1. Australia

3. Australia, nicknamed the "Land Down Under,", is
a country, an island and a continent. It is the
world's smallest continent and the sixth-
largest country. It is located in the Southern
Hemisphere, between the Indian Ocean and
the Southern Pacific Ocean.. This continent-
country-island has an area of 2,966,368
square miles (7,682,300 square kilometers).

4. • Capital of Australia: Canberra
• Population: Australia has a population about
20 million people. Most of Australia's
population lives on the fertile plains of the
eastern and southeastern coasts. The interior
of Australia (called the Outback) is dry with
many deserts.

5. Government and Economy: The Commonwealth
of Australia is a democracy (leaders are
elected by the adult population) but it
recognizes the monarch of Great Britain as
sovereign (the Queen of England has the title
"Chief of State" and performs ceremonial
duties). Australia has a strong, modern
economy. Its monetary unit is the Australian
dollar.

6. • Largest Cities: Sydney is the largest city in
Australia; it has over 3,935,000 people. Other
large cities include Melbourne, Brisbane,
Perth, Adelaide, and Newcastle.

7. The Great Barrier Reef:Off the eastern coast of
Queensland is the Great Barrier Reef, the
largest coral reef on Earth. This warm, clear,
shallow ocean habitat is over 1,000 miles long,
and is home to many animals and plants,
including corals, sea anemones, sea stars, fish
(including sharks), sea slugs, giant clams,
seaweed, and many other organisms.

8. • The Tallest Mountain: Australia's tallest peak
is Mount Kosciuszko, which is 7,310 feet
(2,228 m) tall. Mount Kosciuszko is located in
southeastern Australia, near Canberra, in the
Great Dividing Range.
• The Lowest Point: Lake Eyre is Australia's
lowest point. It is 53 feet (16 m) below sea
level. Lake Eyre is located in South Australia.

9. • The Largest Body of Water: Lake Eyre is
Australia's largest body of water - it is a salt
water lake that covers over 3,430 square miles
(8,884-9,500 square kilometes), although it is
generally dry. Lake Eyre is located in South
Australia.
• The Longest River: Australia's longest river is
the Murray-Darling River, in New South Wales,
which flows for 2,911 miles (4,685 km) into
the Indian Ocean.

10. Rainforest: The eastern coast of Australia is
covered by lush tropical rainforests. The Great
Dividing Range, a mountain range that runs
north-south along Australia's eastern
coast, causes a lot of rain to fall of the east
coast (and blocks rain from the interior of the
continent).

11. The Largest Island (other than Australia itself):
Tasmania, located off the southeastern coast
of mainland Australia, covers 26,383 square
miles (68,332 square kilometers). Tasmania's
tallest peak is Mt. Ossa, which is 5,305 feet
(1,617 m) above sea level.

12. • Desert: The interior of Australia is covered
largely by scrub and desert, called the
Outback. The Great Dividing Range, a
mountain range that runs north-south along
Australia's eastern coast, blocks rain from the
interior of the continent.

13. Largest Monolith: The world's largest monolith,
Uluru (formerly called Ayers Rock) is located in
central Australia, in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National
Park. Uluru is a sacred aboriginal site and a
world-famous landmark. It is 348 m tall and is
made of sandstone.

14. Australia's States And Territories:
Populati
Capital Largest Highest
Place Emblems on (as of Area
City City point
2003)
Mammal
- Red
Kangaroo
2,966,13 Mt.
Bird -
6 sq. Kosciuszk
Emu 19,973,1
Australia Canberra Sydney miles o
Flower - 70
7,682,30 7,310 ft.
Golden
0 sq. km. 2,228 m.
Wattle
Gemston
e - Opal

15. Australia's States And Territories:
Bird -
Gang
Australia Gang Bimberi
2,358 sq.
n Capital Canberra Canberra Cockatoo 322,900 Peak
km.
Territory Flower - 1,912 m
Royal
Bluebell
Mammal
- Platypus
Bird -
Mt.
Kookabur 309,498
New Kosciuszk
ra sq. m.
South Sydney Sydney 6,686,600 o
Flower - 801,60
Wales 7,310 ft.
Waratah sq. km.
2,228 m.
Marine -
Blue
Groper

