Australia is a large and diverse continent that cannot be seen in a week or two. However, there are highlights that you must see when visiting.
Sydney is the largest and most well known city in Australia and is recognized instantly when viewing the famous Sydney Opera House. There is the famous Rocks Area, the harbor, the nearby Blue Mountains and the wine region of Hunter Valley, among the highlights of the area.
Brisbane is a wonderful beachside city with numerous family activities, including dolphin watching.
Cairns boasts the largest living organism on earth -The Great Barrier Reef. There you will find a paradise for divers and snorkelers alike. While in the area, it is important to visit the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge. There is also the wonderful Cairns zoo where you will see all the animals native to Australia and nearby is Hartleys Crocodile farm. There you will find numerous types of crocodiles and you will be able to take a boatride on Hartleys Creek to do some spotting of this creature. You will also have an opportunity to see the feeding of a crocodile and witness the great teeth they possess.
This honeymoon adventure brings a stroke of true romance when traveling to Ayers Rock to view Uluru and the Olgas at sunrise or sunset. Enjoy the Sounds of Silence dinner in the bush with white linen tablecloths, local delicasies and the sky loaded with the stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere. A stargazer will point out the well known pictures in the sky as you gaze in amazement at the clarity of the heavens without pollution.
Melbourne offers another honeymoon experience, the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island. The little creatures head in from the sea after a day of hunting in a well practiced parade of tuxedoed birds.
The drive and spectacular scenery of the Great Ocean Road offers waterfalls and scenic hikes for those that allow enough time of a couple of days for this special route. You will then find yourselves in Adelaide,a wonderful city with great access to Kangaroo Island. This unique part of Australia offers animals and scenery for all to enjoy with playful seals, the Admirals Arch, the Flinders Ranges and truly special hospitality in the bed and breakfast accommodations on sheep farms or in the city. There are nocturnal tours, 4WD tours and barbecues in the bush. What an amazing honeymoon you will experience in Australia!