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00:00The land of dreams.
00:13The world's smallest continent and largest island.
00:18This vast country is vibrant, multicultural and full of spectacular scenery.
00:26Welcome to Australia.
00:32Join us as we discover the land down under.
00:35Misk Travel Guide brings you the ultimate travel guide to Australia.
00:41More than most other developed countries, Australia seizes the imagination.
00:46For most visitors, its name is shorthand for an endless summer where the living is easy.
00:51A place where the adventures are as vast as the horizons and the jokes flow as freely
00:57as the beer.
00:58A country of can-do spirit and easy friendliness.
01:02No wonder Australians call theirs the Lucky Country.
01:07Australia is a land of staggering contrasts and spectacular beauty.
01:12Along the coast you can explore vibrant multicultural cities, vast sand islands, ancient rainforests
01:19and one of the planet's most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef.
01:26In the outback, rugged national parks and red-earthed deserts offer the ultimate in
01:31adventure travel.
01:34Top it all off with a laid-back feel and friendly people and it's no wonder Australia scores
01:39top billing on bucket lists around the world.
01:46Sydney Opera House
01:50Mention Sydney, Australia and most people think of the Opera House.
01:54Shaped like huge shells or billowing sails, this famous building on Sydney's Benelong
01:59Point graces the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is one of the world's greatest
02:04architectural icons.
02:08Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, this World Heritage listed building is Australia's
02:13most famous landmark.
02:15A 2004 renovation added walls of glass to the reception hall, offering visitors views
02:22of the harbour.
02:23In addition to the 1,500 seat Opera House, the centre features a concert hall and three
02:28other theatres as well as multiple bars and restaurants.
02:34The Sydney Opera House welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world every year.
02:43Sydney Harbour Bridge
02:54The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge is both the main method of crossing the harbour and a
02:58travel destination for adventurous visitors.
03:03Rising 134 metres above the harbour, the bridge spans 500 metres connecting Sydney's North
03:09Shore to the Central Business District.
03:13It was completed in 1932, 40 years before the Sydney Opera House.
03:23Affectionately called the Coathanger, this impressive feat of construction is one of
03:27the largest steel arch bridges in the world.
03:33One of the top things to do in Sydney is a guided ascent to the top of the bridge where
03:37you can enjoy spectacular views over the harbour and city.
03:51Great Ocean Road
03:56Most top tourist destinations have spectacular driving routes, and for Australia, one of
04:01its best is the Great Ocean Road.
04:06It's Australian National Heritage listed.
04:09The road stretches for 300 kilometres along Australia's south-east coast between the
04:14Victorian cities of Torquay and Allensford.
04:20Winding through varying terrain along the coast and providing access to several prominent
04:25landmarks, including the Twelve Apostles of Limestone stack formations, the road is an
04:30important tourist attraction in the region.
04:38Built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932, and dedicated to soldiers killed during
04:44World War I, the road is the world's largest war memorial.
04:57Melbourne City
05:01Australia's second largest city is a popular stop on many Australian itineraries, especially
05:07for culture vultures.
05:09Galleries, theatres, restaurants, shops, and its distinctly European feel are the main
05:15draws of this sophisticated city on the Yarra River.
05:19It's also a green city, with parks, gardens, and open spaces occupying almost a third of
05:25its total area.
05:29Highlights of the city include the Royal Botanic Gardens, the National Gallery of Victoria,
05:34and the Melbourne Cricket Stadium.
05:39Stylish, artsy Melbourne is both dynamic and cosmopolitan, and it's proud of its place
05:44as Australia's sporting and cultural capital.
05:56Blue Mountains National Park
06:01A UNESCO World Heritage Site, beautiful Blue Mountains National Park lies 81 kilometers
06:06west of Sydney, and is a popular day trip from the city.
