Travel to Australia and New Zealand
If you are bored with traditional tourist destinations and want to see something special and unusual, go to Australia and New Zealand. Modern metropolises, surrounded by evergreen untouched nature, give the traveler a lot of unforgettable adventures. New Year vacations are coming soon, so visa to Australia will come in handy.
Australia is the only country located on the whole continent. Here incredibly harmonize modern buildings and culture of ancient civilizations, many nationalities, traditions and religions. Thousands of tourists from year to year give preference to this amazing continent. The country is considered an ideal place for practicing such sports as diving, surfing, yachting, rowing and water skiing. A favorite destination for tourists is the Great Barrier Reef with a huge number of tropical fish, coral and sea turtles.
Numerous nature reserves await hikers. You can also go horseback riding, cycling, rock climbing or go on an exciting safari.
Australia attracts not only with its amazing nature, but also with its well-appointed cities, where historical sights are located next to huge skyscrapers, numerous museums — with modern stores, and cozy parks — with lively streets. The largest Australian city is Sydney. It is here that the country’s only subway operates. The business card of the metropolis is the Sydney Opera House, whose famous sails symbolize the whole of this unique continent. You should definitely visit the Harbour Bridge (its length is 503 meters), the Sydney Tower (height 304.8 meters), as well as the famous Sydney Aquarium.
Leaving this wonderful country, don’t forget to buy a souvenir that will remind you of your trip to a faraway and wonderful land. For example, a handmade product created by the Aborigines, jewelry made of exquisite pearls or clothes made of sheep’s wool.
New Zealand is famous for the richness of its diverse nature — beaches and glaciers, geysers, lakes and mountains. All this splendor is preserved in almost pristine condition. National and marine parks attract special attention of travelers. One of the most picturesque and striking places on the planet is the North Island, the landscape of which is a mixture of mud puddles, geysers, endless meadows and snow-capped mountain peaks. There is a sandy beach on the coast of the island. The ski season lasts from June to September, often changing to the bathing season.
In the narrowest part of the island there is a majestic metropolis — Auckland, built up with one-storey houses. Many interesting institutions open their doors to tourists — the Auckland Museum, botanical gardens and picturesque vineyards. On the tops of the extinct volcanoes there are observation decks with marvelous views of the Pacific Ocean and the vast Tasman Sea.
Fans of extreme sports will surely find a fun and exciting way to spend their time here. Fishing, rafting, horseback riding, summer and winter sports — the opportunities for a great vacation abound. Visiting this fascinating country requires a visa, so you should contact New Zealand Embassy.
Those who have already been here will always remember the hospitality of the locals and the beauty of this land. Not for nothing New Zealand is called our planet in miniature!