Biyahilo Tourist Attractions» New South Wales http://biyahilo.privateshelter.com Philippine Tourist Spots and more Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:00:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 NSW: Byron Bay http://biyahilo.privateshelter.com/nsw-byron-bay/ http://biyahilo.privateshelter.com/nsw-byron-bay/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:23:10 +0000 bajin http://biyahilo.privateshelter.com/nsw-byron-bay/ Byron Bay is located on the North coast of NSW with Cape Byron being Australia’s most easterly point. Summer temperatures average between 21°C and 28°C and winter temperatures average between 15°C and 21°C, giving Byron Bay an excellent year round climate. The many beaches around Byron Bay offer clean warm water, 26°C in summer and 21°C in winter, with the chance to see dolphins regularly and whales May through October.

Byron Bay With pristine blue beaches, and rolling countryside, Byron Bay is also known for its art, entertainment and locals. There are a steady stream of international travellers, especially backpackers, attracted by the laidback atmosphere and beautiful location. With every type of water sport imaginable, including scuba diving at Julian Rocks, there is room for everyone. The area is known for its famous lighthouse, where you may spot some of the migrating whales famous in the area, and there is an easy walk to the Cape to experience the coastal scenery at its best.

Here are main tourist attractions to enjoy in Byron Bay:

Cape Byron Lighthouse


photo courtesy of Winsome Bonham

Constructed of prefabricated concrete blocks in 1901, the Cape Byron Lighthouse stands on the most eastery point of the Australian mainland and is Australia’s most easterly lighthouse. It stands 22 metres high, perched 94 metres above sea level on the crest of a windswept headland.

With a beam equivalent to 2,200,000 candles, the light is one of the most powerful in the southern hemisphere. It is powered by a 1000 watt tungsten-halogen lamp and flashes every 15 seconds over a range of 27 nautical miles. The heavy two-metre diameter lens is supported by a mercury float bath and keeps rotating during the day to reduce the risk of fire from the sun’s rays.


photos by Darren McCoy

Cape Byron Lighthouse is still an important shipping aid today and is managed and maintained by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Julian Rocks

Julian Rocks, 2.5 km from Byron Bay’s shore Named by Captain Cook in 1776, and considered as one of the best dive spots in the world, is consists of ancient sedimentary rock, remains of a volcanic eruption more than 20 million years ago. It is an extension of Cape Byron separated by water and forms a most unique marine reserve, providing shelter and food for more than 500 tropical and temperate fish species alone.

Not only does Julian Rocks provide resting and nesting grounds for many seabirds, such as seagulls and cormorants, underneath the water is an invisible world with abundant marine life present.

All different dive sites around Julian Rocks are equally impressive and offer dives that are spectacular for the novice and the very experienced underwater explorer!


photos courtesy of underwater.com.au

Whale Watching

Byron Bay is famous as one of the most popular whale watching locations in Australia. Each June/July thousands of Humpback whales travel past Byron Bay, on their annual migration from Antarctica to their breeding grounds off the Great Barrier Reef. Then in September/October the same humpback whales return with their newborn calves.

NSW: Byron Bay – Tourist Attractions
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Byron Bay

]]> http://biyahilo.privateshelter.com/nsw-byron-bay/feed/ 8 Blue Mountains http://biyahilo.privateshelter.com/blue-mountains/ http://biyahilo.privateshelter.com/blue-mountains/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:36:09 +0000 bajin http://biyahilo.privateshelter.com/blue-mountains/ The Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, are found approximately 48 kilometres west of Sydney. They are a range of sandstone geological structures that reach to at least 1,190 metres AHD (in the Lithgow area). The Blue Mountains is a unique region within a National Park, less than an hour’s drive west of Sydney. The Blue Mountains is a natural wonderland of untamed bush, spectacular rock formations and abundant wildlife and birdlife. The eucalyptus oil evaporating from the many gum trees creates a blue haze which gives the region its name. The Blue Mountains experiences four distinct seasons presenting an array of sky colours, mountain air texture and mountain mists.

How to Get Here

If travelling by car the best way to approach from Sydney is along the Great Western Highway or along the M4. If travelling from the western side of the Blue Mountains, travellers must drive through the towns of Lithgow and Hartley. There are also trains from Sydney to Katoomba and Lithgow and there is a Blue Mountains Explorer Bus from Katoomba Station. There are also plenty of day tours to the Blue Moutains leaving from Sydney or you can hire your own car, 4WD or limousine.

Climate

The climate of the Blue Mountains is somewhat cooler than the lower Sydney region. During the winter months (June, July, August), the average temperature in the Upper Mountains is around 5°C, while in summer (December, January, February) the average temperature reaches around 18°C. The Lower Mountains have a much warmer climate, ranging between an average of 16°C in winter and 29°C in the summer months.

Best months to visit

No matter what time of year you visit the Blue Mountains, you won’t be disappointed. In summer, the mountains offer cool relief from Sydney’s sticky heat, and although winters can be chilly, you’ll be fine as long as you pack warm clothing. Many people enjoy ‘Christmas in July’ in the cozy warmth of the mountains’ many hotels and lodges.

The Blue Mountains are considered one of the most scenic and beautiful sites in Australia. The Blue Mountains feature tourist attractions such as the following:

Scenic World

Scenic World blue mountains is suitable for visitors of all ages; it is located near the Three Sisters at Katoomba, less than two hours by rail or road from Sydney . Scenic World is home to a number of attractions, the two most famous of which are the Scenic Railway and Scenic Skyway.

