| Sydney: the stunning city on water | | | | Melbourne: city of culture and lifestyle |
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| Sydney has so much to offer from the | | | | Melbourne is the city for living, it has |
| breathtaking Blue Mountains to popular hang | | | | fabulous art galleries, shopping, bars, |
| out Bondi Beach. Sydney city centre is | | | | restaurants, live entertainment and plenty of |
| cosmopolitan and has many attractions | | | | culture. World famous sporting events are |
| including the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. | | | | held here - The Melbourne Cup horse race and |
| This is one of the most attractive cities in | | | | the Grand Prix. |
| the world. | | | | |
| | | | Melbourne has an international airport which |
| Transport: how to get there and around: | | | | serves direct flights from many major cities. |
| | | | Navigating the city is straight forward with |
| There are direct flights to Sydney from many | | | | a choice of rental car, bus and taxi. There |
| international destinations. Sydney airport is | | | | is also a tram network which is an attraction |
| serviced by 40 airlines including British | | | | in itself. |
| Airways, Qantas and Virgin. | | | | |
| | | | There is wide range of hotels in Melbourne to |
| Once in the city you can enjoy getting around | | | | choose from, all budgets are catered for. A |
| on the easy to navigate bus and rail system. | | | | useful information point for accommodation |
| If you prefer to drive, it is cost effective | | | | and attractions is the Travellers Information |
| to hire a car, the roads are clearly signed. | | | | Desk in the arrivals lounge at International |
| | | | Airport. |
| Weather: the seasons of Sydney | | | | |
| | | | Melbourne is a great place to explore, the |
| The climate in Sydney is mild throughout the | | | | city is set on River Yarra and is only a few |
| year. The seasons are: Summer December to | | | | hours drive away from Victorian Alps visited |
| February, Autumn March to May, Winter June to | | | | in winter for skiing. |
| August and Spring March to May. | | | | |
| | | | Brisbane: beautiful, tropical climate |
| The seasons are opposite to the northern | | | | |
| hemisphere making Sydney a great get away | | | | Brisbane is relaxed and friendly and a |
| from the cold weather. | | | | wonderful place to visit all year round due |
| | | | to fantastic weather. The summers are long |
| Accommodation: Luxury to budget stays | | | | and hot and the winters mild, perfect climate |
| | | | to enjoy some of the best beaches in |
| The internet can offer some of the best | | | | Australia and the world. |
| information on the cost, range and location | | | | |
| of hotels in Sydney. | | | | Getting to Brisbane is easy with the domestic |
| | | | and international airport. The city and |
| Attractions & Events: best attractions in | | | | airport are accessible by train, shuttle bus |
| Sydney | | | | and taxi. Another city nestled on a river, |
| | | | you can take a relaxing trip on the Brisbane |
| • The Annual Road Bash from the Variety | | | | River ferry to tour the sights. |
| Club starts on the 5 August 2007 from Garden | | | | |
| Island. | | | | You can find plenty of accommodation within |
| | | | Brisbane and surrounding areas. hotels in |
| • Lyric Theatre at Darling Harbour is | | | | Brisbane cater for all tastes and budgets. |
| showing the iconic Musical Priscilla the | | | | From the North to the South of Brisbane there |
| Queen of the Desert | | | | is a stretch of beautiful coastline |
| | | | attracting plenty of holiday makers. As well |
| • Winter season begins at The Sydney | | | | as the beach, there are small islands for |
| Opera House see for more information. | | | | visitors to explore. |
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| • For equestrian lovers, there is an | | | | For a fun filled day out be sure to hop on a |
| amazing show at the Horseworld Stadium every | | | | shuttle bus to one of the cities famous theme |
| weekend called El Caballo Blanco, with | | | | parks. Brisbane is proud to give you Steve |
| choreographed horses. | | | | Irwin's Zoo, Dreamworld, Seaworld, |
| | | | Movieworld, Wet 'n' Wild and much more. |