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"Must see" places/ things in Australia in 3 weeks?

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Tanja S. says :
Dec 26, 2009
If you start in Sydney I would say go to blue mountains..! Its amazing there,In Katoomba there is a great hostel called the flying fox.. Best hostel I have ever stayed in..! Going down south on the east coast is really beautiful and hardly any tourists go there..
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Amanda F. says :
Jan 5, 2010
I have been to perth twice now as i have relatives that live there. Monkey Mia is a must and Rottnest Island. There is minute kangaroo like creatures there called Quokas!!! So Cute! we were able to interact with the dolphins at Monkey Mia which was incredible and most enjoyable. There is a dolphin watching centre in Bunbury where u can do exactly the same as u can do in Monkey Mia! We drove all the way up there when we could of just drove down to Bunbury and done the same there. Jurien bay, Kalbarri, the pinaccles are fantastic 2! The list is endless hope you have a luvly time as most people fail to understand just how big it actually is. Europe would fit into it 7 times!!!
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Brad H. says :
Dec 24, 2009
Hobart, Tasmania. Especially if you are interested in clean & green. Great food, great wine, history. DO IT!!!
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Caitlin A. says :
Dec 15, 2009
Hardly anyone has mentioned Western Australia. My time spent there was amazing!! It is far less touristy if that's what you're after. The great southern region of WA is especially pretty. But yes Australia is a massive, beautiful country. I hope you enjoy your stay no matter where you go.
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Mark B. says :
Apr 12, 2012
I think the following are not only must see's in Australia but in the world even. Check this out. Unearthly paradise in Tasmania: http://tasmaniaexplorer.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/tasmanias-unearthly-treasures-part-1.html Cheers!
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Cristina U. says :
Feb 24, 2012
What I did: -Red Canyon and Uluru at Red Center (I TRIED to go to Rainbow Canyon, but couldn't make it in daylight :() -Great Barrier Reef, Green Island and Rain Forest in Queensland -Blue Mountains, Aquarium in Sydney -Ocean Road in Melbourne (And the cities, of course)
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Adelaide H. says :
Feb 24, 2012
Hobart is an amazing place as is most of the surrounding towns. I would recommend Cradle Mountain National Park, Ross, Port Arthur and Richmond (all in Tasmania.)
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Tom B. says :
Feb 13, 2011
my tip would be to watch out if you do not want to spend all your days on the road, to stay around the place where you land as they are many things to see and enjoy everywhere in australia!
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Lynette J. says :
Oct 16, 2010
Be sure to visit an ecolodge. Choose one depending on your tastes (land or water) and location. Here are some tips... http://www.infohub.com/Lodgings/eco_lodge/australia_eco_lodges2.html And Sawtell Beach is off the beaten path and a lovely area...also Coffs Harbour! http://www.flickr.com/photos/kanegledhill/3142806326/ Australia is wonderful. Have a great time!
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Margaret Z. says :
Mar 6, 2010
The most important advise is: rent a car if you don't you'll miss out on pulling over whenever and seeing Australian your way. Must climb mt. Kosciuszko as it is the highest peak of Australia. After that keep driving south along coast and check out the 12 apostles site. AWESOME. But seriously just having the freedom of moving around at your own speed is most important. I did the entire eastern coast bottom to top in one week but could have easily taken 3 weeks. Good luck hope you fall in love with Australia I know I did
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Ulrike G. says :
Mar 2, 2010
if you go to the West Coast - Karijini National Park between Exmouth and Broome.
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Sally L. says :
Jan 26, 2010
About half way between Alice Springs and Adelaide is the opal capital of the world, Coober Pedy. Very cool place to go.
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Jodie B. says :
Jan 21, 2010
Melbourne is not as 'iconic' as Sydney, but it has a better atmosphere (and much better food). You can get flights from Sydney to Melbourne for cheap if you keep an eye out (AUD$100 return). Give Canberra a miss. It's the capital of the country, but there is not much to see for tourists - it's pretty sleepy a lot of the time. And, being fair, I do live in Canberra.
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Michael R. says :
Jan 10, 2010
Got to agree with Amanda F, the west coast from Perth go north to The Pinnacles, Kalbari, Monkey Mia and Coral Bay. The Ningaloo Reef is far less known than the Breat Barrier Reef but is far more enjoyable (in my opinion) it's accessible from the shore, the GBR is a over an hour boat trip to get to.
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Terry S. says :
Jan 9, 2010
Drive East Coast (Queensland) Cairns to Brisbane, or West Coast (Western Australia) Perth to Broome. Great Barrier Reef should NOT be missed!!! 3 weeks is nowhere near enough unless you plan to return for another visit.
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James L. says :
Jan 9, 2010
Three weeks is not enough time at all, but heres a list of few must see things for you, Fraser island, The whitsunday islands, The great Barrier reef, The blue mountains, The nullaboar plains, the katherine gorge, magnetic island, the great ocean road and the 12 apostles, cape naturalist, wilsons promomtry, and there are many more. 3 weeks is such a short time, considering australia is simply sooo bloody big. at the end of the day you will just have to choose a few a make the most of your time, and im sure you will have fun anyway, but you could get more time, i would definately take it!!
