{"id":9049,"date":"2019-09-16T06:12:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T06:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sotc.in\/?p=9049"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:48:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:48:50","slug":"explore-australia-like-a-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/explore-australia-like-a-local\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Australia Like a Local"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9049\" class=\"elementor elementor-9049\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6769011 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6769011\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ed671a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ed671a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The smallest continent on earth is the stuff of dreams. The sparsely populated country with rugged landscapes, age-old rainforests, vast outback, vibrant nightlife, delectable cuisine \u2013 Australia has something for everyone. From adrenaline junkies to armchair tourists who really like comfort. Australia is the destination for you. And we tell you how to explore Australia like a local. While the weather is pleasant all year around, the best time to visit Australia is from March-May and then again from September-November.<\/p><p>Here is a list of cities you simply have to visit while on your trip to Australia:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae61821 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ae61821\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/melbourne-1182174_640.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9052\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/melbourne-1182174_640.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/melbourne-1182174_640-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00cc61a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"00cc61a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Melbourne<\/strong><\/p><p>This lively and multi-cultural city is the second-largest metropolis of Australia. Your sightseeing trip must include these\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/tourism\/melbourne-tourism\/places-to-visit-in-melbourne\">places to visit in Melbourne<\/a>\u00a0\u2013<\/p><p><strong>Southbank and Arts Centre<br \/><\/strong>This zone is a top draw for the youth because of its theatres, orchestra halls, arts and crafts market and delightful cafes. A sunny afternoon of aimless strolling, popping into a theatre and shopping artisanal gifts can culminate in a delightful meal at a restaurant on the banks of River Yarra.<\/p><p><strong>National Gallery of Victoria<\/strong><br \/>This is the oldest public gallery of Australia, and here you can browse through nearly 70,000 works of art and lie on the floor of the Great Hall to marvel at the magnificent stained glass ceiling.<\/p><p><strong>Melbourne Cricket Ground and National Sports Museum<br \/><\/strong>Australia tour packages would be incomplete without a trip to the Melbourne Cricket Stadium. It serves as a holy grail of cricket. MCG had also served as the main ground for the 1956 Olympics and 2006 Commonwealth Games. You can take a tour of the National Sports Museum, the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum.<\/p><p>A few things to do in Melbourne \u2013<br \/>\u25cf Check out the street art that Melbourne is famous for<br \/>\u25cf Sip on a mug of the world\u2019s best coffee that Melbourne serves<br \/>\u25cf Explore the live music scene<br \/>\u25cf Learn a little more about science at Scienceworks, the famous planetarium and science museum<\/p><p>Related Read \u2013 Full list of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/tourism\/melbourne-tourism\/things-to-do-in-melbourne\">things to do in Melbourne<\/a><\/p><p>When it comes to food, Melbourne\u2019s cuisine is a unique mix of indigenous and European styles. Try out Tagliolini al Nero at Tippo 00, Fish Mackerel Dumplings at ShanDong MaMa, Cotoletta alla Valdostana at Giro D\u2019Italia, and Meat Fruit at Dinner by Heston.<br \/>If you want to buy some souvenirs for your family and friends back home, then walk into these malls \u2013 South Melbourne Market, Royal Arcade or Emporium Melbourne.<br \/>If you want to explore Melbourne\u2019s nightlife, head to Section 8, Transit Rooftop Bar and Loop Project Space and Bar.<\/p><p>Read more \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/tourism\/melbourne-tourism\">Melbourne Tourism<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1c2393 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e1c2393\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/australia-1281935_640.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9053\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/australia-1281935_640.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/australia-1281935_640-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02ce83f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02ce83f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Sydney<\/strong><\/p><p>This the oldest and largest city in Australia and the interplay of nature and human engineering ingenuity has made it is so seductive that you will be mesmerised. Here are a few\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/tourism\/sydney-tourism\/places-to-visit-in-sydney\">places to visit in Sydney<\/a>:<\/p><p><strong>Sydney Opera House<br \/><\/strong>This is one of the world\u2019s most recognised sites and one of the top places to visit in Australia. The gleaming structure perches on a sliver of land surrounded on most sides by the sea. If you book a tour, the guide will walk you through the Opera House\u2019s history, the significance of its design, and you can explore its interiors.