Australia is a land of contrasts - topographical, cultural, physical, meterological and visual. About 40,000 years ago, the Aborigines were the first to settle. They lived as hunters and gatherers for this entire time, living with a close link to nature.
Australia is a nation in its own right, it is also a technically a continent, with large differences between regions. It has a reputation as a land of leisure, with sun, sea and an enviable 'Crocodile Dundee' outdoor lifestyle, but this is just a very narrow conception of a continent.
One of the states is the island state Tasmania of which one fifth is World Heritage area. Each state has its own national parks with their specific character where you can indulge in bush-walking or maybe even rock-climbing. When you’re interested in the miracles of water-world, you can’t miss out on the Great Barrier Reef on the east coast, the main reason for many travellers to visit Cairns. The Wet Tropics of Queensland comprise dense rainforests and foaming waterfalls. Rare species of animals can be spotted in the famous Kakadu National Park as well as ancient aboriginal art. These old drawings can also be seen in the Namadgi National Park.
Good places to set off for exploration of the great outdoors are big cities such as Canberra, Darwin, Adelaide and Perth, that all have interesting sights and a good cultural atmosphere as well. Of course, Australia is surrounded by sea, so good swimming and surfing beaches are more rule than exception, generally these beaches will be full of only tourists, especially during the week.
North of Brisbane, is the Sunshine Coast one of the many stretches of coast where you can find excellent beaches, South of Brisbane is the better known Gold Coast. Don’t forget the smaller historically interesting Alice Springs, or William Creek (the most isolated town in Australia) that will lead you right to the famous Ayers Rock.
Deserts, rainforests, big cities….and just when you thought you’d caught a glimpse of the versatile character of this fascinating continent, you forgotten about Melbourne and the excellent skiing opportunities in the Alpine National Park. Another good option is the Snowy Mountains area in NSW.
Shangri-La Hotel 
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A perfect place in the city of Sydney, the Shangri-La Hotel gives you
incredible harbour side experience bearing that unmistakable Shangri-la
excellence.
The hotel is situated in The Rocks, Sydney's historical district alongside
the major tourist attractions such as the Opera House and the Harbour
Bridge. It is also within walking distance to the Central Business District,
shopping areas and the Circular Quay ferry terminal.
All 563 guestrooms at the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney are the most spacious and
luxurious in the city, starting from a minimum of 40 square metres. All
rooms and suites are beautifully appointed and feature marble bathrooms and
a view that will take your breath away.
Modern Australian fare with hints of European influences is served at the
hotel's Altitude Restaurant. You can also enjoy best selections of wines and
cocktails at the onsite Blu Horizon Bar. In addition, international a la
carte and buffet options are offered at the Cafe Mix.
Shangri-La Hotel offers a well-equipped conference room that come with
extensive facilities. During leisure, you can work out in the
state-of-the-art gymnasium, dip into the beautifully appointed Roman style
heated pool and spa, the perfect place to unwind and refresh or relax on the
sundeck.
Facilities
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