16. Australia's States And Territories:
Mammal -
Leadbette
r's
Possum
Bird -
Helmeted
Honeyeat 87,876 sq. Mt.
Melbourn Melbourn er mi. Bogong
Victoria 4,917,400
e e Flower - 227,600 6,508 ft.
Common sq. km. 1,984 m.
(Pink)
Heath
Marine -
Weedy
Seadrago
n

17. Mammal -
Koala
Bird -
666,872 Mt. Bartle
Brolga
Queensla Largest sq. mi. Frere
Brisbane Flower - 3,796,800
nd City 1,727,200 5,287 ft.
Cooktown
sq. km. 1,611 m.
Orchid
Gemstone
- Sapphire

18. Mammal -
Hairy-
nosed or
Plains
Wombat
Bird -
Piping
Mt.
Shrike or 379,922sq
Woodroff
South Magpie . mi.
Adelaide Adelaide 1,527,400 e
Australia Flower - 984,000
4,970 ft.
Sturt's sq. km.
1,515m.
Desert
Pea
Marine -
Leafy Sea
Dragon
Gemstone
- Opal

19. Mammal -
Numbat
Bird -
Black 975,096
Mt. Bruce
Western Swan sq. mi.
Perth Perth 1,952,300 4,024 ft.
Australia Flora - 2,525,500
1,227 m.
Kangaroo sq. km.
Paw
Fossil -
Gogo fish

20. Flora -
Tasmania 26,178 sq.
Mt. Ossa
n Blue mi.
Tasmania Hobart Hobart 477,100 5,305 ft.
Gum 67,800 sq.
1,617 m.
Mineral - km.
Crocoite

21. Mammal -
Red
Kangaroo
Northern
Bird -
Territory 519,768
Wedge Mt. Ziel
The sq. mi.
Darwin Darwin Tailed 198,400 4,955 ft.
"Australia 1,346,200
Eagle 1,510 m.
n sq km.
Flower -
Outback"
Sturt's
Desert
Rose

22. Australian States
• There are eight major Australian states and
territories each with something different to
offer.

23. Australian Capital Territory
• Australian Capital Territory(Territory not a
State), is the youngest of the Australian States
and Territory legislatures. It is the home of the
capital of Australia, Canberra.

24. • Australian Capital Territory was conceived in
the early 1900s in order to create a capital city
in a federal State separate from any of the
uniting States.
• Spectacular green countryside is ringed by
mountains. Lake Burley-Griffin, an artificial
lake, is the main feature of this constantly
expanding modern capital.

25. • Canberra, an aboriginal word for 'Meeting Place',
was purpose built as the Nation's capital in the
early 1900's.
• It is located in the Australian Capital Territory or
A.C.T, not in NSW as is sometimes thought;
probably because the small territory is
completely surrounded by New South Wales.
• As the Australian's capital, the city is home to
embassies and of course the Australian Federal
Parliament.

26. • Canberra is a garden city as trees and plants from all
over the world were planted in their millions when the
city was first conceived.
• They produce dazziling displays year round and are
enhance from mid Sepetember to mid October when
the flower festival, Floriade takes place.
• Canberra is a garden city as trees and plants from all
over the world were planted in their millions when the
city was first conceived.
• They produce dazziling displays year round and are
enhance from mid Sepetember to mid October when
the flower festival, Floriade takes place.

27. Burley Griffin
• Canberra is built around the man made Lake
Burley Griffin, named after the city 's visionary
architect, and was designed to gently blend in
with the natural landscape. The 11 Km long
lake has over 40Km of cycle and walking paths
around it.

28. The James Cook Memorial Jet is another
dramatic Canberra landmark. The high
powered fountain which propels a water
column up to a height of almost 150 m, is
located in the Central Basin of Lake Burley
Griffin.

29. James Cook Memorial Fountain

30. South Canberra
Canberra is divided into North Canberra and
South Canberra. South Canberra includes the
part of the city below Lake Burley Griffin and
is accessed from North Canberra by the
Commonwealth and Kings Avenue Bridges.

