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Sep15

Shark Bay World Heritage Area

Published by iv in Australia, Extreme, Fishing, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Swimming, Travel gear, UNESCO

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Shark Bay, Western Australia. This World Heritage Area is of extraordinary global significance. Communities of corals, sponges and other invertebrates, together with a unique mix of tropical and temperate fish species.
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Aug07

St Kilda Pier

Published by Asya in Australia, Biking, Eating, Fishing, Monuments, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Urban Tourism, Walking

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Constructed in 1853, the wooden structure was originally used for loading timber, building materials and firewood. In September 2003 the structure was destroyed in an arson attack but the kiosk re-opened in March 2006. The pier is a popular destination for strolling, cycling, roller-skating and fishing. Whatever your preference, St Kilda Pier provides an unforgettable experience right in the heart of Melbourne.
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Jul06

Whispering Wall

Published by Asya in Australia, Camping, Fishing, Photos, Relaxing

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Located about 5 km from Williamstown, it’s one of the highest dams in Australia, known as the “Whispering Wall”. It has unique acoustic effects that sound to travel long distances. If you whisper at one end, you can be heard perfectly clearly at the other end more than 100 meters away. This has a simple explanation – the parabola effect, the curve of the wall allows the sound waves to bounce along the entire length. The dam was designed by the Irish-born engineer Alexander Moncrieff and the construction began in 1899 and was completed in 1903.
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May11

Favorite Spots In Melbourne

Published by misha in Arts, Australia, Australia, Cultural, Hiking, Museums, Parks, Photos, Restaurants, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism, Walking

Melbourne is a city of layers with ever changing skies and facades. Today I will represent you the real Melbourne, which is like its inhabitants and is less public and reveals itself unwilling. In the last decade, Melbourne has radically changed the urban and cultural landscape. Architecture have become adventurous within cutting-edge buildings. The contemporary art scene is dynamic and breathtaking festivals fill the atmosphere of the city. In every corner, basement and attic initiative spirits are creating hole-in-the-wall bars, multimedia galleries, design studious and other experiences.
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Apr22

The “Place of good drink”

Published by Asya in Australia, Eating, Restaurants, Urban Tourism

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The Ettamogah Pub was opened on 1987 and it’s one of the most photographed Pubs in Australia. Today it contains the pub, the winery, souvenir shop, cafe and bistro. There are huge range of beer and wine menu, which are changed with each season.
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Apr17

One of the most popular natural wildlife attractions

Published by Asya in Australia, Chillin, Photos, Relaxing

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Phillip Island is located 135km south-east of Melbourne, Australia. The highlight of island is the sunset Penguin Parade. Each night at sunset, hundreds of the world’s smallest penguins emerge from the sea (after a day’s fishing at sea), waddling ashore and returning to their sand dune burrows.
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Apr07

Beach House, Sydney

Published by misha in Adventure, Australia, Eating, Hiking, Oceania, Photos, Resorts, Sightseeings, Swimming, Villas

Among the large number of luxury-boutique hotels stands out a Pretty Beach House. This holiday house is an exclusive food-lovers Hamptons-esque private beach house resort just outside of Sydney that takes the concept of ‘weekend’ getaway to a new level. The resort is consisted of three private structures; relaxed, non-pretentious and homely beach villas nestled discreetly into a landscape full of hundreds of old gum trees which stand there like living art sculptures.
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