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Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House - World Tourism will discuss about the Sydney Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is one of the world's busiest arts center gig, hosting over 1,500 performances each year attended by some 1.2 million people. The Sydney Opera House is administered by the Sydney Opera House Trust, under the New South Wales Department of Art.

The Sydney Opera House was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 28 June 2007. This is one of the buildings of the 20th century's most distinctive and one of the most famous performing arts centers in the world.

The Sydney Opera House is at Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It sits at the northeastern tip of the Sydney central business district (CBD), surrounded on three sides by the harbor (Sydney Cove and Farm Cove) and inland by the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue arts center in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

The building houses the Sydney Opera House where the performance below:

The Concert Hall, with 2679 seats, is the home of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and is used by a large number of other concert presenters. It contains the Sydney Opera House Grand Organ, the largest tracker mechanical action organ in the world, with more than 10,000 pipes.

The Opera Theatre, a proscenium theater with 1507 seats, is the home of the Sydney Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet.

The Drama Theatre, proscenium theater with 544 seats, is used by the Sydney Theatre Company and other dance and theatrical presenters.

The Playhouse, an end-stage theater with 398 seats.

The Studio, a flexible space with a maximum capacity of 400 people, depending on configuration.

Space Utzon, the multi-purpose small, seating up to 210.

The Forecourt, a flexible open space with a variety of configuration options, including the possibility of using the Monumental Steps as audience seating, used for a variety of community events and major outdoor performances. Forecourt will be closed to visitors and performances 2011-2014 to construct a new entrance tunnel to a rebuilt loading dock for the Opera Theatre.

Other areas (eg northern and western foyers) are also used for regular performances. Venues at the Sydney Opera House are also used for conferences, ceremonies and social functions.

There is no doubt that the Sydney Opera House is his masterpiece. This is one of the great iconic buildings of the 20th century, an image of great beauty that has become known throughout the world - a symbol for not only a city, but a whole country and continent.

Uluru

Uluru - World Tourism will discuss about the attractions Australia Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a large sand stone formations in the southern part of the Northern Territory, central Australia. Uluru is located at 335 km or 208 miles from the south west of the nearest large town, the town of Alice Springs, which is 450 miles or 280 miles by road.

Tjuta and Uluru are the two main features of the National Uluru - Kata Tjuta Park. Uluru is sacred to the Anangu, the Aboriginal people in the area. The area around the formations are home to a large number of springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings. Uluru is listed as a World Heritage Site.

Uluru tourism infrastructure is developed adjacent to the base of Uluru that began in 1950 until it adversely affects the surrounding area. So that in 1970 all accommodation related tourist facilities be removed and rebuilt outside the park. In 1975, the reservation of 104 square kilometers of land that is outside the northern boundary of the park, 15 kilometers or 9 miles from Uluru, was approved for the tourist areas and airports are nearby, known as Yulara.

Land of the camp was closed in 1983 in the area and the motel was closed in late 1984, coinciding with the opening of the Yulara resort. Until in 1992, a majority stake in the resort of Yulara Northern Territory Government hosted by the sale and resort was renamed Uluru Ayers Rock Resort.

Because the park Uluru is listed as a World Heritage Site, the number of visitors each year more and up to 400,000 visitors in 2000. Increased tourism can provide economic benefits of regional and national levels.

Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA)

Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA) is one of the most popular aquarium in the world, which is located in Hillarys, Western Australia. Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Australia, and also in the top 10 world's largest Aquarium. It opened on 13 April 1988 as Underwater World, Perth.

This tank has a main tank is 40 meters (130 feet) and 20 meters (66 feet) wide and holds three million liters (793 000 USgal) sea water. It covers an acrylic tunnel 98 meters (322 feet). The facility has about 400 species of marine life. And Aquariums specializes in marine animals that inhabit the western coast of 12 000 kilometers (7,500 miles) from Australia. It also has the largest collection of marine species in the world, beautiful coral reefs, sharks, rays and giant turtles.

Royal Botanic Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens is a garden that is considered most important among the top three botanical gardens are open to the public in Sydney, Australia, in addition to Mount Annan Botanic Garden and Mount Tomah Botanic Garden. The Botanic Gardens is situated overlooking Farm Cove, east of the Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay and Macquarie Street. On the south side, there Cahill Expressway and on the east side, Art Gallery Road. This place is very much visited by local and foreign tourists. One interesting thing is, the garden of 30 hectares is free entry every day.

In 1816, The Botanic Gardens was established in this place by Governor Macquarie as part of the Domain of the Governor. The Botanic Gardens is the oldest scientific institute in Australia and, this garden plays a big role in the adjustment of plants that come from other areas. 1862, Sydney's first zoo was opened within the Botanic Gardens and remained there until 1883.
So if you want to travel with the family while increasing knowledge, it would not hurt you to come to this garden. And I am sure you will never regret.

Fraser Island

Fraser Island is a very famous island in the world for its beauty, so it is considered as one of the most beautiful islands and beaches in the world. The island is located along the southern coast of Queensland, Australia, about 200 kilometers (120 miles) north of Brisbane terseut listed as a World Heritage site in 1992. The island is considered the world's largest sand island in the 1840 km ², and the sixth largest island in Queensland, Australia. Besides that, the island also has other interesting things, that this island has more than 100 freshwater lakes, which are considered some of the cleanest lakes in the world.
So if you are confused to choose a vacation with your family, then it would not hurt you to try a holiday in this island, because for now, Frases Island is one of the popular tourist destination in the world.

Rottnest Island - Beautiful Islands and Relax Without a Car

Rottnest Island is one of the islands in the world is beautiful and relaxing with no cars on this island. Rottnest Island lies off the coast of Western Australia near Perth. The island was inhabited by Aboriginal people from around 30,000 years ago, until rising sea levels separated the island from the mainland. When the Dutch explored the island in the 17th century the island was uninhabited. Now, this island is a popular tourist destination. Activities that can be done include swimming, snorkeling, fishing, surfing, diving and cycling. Cars are not allowed although there are some bus tours that visit there.

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa is the most environmentally friendly hotel. The hotel has 15 villas in the Daintree Rainforest and has a commitment to adhere to sustainable tourism. Including the use of solar power, low-energy lighting and organic farms.

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa is located in the Daintree, in a national park and attractions in the region including the Daintree National Park.

Dining options at the Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa include a restaurant and bar / lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Full free breakfast is served every day. Recreational facilities include a swimming pool. Spa facilities include spa services and massage / treatment rooms. This 3.5-star property offers limo / town car service and business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access available in public areas. For an additional fee, this property offers an airport shuttle (available on request). Wedding services, concierge services and tour assistance are available. Free guest parking. Additional amenities include gift shop / newsstand and self parking. The property has designated areas for smoking. However, all guest rooms in this hotel smoking rooms.

Balcony offers views of the park. Refrigerator, coffee / tea makers, and minibars are offered. The bathroom has a shower, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guest rooms offer direct dial phones and CD players. 22-cm television has satellite channels and free movie channels. AC rooms also include ceiling fans and irons / ironing boards.