31. Parliament House (South Canberra)
• Parliament House, sitting a top Capital Hill and
at the centre of State and Capital Circles is
literally at the focal point of Canberra.
• It is also difficult to miss as its stainless steel
upper structure and the massive Australian
Flag is visible across much of the city.
• The most distinctive feature of Parliament
House is that it is partly covered in grass and it
appears to be built within Capital Hill.

32. • Parliament House is open to visitors guided
tours are also available without charge. The
inside of the building is very impressive and
beautifully crafted. Native Australian materials
have been used with stunning effect.
• There are stunning artworks, historical
artifacts such as one of the original copies of
the Magna Carta, a document deeply
significant to the origins of democracy

33. • If the Senate or House of Representatives
aren't sitting it is also possible to see the inner
government chambers from the public
galleries.
• If Parliament is sitting it is also possible to sit
in on Prime Ministers Question Time. It is
advisable to telephone ahead and book early
as this is popular and the alloted spaces fill up
quickly

34. Canberra National Museum (SC)

35. • The National Museum of Australia is a striking addition
to Canberra and has received architectural plaudits for
its brave design.
• Opened in March 2001, the National Museum is the
first in the country devoted to the stories of Australia
and Australians, exploring the key issues, events and
people that have shaped and influenced our nation.
• The design achieved international recognition in late
2001, winning in London the prestigious Blueprint
Architecture Award for the world's Best New Public
Building of the Year.

36. • South Canberra has some delightful leafy Villages
such as Kingston and Manuka which are known
for their stylish cafes, bars, restaurants, gourmet
food delis and boutiques.
• Here you will also find the Diplomatic Consulates
and Embassies and Yarallumlua, the location for
the Governor Generals (The Queens official
representative) official residence.

37. North Canberra
• North Canberra is the part of the city to the north
of Lake Burley Griffin and is the location for the
Canberra CBD with its great shopping and
excellent selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
• North Canberra has the Canberra Centre
Shopping mall, Civic (which is the Canberra CBD)
with its al-fresco cafes and restaurants, and
includes the suburbs of Watson, Downer,
Dickson, Braddon, Turner, Reid and Lyneham.

38. • Here you will also find The Australian War
Memorial, Mount Ainslie, Black Mountain and
Telstra Tower, the Botanic Gardens, Canberra
Stadium and The Australian National
University.
• Canberra also has an number of wineries
specialising in 'cold climate' wines and many
of these are to the north of Canberra.

39. • CIVIC
• Civic is the main CBD of Canberra and is situated just to
the north of Lake Burley Griffin at the southern end of
Northborne Avenue.
• Civic is also known as City or Canberra City.
• One of Canberra's famed circular "Circuits", London
Circuit, runs through Civic and provides intersections to
the roads approaching the Civic area.
• Although it is very easy to get around Canberra, until
you get used to the roads, a map is essential.
• The "Circuits"can be very confusing to the un

40. THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL
• The Australian War Memorial is located a few km east of
Civic and overlooks ANZAC Parade.
• The memorial is dedicated to the fallen Australian forces
personnel involved in military conflicts over the years.
• The centre piece of the memorial is the domed roofed Hall
of Memory which houses The Tomb Of The Unknown
Soldier.
• Stained glass windows and large mosaics of service men
and women adorn the walls of the Chapel and entering the
Hall of Memory is a very moving experience.
• Outside the Hall of Memory is a memorial pool which
houses The Eternal Flame.

41. The Australian War
Memorial
The Australian War Memorial is
located a few km east of Civic and
overlooks ANZAC Parade.
The memorial is dedicated to the
fallen Australian forces personnel
involved in military conflicts over the
years.
The centre piece of the memorial is
the domed roofed Hall of Memory
which houses The Tomb Of The
Unknown Soldier.

42. The Australian War
Memorial
Stained glass windows and large
mosaics of service men and women
adorn the walls of the Chapel and
entering the Hall of Memory is a very
moving experience.
Outside the Hall of Memory is a
memorial pool which houses The
Eternal Flame.

