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Australia’s climate varies by region of the country where we are. One can say that there is a warm and tropical in the north, and cold weather and even snow in the south.
Being in the Southern Hemisphere its seasons are opposite to the northern hemisphere. Thus when in Europe it is winter in Australia is summer, and when in the old continent’s summer is winter in Australia.
In Australia, the summer between December and March, enjoys most of the country. In the northern tropical wet season arrives wet meadows, woods and forests in this region of the country.
In summer four essential elements must be bad if we do not want to spend hot days, and a hat, sunglasses, insect repellent and sunscreen with a high factor even on cloudy days should not miss.
Winter, between June and September is usually mild. Although an unusual phenomenon can be traced snow in the higher elevations of the south. In the northern states winter leave sunny and dry days.
If you are a tourist who enjoys adventure travel, hiking and sport to thoroughly enjoy the destination you visit, surely you will like the offers to Australia in December.
You can travel to central Australia and enjoy the impressive rock formation called Ayers Rock, or call the native Australians, Uluru. The Ayers Rock is one of the largest monoliths in the world with over 340 feet high and 9 km boundary. Located in the National Park Uluru-Kata Tjuta.
Travelling to Australia in December, involves withstand temperatures that can reach 37 degrees maximum and 20 minimum. However, unlike in other regions, the heat of Australia is not humid, so it becomes more bearable.
If you want to be in contact with pure nature, do not hesitate to make a trip to Jim Jim Falls, thanks to abundant rains in December, will be at its maximum flow, so the fall of water is even more spectacular.
To enjoy the Jim Jim Falls in December one of the offers, it is advisable to visit by helicopter, a trip that takes about 45 minutes where you can enjoy falling over 200 feet of water, one of the most high across the continent. The Jim Jim Falls to Australia, also known as the Twin Falls and it’s all a show at the top of Arnhem Land.
The passport to travel to New Zealand must have a minimum validity of 6 months, also, for the citizens of Spanish nationality not need a visa if their stay in the country will be less than 3 months.
Vaccinations are not mandatory for travelers from countries of the European Union, unless it is coming or has visited six days before arriving in New Zealand a country infected by yellow fever.
New Zealand, like Australia is in the southern hemisphere, which means that its seasons are opposite to the northern hemisphere. Where in Europe is winter in New Zealand’s summer, and when in the old continent is summer is winter in New Zealand.
The climate in the North Island is subtropical without differ greatly from one station to another, while in the South Island is colder and the rains are more frequent.
Clothes for traveling to New Zealand it is recommended that cotton and comfortable. Four elements must not miss in our daily luggage but we want to spend some hard time if we travel in the summer months, is that hats or caps, sunglasses, insect repellent and a sunscreen with a high factor or yes will be indispensable. Not forget insect repellent. The warm clothes for the winter months, mainly when traveling to the South Island, where the cold and rain are more present.
The Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus marine crocodile) can live in fresh or salt water in mangroves, lakes, slow flowing rivers and their estuaries. That is anywhere with calm waters. With the river floods sometimes go to sea, and on the beaches of the north and northwest of Australia is dangerous to swim because there are realistic chance of being eaten by a crocodile.
The Great Barrier Reef is without doubt the most spectacular part of Cairns in northeastern Australia. Yet another interesting visits that can be done in that area is one of the crocodile farms, which also typically able to see Australian animals such as koalas.
Estuarine crocodiles and marine crocodiles are the largest in the world, can reach 8.5 meters and feed on fish, turtles and large mammals mainly. Although it is unusual from time to time they also feed on any human. And if they do more often is because Australians because is very careful when approaching areas that may be infected with crocodiles.
Crocodiles’ teeth are replaced by others throughout their lives. Are teeth for tearing and cutting, and its bite can exert a pressure of more than 2 tons per square centimeter. Crocodiles can not be tamed and if they can devour a person will. They are also cannibals and large males have no objection to devour other small crocodiles in the future may be a matter for them.
In the city of Cairns is not possible to swim at the beach because of the danger of crocodiles, and tourists are content to swim in pools and ponds have been built along the shores. Fortunately, only a short distance away is the Great Barrier Reef where crocodiles can not be reached by several miles of the coast.
Manly Beach, (Manly Beach) is close to Bondi Beach one of the main beaches in Australia. It is a paradise of surfing the southern hemisphere. Although from our perspective Mediterranean continues to be amazing surf beaches make white sharks infected. There is a protected area with a network but does not inspire much confidence.
Located in Manly, a suburb 7 miles from Sydney. The way is to take a ferry to Circular Quay (Sydney Harbour), and that leaves us in Manly Wharf. Furthermore, this ferry we have splendid views of the city of Sydney and Sydney Opera from the sea.
Manly is a good way to find hotels and inns at a great price. If we look for hotels in Sydney will always be more expensive, but by putting in Manly hotels seekers, being much less known, we can find low cost hotels. The trouble is that we are at 35 minutes by ferry from downtown Sydney, but in a great area.
sands of Manly Beach, Sydney, Australia
In the austral winter (August …) the temperature is great on sunny days, perhaps not to swim without wetsuit, but to walk on the beach. At Manly Beach you can also go whale watching (May to August), although we did not have that opportunity.
