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New South Wales- Must Visit Regions

Posted by Articles are the property of their respective authors on January 27th, 2012

Article by Shehryaar Shaukat

If you are looking to make your way to New South Wales then it is important to know about the different regions and what they have to offer beforehand. This will help you to plan a better itinerary and consequently contribute to a much more pleasurable New South Wales travel experience.

The Blue Mountains is perhaps on the top of the list for tourists making their way to NSW. This is the ideal escape destination which serves as an excellent break from everyday hustle and bustle. If serenity and peace of mind is what you want then take a day trip to the Blue Mountains or perhaps even stay there for a couple of days in one of the many excellent hotels situated up there.

In recent years Byron Bay has acquired the status of being a must visit place of NSW. Again, this is one of those places where you can relax and unwind while getting the opportunity to engage in some water sporting activities as well.

Perhaps the most beautiful coastline landscapes lie in the Central Coast. Add to that the picturesque towns and quality accommodation and you will know why this place has become a tourist magnet. Visitors to this region will also have the opportunity to witness the Hinterland and its agricultural activities.

Central NSW is also a very beautiful region and the prime location for the agricultural activities of Australia. If you plan on taking a driving trip through New South Wales then make sure you cruise through this region.

For a totally different flavor of NSW make your way to the Coffs Harbor. Here you will have the beautiful warm turquoise waters of the South Pacific at your feet. Along with this you will have the opportunity to take a swim, dive or even surf on the water. Sailing and fishing opportunities are also available on the Coffs Harbor. The region is also home to a dense rainforest territory providing ecotourism opportunities to travelers.

A trip to NSW cannot be complete without visiting the picturesque Hunter Valley. Along with having some of the finest accommodation choices in the region you will have the opportunity to visit the Wollemi National Park and the Goulburn River. The Barrington Tops National Park is another major attraction of Hunter Valley.

Amongst the smaller areas that have started attracting the attention of tourists are Jindabyne, Lord Howe Island, Perisher, Selwyna and Smiggins. These are counted amongst the colder regions of New South Wales and serve as excellent snow destinations.

Last but not Least the wonderful city of Sydney with its world renowned Sydney Harbor, a dramatic cityscape and top notch accommodation is also counted amongst the top destinations of New South Wales.

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Perth Western Australia – Why You Should Visit This Beautiful City

Posted by Articles are the property of their respective authors on January 27th, 2012

There are so many good reasons why you should visit Perth in Western Australia. I will tell you why in the next few hundred words as a ‘local boy’ who has lived here for the past 25 years. I believe Perth is still one of those hidden gems that many tourists know nothing about, or confuse as being the same as Australia’s better known Eastern capital cities such as Sydney & Melbourne.

The truth is, Perth is very very different than these much larger cities that are comparable with other major cities in the world such as London & San Francisco. Perth is simply not in the same size bracket as these cities. Perth is a small city of approximately 1 million people & is the size of many large towns in other parts of the world.

This much smaller size, coupled with the remoteness, the pristine beaches & coastline, world class wineries & surfing breaks, magnificent caves, tall timber forests, & an excellent road system to get to these places within a half a day from the CBD, makes Perth a fantastic city to visit & live.

I moved here with my family from Sydney looking for a better quality of life with my young family, seeking to get out of the rat race as so many people do. What we found was a much slower pace of life, with significantly less traffic, allowing us to travel much greater distances in much less time than a city the size of Sydney. The people were much more relaxed & very friendly & welcoming. There is a saying in the other major Australian cities that WA (Western Australia) stands for ‘wait awhile’, sarcastically suggesting that the pace of life is too slow, & the locals too laid back & relaxed.

Well I think this is exactly what Perth’s unique appeal is based on. We are not a thriving metropolis with a population of millions of people, living in a predominantly over-crowded city with an infrastructure that is struggling to cope. Instead, there is room to spread-out, with a spacious feeling that is best demonstrated on local beaches & tourist destinations that are often sparsely numbered with visitors during the week, & even on weekends there is plenty of room for all. Contrast this with common scenes of packed beaches, zoos, & other tourist destinations in other capital cities around the world.

As a tour operator I probably get to appreciate more than most these unique benefits of living in & visiting Perth. I take visitors on wine tours through the week, & many times we are almost the only ones at some locations. The roads are almost empty with traffic allowing a most enjoyable trip & the ability to fit so many more stops into the trip. I do fully appreciate how fortunate I am as I often take time-out to look up at the clear blue sky on a beautiful sunny day as I sit outside with a tour group, & say thank you for my great job in such a great city. I get to share this experience over & over again with many different people, all agreeing what a great time they have had while visiting this perhaps lesser-known & under-appreciated tourist destination.

Danny Atkinson, owner/operator of Perth Luxury Tours, has written this article after a recent visit with a tour group from Perth WA. You can find out more about this business by visiting the website at
http://www.perthluxurytours.com

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