43. ANZAC Parade
ANZAC Parade runs from the
Australian War Memorial to Lake
Burley Griffin and is dedicated to
the ANZACS, The Australian and
New Zealand Army Corps.
This wide boulevard is
distinguished by the red couloured
surface of the central divide
between the outer road lanes.
To either side of ANZAC Parade are
various memorials to different
military engagements such as
Vietnam and Korea which involved
Australian and New Zealand
Military personnel

44. Mount Ainslie
Mount Ainslie is the 840m peak
immediately to the north of The
Australian War Memorial.
The summit can be reached by either a
well trodden path or by a road way
which winds its way to the top viewing
area..
From the top viewing area, the
ambitious, audacious and sheer scale
of the plan for Canberra by American
architect Burley Griffin is immediately
apparent.

45. Mount Ainslie lies on an axis
intersecting the Australian war
Memorial, ANZAC Parade and
Parliament House.
This Axis then intersects the
Parliamentary Triangle which is formed
by Constitution Avenue (which runs to
the southern end of ANZAC Parade)
and Commonwealth & Kings Avenue
(which both run from north Canberra
over bridges to the south of the city).
At the Tip of the triangle is Parliament
House.

46. Cockington Green
Cockington Green is located about
15minutes drive north of the main
Canberra CBD.
These lovingly crafted gardens feature
highly detailed miniature houses and
buildings from around the world set in
immaculately groomed gardens.
A small steam train circulates through
the gardens regularly and provides
rides for visitors.
You can spot English Villages, canal
boats, Stonehenge, Australian Outback
houses, South American Aztec
Temples, East European Castles and
many other intricately detailed
miniature buildings..

47. QUEENSLAND OVERVIEW
Queensland with its sub-tropical /
tropical climate is justifiably marketed
as 'The Sunshine State'.
Advertisements aired in autumn and
winter in the southern states of
Australia, flaunt Queensland's
sunshine, tempting holiday makers
north to the warmer climate.
Queensland is one of, if not the fastest
growing (both economically and
population )states in Australia.

48. Like the other Australian states,
Queensland is vast; to put its size into
perspective; it will take over three days
to drive from Brisbane to Cairns, which
is not even at the far north.
The Tropics comprise around two
thirds of the length of Queensland and
are bordered by the Great Barrier
Reef which stretches from
aroundBundaberg up past the
northern tip of Cape York.
The state has hundreds of coastal
islands some of which, for example
the Whitsunday Islands, are developed
with idyllic holiday resorts.

49. • BRISBANE
• Queensland's capital, Brisbane, is one of the
fastest growing cities in Australia and makes
an excellent base for touring both the
flamboyant Gold Coast and the sophisticated,
stylish Sunshine Coast.

50. • THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
• The Great Barrier Reef which extends over three
thousand kilometres from around Bundaberg to
north of Cape York is one of the most visited
attractions in Australia.
• Many operators offer excursions to the reef
which can be explored by scuba diving, snorkeling
as well as glass bottomed boats and
submersibles.
• The most popular destinations to explore the reef
include Cairns and Port Douglas.

51. • QUEENSLAND'S ISLANDS
• Queensland has hundreds of islands scattered off
its coastline.
• The Whitsunday Islands are perhaps the most
well known and some have been developed into
holiday resorts e.g. Hamilton Island, Brampton
Island, Hayman Island and Daydream Island.
• There is nothing quite like an island holiday for
that sense of sheer escapism.

52. • FAR NORTH-GULF SAVANNAH
• To the far north of Queensland is Cape York
and Gulf Country. In this extremely remote
region, the Gulf of Carpentaria feeds the Gulf
Savannah with a myriad of river systems.
• Travel in this part of Australia is not
recommended for the inexperienced or ill
prepared but plenty of organised tours
operate here.

53. • THE TROPICAL NORTH
• Tropical north Queensland is a contrast to the
south with its rainforests, tablelands and tropical
holiday resorts and Islands.
• Cairns and Port Douglas are good locations to not
only explore the reef but also The Daintree
Rainforest, Atherton Tablelands and Cape
Tribulation.
• Driving in Outback Australia can be hazardous
and is not recommended for the inexperienced or
un prepared.

