Australia: Beyond Sydney And Melbourne
Although Sydney and Melbourne are vibrant, beautiful, interesting and cosmopolitan cities well worth seeing, Australia has so much more to offer beyond its two largest metropolitan areas. The country is enormous, roughly the size of the continental USA, and has just about every climate and terrain possible, including tropical rainforests, red deserts, rocky outcrops, snow-capped mountains, the largest coral reef in the world, stunning beaches and green valleys, to name a few. Australia is a wild, untamed continent, and you do not have to travel far to experience breathtaking scenery. As you plan your next Australian itinerary, here are four destinations to consider, once you have soaked up city life Down Under. The Blue Mountains Located just two hours’ drive west of Sydney, The Blue Mountains is one of New South Wales’ most popular regions to visit. The area gets its name from the blue haze that exudes from the oil found in eucalyptus trees. The Blue Mountains are known for beau...