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Uluru (Ayer’s Rock), Northern Territory, Australia

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Uluru is a large sandstone rock formation in Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park in the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia.

view of Uluru (Ayers rock) from a helicopter

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Uluru is one of Australia’s most recognisable natural landmarks. The sandstone formation stands 348 meters high and has a total circumference of 9.4 km. Uluru has great cultural significance for the Aṉangu people, the traditional inhabitants of the area, who lead walking tours to inform visitors about the local flora and fauna and bush foods.

Uluru is an inselberg, literally “island mountain”. An inselberg is a prominent isolated residual knob or hill that rises abruptly from and is surrounded by extensive and relatively flat erosion lowlands in a hot, dry region.

The park is listed as a World Heritage Site.

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Touring The Hunter Valley Wine Region

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Hunter Valley Wine Region

Hunter Valley Wine Region by zcasper

The Hunter Valley Wine Region has a great deal to offer. The cellar door tasting activities offered by wine vineyards in the region tops the list. The wonderful lodging and relaxation provided by the wonderful views and calm atmosphere also attract many visitors.

There are enough good options to keep you busy for many visits. Scarborough wine company in Pokolbin offers great wine, scenery and service. James Halliday awarded Tyrell’s Vineyards, also both located in Pokolbin, as Winery of the Year in his 2010 Wine Companion.

Margan Cellar Door in Broke Fordwich and the Briar Ridge Vineyard located in Mount View are great options outside Pokolbin.

James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion recognised Ballabourneen Wine Company (located in Pokolbin) as 1 of 10 dark horse wineries to watch in 2012

The scenery and great food and drink offer a great escape for a weekend, or longer. There are so may options it is hard to choose. Arranged tours let you leave the logistics to someone else and concentrate on relaxing and quenching your pallet.

Hunter Valley Cadillacs and Morpeth Horse Carriage are good options with varying modes of transport (as the names hint) to suit your mood.

Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Tours offer private luxury tours for 2 to 10 guests. They only started in 2008 but already have legions of fans.

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Sydney Opera House

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Sydney Opera House has become the icon of Australia. Since it was designed 50 years ago by Jorn Utzon, it has become a tourist spot never to miss when visiting Australia. The Sydney Opera House is a performing arts centre venue for performing different theatrical plays and musicals. In 2007, it has been awarded as a UNESCO World Heritage and branded as one of the architectural breakthroughs.

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House by Tasumi1968

With so much praises about the Sydney Opera House, there is no wonder why tourists make it a point to see this icon up close. Even those who are not inclined in theatrical and performing arts find the place a must to visit. There is no best time to visit the place because every day is a perfect day to drop by. Even without any concerts or productions happening, you can have guided tours to learn more about the place ad have deeper appreciation about it. You can contact the management to inquire of available tours and rates. You can choose to have advance bookings to make sure that you get slots on your preferred schedule.

Situated in Benelong Point, Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Opera House is near another famous Australian landmark, the Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can easily navigate around the area since it is very near the central district of Sydney.

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Whitewater World: Super Tubes HydroCoaster

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Using the latest innovation in terms of theme park slides technology, Whitewater World offers the Super Tubes HydroCoaster. This is one of many great water rides at the Gold Coast Whitewater World.

This is your rollercoaster version of slides. Visitors experience adrenaline pumping slide as they get to the terrifying twists and step drop along the way. The water slide boasts the steepest drop while sliding at a very fast speed. The next 28 seconds of your life will be filled with heart pumping adrenaline rush as you ride in a special raft for two and blasted from an 18 meter high tower in the Super Tubes HydroCoaster.

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Whitewater World Theme Park, Coomera, Gold Coast, Australia

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Whitewater World is the newest water theme park in Austalia’s Gold Coast (it opened in 2006). Located in Coomera, Gold Coast, Queensland Australia, the water theme park features extreme waterslides for adrenaline seeking individuals and is a family oriented place to relax and have fun.

Whitewater World is open all year round to cater to its patrons attractions with 10 water slides, children’s area and pool. Two of the most excites rides at the park are the Green Room and the Rocket Slide:

The massive Green Room may be the iconic ride in Whitewater World.

Guests hop into a cloverleaf shaped tube which can seat up to 4 persons. The cloverleaf tube accelerates as it navigates through the 75 meter long tunnel and a special 15 meter funnel just before dropping out, literally. Riders are literally thrown in an upper hemisphere and rotate back to back in vertical banks just before the splashdown.

The rocket slide:

Treat yourself to a day of fun in the water at Whitewater World. The park is adjacent (and some rides even overlap) with Dreamworld.

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