Amazing Australia: the famous cities of Australia that are a must visit for a holiday trip

Australia is a riot of colours woven skilfully upon a tapestry, with azure waters, snowy white mountains, red deserts, green ranches. The land has many credentials placed sordidly on its mantle- it is a country and island continent. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean on both side, the island has some of the best beaches to flaunt on its travel brochure.

It is a tourist paradise boasting of resplendent coral reefs brimming with exotic marine life, arid deserts, tall lush forests, blue-green waters, sun-kissed beaches, extensively long coastline, snow-capped mountains and magnificent cosmopolitan cities- these are but a few of the component that goes on to make Australia such an important tourism hub. Diversity is another name for this continent.

In fact, the cities play a definitive role in creating its cultural diversity and are great fodders for boosting tourism to this island continent. These hip cities, mostly established along the coastline are where almost 70-percent of the Australians reside. They are primarily what define Australia.

There are a host of cities vying for your attention but the more famous among them will find a mention here. So when you go ‘Down Under’, these are some of the cities to go see.

Sydney

The harbour city of Sydney is straight out of picture postcard. Flanked by turquoise Pacific Ocean and its coastline, the city has to its merit nearly 100 tropical beaches, some of the most coveted in the world like Bondi, Manly, Coogee. Many famous harbour, bays and rivers complete its topography, among which the Sydney Harbour and its adjacent bridge is a major tourist draw.

This good looking city has many other offerings for travellers. The Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, National parks, Blue Mountains, amazing night life, fine dining restaurants, and the effervescent lifestyles of the city’s dwellers, all make Sydney an attractive tourism package. The night-time silhouette against a blazing skyline is also among the salient charms of this picturesque city.

Canberra

Of course you cannot wrap up your Australian rendezvous without paying homage to its capital city of Canberra. The seat of all Australian hullabaloos, Canberra is set amidst mesmerising scenic natural beauty. Being a new city, it has only new age concrete architecture rather than any historical ones to claim ownership. Nevertheless, you will get the feel of the continent throbbing in the pulse of the city. While visiting this fledging, stylish capital, the liaison with your gastronomy will tease your senses and make it a cherished encounter.

Melbourne

This is the undefeated fashion and sport capital of Australia. There is a curious vibe resonating with the city. Sporadic zoos, national parks and aquariums spring in nooks and corners across the city. Colourful trams making way across new age set-up and the Billy Steam Train trip across Yarra Valley harks upon a time reminiscing the bygone era. Melbourne also has its share of history. The Melbourne Gaol is a historic memorial site where 135 people were hanged and the St. Paul’s Cathedral adds leverage to its historic appeal. Lastly, the city’s lively demeanour is a welcome charm to tourists who flock to it in hordes.