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Hervey Bay, a rapidly expanding city, situated in sub tropical Queensland, is one of Australia's favorite holiday destinations. With a marvelous climate and wonderful calm water beaches ideal for swimming all year round , it is a well known aquatic playground. Whatever your needs may be: water sports tours of adjacent world heritage Fraser Island, fishing trips, coral viewing trips, diving, scenic flights, whale watching (August to October), or just relaxing, Hervey Bay is ideally situated.
Maracas Bay Village is a small coastal community on Trinidad’s north coast, set around the well-known Maracas Bay and surrounded by the forested Northern Range. The village lies at the end of the Maracas Valley, where steep green hills descend toward the Caribbean Sea. Its economy and daily life are closely connected with the beach, fishing, small businesses, and visitors from across Trinidad.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park stretches along the northern KwaZulu-Natal coast from Maphelane to the Mozambique border. It brings together beaches, coral reefs, coastal forests, dunes, lakes, wetlands, estuaries, grasslands, and savanna within one protected landscape. The park is South Africa’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes several separate conservation areas linked by their ecological systems. Its name, iSimangaliso, is an isiZulu word associated with miracles and wonders.
Folégandros is a small Cycladic island in the Aegean Sea, known for its steep cliffs, dry hills, whitewashed villages, and traditional stone architecture. Its main settlement, Chora, sits more than 200 metres above sea level and extends around the medieval Kastro, a fortified district built near the edge of the cliffs.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a well-known elephant care facility in Pinnawala village, in Sri Lanka’s Sabaragamuwa Province, about 13 kilometers northeast of Kegalle. Set on a large property beside the Maha Oya River, the facility provides care for Asian elephants and has become one of the country’s most recognized wildlife attractions. Its setting combines open grounds, coconut trees, and riverbanks where elephants can be observed during parts of their daily routine. The facility is managed
Exmouth is a great base from which to join one of the many fabulous eco-tourism tours around the area. Exmouth is situated on the northern tip of the North West Cape which offers a number of nearby attractions. There is also a fantastic swimming beach at Pebbley Beach.
One the tip of the North West Cape is the Vlaming Head Lighthouse which has breathtaking views of the spectacular Coral Coast. There is also a shipwreck near here, which you can just about see poking out of the water. This is the SS Mildura which was beached on the North west Cape back in 1907.
Other Popular Destinations in Australia
Sydney
Sydney, Australia, is a vibrant city where iconic landmarks, diverse neighborhoods, and natural beauty converge. The Sydney Opera House, with its striking sail-like design, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge are symbols recognized around the world, yet the city offers much more beyond its famous skyline.
Cairns
Cairns is the majestic entrance to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. This warm, tropical destination is located in Far North Queensland. Must-see attractions in Cairns include the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, which educates tourists about indigenous peoples, and restaurant and bar-dotted Cairns Esplanade, which has a lagoon for swimming.