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If you are tired of daily routine and habitual atmosphere, you’re sure to see the marvels of Australia. That is the place of picturesque scenery, unusual animals and hospitable people. The wonder can be found in any corner of the continent.

One can explore the most places if choosing daily bus tours. Bus tours over Australia are beneficial is two ways: it is possible to see as many places within a short period of time and to revel in any location. Tourists are most allured to see the beauty and magnificence of Phillip Island. That is one of the tourists haunts.

Phillip Island in Australia is a picturesque island which gained universal acceptance for hosting such tourist attractions as Penguin Parade and Motor Cycle Grand Prix. Penguin parade is an unforgettable natural mass show of penguins that emerge from the sea water and saunter to the beach. Travel to Phillip Island will give you a wonderful opportunity to relax from city fuss and enjoy the wildlife.

In case you’re keen on seeing the modernistic city life, then Melbourne is the best place to explore. It is renowned for numerous gardens, magnificent architecture, diversity of cultural and artistic heritage. If you’re an inveterate sport fan, then Melbourne sports tour is exactly for you. This tour offers visiting the venues that host all Melbourne’s international sports events. Read the rest of this entry »

Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd has outlined plans to invest some $30 million in selling Australia as tourism destination to Chinese travellers.

As part of a wider trade agreement with its increasingly influential neighbour, Mr Rudd explained the deal will see the federal government spend the cash over the next two years.

A bilateral forum on boosting two-way tourism will also be held in Cairns “in the near future”.

“China is expected to emerge as Australia’s number one source market for international visitors in the next few years,” Mr Rudd said in a statement.

The views of the Australian prime minister are in line with those expressed at the Asia Luxury Travel Market, with delegates last week acknowledging China as the dominate force in the region.

As part of the plans, Tourism Australia’s “There’s Nothing like Australia” advertising campaign will be rolled out in China in early August. Read the rest of this entry »