An 8-Day Trip to Australia: The Perfect Choice for a Getaway with Old Friends
Hey Friends! Get ready for a relaxing 8-day trip to Australia, featuring the Great Ocean Road, Koala Valley, the Sydney Opera House, and the delicious cuisine of the Southern Hemisphere's fish markets!
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Australia, a land of unique history and picturesque landscapes🌅. Here, you'll find the magnificent Sydney Opera House🎭, and the mysterious Great Barrier Reef🐠. The locals are warm and welcoming, with diverse customs, offering you a unique Southern Hemisphere experience!
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🎉Itinerary: Australian Adventure Tour🌏
Day 1: Guangzhou✈️Brisbane
Depart for Brisbane and get ready to embark on your Australian adventure!
Day 2: South Bank Parklands->Story Bridge->Queensland Museum->Kooralbyn Valley Golf Course
Explore the greenery of South Bank Parklands, stroll across the historic Story Bridge, delve into culture at the Queensland Museum, and finally, enjoy a round of golf at Kooralbyn Valley Golf Course.
Day 3: Kooralbyn Valley Golf Course->Labrador Pelican Feeding->Surfers Paradise
Continue your golfing at Kooralbyn, then head to Labrador to watch the pelican feeding, and arrive at Surfers Paradise in the evening to experience the vibrant nightlife.
Day 4: Great Ocean Road Walk->Twelve Apostles->Apollo Bay->Loch Ard Gorge
Admire the breathtaking ocean views along the Great Ocean Road Walk, visit the mystical Twelve Apostles, relax by the sea at Apollo Bay, and finally, marvel at the grandeur of nature at Loch Ard Gorge.
Day 5: Federation Square->Hosier Lane->Bendigo Tramways->St. Patrick's Cathedral->Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria->National Gallery of Victoria
In Melbourne, explore the bustling Federation Square, immerse yourself in the artistic atmosphere of Hosier Lane, take a ride on a vintage Bendigo tram, visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, and finally, admire the art treasures at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Day 6: Sydney Harbour Ferry->Watsons Bay->Sydney Opera House->Sydney Fish Market->Royal Botanic Garden Sydney->Darling Harbour
Take a ferry across Sydney Harbour and enjoy the magnificent harbor views, then head to Watsons Bay for a relaxing time by the sea. Afterwards, visit the Sydney Opera House, savor the fresh seafood at the Sydney Fish Market, stroll through the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and finally, end your day at Darling Harbour.
Day 7: Sydney Zoo->Blue Mountains National Park->Three Sisters->Leura->Hyde Park->St Mary's Cathedral
Get up close and personal with adorable animals at Sydney Zoo, then head to the magnificent Blue Mountains National Park to admire the magical Three Sisters. Afterwards, experience the charm of Leura village, and back in Sydney, visit Hyde Park and finally, St Mary's Cathedral, to experience its religious solemnity and sanctity.
Day 8: Sydney✈️Guangzhou
Conclude your delightful Australian journey and depart for home, filled with wonderful memories!
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Recommended Attractions:
✨ Sydney Opera House: Not only does it host world-class performances, but you can also explore behind-the-scenes and admire the beautiful scenery of Sydney Harbour. Don't forget to enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea, perfect for us senior travelers!
🌈 Darling Harbour: Want a panoramic view of Sydney Harbour? Darling Harbour is the place to be! You can also visit the Sydney Aquarium and the Wild Life Sydney Zoo, and experience the local laid-back atmosphere. The evening fireworks and cultural events are not to be missed.
🐨 Sydney Zoo: Over 4,000 animals await your discovery, including many endangered species! Stroll along the African Boardwalk and Primate Boulevard, get up close with Australian native animals, and explore the fascinating world of reptiles and nocturnal creatures.
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🧳 Travel Checklist: Essential Items for Your Trip to Australia
📞 Be sure to get a local SIM card for easy communication and affordable Internet access.
