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Australian Ports...
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Auckland, New Zealand
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New Zealand offers a vacation with a twist. A perfect amount of diversity, a sprinkle of familiarity, and enough sights and great spots to keep you busy for months. Auckland is no exception, with dozens of spectacular restaurants, museums, and shopping facilities. You will find that Auckland is a close-knit community full of friendly and helpful locals, eager to assist you any way that they can. The environment is spectacular, and you will be in awe of the uniqueness of the land. The jewelry that is designed in Auckland is marvelous, and over forty different jewelers are represented in one small area. If you are looking for new ways to spice up your wardrobe or your home, Auckland is definitely the place to go. Auckland is said to produce some of the finest quality chocolate in the world. They claim that theirs rivals Sweden's. Give it a try, and you'll most likely agree!
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Bora Bora
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The most lavish destination in all of the South Pacific, Bora Bora is located 161 miles northwest of Tahiti in the Leeward Islands. Renowned traveler James Michener has repeatedly declared Bora Bora the world's most beautiful island. Actors, royalty, and cinematographers all make this Polynesian paradise their vacation spot of choice. This luxurious island was formed three or four million years ago by a series of volcanic eruptions. Today the island is almost entirely devoted to tourism. At times, visitors and temporary residents can outnumber the locals in certain areas.
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Brisbane, Australia
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Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, one of the six provinces that make up Australia. The city lies on the easternmost point of the continent, and is home to 1.5 million people, making it the third largest city in Australia, trailing only Sydney and Melbourne.
Brisbane is a city best enjoyed outdoors. The weather is perpetually mild, with the exception of the sometimes sultry summer days. There are over two hundred miles of bike paths in Brisbane, and the main tourist attractions are a koala sanctuary and a beautiful botanical garden at the base of a mountain.
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Christchurch is a glorious location, full of great restaurants, beautiful beaches, and outstanding museums. The gardens and cultural centers are fantastic, and the greater Christchurch area stretches from the Southern Alps all the way to the Pacific Ocean. The wide array of outdoor activities is one of the best features of Christchurch; from kayaking and golf, to sailing and mountain biking, the Mainland has it all. This is the nickname given to the area surrounding the airport, and perhaps the most charming feature of Christchurch is that 20 percent of the surface land is devoted to nature reservations, recreation facilities, and public parks. This exemplifies the care and concern that the local government and the citizens have for their community. They are a close-knit and respectful bunch, and you will find that the inhabitants of Christchurch are friendly and will assist you in any way they can.
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Christmas Island
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Christmas Island is truly one of the world's last undiscovered pleasures. Although the island only covers 135 square kilometers, there is enough natural beauty here to stun even the most seasoned traveler. Christmas Island is a naturalist's paradise. Sixty-three percent of the land is protected as a national park. Inside the park, hundreds of species of flora and fauna indigenous to the island flourish. Only fifteen hundred people live here year round, and their presence is dwarfed by over one hundred million red crabs that call Christmas Island home. In fact, the crabs yearly migration to the sea to spawn may just be the most impressive natural wonder left on Earth. The event has attracted naturalists, scientists, and curiosity seekers from around the world.
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Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne is Australia's second-largest city, trailing only Sydney. Over three million people call Melbourne home, and the city's welcoming climate has attracted people from all over the world to this city on the southeast coast of Australia. Much of Melbourne's boom can be attributed to the gold rushes of the 19th Century. Gold was found in the city's surrounding hills. The Ballarat and Bendigo gold rushes fueled the city's rise to prominence, as people from all over the world came to Melbourne to seek their fortunes. In recent years, another wave of immigration has transformed the city into an international hub.
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Sydney, Australia
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Sydney's secret was revealed to the world at the 2000 Olympic Games. The secret? That Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is one of the most dramatic, sophisticated, diverse, and fun-loving cities in the world. From its world famous Opera House to its pristine beaches, Sydney truly has something to offer everybody.
Sydney is Australia's largest city, with over four million people calling it home. While it covers over seven hundred square miles, it is remarkably easy to get around town. Buses, trains, ferries, taxis, water taxis, and even a monorail are all available to you.
Sydney's cultural highlights include an assortment of museums and art galleries. The Australian National Maritime Museum is phenomenal, as is the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Tourists marvel at the world-renowned Sydney Aquarium, and many have undertaken the challenge of climbing the Harbour Bridge.
The city reveals its true magnificence when the sun goes down. The harbor positively sparkles, and the town crackles with energy. There are plenty of fine restaurants to choose from, and the nightlife gives as much as you're willing to take.
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