Byron Bay is situated on the Australian mainland’s most easterly point about 800km north of Sydney. Great year round weather, plenty of beaches, a laidback atmosphere and a number of world class festivals throughout the year has established Byron Bay as one of Australia’s ‘must visit’ destinations.
Sydney Opera House
In Sydney, you can also find the Opera House that has become the icon of the city. Its unique architectural design is a result of a competition that was won by Jorn Utzon from Denmark in 1955.
Not far from the Opera House, we can see the Sydney Harbor Bridge that is the main entrance to cross the Sydney harbor that connects Sydney business central district with northern Sydney. Sydney also has the Greater Blue Mountain which in the year of 2000, UNESCO has decided to make the place as one the Worlds Heritage Sites for its magnificent and important natural beauty.
The name of Greater Blue Mountain is taken from the blue color that makes up the mountain area. It was created because of the mountain forest that is dominated by Eucalyptus tress. The oil particles that float form soft mist that turns blue as the Sun ray highlight it can be seen from a distance as a magical blue mountain.
The number of eucalyptus species is so varied that it is natural for the area to be put in the Top 10 Must Visit Places In Australia.
The Rocks, Australia
One of the countries in the world that has become the tourist’s destination is Australia. This also continent country has some cities that most visitors like to visit. The cities are Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
Melbourne is a city where most students, especially from Asia, stay to get their degrees from the good universities there. Here, people can visit the famous Captain’s Cook Cottage that has become a must-visit place for every traveler. The house was the home of Captain Cook’s parents whose son has found the Australia continent in 1770. The house was originally located in Great Ayton, Yorkshire and was then brought o Melbourne.
If you want to see the seed of Australia, you have to visit The Rocks, Sydney which is the oldest settlement in this city. In the year of 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip lived there and from this point on, Australia has emerged up until now as a city that blends the past and modern civilization. Historical buildings stand side to side with modern buildings that give unique touch at each corner.
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