What to Expect From Cities of Australia

The Land of Oz is a big island. If you are to visit a certain Australian state, without even a knowledge about it, your Australia tourist visa just might end up a disappointment.


Australia has 8 states and territories. They are Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Northern Territory. Having enough information about these states will make your escapade at least close to perfect. It will make prepare you on what to encounter/expect once you set a foot on each state.


First is the Australian Capital Territory whose capital is Canberra. You will witness on this state the Floriade Festival that fashions lovely flowers, celebrated during the months of October and November in Canberra. On this place you will get passed or walk by the country's Parliament House. But every 9am to 5pm, there is a part of the building that is open to the public. Other towns that are worth visiting are Braidwood, Gold Creek, Bungendore and Tharwa.


New South Wales is the home of country's infamous city, Sydney. It is actually the country's most populous city. Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House is their pride. It also promotes the Snowy Mountains that offers skiing, bushwalking and wide array of wildflowers.


Victoria is the country's smallest state and yet, home of the world class national parks. You will find here the city of Melbourne, Australia's second largest city. The city offers visitors plenty of action and nightlife scene. The Great Ocean Road found in their territory is described as one of the world's most impressive coastal routes. Generally, climate in Victoria is cooler than any other state in Australia.


Queensland is the holiday capital of the country. It holds a lot of activities on their perfect holiday destinations like Brisbane and the Great Barrier Reef which is an ideal place for divers who want to see how beautiful underwater world is. November/December and April/May is hot but wet season while the remaining months are cooler and drier.


What you will find in South Australia are deserts in the far outback. Adelaide is its capital and called the city of churches. They also have a festival of arts and well known for their wineries. Their natural landscapes are also perfect for holiday getaways.


Western Australia is the largest state in terms of geographic size. It is a great place for romance because of its white-sand beaches. Perth is its capital. The Ningaloo Marine Park is compare to the Great Barrier Reef. You can closely see Whale Sharks and Greenback Turtles.


Tasmania is an island in the south of Australia with Hobart as its capital. There are plenty of national parks and various outdoor activities. The Overland Track and Southwest National Park are among Tasmania's most visited places.


Northern Territory is the least populous state. Majority of its soil is red. Having a top view of the city is a great idea. Kings Canyon and Kakadu National Park are among their numerous tourist attractions.

Some Things To Avoid When Touring Australia

Going to Australia is definitely one travel you will surely whether its for a trip or just for pleasure, you will still be able to find time to enjoy yourself. However, as in any of your travels, there are things that you need to avoid doing when in Australia.

Remembering the following tips will not only save you a lot of money, but will also save your face from some pretty embarrassing situations. And you definitely would not want to end up in those situations. So you better read up.

The first things that you need to remember under Australia tourist visa are points when traveling in Australia. One particular example is going around Sydney. Never take a trip on the subway during peak hours, unless you really need to. The stations and the trains can be expectedly crowded during those times, so definitely it wouldn't be a nice ride. Another thing that you need to work about when you take the risk (and make the mistake) of doing this are the many pickpockets and other thugs that frequent the area, searching for ignorant victims. It would be better for you to take a longer yet less crowded route inside the state.

Another travel route that you need to avoid is going to Alice Springs from Adelaide via bus. Sure, the rates are cheaper than taking a plane, but the whole trip is going to take you more than 19 hours. And this is definitely not going to be joyful t rip if you can't stand a bus ride for more than an hour. Unless you are planning on sightseeing you might just as well take the plane.

If you are planning to head to the beach, here's a tip. Never head to the Gold Coast (or any beach for that matter) during Schoolies' Week. This is the time when schools officially end and all the kids troop out to the beaches to celebrate. If you're planning of a relaxing day there, this isn't the right time because for sure, shores are going to be crowded and noisy.

Another important tip for tourists is to never attempt climbing at Ayers Rock. Climbing it isn't actually illegal. In fact, many have actually done it, albeit some injuries. However, more than the pain you will encounter, you will probably earn the ire of the local Ananga, who consider the rock sacred. Remember that you are here for a pleasant trip, so you should learn to respect the beliefs of indigenous people in order to maintain it and for you to stay safe.

Respecting the sensibilities of other people, whether indigenous or city dweller is definitely a tourist rule. In that case, you should be reminded to never ever say anything praising Melbourne out loud when you are in Sydney. You see, both cities are in a bit of a rivalry with each other, and they can be easily agitated. So if you like one more after the other better keep it to yourself to avoid confrontations.

As a last tip to tourist, you should be aware of the do's and don'ts even before you land to Australia. You will definite have an easier time that way.