The Scenic Skyway with its world first Electro-Sceni Glass floor completes the trip over to the other side of the valley to a viewing platform. This amazing ride takes in all of the iconic views of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Wilderness including the Three Sisters, Moutn Solitary, The Jamison Velley and Katoomba Falls.

The Scenic Railway is reputedly the steepest cable-driven funicular railway in the world, with an incline of 52 degrees, over a distance of 415 metres. It can carry up to 84 passengers and operates every 10 minutes.

Scenic World also has a restaurant with a revolving floor, a new cafe and viewing area, a souvenir shop, a free carpark and a 100 seat cinema.

Website: www.scenicworld.com.au


Zig Zag Railway

The Great Zig Zag Railway, the original rail line into the Lithgow Valley, was opened in 1869. The line was hailed as an engineering masterpiece of the 19th century. Today, the historic tourist railway, traverses the 7 1/2km track, operating steam trains and vintage diesel locomotives.

The Zig Zag is a series of gently sloping ramps in the form of a letter ‘Z’ passing through 2 tunnels and over 3 magnificent sandstone viaducts, all surrounded by the beautiful Blue Mountains escarpment.

The Zig Zag Railway is open daily, except for Christmas.

www.zigzagrailway.com.au

Jenolan Caves

A collection of 300 magnificant limestone caves located south east of Lithgow. Nine caves are open to the public and the caves feature breathtaking limestone stalagmites and stalactites and present a magical outlook on historical nature.Jenolan Caves attracts over 250,000 visitors a year, making it the most popular tourist location in rural New South Wales. The caves are said to be the oldest in the world.

Website: www.jenolancaves.org.au

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Three Sisters are one of the Blue Mountains’ most famous sights, towering above the Jamison Valley.

The Sisters were formed by erosion. The soft sandstone of the Blue Mountains is easily eroded over time by wind, rain and rivers, and the cliffs surrounding the Jamison Valley are being slowly broken up. Formations like the Three Sisters are created when water seeps into small cracks in the rock, gradually enlarging them over time to form large indentations. Eventually, the Sisters will be eroded away completely.

Echo Point is one of the most famous lookouts to view the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley. With dense rainforest, waterfalls, deep gorges and world class bushwalking trails, it is a world class destination.

NSW: Blue Mountains – Tourist attractions
References:
Visit Blue Mountains
Wikipedia

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Climate:
Sydney has a temperate climate, with over 340 sunny days per year. Average rainfall is approximately 1210mm per year, and the summer season (Dec to Feb) can have strong sunny days, so wear a hat and sunscreen between 10am and 3pm.

Summer average temperature 22 Celsius, Winter average temperature 13 Celsius. Note: The seasons are reversed from the northern hemisphere – Summer here is December to February, Winter is June to August.

Main Tourist Spots that can be found in Sydney:

Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is one of the world’s most distinctive 20th century buildings, and one of the most famous performing arts venues in the world.

As well as many touring theatre, ballet, and musical productions, the Opera House is the home of Opera Australia, the Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Symphony. It is administered by the Opera House Trust, under the New South Wales Ministry of the Arts.

Website: www.sydneyoperahouse.com

Sydney Harbour Bridge

The bridge was the city’s tallest structure until 1967. According to Guinness World Records, it is the widest long-span bridge in the world and is the highest steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge standing 134 metres (429.6 feet) above the harbour. It is also the fourth-longest spanning-arch bridge in the world.

Reference: Wikipedia

Sydney Tower or AMP Tower

Sydney Tower is Sydney’s famous landmark, is tallest free-standing structure, and the second tallest in Australia (with the Q1 building on the Gold Coast being the tallest). It is also the third tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere (after Auckland, New Zealand’s Sky Tower) and Melbourne, Australia’s Eureka Tower; though Sydney Tower’s main observation deck is almost 50 metres higher than that of Auckland’s Sky Tower.

Website: www.sydneytower.com.au/

Museums & Galleries

Sydney offers an abundant repertoire of museums and galleries, and the art scene’s certainly alive and kicking. You could spend days touring its many museums – from masterpiece-filled art institutions and quirky treasure troves to first-class galleries showing the latest contemporary art. Sydney’s largest public museum is the Powerhouse Museum which covers Australian social history, science and technology as well as the decorative arts. Lots of hands-on exhibits of interest to young and old alike.

Parks & Gardens

Sydney’s cityscape is dotted with parks and gardens – from formal English-style retreats to lush subtropical oases, providing many a peaceful sanctuary from the urban hustle and bustle. If not on the beaches, Sydneysiders love to hang out in these verdant havens, so do like the locals do and wander through at least one of the city’s green beauties.

Beaches

Sydney is renowned for its beaches and, with its warm climate, attracts people to the beaches almost all year round. Sydney’s beaches are either ocean facing, such as the internationally renowned Bondi Beach , or harbour beaches, such as Balmoral Beach . The ocean beaches are usually divided into the Northern Beaches, north of the entrance to Sydney Harbour and those to the south, in the eastern suburbs and Cronulla.Most beach suburbs have one beach. A small few have two. Manly with eight beaches stands out.

Map of Sydney:

NSW: Sydney – Tourist Destinations
References:
Budget Travel

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