06:13Named for the blue haze emanating from the many eucalyptus trees, this stunning park
06:17protects more than 664,000 acres of wilderness, and encompasses dramatic gorges, waterfalls,
06:24aboriginal rock paintings, and 140 kilometers of hiking trails.
06:30The most famous attractions in the park are the towering sandstone rock formations called
06:35The Three Sisters.
06:37Hiking, abseiling, rock climbing, mountain biking, and horseback riding are all popular
06:44things to do in the park.
06:55Great Barrier Reef
06:59Visible from outer space, the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef is one of the largest living
07:05structures on the planet.
07:08In 1975, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was established to protect its fragile ecosystems,
07:14which include more than 3,000 coral reefs, 600 continental islands, including the beautiful
07:20Whitsunday Group, 300 coral cays, and inshore mangrove islands.
07:28One of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, the park stretches for 2,300 kilometers along
07:34the state of Queensland on Australia's east coast.
07:39The astounding array of marine life includes soft and hard corals, more than 1,600 species
07:46of tropical fish, sharks, dugongs, dolphins, turtles, rays, and giant clams.
08:06Kangaroo Island
08:09Nature takes center stage at beautiful Kangaroo Island off the Flareule Peninsula in South
08:14Australia.
08:15Australia's third-largest island, Kangaroo Island is the perfect place to view the country's
08:21wildlife up close.
08:23More than a third of the island is a national park where thousands of wallabies, koalas,
08:27and kangaroos roam freely.
08:31With its windswept cliffs and spectacular rock formations, the island's landscapes
08:36are just as impressive.
08:39Locally accessible from Adelaide in South Australia, Kangaroo Island is a can't-miss
08:43destination for nature lovers everywhere.
08:51Fraser Island
08:56World Heritage-listed Fraser Island between Bundaberg and Brisbane, off Australia's
09:00east coast, is the largest sand island in the world and one of Australia's top outdoor
09:05adventures, especially for four-wheel drive enthusiasts.
09:11Fraser Island stretches over 123 km in length and 22 km at its widest point.
09:17With an area of 184,000 hectares, it is the largest sand island in the world.
09:24Fraser Island is a place of exceptional beauty, with its long, uninterrupted white beaches
09:29flanked by strikingly colored sand cliffs and over 100 freshwater lakes, some tea-colored
09:35and others clear and blue, all ringed by white, sandy beaches.
09:44Bondi Beach
09:49Bronzed bodies, blonde sand, backpackers, and surf, throw it all together and you get
09:54one of the world's most famous beaches.
09:58Located just minutes away from Sydney's central business district, Bondi Beach is
10:02a mile-long sweep of golden sand lined with red tile-roofed homes, apartments, and green
10:08spaces.
10:09It's also a great spot for a seaside stroll or picnic and crowds of tourists and locals
10:16gather here to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year.
10:21A great way to soak up the sea views is to stroll along the scenic Bondi to Bronte Coastal
10:26Walk which begins at the southern end of the beach and follows the coastline for 6 km along
10:32sandstone cliffs.
10:40Uluru-Katajuta National Park
10:42Deep in the heart of Australia's Red Centre, Uluru, formerly Ayers Rock, is one of the
10:50most photographed natural wonders in the country.
10:56The striking red monolith forms the centerpiece of Uluru-Katajuta National Park, a World Heritage
11:02area jointly managed by Parks Australia and the traditional landowners, the Ananu people.
11:11Uluru, meaning shadowy place in the local Aboriginal dialect, rises to a height of 348
11:18meters from the surrounding plain, with most of its bulk hidden beneath the earth's surface.
11:24Also in the park are the red dome-shaped rocks called Katajuta.
11:30As the sun dips in the sky, sightseers gather to watch the colors of Uluru and Katajuta
11:35transform in the shifting light.
11:38A great way to appreciate these sacred sites is to join a tour led by Aboriginal guides
11:44and rangers.
11:51Thanks for watching, that's been our list of the top attractions in Australia.
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