54. • NEW SOUTH WALES OVERVIEW
• New South Wales is the most populated state
in Australia with a population of around 7
million.
• The climate and size of the state allows for a
diverse range of activities. Explore wine
regions, beautiful beaches, National Parks, go
on outback adventures or perhaps try whale
and dolphin watching.

55. • The capital of New South Wales is Sydney. The
city is a popular base for visitors to New South
Wales as the city offers so much and is within
a couple or so hours of popular tourist spots
such as the famous Hunter Valley wine area,
the Blue Mountains and the softly rolling hills
of the Southern Highlands.

56. • SUB TROPICAL NORTH
• The Northern end of New South Wales borders
onQueensland and has a sub tropical climate. The
town of Coffs Harbour is ideal for growing
bananas ('Coffs' is known as 'The Big Banana')
and Byron Bay is the most easterly point in
Australia.
• These north east coastal towns are popular with
holiday makers from the south who temporarily
escape the relative cold of winter.

57. • To the north east are also lush agricultural
areas and in the Moree region grain crops are
cultivated on a massive scale; this is also the
largest pecan and cotton producing region in
the Southern Hemisphere.

58. • SKIING TO THE SOUTH
• The south of the state borders Victoria and offers
relatively mountainous terrain. New South Wales
also boasts excellent skiing in the winter (May to
September typically) at the 'Snow', located south
ofCanberra in The Snowy Mountains region.
• The towns of Thredbo and Perisher are home to
the larger of the resorts and have been carefully
developed with extensive ski lift networks, an
interconnecting 'Ski Tube' railway and snow-
making facilities on an industrial scale.

59. • During the rest of the year the ski resorts are
popular bases for mountain biking, white
water rafting, bush walking and other outdoor
pursuits.

60. • THE MIGHTY MURRAY
• To the south of New South Wales the mighty
Murray Rivers starts its long journey travelling
thousands of kilometres near Albury-
Wodonga and flows westward into South
Australia, forming part of the border with
Victoria. The water creates fertile agricultural
areas where crops such as wheat, rice, soya,
fruit and vegetables are grown.

61. VICTORIA
• As states in Australia go, Victoria is relatively compact
and there is always something of interest nearby.
Within easy reach of Melbourne are a variety of coastal
drives , quaint towns and mountainous National Parks.
Explore and click the Victoria Map for further details.
Slightly further afield you can Ski during the winter
months, see Penguin colonies, some of the wildest surf
beaches and coastline in Australia, The Gold Towns of
Bendigo and Ballarat, The Mighty Murray River or
perhaps Bush walk in the rugged terrain of The
Grampians or Victorian Alps.

62. • MELBOURNE
• Melbourne , the Victorian capital, is a mixture of
old European elegance and new-world style.
• Melbourne has apopulation of around 3.7 million
and it is currently (2007) Australia's fastest
growing city. This booming city attracts over 50
000 new residents each year and is predicted to
be Australia's most populated city in around
twenty years time.

63. • Melbourne is dominated by the Yarra River, its
tree-lined boulevards, grand buildings and
parks.
• The city is famed for its restaurants, shopping,
sense of style and has always been a
champion of the arts and culture in Australia

64. • THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD
• The Great Ocean Road has been voted one of
World's most beautiful drives.
• The road which starts 90km from Melbourne
hugs the dramatic coastline passing the
famous 'Twelve Apostles'.

65. • THE DANDENONG RANGES
• The beautiful Dandenongs, only 50Km east of
Melbourne, is a lush region known for its
boutique hotels, colourful trees, the Puffing
Billy Scenic Railway, cafes, restaurants

66. • Melbourne and Sydney have always had a
respectful rivalry, with each city challenging the
other to be 'number-one' in Australia.
• On first impressions Melbourne, with its elegant
buildings, parks and tree-lined boulevards, would
not seem out of place in Europe.
• Despite its image as a centre of culture and the
arts, the Victorian Capital is every bit as thrusting
and dynamic as Sydney, perhaps more so now?

