Cities of Australia

Cities in Australia

Australia is a large country lying between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Most of Australia is a semi-desert. People cannot live where there is no water, and so most of the people of this country live in the richer south-east.

Sidney

Sydney is the largest and perhaps the most influential city in Australia. It is located on the southeast coast of the continent, in the amazingly beautiful bay of Port Jackson, which, by the way, is the largest natural harbor in the world. The population of Sydney is approximately 4.5 million people, and among the inhabitants of the city there are representatives of very different nations and cultures. This is due to the fact that Sydney always hospitably opens its doors to numerous immigrants coming to Australia from all over the world.

Sidney Opera House

Sydney Opera House, with the Harbor Bridge, is the most famous building of the city, its hallmark. The architect of the building was the Dane Jorn Utzon, who won in 1957 an international competition for the construction of the Opera Theater. Work began May 2, 1959. In 1973, construction was completed, and the building was solemnly opened by Queen Elizabeth II. Despite the fact that the contract of the architect was broken due to disagreements with customers, Utzon came at the opening celebration.

Botanical gardens and park The Domain

The Royal Botanic Gardens and The Domain Park is the best place to relax from the hustle and bustle of the big city, located near the bustling center of Sydney. The gardens, created in 1816, together with the territory of The Domain form Australia’s oldest park, located in the east of the Central Business District. In this oasis of peace it seems that the city is located millions of miles away. This is a favorite place for picnics for all locals, so on weekends the park is especially crowded. In this amazing park you must sunbathe, jog or just walk and admire the beautiful view of the bay and the Sydney Opera House.

Melbourne

The refined architecture of the Victorian era and the leafy boulevards reflect the history of the city, and cutting-edge innovations such as the SQ Federation exemplify the mysterious modern style. But the residents of Melbourne still prefer a crazy city rhythm to a calm rural one. Trams are driving fast along different routes, and cycling is a popular mean of transportation and the best way to explore the city from A to Z. Population is about 4 million people.

Eureka Tower and Melbourne Aquarium

It rises 297 meters above Melbourne and is the tallest residential building in the Southern Hemisphere. On the 88th floor of this tower is the observation platform, the highest in the Southern Hemisphere, to which the fastest elevator in the Southern Hemisphere will take you, and from which opens the magnificent panorama of Melbourne and its surroundings. The Melbourne Aquarium, which presents animals and plants of the Southern Antarctic Ocean is worth seeing.

Adelaide

Thanks to a charming mixture of architectural, historical, cultural delights, Adelaide has a big chance to catch up with Sydney and other equally large metropolitan areas of Australia. Two days will be quite enough to leisurely explore the key attractions of the city, but the nearest areas will require a longer stay from you. Population is about 1 million people.

Museum of South Australia

On the six floors of the museum there are expositions affecting different aspects of human history. For example, the museum contains a huge collection of artifacts from Papua New Guinea and Oceania. Museum is famous for a huge number of works of artists, representatives of the indigenous people of Australia. But one of the most popular places among visitors is the hall dedicated to ancient Egyptian culture. There is also an exhibition in the museum that introduces the local fauna, including Australia’s extinct animals, such as the Tasmanian tiger. Also here you can see a whole gallery of minerals, meteorites, various fossils, and get acquainted with the history of fossil fuels.

Adelaide Zoo

Adelaide Zoo, founded in 1883, is one of the oldest zoos in Australia. Today there you can see almost 300 species of local and exotic animals, including rare ones, such as the Sumatran tiger. Animals are united according to the principle of similarity of their habitat conditions and are kept in close to natural conditions. Moreover, the zoo stuff tries to do without lattices - instead of them glass or natural fences are used. So, peacocks live on a plateau surrounded by artificial rocks with large windows for spectators. And the tiger has a personal pool with a waterfall, its own piece of jungle and a cliff for an afternoon rest. In addition, social groups that are natural for animals are supported here: paired animals live in twos, hoofed animals - in small herds, primates - in families, lions - in prides.

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