Australia



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Airline: Delta Airlines Price: $2,904.60 Flying Time: 14 hrs 35 min Distance (miles): 7,487 miles Airline: Delta Airlines Price: $1,375.60 Flying Time: 44 hrs 40 min (20 hr 28 min layover) Distance (miles): 9,935 miles Airlines: Delta Airlines Price: $1,505.60 Flying Time: 44 hrs 10 min (20hr 38 min Layover) Distance (miles): 9,235 miles
 * __Transportation From U.S. to Australia from three different cities[[image:worldgeographyforeigncountryproject3/deltaairlines-new-logo2.jpg width="255" height="170" align="right"]]__ **
 * __**// Los Angeles, California, United States – Sydney, Australia //**__
 * __//** New York City, New York – Sydney, Australia **//__
 * __//** Chicago, Illinois – Sydney, Australia **//__

== =//Australian Museu//m= Learn all about Fossils, Dinosaurs, Minerals, Insects, and etc. Actvites and cool things to do here; Visit the... Albert Chapman Collection, "Planet" of Minerals, and the Birds Expedition! Explore and discover... "More than insects", mummies, and dinosaurs!

Contact and Find us at:
6 College Street Sydney Address:NSW 2010 Australia ABN: 85 407 224 698 Phone Number:(612) 9320 6000 Website: []

Days open and Fees:
9.30am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day) Fees: Adult: $12 Family (2 adult, 2 child): $30 Family (1 adult, 2 child): $18 Concession: $8 Child (5 - 15yrs): $6 Under 5s: FREE Members: FREE



=//Unique Aussie Wildlife//= //"Nature was inspired when it created Australia –animals you’ll see nowhere else and plants that will amaze you." --UAW website // Kangaroos aplenty--share the beach with them! Australias most recognized animal. Pet a Koala--cute and cuddly! Australia has more than 140 species of marsupials, including koalas. Discover little Penguins on Phillip Island--watch them waddle home in riotous packs and pairs. Find Sea lions basking. The famous devil--the Tasmanian Devil, the world's largest surviving carnivorous marsupial, cannot be mistaken for any other animal. Encounter the salt water crocodile--take notice of the warning signs before swimming.

== =//Dream World//= Theme Park that has some of the BEST thrill rides ever. Including: The Cyclone, Buzzsaw, Tower of Terror 2, The Giant Drop*, Wipeout, The Claw**, and The Motocoaster**.** Standing 119metres high (39 stories), The Giant Drop is now a legendary Australian landmark. It opened at Dreamworld in 1998 and has carried more than five million passengers to date. The Giant Drop, was officially declared the ‘tallest, vertical free-fall ride in the world’ in the __Guiness Book Of World Records__. Well consider travelling 9 storeys into the air, swinging at up to 75 km/hr! Scared? Wait! It also spins 360 degrees. Dare yourself. The first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, The Claw is the most powerful pendulum on the planet is now the most terrifying talon in the world.
 * The Giant Drop:**
 * The Claw:**

Other activities include:
Tiger Island Australian Animal Presintation Outback Adventure The Sheep Show and More!

Prices:
One Day Pass; Adult: $89.99 Child: $69.99 Pensioner: $69.99 (Australian resident only!)

=//Sydney Opera House;//=

Information:
//"Likely to sell-out! The Sydney Opera House Guided Backstage Tour regularly sells out weeks in advance, so book now to avoid disappointment. You'll gain "exclusive access" to areas of the Sydney Opera House normally reserved for staff and performers on a two-hour backstage tour of one of the world's "must-see" attractions. Sit in the orchestra pit, stand where legends have performed, go inside the stars' dressing rooms and hear about the real-life dramas that go on behind the curtain."--Viator.com//

Prices & Times
$160.32 per person Lasts two hours from 7-9a.m.

Additional Information

 * Inclusions:**
 * Guided Backstage Tour of Sydney Opera House
 * Professional guide
 * Breakfast
 * GST (Goods and Services Tax)
 * Exclusions:**
 * Hotel pickup and drop off
 * Additional Info:**
 * Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
 * Minimum age is 13 years
 * Adult pricing applies to all travelers

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
 * Terms and Conditions:**

=Barcaldine, Queensland= //"Barcaldine's charming facade, one that has earned it the tag of 'Garden City of the West' hides tumultuous tales of a controversial past..."--BQ// //"Barcaldine was headquarters of the Great Shearers' Strike..."--BQ// //"The Australian Workers Heritage Centre is a national project commemorating not just these events, which changed the course of the nation's working history, but is a tribute to all Australian working men and women..."--BQ// Barcaldine has a very interesting history, worth visiting to discover.

Address:
Barcaldine QLD, Australia [|Get directions from Dubbo, Australia]

Currency- Australian dollar Australia’s currency comprises coins of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent and one and two dollar denominations; and notes of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollar denominations. 1 Australian dollar = 1.0301 U.S dollars

Food 'bush tucker'-(diet) is edible, native Australian flora and fauna which is harvested or hunted in the bush. This diet is what most people who live in Australia use. Instead of buy processed food they would rather go get food themselves by gather or hunting. Examples: __Animals:__ kangaroo, lizards, possum, fish __Fruits__: quandong, wild peach, native cherry __Seeds__:Grass seeds, pigweed, wattles and mangrove pods __Nuts__: macadamia Sea food is another major food that is in Australia. Because major cities are located on the coast line, fishing is very big.

Weather/Climate Typically the northern parts of Australia are warm to hot all of the year. In the north, the summer is also the rainy season. The coastal areas around Sydney are mild in the winter with minimum temperatures often staying above 50 to 60 degrees F. The summers are warmer and are typically in the 80 degree F range. One should be warned that there are some instances where Australia may become very cold during the winter. When we say cold, we don't mean Stockholm cold or Chicago cold. many people do not know that there are ski resorts in the mountains of Australia. When planning your trip it makes a difference what part of Australia you visit. The carts below give detail about what you might expect in the Southern, Mid, and Northern parts of Australia.


 * SOUTHERN AUSTRALIA**
 * **Sydney, New South Wales** ||
 * **Month** || **Avg Rain (Inches)** || **Avg Max (°F)** || **Avg Min (°F)** ||
 * January || 4 || 79 || 64 ||
 * April || 5 || 72 || 57 ||
 * July || 5 || 61 || 46 ||
 * October || 3 || 72 || 55 ||


 * MID AUSTRALIA**
 * **Brisbane, Queensland** ||
 * **Month** || **Avg Rain (Inches)** || **Avg Max (°F)** || **Avg Min (°F)** ||
 * January || 6 || 84 || 70 ||
 * April || 3 || 79 || 61 ||
 * July || 2 || 68 || 48 ||
 * October || 3 || 81 || 61 ||

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 * NORTHERN AUSTRALIA**
 * **Darwin, Northern Territory** ||
 * **Month** || **Avg Rain (Inches)** || **Avg Max (°F)** || **Avg Min (°F)** ||
 * January || 15 || 90 || 77 ||
 * April || 4 || 91 || 75 ||
 * July || 0 || 88 || 66 ||
 * October || 2 || 93 || 77 ||
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