfing and good bird-watching. There are some sheltered beaches on the north side. You can view Australia’s native fauna at the Koala Conservation Centre. The main town, Cowes, is located at the north coast. In this place, you can find sheltered beaches, pubs, cafes, resorts and hotels. It is a peaceful town where you can enjoy swimming, eating and relaxing. There is fine seafood served by restaurants. Cowes served as a tourist centre in the island. During summer, when the number of visitors is at its peak, you can find the place extremely packed with holiday makers and tourists. 

As described above, Phillip Island is an interesting place to visit. Particularly, you can have a unique opportunity to view the amazing penguin parade. Besides this, you can enjoy viewing fur seals, koalas, birds and Australia’s native fauna. There are plenty of exciting activities for you to do here. Apart from sightseeing, you can enjoy many kinds of sports activities.

posted by Traveller on Oct 26

The Grampians : The Grampians National Park is the third largest park in Victoria, Australia. It has one of the most amazing natural features and wildlife. Visitors like the various attractions here. The attractions here include remarkable rock formations, wildlife, plants, flowers, streams, cascades, waterfalls and Aboriginal rock art.

The Grampians offer a variety of activities for visitors. There are organised day trips for visits to the Mackenzie Falls and Balconies rock formations. Activities such as bush camping, rock climbing, hiking and exploration walks are also available. Many rock climbers from all around the world come to try climbing the challenging steep rocks here. The craggy slopes and sandstone mountains were formed more than 400 million years ago by an upthrust of the earth’s crust. Erosion has created these unique rock formations.

The four greatest mountain ranges of the Grampians are Mt Difficult in the north, Mt William in the east, Serra in the southeast and Victoria in the southwest. A smaller one, the Wonderland Range, has one of the most stunning scenery. You can enjoy scenic drives and wonderful walks here. Mt Stapylton in the north is well known as a rock climbing spot. The Victoria Ranges are the most remote. The Buandik camping ground here is popular for camping. The forests valley between Serra and Victoria Ranges is known for its wildlife and is a popular area for viewing wonderful displays of wildflowers. Halls Gap is a popular town in the Grampians. It lies between Mt William and Mt Difficult ranges. In this town, you can find shops, restaurants, cafes and accommodations.

There is an extensive collection of rock art in the Grampians National Park. About 80 per cent of the state’s indigenous rock art can be found here. The Brambuk National Park and Cultural Centre is partly run by local Aboriginal communities. The Halls Gap Wildlife Park and Zoo has a wide variety of animals kept in a natural bush setting. The animals here include wallabies, grey kangaroos, peacocks, wombats, possums, deer and monkeys. There are free tours available but booking is required.

If you like nature, plants and flowers, you would be enchanted by the great variety of trees, shrubs and wildflowers found in the Grampians. The park contains almost one-third of all Victorian plant species. In spring, many kinds of wildflowers burst from creeks and valley grounds, creating striking beauty at the mountains. Hence, it is best to visit the place during spring when the wildflowers bloom.

The Grampians is indeed a large park with an interesting array of attractions. As described above, it has spectacular sceneries of rock formations, amazing waterfalls, a rich variety of wildlife and plants, beautiful displays of wildflowers, etc. Visitors have plenty of activities to do which include sightseeing, bush walking, camping, hiking and rock climbing. A trip to the Grampians would certainly be an exciting one indeed!

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