67. • EASY TO GET AROUND
• Melbourne has always been a well planned city
with a well integrated and efficient mass transit
system - the famous Melbourne Tram Network.
• The trams not only add character to the city but
are an efficient and fun way to get around. The
City Circle route is free and the burgundy
coloured trams cover the inner city grid and stop
at every major intersection.

68. • TASMANIA OVERVIEW
• Tasmania is an island state some 200km over The
Bass Strait from mainland Australia. There is a
choice of either flying or sailing to the island; the
Spirit of Tasmania departs from Melbourne.
• Tasmania the 'Apple Isle', possesses magnificent
lakes, mountains, beaches, rivers, waterfalls and
so much more. Compared to the rest of Australia,
Tasmania's diminutive size is one of its attractions
since it is possible to see much of the island in a
few days.

69. • If you sail on the Spirit of Tasmania
into Devonportnear the north coast, it will
take around three and a half hours to drive
to Hobart on the south of the island.

70. • MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPES
• Tasmania has rugged mountains, river
networks, trout fishing, unspoilt wilderness
landscapes, a gorgeous un-spoilt coastline,
quaint cosy cottages and being a former penal
colony, plenty of history. The Lake St Clair
National Park which includes Cradle Mountain
is perhaps the most well known of the natural
landmarks in Tasmania.

71. • HOBART
• Hobart, the capital of Tasmania is towered
over by Mount Wellington and has a rich
nautical heritage. The city has an almost
European like air. This is partly due to the
heritage appearance of the buildings and
bridges in Hobart and also the strong sense of
history

72. • SECOND OLDEST CITY IN AUSTRALIA
• Hobart's most famous resident of recent times is Mary
Donaldson, now the Crown Princess of Denmark when
she married Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.
Princess Mary actually hails from Taroona which is a
small suburb some six miles from Hobart.
• Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, the second oldest
and most southerly city in Australia, see map. Hobart is
located on the south east of the island of Tasmania, on
the banks of the River Derwent and is dominated by
Mount Wellington which looms above the city

74. • LAUNCESTON
• Launceston, is located at the junction of three
rivers and is famous for Cataract Gorge which
is just a short walk from the city centre

75. • SOUTH AUSTRALIA OVERVIEW
• South Australia is surrounded by the land of five
states and territories and the sea of the Great
Australian Bight to the south.
• South Australia enjoys a Mediterranean type
climate and is the driest state in Australia.
• South Australia is a wine lovers paradise as the
conditions in parts of the state are ideal for grape
cultivation. Some of the best wine in Australia,
and perhaps the world, originates from South
Australia.

76. • ADELAIDE
• Adelaide, 'The City of Churches', is the capital
of South Australia and is a charming and well
laid out city set on the banks of the Torrens
River.
• Adelaide is a good place to explore the wine
regions of the nearby Barossa Valley and the
city has a justifiable reputation for its fine
restaurants and shopping

77. • SOME OF THE WORLD'S BEST WINES
• Wine is one of South Australia's principle exports. The
wine regions of the Barossa Valley, Clare
Valley and Coonawarra, to name but three of the many
wine regions in South Australia, produce some of the
best wines in the World.
• It is unsurprising then that wine tourism is becoming
increasingly popular. Many wine regions are well set up
with resorts and accommodation to cater for visitors
and can assure visitors of a memorable and enjoyable
time.

78. • Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is
built on the Torrens River and is the only city
in Australia entirely surrounded by parklands.
This contrasts starkly with the rugged desert
terrain which is not that far away.

79. • THE FLINDERS RANGES
• The Flinders Ranges are to the north of
Adelaide. This is a beautiful area which has
inspired artists and is awash with wildflowers
in the Australian spring

80. • THE FLINDERS RANGES
• The Flinders Ranges are to the north of
Adelaide. This is a beautiful area which has
inspired artists and is awash with wildflowers
in the Australian spring

81. • COOBER PEDY
• Coober Pedy, aboriginal for 'White Fellows
Hole in the Ground' is 530 miles north of
Adelaide and is Australia's largest and oldest
opal mining community.
• This town is unique as the original opal miners
literally built a town underground to escape
the extremes of heat and cold of the outback
desert.

