Sights of Australia

The shores of a country located in the Southern Hemisphere, occupying the territory of an entire continent and several nearby islands, caress the waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The country's economy is among the twenty most developed world economies. The climate conditions of the country vary in different parts. The most comfortable living conditions are the southeast coast, where the climate is similar to the Mediterranean. The country amazes tourists with its unique beaches, variety of flora and fauna, and natural sights.

Those who like to travel by car usually book their car in Australia online in advance. Rates may vary by season, length of rental, and additional specials available. For example, in Melbourne you can rent a compact car from 15 euros per day, in Sydney - from 17 euros per day.

Europeans did not know anything about this land until the beginning of the 17th century, when the Spanish sailor Torres reached the northern tip of the unknown land. The strait between the mainland and New Guinea, he called the Torres. This became known only after a hundred and fifty years. At the same time, Willem Janszon reached the northern shores of the continent from the side of the Strait of Carpentaria. For several years of sea voyages, the Dutch explored the northern, western, small section of the southern coast of the mainland. Until the beginning of the 19th century, this part was called New Holland. In the middle of the 17th century, the expedition of Abel Tasman discovered an island called Tasmania. In the middle of the 18th century, an English expedition led by James Cook reached the shores of New Zealand, and a couple of years later reached the still unknown eastern coast of the continent. Near the coast, Cook discovered the Great Coral Reef maze. The part explored by Cook became a British colony. Until the end of the 18th century, those condemned to hard labor were exiled here. Only at the beginning of the 19th century did the settlement of the country by Europeans begin. Cities were founded: Brisbane, Melbourne. At the beginning of the 20th century, the disparate territories came together to form the Commonwealth of Australia, with Canberra as its capital.

When visiting Canberra capital, you can attend a meeting in the House of Representatives in the Parliament building. The expositions of the national museum will tell about the history of the discovery of the country, about the life and life of the indigenous people, about the Sydney Olympics. In the war memorial you can learn about the heroes who gave their lives during the world wars. Colorful dioramas will introduce you to the main battles. Rare manuscripts dedicated to the history of the country are stored in the National Library fund. The botanical garden presents the flora of all climatic zones. Near the capital is the Namadji National Park, where you can walk along the path of immigrants and see rare animals and birds. At the National Zoo and Aquarium, you can learn about rare and endangered species of animals, as well as feed predators, Malayan bears and other animals.

In Sydney - another major city, you can visit the unusually beautiful opera house built on the water and watch a theatrical performance. There are many temples in the city: the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, the temple of St. Andrew, the Buddhist monastery of Hwa Tsang. From the observation deck of the TV tower you can see the splendor of the city and its surroundings. The exhibits of the Museum of Money will tell about the history and role of money in the economy, how banknotes have changed over the centuries. You can learn a lot about geographical discoveries when visiting the Sydney Maritime Museum. A visit to the Sydney Observatory will impress fans of astronomy.

Exotic plants from all over the world grow in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. Not only fish live in the aquarium, but also penguins, turtles, sharks. In the historic quarter of the city in St. Paul's Cathedral you can hear organ music, and in St. Patrick's Church you can see stained glass windows made of amber. In the city, you can go to the James Cook Museum, which is located in the parental home of a sailor, specially transported to Melbourne from an English village. Fans of Formula 1 are waiting for the Albert Park track, laid around the lake.