<\/p><p><strong>Sydney Harbour Bridge<\/strong><br \/>This feat of engineering wonder is the largest steel arch bridge propped by enormous double piers. It accommodates trains, buses and cars an is one of the most famous places to visit in Sydney.<\/p><p><strong>The Rocks<\/strong><br \/>History buffs will love The Rocks. This ancient settlement was home to the aboriginal tribe, Gadigal. Then came the Europeans who drove out the indigenous folks and settled down here. The Rocks derived its name from the nearby rocky coastline.<\/p><p>Things to do in Sydney \u2013<br \/>\u25cf Book a ferry ride at the famous Circular Quay and appreciate the glittering sunny waterfront scene<br \/>\u25cf Travel to the Bondi beach<br \/>\u25cf Stroll along the Darling Harbour<\/p><p>Read more \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/tourism\/sydney-tourism\/things-to-do-in-sydney\">Things to do in Sydney<\/a><br \/>Sydney is a melting pot of cultures and its global cuisine reflects that. Some of its renowned restaurants are Tetsuya\u2019s Restaurant, Aria Restaurant Sydney, Fortune Village Chinese Restaurant, and Six Penny.<br \/>For shopping, Westfield, Pitt Street Mall, Greenwood Plaza and Central Park Mall will cater to all your needs.<br \/>Sydney has one of the most lively nightlife zones. Just head to Chinese Laundry, ARQ Sydney, Marquee Sydney and have a blast.<\/p><p>Read More \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/tourism\/sydney-tourism\">Sydney Tourism<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de09521 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"de09521\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/canberra-3349565_640.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9054\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/canberra-3349565_640.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/canberra-3349565_640-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab507d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab507d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Canberra<\/strong><br \/>Canberra is the capital of Australia and is the most painstakingly crafted city of this country. Canberra is a treasure trove of cultural and historical sites and your stay here will be packed with activities. Take a look at the places to visit in Canberra:<\/p><p><strong>The War Memorial<\/strong><br \/>This massive Byzantine structure lists the names of every Australian who became a casualty of war since 1885. It also houses an extensive museum, art gallery, archives and library.<\/p><p><strong>The New Parliament House<\/strong><br \/>The seat of the government was shifted to this highly modernistic boomerang-shaped building in 1988, and it attracts plenty of tourists every day.<\/p><p><strong>Lake Burnley Griffin<\/strong><br \/>A trip to this artificial lake named after Canberra\u2019s architect will be the highpoint of your stay at Canberra. Dotted around the lake are the national museum, the national gallery, Questacon, parks and picnic zones.<\/p><p>Things to do in Canberra<br \/>\u25cf Trek through the Namadgi National Park<br \/>\u25cf Go on the famous Canberra beer tour<br \/>\u25cf Go on a coastal tour of Batemans Bay<br \/>\u25cf Want to know how professionals craft glasswork? Just travel to the Kingston Power House<\/p><p>Your gourmet tour should include sourdough at Silo Bakery, the finest organic produce at Food Co-op Shop, brunches at Mocan and Green Grout. Don\u2019t forget to check out the world-famous Canberra wineries. Some famous pubs that you would regret to miss out on are Mooseheads Pub and Nightclub, Cube, King O\u2019Malley\u2019s, and High Ball Express.<br \/>There are plenty of shopping malls, and some really good ones that deserve mention are Bailey\u2019s Corner, Canberra Centre, Garema Place and Fyshwick Plaza.<\/p><p>Australia tourism and hospitality is legendary and you will form memories that you will cherish all your life. Australia casts a spell on everyone who visits and people love this place so much that they keep come back again and again. SOTC\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/international-tour-packages\/australia-tour-packages\">Australia tour packages<\/a>\u00a0are perfect to help you plan a trip to this beautiful country. We also offer a number of different\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/international-tour-packages\">international tour packages<\/a>\u00a0to help you book a memorable and hassle free trip.<\/p><p>Related Reads \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sotc.in\/tourism\/australia-tourism\">Australia Tourism<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The smallest continent on earth is the stuff of dreams. The sparsely populated country with rugged landscapes, age-old rainforests, vast outback, vibrant nightlife, delectable cuisine \u2013 Australia has something for everyone. From adrenaline junkies to armchair tourists who really like comfort. Australia is the destination for you. 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