82. • WHALE WATCHING
• To the south of South Australia is The Great
Australian Bight and migrating whales can be
seen from vantage points (eg along the Lincoln
Highway).
• Often the whale watching season (from the
coast and on organised tours) can extend from
June to October.

83. • THE TORRENS RIVER
• The Torrens River dissects the parklands in which
the city sits and separates North Adelaide from
Adelaide. Boat trips can be taken along the river
and to the nearby Adelaide Zoo.
• As there are waterside restaurants and pleasant
riverside walks through expansive parklands the
area is ideal for recreation and relaxation.
• Between Montefiore and Elder Park the River
Torrens widens slightly and forms what is known
as Torrens Lake.

84. • ADELAIDE FESTIVAL CENTRE
• The world famous Adelaide Festival Centre sits in Elder
Park on the banks of The Torrens River.
• Adelaide is celebrated for its festivals (South Australia
is known as The Festival State) and the Adelaide
Festival is held every even numbered year.
• The centre includes a 2000 seat auditorium, several
theatres, an impressive outdoor amphitheatre,
sculptures and artworks.
• It is regarded as one of the best live performance
venues in the World.

85. • BIGGEST SHOPPING MALL IN THE SOUTHERN
HEMISPHERE
• Adelaide's Rundle Mall is the biggest
pedestrianised shopping mall in the Southern
Hemisphere and includes over 800 shops and 14
interconnected arcades.
• The centre was created in 1976 as the first street
mall in Australia.
• As well as the household names such as David
Jones, there are specialty shops, boutiques,
restaurants and cafes.

86. • BIRTHPLACE OF MODERN AUSTRALIAN
CUISINE
• In the 1970's The South Australian
Government implemented a 'Restaurants
Policy' as an attempt to improve the standard
of cuisine, and Adelaide was made its focus.

87. • The policy was an undoubted success and
today the city is justifiably regarded as the
'Birthplace of Modern Australian Cuisine' and
Australian food is recognised throughout the
world for its inventiveness and fusion of
flavours and cultures.
• Adelaide has always maintained its position at
the for-front of this cooking revolution.

88. • WESTERN AUSTRALIA OVERVIEW
• Western Australia is the largest of all the
states in Australia and occupies around a third
of the entire continent. It is bordered by the
Indian & Southern Oceans and The Northern
Territory and South Australia.
• This resource rich state state is one of the
most abundant mineral rich regions in the
world.

89. • Most of the population of Western Australia live
in the south west, in and around the capital,
Perth. The south west also has some well known
wine regions, such as the Margaret River.
• To the north west of the state are the rugged and
remote Kimberleys which are considered
Australia's last frontier. This majestic and unique
region covers over 400 000 square kilometers and
is punctuated with magnificent gorges, canyons
and unique land forms, millions of years in the
making.

90. PERTH
• The Capital, Perth, known as "The City of Lights,"
is situated on the Swan River, enjoys a
Mediterranean climate and is surrounded by
beautiful gardens and reserves.
• Perth city centre appears to sit on the shores of a
lake as the Swan River expands forming Perth
Water which is almost 1 mile (1.5km) at its widest
section. This expanse of water is dotted with
ferries, cruise boats, wind surfers and yachts and
is the perfect backdrop for the city on its north
shore.

91. • Perth, the capital of the largest state in Australia, is a
favourite of many visitors to this part of the continent.
• It has a mediterranean climate and a population of
around a third of the major eastern cities which
contributes to a feeling of space and openness.
• The city has it all.
• Pristine Indian Ocean beaches, immaculate parklands,
forested areas, wineries in the Blue Hills of the Darling
Range to the east and to cap it all, Perth sits on the
foreshores of the beautiful Swan River.

92. • THE SWAN RIVER
• Perth city centre appears to sit on the shores
of a lake as the Swan River expands forming
Perth Water which is almost 1 mile (1.5km) at
its widest section.
• This glorious expanse of water is dotted with
ferries, cruise boats, wind surfers and yachts
and is the perfect backdrop for the city on its
north shore.

93. • FREE CITY CENTRE TRANSPORT
• A 'Free Transit Zone' operates in the compact
city centre and allows free travel using the CAT
System (Central Area Transit ) buses or trains.
• Replicas of the original maroon coloured Perth
trams offer another enjoyable way to see the
sights of the city - a fare is payable since this is
not included in the CAT system.

