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Before we start doing our flash design, my group leader have decided to choose 4 interesting places people most  travel. One of it is Australia.  so i have to do some research for Australia and come out with 3 hot spot place and annual event they celebrating.

AUSTRALIA

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Australia has so many outstanding places to visit during a vacation that it is difficult to choose among them. We know that your vacation time is both brief and valuable. Our recommendations for the best places to visit will help you find the right place for your vacation in Australia

There is a lot to like about Australia: however, tourists visit the country to see the  wonders of the natural landscape.  Our list of Places to Visit reflects this belief: although we recommend visiting the country's leading cities, as rest stops between the real adventures.  We know this is a cause of disagreement with Australians, as they are justifiably proud of both their cities and the Outback..

1) SYDNEY

Soak up Sydney’s gorgeous harbour, seductive outdoor lifestyle and great natural beauty. Kayak under the Sydney Harbour Bridge or wave at the Opera House as you ride a ferry across the harbour to Manly. Learn to surf at Bondi Beach or swim in the calm waters of Coogee. Lose yourself in the cobblestone cul-de-sacs of The Rocks or in the markets, boutiques, cafes and pubs of Paddington. As well as a world-famous harbour and more than 70 sparkling beaches, Sydney offers fabulous food, festivals and 24-7 fun.

Five can’t-miss Sydney experiences

Rocks Markets, Sydney, NSW

1. Explore the historic Rocks

Discover Sydney’s colorful convict history in the harbourside quarter where it all began. Just five minutes from Circular Quay, you can hear stories of hanging and hauntings on a ghost tour, wander the weekend markets or climb the span of the Harbour Bridge. In amongst the maze of sandstone lanes and courtyards, you’ll find historic workman’s cottages and elegant terraces, art galleries, hotels with harbour views and Sydney’s oldest pubs. See people spill out of them onto a party on the cobblestone streets when The Rocks celebrates Australia Day on January 26th, Anzac Day on April 25th and New Years Eve.

Sydney, NSW

2. Hit the world-famous harbour

Sail past the Opera House on a chartered yacht or paddle from Rose Bay in a kayak. Take a scenic cruise from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour, past waterfront mansions, national parks and Shark, Clark, Rodd and Goat islands. Tour historic Fort Denison or learn about the life of Sydney’s first inhabitants, the Gadigal people, on an Aboriginal cultural cruise. Watch the harbour glitter from the green parklands of the Royal Botanic Gardens, which curves around its edge. Or take in the view from a waterfront restaurant in Mosman, on the northern side of the bridge, or Watsons Bay at South Head. Walk from Rose Bay to Vaucluse or Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay, on just some of the 16 spectacular routes hugging the harbour foreshore.

Manly, NSW

3. Visit Manly on the ferry

Travel across Sydney Harbour on a ferry to Manly, which sits between beaches of ocean surf and tranquil inner harbour. Wander through native bushland on the scenic Manly to Spit Bridge walk, learn to scuba-dive at Cabbage Tree Bay or ride a bike to Fairy Bower. Picnic at Shelly Beach on the ocean and sail or kayak from Manly Wharf round the harbour. Hire a scooter and do a round trip of northern beaches such as Narrabeen and Palm Beach. Explore the shops, bars and cafes along the bustling pine tree-lined Corso and dine at world-class restaurants with water views.

Paddington, NSW

4. Enjoy café culture and top shopping in Paddington

Meander through the Saturday markets, browse fashion boutiques on bustling Oxford Street or discover the antique shops and art galleries in upmarket Woollahra. Visit the 1840s Victoria Barracks Army base, open to the public once a week, and see restored Victorian terraces on wide, leafy streets. Ride or roller-blade in huge Centennial Park, then stop for coffee and lunch on Oxford St or in the mini-village of Five Ways. Catch a movie at an art-house cinema or leaf through a novel at midnight in one of the huge bookstores. Crawl between the lively, historic pubs. They hum even more after a game at the nearby stadium or a race day, when girls and guys arrive in their crumpled trackside finery.

Bondi Beach, NSW

5. Walk from Bondi to Coogee

Take in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean as you walk the winding, sea-sculpted sandstone cliffs between Bondi and Coogee. Swim in the famous Bondi Icebergs rock pool or just watch the swimmers with a sunset cocktail from the restaurant above.  See wild waves in Tamarama, nicknamed Glamarama for the beautiful people who lie on its golden sand. From mid-October to November, the stretch from here to Bondi is transformed into an outdoor gallery for the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. You can surf, picnic on the grass or stop for a coffee at family-friendly Bronte. Or swim, snorkel or scuba dive in Clovelly and tranquil Gordon’s Bay. See the graves of poets Henry Lawson, Dorothea Mackellar and aviator Lawrence Hargrave in Waverley Cemetery, on the edge of the cliffs. Finish your tour in the scenic, backpacker haven of Coogee.

