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The Margaret River and Dunsborough regions of Western Australia, the southwest corner of this vast country, are well known as the home to many fascinating caves, several of which are open to the public:
- Ngilgi Cave: Located near Yallingup, and formerly known as Yallingup Cave, this cave has two large areas once you get down inside it. One side hosts weddings and has hosted choirs in the past, while the other takes visitors on a long walk up and down stairs to see various formations in the cave. It’s all full of stalactites and stalagmites, cleverly lit so we can see them best.
- Jewel Cave: At the opposite end of the cape, Jewel Cave is actually the largest of the accessible caves in the area. It’s much darker and the entrance is a little scarier, but once you’re inside it’s worth it.
- Mammoth Cave: Located closer to Margaret River, Mammoth Cave is unique in that you don’t need to join a tour guide to get access to the cave. There is even a wide boardwalk path entering it which allows some wheelchair access, although only into the first part of the cave.
- Lake Cave: Also located near Margaret River, Lake Cave includes water features, as you’d expect from the name. This means that you can see some incredible reflections of the stalactites in the water.
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The Margaret River and Dunsborough regions of Western Australia, the southwest corner of this vast country, are well known as the home to many fascinating caves, several of which are open to the public:
- Ngilgi Cave: Located near Yallingup, and formerly known as Yallingup Cave, this cave has two large areas once you get down inside it. One side hosts weddings and has hosted choirs in the past, while the other takes visitors on a long walk up and down stairs to see various formations in the cave. It’s all full of stalactites and stalagmites, cleverly lit so we can see them best.
- Jewel Cave: At the opposite end of the cape, Jewel Cave is actually the largest of the accessible caves in the area. It’s much darker and the entrance is a little scarier, but once you’re inside it’s worth it.
- Mammoth Cave: Located closer to Margaret River, Mammoth Cave is unique in that you don’t need to join a tour guide to get access to the cave. There is even a wide boardwalk path entering it which allows some wheelchair access, although only into the first part of the cave.
- Lake Cave: Also located near Margaret River, Lake Cave includes water features, as you’d expect from the name. This means that you can see some incredible reflections of the stalactites in the water.
See the Real Australia at Uluru – Ayers Rock
Keen on a truly Australian travel experience? There are only so many kangaroos or koalas you need to see, and then you’ve got to get into the outback to see some of the real Australia. Right in the middle of the country is Uluru–also known as Ayers Rock–a massive monolith that sticks up right in the middle of the desert. Make sure you get a window seat on your flight in so you can watch this huge red rock suddenly appear out of nowhere.
The area around Uluru is virtually uninhabited, .and uninhabitable for most of us, being such harsh desert. Tourists nearly always stay at the Yulara resort nearby. Yulara offers a range of hotels and accommodations for different budgets, plus a small shopping center and some cafes and restaurants.
While you are staying near Uluru, you’ll probably want to take some of the different tours on offer. Some of the most popular activities are sunrise and sunset views of the rock, as it appears to change color depending on the time of day. Sunset dinners are also set up open air situation in the desert, which is a pretty memorable affair. You can also take camel and helicopter rides, walk around the rock and visit Aboriginal cultural exhibits.
Keen on a truly Australian travel experience? There are only so many kangaroos or koalas you need to see, and then you’ve got to get into the outback to see some of the real Australia. Right in the middle of the country is Uluru–also known as Ayers Rock–a massive monolith that sticks up right in the middle of the desert. Make sure you get a window seat on your flight in so you can watch this huge red rock suddenly appear out of nowhere.
The area around Uluru is virtually uninhabited, .and uninhabitable for most of us, being such harsh desert. Tourists nearly always stay at the Yulara resort nearby. Yulara offers a range of hotels and accommodations for different budgets, plus a small shopping center and some cafes and restaurants.
While you are staying near Uluru, you’ll probably want to take some of the different tours on offer. Some of the most popular activities are sunrise and sunset views of the rock, as it appears to change color depending on the time of day. Sunset dinners are also set up open air situation in the desert, which is a pretty memorable affair. You can also take camel and helicopter rides, walk around the rock and visit Aboriginal cultural exhibits.
Three parks in one location on Australia’s Gold Coast
If you’re looking for tons of fun in a sunny place, then a trip to Queensland’s Gold Coast in the east of Australia is guaranteed to get the adrenalin pumping, the heart racing and the mood lifting. The Gold Coast, just south of Brisbane, is home to three different amusement parks:
- Warner Brothers Movie World: The only film-related amusement park in the country, you can choose from rides like Lethal Weapon, the Wild West Falls and Batwing Spaceshot. You can also meet costumed characters like Austin Powers, Batman or the Looney Toons gang wandering the streets.
- Sea World: A marine park with a rollercoaster, cable car and monorail, plus other rides and heaps of animal exhibits. You can try waterskiing or meet sharks and dolphins - you can even scuba dive with sharks if you’re feeling brave.
- Wet’n'Wild Water World: A mass collection of water slides including Whitewater Mountain, the Super 8 Aqua Racer and Mammoth Falls. Basically, any crazy thing you want to do in water can be done here; and during winter, the water in the slides and pools is heated, so you don’t have to worry about the season you visit.
Keen visitors can buy a special pass that gets you entry to all three amusement parks at a heavily discounted price.
If you’re looking for tons of fun in a sunny place, then a trip to Queensland’s Gold Coast in the east of Australia is guaranteed to get the adrenalin pumping, the heart racing and the mood lifting. The Gold Coast, just south of Brisbane, is home to three different amusement parks:
- Warner Brothers Movie World: The only film-related amusement park in the country, you can choose from rides like Lethal Weapon, the Wild West Falls and Batwing Spaceshot. You can also meet costumed characters like Austin Powers, Batman or the Looney Toons gang wandering the streets.
- Sea World: A marine park with a rollercoaster, cable car and monorail, plus other rides and heaps of animal exhibits. You can try waterskiing or meet sharks and dolphins - you can even scuba dive with sharks if you’re feeling brave.
- Wet’n'Wild Water World: A mass collection of water slides including Whitewater Mountain, the Super 8 Aqua Racer and Mammoth Falls. Basically, any crazy thing you want to do in water can be done here; and during winter, the water in the slides and pools is heated, so you don’t have to worry about the season you visit.
Keen visitors can buy a special pass that gets you entry to all three amusement parks at a heavily discounted price.
Scuba Diving Options on the Great Barrier Reef
You’ve all heard of the Great Barrier Reef, but let’s look at some statistics about how great it truly is: the world’s largest coral reef, it covers over 130,000 square miles with its 3,000 reefs and 900 islands, all stretching for 1,600 miles along the Queensland coast in north-eastern Australia. That’s an impressive bit of reef, so you can be sure there are some incredible scuba diving opportunities on the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver looking for a few new experiences, the Queensland coast has something for you. Here are a few of the best options for a scuba trip to the reef:
You’ve all heard of the Great Barrier Reef, but let’s look at some statistics about how great it truly is: the world’s largest coral reef, it covers over 130,000 square miles with its 3,000 reefs and 900 islands, all stretching for 1,600 miles along the Queensland coast in north-eastern Australia. That’s an impressive bit of reef, so you can be sure there are some incredible scuba diving opportunities on the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver looking for a few new experiences, the Queensland coast has something for you. Here are a few of the best options for a scuba trip to the reef:
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