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Sydney - New South Wales - Introduction

Sydney, Australia’s oldest and largest city, is located in the state of New South Wales on the continent’s southeast coast. Sydney was the site of the first European colony in Australia, established in 1788 in Sydney Cove soon after the arrival of Captain James Cook in the nearby Botany Bay. Sydney is... Next >>>


Melbourne - Victoria - Introduction

Melbourne, one of the ‘world’s most liveable cities’, is located in the southeast corner of the Australian state of Victoria. It is generally regarded as a more sophisticated counterpart to Sydney. Melbourne is located at the apex of one of the world’s largest natural bays, Port Philip Bay, and enjoys a... Next >>>


Brisbane - Queensland - Introduction

Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland and the third largest city in Australia, has a population of 1.7 million. It separated from New South Wales in 1859 and is midway on the eastern coast of the Coral... Next >>>


Perth - Western Australia - Introduction

Perth's City Centre is a popular shopping destination for products ranging from Aboriginal handicrafts to high-tech gadgets . There are also several malls, restaurants and cafés in the area. Locals believe that any visit to Perth is incomplete without a glimpse of the... Next >>>


Cairns - Queensland - Introduction

With a population of 130,594, Cairns is the most famous city in Queensland, Australia. It is located at about 2,500 km from Sydney on the eastern coast of the Cape York Peninsula. Cairns has a tropical... Next >>>


Adelaide - South Australia - Introduction

Adelaide, named after the wife of King William IV, is the capital city of South Australia. Nestled between the Adelaide Hills on the Southern Australian coast, it is divided into Adelaide and North Adelaide by the Torrens river.... Next >>>


Darwin - Northern Territory - Introduction

Darwin is the capital of Australia’s northernmost state, Northern Territory. This coastal city was named after famed British naturalist Charles Darwin and is located on a peninsula, surrounded by open water on three sides. It is known for its rugged, relaxed outdoor lifestyle and is home to approximately 115,000... Next >>>


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