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Local Information •Lindeman island is one of islands in the Whitsunday group, one of the most famous and beautiful Island groups in the world. It is surrounded by nearly 700 hectares of beautiful National Parks with great walking tracks. The resort offers many free activities including sailing, swimming, kayaks and flying trapeze. It also has a day spa (extra cost), a golf course (no green fees but you need to buy balls), and tourist can also arrange diving, snorkelling and reef trips with local tourist operators. http://www.clubmed.com.au •The Whitsundays is home to the world famous Whitehaven beach recently featured on Oprah and is famous for its safe waters. You can hire a boat and sail around the islands. It is also close to the Great Barrier Reef and reef trips can be organised through local operators. http://www.whitsundays-australia.com/whitsundays-tourist-information.html
National Information To all foreigners we cordially invite you to experience the best of our science and our wonderful and amazing country. Make a holiday to remember before or after the conference. Visit some amazing and unique destinations such as Ayers Rock, or Coober Pedy, buy an opal, or ride a camel. Hire a 4WD and visit Fraser Island, one of the worlds largest sand islands. Don’t forget to take this opportunity to visit with your colleagues in all of the major cities in Australia.
•Brisbane is the modern, vibrant, state capital of Queensland. It is close to Australia’s Theme parks, and Steve Irwin’s famous Australia Zoo. You can also feed dolphins on Tangalooma island , just 1h by ferry. http://www.ourbrisbane.com/see-and-do
•Melbourne is the food capital. See an Aussie rules game, or drive the great ocean road. http://www.melbourne.com.au/things-to-do.htm
•Adelaide is for wine. Sample the worlds best big reds, and then repent in a church (Adelaide is also known as the City of Churches). http://www.southaustralia.com/AdelaideMoreToSeeAndDo.aspx
•Sydney speaks for itself. The opera house, the big coat hangar, Bondi beach, the Rocks, and Kings Cross for the more adventurous. http://www.sydney.com/
•Make a trip to beautiful Perth, en route to Monkey Mia or Broome or go off the beaten track to one of the more remote areas in WA. |