2) GOLD COAST

Tackle the huge waves off Broadbeach, snorkel through a shipwreck off Main Beach or walk golden sand fringed by high rises in Surfers Paradise. Get your thrills on virtual reality rides at Dreamworld, swim with dolphins at Sea World and watch movies being made at Warner Bros Movie World.  Explore the waterfalls, rainforest, lookouts and scenic bushwalks of the lush Gold Coast hinterland. Shop til you drop in art and craft markets, huge airy malls and high-end boutiques. Then get into the Gold Cost’s glitz, glamour and fun at its bars, nightclubs and events.

3) MELBOURNE

Melbourne is a maze of hidden laneways, opulent bars, exclusive restaurants and off-the-beaten-track boutiques. Here you can soak up culture, hit the sporting grounds, taste the dynamic food and wine scene, dance til dawn or wander the parks and leafy boulevards.  Visit Federation Square, the city’s landmark cultural space, and enjoy a sunset beer on the St Kilda promenade. Shop till you drop on funky Brunswick Street or upmarket Chapel Street. Wander Southbank’s cafes, bistros and bars and get a world tour of cuisines in Carlton, Richmond and Fitzroy. Take an Aboriginal Heritage Walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens and cheer with a capacity crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

EVENT & CELEBRATION

Uniquely Australian Events

Celebrations are a part of the Australian culture, which might explain why we have so many rich and rare events. Some showcase our gorgeous scenery, others celebrate our sporting passions. Some commemorate our cultural roots, and more than a few demonstrate our self-mocking sense of humour. Dress up for the nation-stopping Melbourne Cup or get your spot on Sydney Harbour for the Australia Day celebrations. Connect with the Aboriginal culture of Arnhem Land at the Garma Festival. Or experience the wacky side of the Australian outback at the Darwin Beer Can Regatta, the Camel Cup and the Henley-on-Todd – a sailing regatta on a dry river bed.

1) Canberra Balloon Fiesta

Autumn in Canberra is heralded not just by the fiery colours of the deciduous trees, but by the iconic Canberra Balloon Fiesta. Over nine crisp mornings in March, a colourful cavalcade of hot air balloons take to the air from the lawns of Old Parliament House. Watch the magical display with thousands of other early risers or take a hot air balloon ride yourself. Either way, it’s a great way to start your Canberra day, especially when accompanied by a hot breakfast and live entertainment. Afterwards, get out and visit Canberra’s national museums, galleries, wineries and auburn-tinged parks.

2) Camel Cup, Alice Springs

For a truly unpredictable sporting event, get your tickets to the Camel Cup, held each July in Alice Springs. The only sure thing about this event - where riders race temperamental camels around dusty outback tracks – is there will be high hilarity.  In the one race, riders dressed as grooms race the camels half way round the arena, where they collect their blushing brides for the race to the finish line. In between the heats you can take part in rickshaw races or compete to be the most fashionable on the field in the Mr. and Miss Camel Cup. Belly dancers, food stalls and bars add to the carnival atmosphere.

3) Australia Day

Australia always loves a party, and few are as big and exuberant as Australia Day on January 26.  Australians of all ages and backgrounds join the formal and informal celebrations across the country’s beaches, backyards and parks. In Sydney, flag-waving crowds converge around iconic Sydney Harbour for the action-packed program. There’s a traditional Aboriginal ceremony in the Royal Botanic Gardens, a huge barbeque in Hyde Park and all-Australian music acts in the Rocks. Tall ships, small ferries, yachts and surfboards race across the harbour and Air Force planes swoop over Circular Quay. Of course you can’t miss the most electric display of national pride in the evening – the spectacular harbour fireworks.

4) Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Sunny, subversive, cosmopolitan and camp – welcome to Sydney during its annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Whether you’re straight, gay, old or young, you’ll love the gleeful, glamorous energy rippling through the city from late February. Celebrate the festival opening at Fair Day – a huge community party in Sydney’s inner-west. Watch a convoy of sequins, satirical slogans and spray tans wind along Oxford St in the world’s biggest gay pride parade.  Dance the midsummer night away in the Royal Botanic Gardens or at the powerhouse finale party. Enjoy queer and quirky performances at the Sydney Opera House and venues across the city.

5) Anzac Day

Each year in the first light of April 25, Australians gather at dawn services across the country to honour the soldiers who have lost their lives at war. Anzac Day is held on the anniversary of the tragic Gallipoli landing of 1915 and has evolved into a day of homage for all soldiers who have since served at war. The national ceremony, attended by the Prime Minister and Governor General, is held at Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Join the dawn service, experience the emotion of the lone bugle playing the Last Post and pay your respects to the soldiers who serve their countries in conflicts across the world.