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Having a bit of time to spend in Australia? I've collected a but of advise on how to best spent the time in the capital cities of Australia. Sydney, Melvourne, Darwin, Canberra and Perth. Enjoy! 5. Days in Sydney, NSW, Australia Day 1 Sydney Sydney is the state capital of NSW and the biggest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia. Sydney was the site of the first British colony in Australia. Today this first settlement ‘the Rocks’, can be visited as a tourist attraction (admission free), and tells you the story of the establishment of Sydney in 1788 at Sydney Cove and the lives of the first settlers. Let me take you on a walk-about of Central Sydney and what must simply not be missed. First you must visit the Opera House. It is located in Sydney Harbour. Enjoy and take pictures of the most photographed building in the world, walk into the garden and along the water to get even more photos of the Opera House from different angles and perspectives. Catch a s...

Heart of Victoria Bustling, urban and hit. Those are some of the words I would use to describe one of my favorite Australian cities, Melbourne. It is the capital city of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. It is, like most cities in Australia, quite young and founded in the middle of the 19th century. It grew big and wealthy with the gold rush and continued to grow with the settlers from all over the world migrating here, partly because of the more European climate. Today Melbourne is recognized as a hub for street art, music, and theatre with unique energy and diversity. Soak it all up, I did, and it is home to many of my memories and good stories. Federation Square Once you’ve settled in you want to go straight out and explore the city. Venture into the artsy secret laneways of downtown Melbourne where you can discover some of the amazing street art and graffiti sprawling all over the walls. Melbourne is a cosmopolitan that will strike you as both s...