Friday, January 30, 2009

Wave Rock



278km east of Perth near Hyden. the rock rises 15m above the ground like a giant wave. it is believe to be two billion years old. Tours from Perth.
photo courtesy: latimes

Monday, January 26, 2009

Walden Pond


Feel that relaxing view with the Walden Pond. You will prefer to be alone in this quiet, peaceful pond. You will enjoy the time of being by yourself. Thoreau spent two hardscrabble years here listening to a different drummer. The pond, now part of a 304-acre state recreation area, offers swimming, hiking, and communing with nature.
Photo courtesy: Bwps

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Ballarat/Sovereign Hill


The Ballarat is the Australia's most famous gold rush in the 1850s. 69km north-west of Melbourne. This city is now a thriving modern commercial center but it retains the character of earlier days in many well-preseved buildings. In the vicinity of Sovereign Hill, a faithfully reconstructed town of the era, you can find pan for gold, ride a stagecoach and generally experience those heady days.
photo courtesy: Australian Bread and Breakfast

Friday, January 16, 2009

Sydney Aquarium


At the northern end of Darling Harbour. Marine exhibits and walk-through oceanarium. You can see divers feeding sharks and other fish.

photo courtesy: goexplore

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Taronga ZOO


At Mosman, on the north side of the harbour. Excellent collection of Australian and exotic fauna in a beautiful harbourside setting. Have your photograph taken with a koala. Ten minutes by ferry from Circular Quay. A cable car between the zoo wharf and the main entrance provides stunning views.

ref: atravelrsguide

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Friday, January 9, 2009

Australian National Gallery


King Edward Terrace, Parkes. A large exhibition area and 11 galleries housing more than 70,000 works of art, including a comprehensive Australian and European collection and a fine display of Aboriginal art and artefacts. Restaurant, lectures, free guided tours.

ref: atravelersguide