High Country
Victoria’s High Country, tucked between the Murray River and Gippsland’s thick coastal forest, strikes an unexpected counterpoint to the standard Australian sights like Surfer’s Paradise or the Red Centre. Here, ancient forests display dazzling fall colors and rambling valleys nurture spring flowers that shame Crayola. In winter, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek offer the continent’s best skiing, centered around the charming sub-Alpine village of Bright. And while people flock to the coast in summer, there’s a ton to do here too, where Mt. Buffalo’s gorgeous soaring peaks and warm thermal winds support some of the world’s best paragliding in addition to eco-adventures like abseiling and mountain biking. For those who prefer tamer pleasures, the small town of Beechworth boasts a terrific concentration of gold rush era Australiana. All vehicles heading into the mountains must carry chains from June 8 (Queen’s Birthday) until October 1.
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The Melbourne Observation Deck
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The Kimberley
Pressed between the Indian Ocean and the Great Sandy Desert, the Kimberley's 320,000 square kilometers of rough, raw tropical bush are broken only by unpredict¬able rivers, magnificent boulder-stacked cliffs, and tiny pockets of settlement. Only rugged souls venture past the beach mecca of Broome, but those who do are rewarded by a wilderness experience they won't soon forget. Occupying the entire northern end of Western Australia, the Kimberley is accessible from the rest of the state by flights to Broome or via a long, lonely desert highway from Port Hedland, and from the Northern Territory via Routes 1 and
Wentworth Falls Country Club
Prestigious, Friendly, Challenging. Play a round or two at the Mountains' most popular course at Wentworth Falls. An easy walking, picturesque, 18 hole, par 70 golf course. Play and Stay packages available. Information for Members and their Guests.
The Mountains most prestigious and challenging course, offers a friendly game of golf, for those who would like to relax in the Blue Mountains surroudings. You can enjoy the crisp air and pituresque native flora. This course offers a well appointed restaurant and a licensed Club. Delight in the easy walking 18 hole, par 70 course, or hire a cart
Gold Coast
Gorgeous beaches, thumping nightclubs, excellent theme parks, and plenty of accommodations make the Gold Coast Australia's premier holiday destination. The region's permanent population of 390,000 triples to 1.2 million every summer as Australian and foreign tourists flock to the sun, sand, and parties. The term "Gold Coast" has a few possible origins, each of which addresses the its lure. Tourist officials say it's for the stretches of golden sand beaches; cynics point to high rises and tacky tinsel glitter; realists note the high concentration of visitors in their golden years, mainly in the towns north and south of pulsing
Burswood Casino
To the east of the city, on the other bank of the river, is the impressive Burswood Casino, which also contains a high class hotel and conference facilities. It can be reached by taking a train to Burswood Station, on the Armadale Line. Next to the casino is Burswood Park. Burswood