Sydney Opera House is without doubt the quintessential symbol of Australia. It is located in the city of Sydney. Sydney Opera House is also one of the most famous buildings of the twentieth century. It was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon in 1957 and opened in 1973. The building is unique from every angle, the roof is 67 meters high, has about 27,000 tons of tiles Swedes, and over 1,000,000 pieces. 4.5 million visitors a year.
Sydney Opera House has four primary audiences for opera, dance, concerts and theater. Make more than 2,400 events annually, so that not only is an amazing building, but also a reference to art. The Sydney Opera House was declared a World Heritage Site in 2007. It is the headquarters of the company Opera Australia, Sydney Theatre Company and Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Origins of the Sydney Opera House: In the late 40′s the director of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, said the city needs a building for large productions. In 1954, Eugene Goossens was supported by the Australian prime minister for construction. The site chosen was the peninsula Poing Bennelong on Sydney Harbour. On September 13, 1955 began a contest in which 222 projects were submitted from 28 countries. The winner was Jørn Utzon, architect of Denmark 38. Its initial budget was $ 7 million, below the estimated costs of the winners of the second and third place (10.8 million and 15.6 million dollars).
The Syndey Harbour Bridge (Sydney Bridge) is located near the Sydney Opera House, Australia. Because of its great size is visible from anywhere in the city. Join the Central Business District with the financial district north of the city by one of the most narrow of Sydney Harbour. It was completed in 1932. It is best to visit is by foot. You can climb the escalator there on both sides leading to the west side of the bridge where there is a pedestrian lane.
Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel arch bridge in the world’s largest (but not longer). It was surpassed in length by the Bayonne Bridge (Bayonne Bridge), New York, which is 25 feet long and was opened only four months earlier.
Some curiosities of “hanger” that is as it is known to sidneyniados ¿?:
Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the most recognizable symbols of Australia then of course the Sydney Opera House and the koalas and kangaroos.
One of its peculiarities is that you can climb, and how? Well just have to contact Bridge Climb and buy tickets. And once on top you can enjoy spectacular views. A viajeconsejo: do not forget to go through the toilet before putting the harness …
The Sydney bridge was designed and built by Dorman Long and Co Ltd, Middlesbrough Teesside and Cleveland Bridge, Darlington, County Durham and opened in 1932. Until 1967 was the tallest structure in the city, measuring 134 meters (429.6 feet) above water level.
Sydney Opera, the best of Australia
Sydney, founded in 1788, is the largest city, populous and oldest of Australia. The most tourist site of the city is the Sydney Opera House, with a sail-shaped structure with white tiles. Opera has a large concert hall, a hall for opera and other smaller rooms.
Harbour Bridge, the best of Australia
Sydney Harbour Bridge, the bridge of one arch over the world and can come up with a guide.
Places to Visit:
- The Rocks : the oldest district of Sydney.
- Sydney’s beaches are famous for its parks, walks, surfing, barbecues, markets, restaurants and shops.
- Chinatown Chinatown is in the south of the downtown and cultural center for the Chinese community in Sydney.
- Paddington is a beautiful neighborhood located three miles east of downtown Sydney.
Surfers have their temple in Australia, a country where for many years, that practice water sports. It is called Surf World and is located in Torquay (Victoria), on the southern coast of the vast country.
There we can find all types of surfboards, including some that are 1919. We can also find lots of pictures with the biggest waves in the world, Australia as the country can boast of being one of the privileged in this regard. If we enlarge them, we can go to a theater that shows us the large scale, as if we were to swallow.
One of the most successful rooms is the one about the history of surfing, surf stories and anecdotes of the most interesting. What’s more, there are exhibits periodically complete the offer of this unique museum surfer. Indeed, it has been recognized by the International Surfing Association (International Surfing Association) as one of the most important heritages of the surf.
Visits can be arranged for groups with a price of $ 7 per head (with discounts for children, pensioners …). The tour lasts approximately 1 hour.
The dream of owning a tropical paradise is increasingly available to all of us … well, if you have some savings. Several islands off the Great Barrier Reef in Australia are on sale, thanks to the global recession, prices have been lowered so much to see if people are encouraged to buy a piece of paradise.
Coldwell Banker real estate agency is selling 9 islands. Some of them include several luxury villas and luxury services. The islands around the Great Barrier Reef, have very different prices ranging from $ 1.3 million to 90 million more expensive on the island. One of the islands called Long Island and has suffered a reduction in price of up to 42%. The sellers of these islands have decided to be more realistic and adapt to trends and market values to what in real estate sales issues are concerned.
Years ago, some of the islands already had “pretenders” but because of their high prices were not acquired. This is a clear example of Turtle Island, which the famous actress Julia Roberts was interested a long time but finally discarded purchase. The island has cut its price and everything inside is included in the price: motorcycles, tractors, motor vehicles and furniture.