ustralia is a vast land of contrasting climates and landscapes, not least because about 40% of the continent is within the tropics. The terrain ranges from tortured red desert to lush green rainforest. Australia's beaches and surfing are world-renowned, while the country is rich in reminders of its long, if often mysterious, past. These range from prehistoric Aboriginal art to Victorian colonial architecture.

ustralia's main tourist attractions are Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, the Gold Coast of Queensland, and the ancient aboriginal monolith, Ayers Rock, in the rugged Outback of the Northern Territory.

ustralian cuisine has an international reputation with numerous speciality dishes including Sydney rock oysters, barramundi (freshwater fish), tiger prawns, macadamia nuts and yabbies (small freshwater lobsters).

he major vineyards are outside Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra and Adelaide. The largest single wine-making region is in the Barossa Valley, South Australia, two hours drive from Adelaide, where high-quality red and white wines are produced.

World Wide Vacations
1830 E. Sahara Avenue Suite #108
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104

U.S.A. Toll Free 800-926-6836
International 702-697-8800
Fax 702-697-8845

E-mail: reserve@worldwidevacations.com