My Australia

Description

This blessed and peaceful country is known as the “Land of the Southern Cross”, after the star pattern so prominent in Australian skies and by which many explorers and travellers have found their way to safety. Australia is a young nation but we have a rich and historic heritage and still acclaim the men and women who pioneered our country. Australia is a land of contrasts, many moods, great strength, vivid variety, and strange beauty. Much of the country is arid desert yet that area is also majestic and colourful with imposing canyons and immense rock outcrops. There is, however, another face to the land. Much of the northern part of the continent is tropical with world heritage rainforests, white beaches and idyllic islands fringed with reefs. As you travel south the beautiful beaches continue along a breathtaking coastline with captivating scenery right down to the cool English charm of Tasmania.