94. • ALFRESCO DINING
• The sunny warm climate makes Perth an
alfresco city peppered with street and water
side cafes and eateries.
• The city has more restaurants per head of
population than any other city in Australia and
is renown for its seafood and innovative
'Fusion' cooking style which combines foods
and techniques from several cultures.

95. • Perth city centre is a pleasing mix of the
newer high rise glass and steel towers and
charming colonial period buildings.
• The Central Business District is connected to
the shopping areas by under and over ground
walkways allowing walking unimpeded by
cars.

96. • DARLING RANGE WINERIES
• A visit to the Darling Range to the east of
Perth is a worthwhile excursion.
• As well as a great view of the city you will find
wineries, scenic drives, cascading rivers,
rolling bushlands, farm arts and crafts,
orchards, quaint cottages, tea rooms, lakes
and wildflowers in spring.

97. THE ENGINE ROOM OF AUSTRALIA, &
BEYOND.
• he state of Western Australia has a diversity of
sought after minerals deposits the state has in
abundance. For example, WA has almost 15 -
20% of world wide production of alumina,
industrial diamonds, iron ore and nickel.
• The state also has huge reserves of oil and
natural gas; there are currently over over 60
oil and natural gas fields operating with more
to follow.

98. • the state has around 40% of the uranium, over
50% of the Tantalum (an important mineral
used in the production of electronic
components), over 30 % of the zircon and over
25% of the rutile (both important industrial
minerals).

99. • It is no wonder that Western Australia is seen
as the engine room not only of Australia but
large parts of the world.

100. • MARGARET RIVER
• Margaret River is a popular wine region and
its wines,resorts and cuisine are fast earning
an enviable reputation internationally.
Margaret River is 300km south of Perth.

101. • FREMANTLE
• Fremantle is a bustling port town less than
half an hour from Perth. It is famous for its
night life, pubs and coffee strip centred
around the quaint harbour complex.
Fremantle was put on the map when it hosted
the Americas Cup

102. NORTHERN TERRITORY OVERVIEW
• Northern Territory, an almost entirely tropical
region apart from the 250Km or so south of
Alice Springs, extends northwards for 1500Km
from its border with South Australia to 'The
Top End' and 800Km west from the
Queensland border to Western Australia.

103. • The territory has perfectly straight borders
with three Australian states with the Timor
Sea bordering the intricate coastline to its
north. Like The Australian Capital Territory
(A.C.T), this is Federal Territory, not a State
with its own State Laws and Government.
However, in most regards it is dealt with by
the Commonwealth Government as if it were
another state.

104. • The Northern Territory is often perceived as being
entirely arid and desert like which although true
for much of the interior, contrasts with the fertile
wetlands at the' Top End' which includes Darwin,
Jabiru and Katherine.
• The south is often referred to as the 'Red Centre'
because of its red 'martian like' appearance
typified by the Alice Springs and Ayers Rock
(Uluru) region.

105. • ULURU
• Ayres Rock or Uluru as it is officially named is perhaps
the most famous icon in the Territory if not Australia.
Uluru is one of Australia's most famous landmarks and
is the country's most visited site.
• The mysterious red monolith is the weathered peak of
a buried mountain range and rises some 430 metres
from the desert and has a perimeter of about 9km (5.5
miles). The red colour of Uluru is due to iron minerals
in the surface rocks oxidising with the air.

106. • JABIRU
• Jabiru is 150 miles east of Darwin on the
Arnem Highway and is located within the
famous World Heritage listed Kakadu National
Park. The town of Jabiru blends in with the
natural environment as harmoniously as
possible.

107. • ALICE SPRINGS
• Alice Springs, the heart of 'The Red Centre', is the
location perceived by many, although not
geographically exact, as being at the centre of
Australia.
• Alice Springs has over 300 000 tourists a year
making tourism one of the towns significant
industries. In support of this there is an excellent
infrastructure including an airport, good roads, a
magnificent golf course, casinos, parks, Botanic
Gardens