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Australia, the smallest continent and lying between the Pacific and Indian oceans in the Southern Hemisphere. Australia’s capital is Canberra. We visited few places around Melbourne,Sydney and Canberra during our vacation to Australia - the country of Kangaroos, in May 2000. The Slogan goes like this "You'll never ever know, if you never ever go!"
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre at Sydney Harbour. It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.
Posing with a large koala mascot on the waterfront in Sydney, with the iconic Sydney Opera House
An aerial view of Sydney.
The Statue of Queen Victoria, stands outside the southern entrance of the Queen Victoria Building (QVB).
The largest steel arch bridge in the world, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an iconic landmark. Opened in 1932, the bridge is fondly nicknamed the Coathanger.. You can walk and cycle across the bridge or climb to the top for stunning views.
The forecourt of New Parliament House in Canberra
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
The Australian War Memorial, located in Canberra, It is a national landmark that serves as a shrine, a world-class museum.
The Mount Ainslie Lookout in Canberra. This famous vantage point offers a panoramic view of the nation's capital,.
The Blue Mountains is a magical place any time of the year, is densely populated by oil bearing Eucalyptus trees.
The Twelve Apostles, a famous collection of limestone stacks off the shore of Port Campbell National Park in Victoria. The road to 12 Apostles is breath-taking in splendour with its dramatic, rugged cliffs carved from the sea.
The Twelve Apostles.Situated along the iconic Great Ocean Road, about a 4-hour drive from Melbourne.
The Loch Ard Gorge is one of the best-loved stop-off points along the Great Ocean Road.
The Loch Ard Gorge, the large limestone cave and hanging stalactites, a result of significant chemical and water erosion.
A visit to Australia must include an adventure with Kangaroos. Renowned for standing on two legs, hopping, and carrying baby kangaroos in a little front pouch. The Kangaroo hop is quite legendary; reaching speeds of 60kph and a span of over 8m! With short hair, powerful hind legs, small forelimbs, large feet, and a long tail
Feeding to Kangaroos
Feeding to kanagroos at a wildlife sanctuary.
Kanagroos in open-range enclosures. Kangaroos cannot move backward or walk, they must hop or jump to get around.
The Nobbies on Phillip Island, known for its scenic views of Seal Rocks and the coastal "blowhole."
Phillip Island, a popular day trip from Melbourne, lies just off Australia’s southern coast. At Summerland Beach, spectators gather daily at sunset to watch the Penguin Parade, when Little penguins come ashore in groups.
The Penguin Parade at Summerland Beach on Phillip Island, Victoria,
Each night at sunset, hundreds of little penguin emerge from the ocean and waddle across the sand to their burrows in the dunes.
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