AUSTRALIA: MAPLETON & KONDALILA NATIONAL PARKS

Massive areas of forest in Australia are known as 'the bush', including the native species of flora and fauna which are unique in this continent. Let us have a look at two of the subtropial national parks in the East. They are Mapleton and Kondalila. The first is located here and the second,not far, just here. Browse some photos taken there of the views and the informative posters put up by clicking here. Remember to look at them from the bottom to the top!

THE AUSTRALIAN CORAL REEF

Australia has had a unique wildlife for millions of years. This is what makes it so special. For instance, it has the largest coral reef in the world. First, we will look at the coral reef in Lady Musgrave Island. Some tourists go there to see the bottom of the sea from a boat made partly by glass. You will be able to read about the subtropical trees and fauna there. If you are ready for this trip, click here. Remember you must reverse the order and start with the final pictures!

Besides, you can also look at some samples of the wildlife in the Australian coral reef by clicking here. These photos were shown in a shopping centre in Brisbane, the capital city of Quensland. This is the Australian state where the coral reef is.

CONTEMPORARY ART IN BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

Brisbane is the capital city of the state of Queensland, Australia. As this land was discovered in the eighteenth century, its attractions are either really modern, or else dating from the origins of the Aboriginal inhabitants. Thus, by and large, the Australian museums and galleries showcase these two types of works of art. Queensland is also strongly influenced by the far east countries like Japan and others, as it is their nearest Australian estate. Although Australia has belonged to the English empire for a while, there is a close connection between the two cultures. The Queensland Cultural Centre in Brisbane includes two galleries: The Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)on the river Brisbane, separated by 150 metres. In it, there is a motorcycle exhibition which you can see in a youtube video

You can see what is being shown at present in the Queensland Cultural Centre by clicking here. Now you can get a glimpse of the remaking of fairy tales and many more, in the menu. If you want to look at what a person from Zuera saw in that museum in 2015, click here.

JAMES COOK, THE DISCOVERER OF AUSTRALIA

James cook was born in Whitby, England, and set off to discover the lands of Australia. Look at his home in Whitby, where there is a museum today, here. You can see and read James Cook's conquers here

THE GYMPY GOLD MINE IN AUSTRALIA

There is a town in Australia (15,000 inhabitants) where people came looking for gold in the nineteenth century, like it used to happen in California. It is called Gympie. You can browse it here. I took some photos of the posters and explanations in it. You can read this here

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AUSSIE GEMS AND OPALS

Australia, as in everything, contains very distinctive rocks and gems like its famous opals. If you like geology, browse this shop which is located near the north-east coast of Australia, north of Brisbane. Look at it here. Have a look at what it has to offer here