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Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, is stylish and cosmopolitan. It has been voted by The Economist as the “World’s most Livable City”. Part of this is the abundance of parks and gardens. The capital of Victoria, it is situated on an estuary of the Yarra River and boasts world-class culture, sports and dining.

Federation Square is the perfect starting point, a major meeting place with its exhibitions, restaurants, bars and shopping. To see Melbourne from a different perspective, visit the Eureka Skydeck in the Eureka Tower for stunning views of the city’s heritage buildings especially when lit up after dark.

Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, located amid the exciting beauty of Southern Tasmania with Mount Wellington as a backdrop, is a charming waterfront city where Australia’s heritage can be viewed. In fact, it is Australia’s second oldest city after Sydney. European beginnings are everywhere – in quaint settlers’ cottages and colonial mansions. Note the many fine examples of Georgian and Victorian architecture.

Around the harbour, the area is lively and colourful. Disused warehouses have been converted into dockside cafes, artists’ studios and restaurants. Try the fresh seafood at one of Hobart’s waterside restaurants while watching the colourful spinnakers bobbing on the water. Take a drive up to Mount Wellington where you can have a bird’s eye view of the whole surrounding area.

Australia’s capital, Canberra is an attractive charming planned city and is known as “a city in a park’ and steeped in national history and culture. It is surrounded by mountain ranges and hills covered in bush land. It is also almost totally surrounded by the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin. The impressive Parliament Building stands out on the summit of Capital Hill.

Another imposing site is the War Memorial which pays homage to Australia’s military history. There is an excellent selection of art galleries and museums. Some of the major ones of interest are the National Gallery of Australia, the Questacon Science Centre and the Mount Stromlo Observatory.

Adelaide is a picturesque but cosmopolitan city with a relaxed atmosphere, the capital of South Australia and the fifth largest city in the country. It is a great city to walk around with its natural beauty reflected in its parks and historical architecture.

Being a planned city, it is designed on a grid layout with wide boulevards and large public spaces. It is surrounded by the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Adelaide Hills and is well known for its biannual Adelaide Festival, an arts and culture oriented celebration where one can experience opera, the theater and other types of entertainment.

Sydney is located on the east coast of the country in the state of New South Wales. It is Australia’s biggest and most cosmopolitan city and an essential stop on any traveller’s itinerary. Surrounding the city is a wonderland of national parks, forests, mountains, river valleys and historic riverside towns. Some interesting facts about Sydney are that the first settlers in 1788 came here to found a penal colony; it has the world’s largest natural harbour and there are 70 beaches along the coast in reasonable striking distance from the city.  Sydney also hosted the 2000 Olympic Games.

What are the main must see attractions here? The answer is many. Let’s start with Sydney Harbour. It is surrounded not only by the downtown core of the city but also by miles of shoreline which includes a number of Sydney’s suburbs. One way to explore the harbour is to enjoy a short cruise or to take one of the many ferries heading to multiple destinations from Circular Quay in the downtown area.

There are two iconic landmarks located in Sydney Harbour. There is the Sydney Harbour Bridge known also as “The Coat Hanger” which dominates the city skyline and connects the central part of the city with the northern suburbs. It is, in fact, the world’s largest steel arch bridge. One activity which includes this landmark is the Bridge Climb (crossing over the top of the bridge with a guide) which is a unique way to enjoy panoramic views of Sydney. The other landmark is the Sydney Opera House opened in 1973 which is not only unique and unforgettable in design but is also a thriving venue for the arts, music, opera and culture generally.