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Calla S. says :
Jan 7, 2010
get a buss pass from oz experience and travel cairns to sydney or vice versa. You will see the great barrier reef in cairns, magnetic island off the coast of townsville, airlie beach (from here you can get a trip to sail the whitsunday islands), surf camp, surfers paradise, brisbane, noosa (where you can venture to steve irwins australia zoo and chill with kangaroos), byron bay and sydney! The bus company takes you to an overnight surf camp and an overnight stop in the outback on a cattle ranch. Best money I ever spent and the entire east coast is incredible! PS. best hostel in sydney is wake-up. Best bar in Byron Bay is cheeky monkeys!
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Amy R. says :
Jan 6, 2010
get out of sydney asap, the Northern beaches suck- so opt for a few in Bondi if you must- I didnt go to Perth but enjoyed Brisbane quite a bit. As always when traveling, skip the clubs and opt for wilderness. Great Ocean Road was enjoyable, especially when hitchhiking..
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Jessica G. says :
Dec 30, 2009
The must see places in Australia includes Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Aquarium and much more attractions in Sydney. Visit http://www.magisticcruises.com.au/sydney-harbour-cruises/sightseeing-cruises.htm for details.
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Shanna H. says :
Dec 28, 2009
Which area are you flying to and what kind of things are you interested in?
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Corina S. says :
Dec 18, 2009
I have done a trip along the east coast from sydney to cairns and it was amazing espeacially the withe sundays where quite interessting cause of the with sand and the crystal blue wather the best is to go by to this island by sailing
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Pedro O. says :
Dec 14, 2009
Olympic Village, Melborne, Carins...Jose Panorella Park, Outbacks and have an Ausie BBQ...their western style, Great Berrier Reef a must. Stay with the groups.
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Olenka P. says :
Dec 14, 2009
Since you have plenty of time, besides GBR, Sidney, take train to Melbourne then drive along Great Ocean Road. After that go to Uluru.
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Ken C. says :
Dec 14, 2009
Obviously the Great Barrier Reef - scuba diving, snorkeling or just boating around. While in Sydney, visit Taronga Zoo. The Sydney harbor Bridge climb should not be missed - amazing view from the top.
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Bruce C. says :
Dec 13, 2009
I wouldn't miss the Great Barrier Reef, near the Cairns or Port Douglas area in northern Queensland. With global warming, the reef is constantly degrading, so see it while you can. I still also love the Red Center, despite it being touristy -I love deserts. If you do, too, then go.
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Maxine C. says :
Dec 13, 2009
I have been to Australia twice. I suggest in three weeks if you take some internal flights Sydney, Adelaide for Kangaroo Island and Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef. Have a wonderful trip.
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Cristina U. says :
Dec 11, 2009
I spent there three weeks and went first to the Red Center (Uluru, the Olgas and King's Canyon are really worth it), then to Cairns, to reach the green island, dive the barrier reef and visit the rain forest, Melbourne -and did the great ocean road- and then Sydney. Prepare to be at least three days in Melbourne and even more in Sydney and pay a visit to the Blue Mountains if you like hiking :)
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Marc S. says :
Dec 10, 2009
depends on where you are. australia is a veeeery large country, most of the people visit the east coast, i'd say if you go there: scuba diving@GBR, sailing on the whitsunday islands, adventure trip on fraser island, surfing and partying on the gold coast and sightseeing in sydney :) for the rest, i can't give tips at the moment, haven't been there yet :) ah, i forgot the uluru rock, that is a far distance from the east coast though... and many people dream of tasmania... many things to do in australia, you should go there for more than 3 weeks ;) marc
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Marina S. says :
Dec 10, 2009
definitly the West Coast (for exemple with Wester Xposure)! Was there a few weeks ago and loved it! Kangaroo Island in the near from Adelaide is also very nice. Fraser Island, Sunshine Coast, Whitsundays are also to recommend! Outback, specially Uluru and Olgas are really touristy. Scuba Diving in Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, is absolutly gorgous!
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José F. says :
Mar 22, 2010
Thanks everyone. I ended up doing the following: - Darwin (Kakadu National Park)-In the wet season it is not so good; - Cairns (Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Forest, Cape Tribulation, Palm Cove) - Awesome weather and fantastic experience. The reef is wonderfull; - Hervey Bay (Fraser Island) - It rained alot but still Lake Mckenzie is amazing; - Sydney - A great city for walking about, i loved it; - Melbourne (and Great Ocean Road) - Melbourne is a cool city with an european flavour, The Great Ocean Road is a must see. Conclusion: 3 weeks is definetly not enough...
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Gavin S. says :
Dec 11, 2009
Depends what you enjoy.Start in Hobart for a two or three day desert camping trip then Brisbane a must see is the Brisbane Zoo.(Steve Irwin) From there the Whitsundays and Frasier Island. Shoot down to Sydney,then Melbourne great night and cultural life in those cities. after that Tasmania(Hobart) is the last and best bet.( I only went to see the Tasmanian Devil)
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