🔌 Don't forget to bring a plug adapter, as Australian outlets are different from ours.
🪪 Make sure you have all your documents: passport, visa, and driver's license are essential!
👕 The weather in Australia in March is pleasant. Bring some spring and autumn clothing, as well as comfortable shoes for easy walking.
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Australia, a land full of adventures, awaits you to explore every beautiful corner! 🌏✨The exploration never ends, Australia awaits your discovery!
With nine-year-old children who love painting to enjoy the works of French Impressionist painters more than 100 years ago, let children get edified in the paintings, ear-stained, record their favorite works with the camera, and continue to enjoy after returning home. This is the satisfaction that art brings to us. It can last a long time.
The National Gallery of Victoria is an absolute must-visit when in Melbourne! As Australia’s oldest and most visited art museum, NGV effortlessly blends history, culture, and creativity under one magnificent roof. From classical masterpieces to bold contemporary installations, every exhibit is thoughtfully curated to spark curiosity and inspiration. One of the highlights was the stunning Great Hall with its dazzling stained-glass ceiling—lying beneath.
It was great to buy the entrance ticket on Trip.com as tickets at NGV for the Yayoi Kusama Exhibition were sold out for the day. The Exhibition itself was very insightful into Yayoi Kusama as an artist. Very enjoyable!
The museum is free, but there are many good things inside. The first one is Picasso's Weeping Woman, which was stolen, but was later found in a locker at the train station. The glass is now bulletproof and worth hundreds of millions. The Weeping Woman has three faces, a daughter who lost her father, a wife who lost her husband, and a mother who lost her son. The overall tone is green, but Picasso painted during the war. Picasso has many paintings, and the second sculpture must be seen, after all, there are not many sculptures left. The third is a painting by Monet. The fourth is very interesting. If you look carefully, the street in the middle is facing you no matter which direction you are in. The fifth is the Thinker. The first generation is a 68.5 cm plaster statue, the second generation is this bronze Buddha, and the Nth generation is known to everyone later. The fifth crystal chandelier was custom-made by the Tsar, but it fell and was left here. The sixth one looks ordinary, but it is an abstract pioneer. As long as your work is the first one, it can also be put on the wall. Red background, full of paintings, is an old-fashioned way. Now it is said to leave blank space, but in the past, there were as many paintings as there were red backgrounds. The last painting, if completed, should be in the French city hall. In fact, the treasure of the town hall is a sculpture of a bodhisattva from China, which came out of a grotto.
In this gallery you can see the works of world-class artists such as Picasso, Monet, Manet and Rembrandt. There are also many fine works of court painters of the Renaissance and even earlier times. Many paintings are based on biblical stories and famous historical figures. Anyway, if you do your homework well and visit again, you will have a good memory.
The National Gallery of Victoria is one of the largest art galleries in Australia. It is a blue rock-like building surrounded by clear water. For fire prevention, there are no windows on the side leading to the street, and it looks like a city tower from a distance. The blue city tower is reflected in the water, creating a unique scenery. At that time, the museum was holding the "Golden Age of China - Emperor Qianlong" exhibition.
The National Gallery of Victoria has two grand galleries that are accessible on foot, and the fixed collections in both galleries are free to visit. Locals and tourists in Victoria can now enjoy the fine collections of two public galleries in a grand art exhibition area. At the end of St Kilda Road, cross the Yarra River to Federation Square, a cultural center surrounded by the renovated National Gallery of Victoria International (NGV International) on St Kilda Road. The International Museum of Victoria National Gallery is the world of international works of art. Various works of art from Europe, Asia, Oceania and America are displayed in the pavilion. Since the opening of the Victoria National Gallery in 1968 at St. Kodak Road, the collection has doubled to more than 70,000. As a truly landmark building in Melbourne, the pavilion has been completely redesigned to accommodate any of the most impressive exhibits in the Southern Hemisphere.