Although Westerner visitors originally came to Australia as criminals and outcasts, this vast expanse is a far cry from the penal colony it once was. Sprawling desert landscapes and tropical rainforests with hundreds of surrounding island nations that float in crystalline waters make Australia one of the best destinations for adventure travel, eco-tourism and cultural excursions in the world today. The Australian outback offers spectacular natural sights and exotic wildlife-- from kangaroos and koalas to mysterious red rock formations called the Olgas and dry salt lakes�as well as cities that blend a European flair for art and food with the local flavors and love for sports. Attend world-class operas in Sydney after tasting a legendary vegemite sandwich. Experience the Great Barrier Reef teeming with underwater life or go on a walkabout with the Aborigines that will introduce you to the refined flavor of female wasps and change your perspective on the stars. Soak up the sun on deserted Fijian islands or go sea kayaking through the Whitsunday Islands. Charter a yacht through paradisiacal, uninhabited islands or trek through one of New Zealand's fourteen spectacular national parks to glacial valleys and underground caverns. No matter what you like, Tripbase can help you find the best travel deals for you in Australia and the Pacific.
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