Jamaica Arts and Travel News

Australia has move forward a long way since the British settlers came taking over much of the aboriginal land.  It’s become a place full of things to do, with so much culture on offer too.

As well as the 16 natural iconic treasures in Australia, such as Kangaroo Island, The Great Barrier Reef, and the Tasmanian Wilderness, Australia offers a host of other man made marvels that you have to visit and enjoy if you’re travelling to Australia.  There’s so much in fact, you may have to make a few trips there to get the fullest experience; and even then you may be reeling for more!

Visit the coast

Australia is of course, and for good reason, renowned for the beach bum culture of surfing, sun and fun. Australia has over 50,000 kilometres of beach coastlines, meaning there definitely won’t be any lack of choice of exactly where to go for some sun, sea and sand! Check out Byron Beach in New South Wales, famous for its surfing (aren’t they all?) and relaxed lifestyles.  If it takes your fancy there’s also the option on many of the beaches around Australia to get your kit off and enjoy the nudist’s paradise – make sure to check it’s ok at the local beach however. Whether you’re a beginner or pro, there are a number of activities on offer for you, so if you’re looking to hone your surfing skills, there’s always someone on hand to help you out! Wherever you are in Australia, you have to check out the coast if you can.

Wine Tours

Australia has been famed for its wine for some time now.  It’s currently the 4^th largest exported of wine in the world, exporting a staggering 760 million litres a year to international consumers. The Aussies love a drink too however, with an estimated 500 million litres consumed each year domestically; so it must be good! Famous vineyards include the Yarra Valley in the Victoria wine region of Australia, where you can find the likes of the famous Chateau Yering and Domain Chandon wines, or more simple small family-owned wines. Other notable vineyards (there are so many to name) include Hunter valley in New South Wales, Pyrenees, again in the Victoria Region and Clare Valley in South Australia’s regions. If you’re in Australia for the wine, then stick to the south of Australia where most of the produce comes from.

Visit the Harbour area of Sydney

No trip to Sydney would be a trip to Sydney without checking out the spectacular Harbour area, with the famous sites including of course, the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.  You can enjoy these views in a number of ways, from walking around the harbour, cycling, or even taking it all in from the water, by kayak paddling for those seeking some exercise, or simply going by chartered yacht or ferry for a more relaxed option.

Shopping

While perhaps not as renowned for its shopping as the likes of Paris, London or Milan, Australia’s major cities such as Sydney and Melbourne offer amazing shopping experiences in boutique and high end outlets, in fashion, antiques and art to name a few of the popular areas of spending.

Shoppers need not worry too much about how to find their desired shops, however, as Sydney for example, has recently set up its first boutique shopping tours to help you make the most of your spending. If you’re shopping with a rewards card, such as a platinum credit card, you may even be entitled to discounts around some of the shops in the areas.  Purchases may even benefit you in other ways such as by attaining points to put towards the cost of things such as dining, entertainment, shopping or travel.  Maybe even enough to go towards the cost of another trip to Australia!