Queensland Great Barrier Reef Off the north-east coast of Queensland. It stretches more than 2,000 kilometres along the Queensland coast, from the mainland towns of Port Douglas to Bundaberg. Hop between the pristine, palm-fringed islands on top, then explore the rainbow-coloured coral islands and marine life below. You can swim, snorkel, dive and sail the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, a living masterpiece so big it can be seen from outer space. Party in Airlie Beach, hit the water sports on Hamilton, honeymoon on luxurious Hayman or just chill out on the soft, white sand of Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. For accommodation, you ll find everything from five-star resorts to the back-to-nature simplicity of tents in natural settings. You can go castaway on many of Great Barrier Reef s lush island national parks. Also, there are Green and Fitzroy islands near Cairns, and Dunk, Bedarra, Hinchinbrook and Orpheus islands further south, or head to Hayman, Heron and Lizard Islands for superior resorts and diving. Check out the technicolour coral and marine life through a glass-bottomed boat from coastal hubs such as Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Mission Beach and Airlie Beach. Or experience the reef s smooth seas, deep drop offs, underwater tunnels and caves with a dive school or day trip operator. Snorkel or dive the edge of the continental shelf at Agincourt Reef from Cairns, explore the SS Yongala shipwreck from Townsville and Magnetic Island and the Llewellyn shipwreck from Mackay. See sea stars, crabs corals, molluscs at Fitzroy, Capricorn and Bunker Reefs near Gladstone. Or kick through vivid coral canyons and past marine turtles near Lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave Islands. In the Whitsundays, the warm clear water and psychedelic coral reefs are just a day trip from your Airlie Beach or island resort. The Whitsunday Islands is a group of 74 islands bordered by the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and the sheltered waters of the Coral Sea. With palm-fringed secluded white sand beaches surrounded by clear blue waters, the Whitsunday Islands are the epitome of a tropical paradise. Page 1 of 10 Worldwide Interactive Training 2018
Australia Zoo Located an hour north of Brisbane, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Australia Zoo is a team of passionate conservationists working around-the-clock to deliver an animal experience like no other. Opening Hours - Normal Operation 9am - 5pm daily; and closed Christmas Day Some of the things you can see and do include the following Meet our Amazing Animals - Here at Australia Zoo we just love animals - from the tiniest lizard to the tallest giraffe! Australia Zoo is a great environment for our animals. It provides not only a haven for our collection of over one hundred different species including Steve's favourites the Crocodile, Tiger, and Cheetah, but is also a great platform for those same animals to act as ambassadors for their cousins in the wild. This gives Australia Zoo the ability to educate the world about animal conservation and to increase the chances of protecting all wildlife. Feed the Animals - From adorable baby animals in the Kids Zoo to tall and majestic giraffes, there are loads of opportunities to feed the animals at Australia Zoo. Be sure to check out the incredible Roo Heaven, a large, naturalistic home for our kangaroos, where you can hand-feed them until your heart's content! Take a Platinum Zoo Adventure - You will go where very few guests have the opportunity to go, and you are guaranteed a day of fun, discovery and a hands-on experience that you will never forget. Travel around the Zoo in style, with your own personal Australia Zoo guide. Your guide knows where all the action is happening throughout the Zoo and the best times to be there. You will have your own personal photographer, who will be on hand to capture every incredible moment of your day. These memories will be yours to keep, with a huge photographic package presented to you at the end of the day, along with an awesome VIP gift pack. When it's time to sit back, relax and have something to eat, you will be treated to delicious international cuisine at our Dingo Diner where you ll enjoy morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch. Have an amazing Animal Encounter - Join our cheeky wombats as they enjoy their lunch or strut your stuff with these rebels of Aussie wildlife! You can get up close and personal with one of our rhinos, hand feed our rascally lemurs, cuddle a cute koala, be mesmerised by a cheetah s purr and MUCH more! Where else in the world can you experience so much interactive wildlife action in one day? Australia Zoo is right at the forefront of wildlife conservation for a reason - we're on a mission to make you fall in love with our amazing animals! Page 2 of 10 Worldwide Interactive Training 2018
NSW The Blue Mountains Around 100 kilometres west of Sydney, New South Wales, is the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area one million hectares of sandstone cliffs, bushland, waterfalls and eucalypt forest. In amongst the sandstone outcrops and eucalypt forests you ll find great dining, luxury retreats, the world s steepest railway (the Zig Zag Railway) and a vibrant community of artists. You ll marvel at nature s majestic statements in the Blue Mountains. Pay homage to the Three Sisters from the Echo Point lookout at Katoomba, one of New South Wales most iconic landmarks. Part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, these weathered sandstone peaks, formed over thousands of years, tower more than 900 metres high among the cliffs of the Jamison Valley. The best views are from the Echo Point lookout at Katoomba. Then visit Wentworth Falls, a picturesque waterfall on the edge of the Jamison Valley. Watch it plunge almost 300 metres and check out the valley views from the walks that circle it. Stand on the top of the narrow sandstone outcrop of Hanging Rock and hear your voice echo through the enormous, forested valley below. Don t miss the underground rivers, prehistoric formations and huge chambers of Jenolan Caves, the world s oldest open underground cave system. Get goose bumps on a ghost tour or enjoy a monthly cave concert with natural acoustics and fairy tale ambience. In Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens, you can step back in time with the Wollemi Pine, one of the world s oldest and rarest plants. Discover a rich Aboriginal heritage in the Blue Mountains - from the legend of the Three Sisters to ancient art and ceremonial sites. Visit the shallow cave of Lyrebird Dell, an Aboriginal campsite around 12,000 years old. See fine hand stencils and prints at Red Hands Cave near Glenbrook. You can reach the cave on a walking trail past Camp Fire Creek, where many years ago an Aboriginal tribe left axe-grinding grooves on volcanic rock. Go walkabout with a local Darug guide and learn about the songlines that connect sacred sites. See bark and body painting demonstrations, taste bush tucker and swim in a crystal clear billabong under a rainbow waterfall. Get up close to wildlife, explore sandstone caves and listen to the Dreamtime stories that wove this wilderness. Page 3 of 10 Worldwide Interactive Training 2018
Sydney Opera House Webpage Excerpts for use for Assessments for Sydney Opera House is a masterpiece of late modern architecture. In its short lifetime, it has earned a reputation as a world-class performing arts centre and become a symbol of both Sydney and the Australian nation. Within this unique building lives a wide range of venues and facilities. 1. Backstage Tour Access all areas: This is the only tour that grants you unprecedented VIP backstage access to the Sydney Opera House. Description - Sydney Opera House's Backstage Tour is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the real-life dramas behind this celebrated performing arts centre. Your personal guide will raise the curtain on what really goes on beyond the spotlight, revealing industry secrets that you will not hear anywhere else. Booking Information Bookings are essential and limited to a maximum of twelve people per tour. Online sales close at 4.00pm one day prior to the tour. The Backstage Tour includes up to 300 stairs. Flat, enclosed, rubber-soled shoes must be worn. For safety reasons, children aged 10 years and under are not permitted on the Backstage Tour. Dates & Times - Daily at 7am Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 2. Sydney Opera House Tour A tour for the whole family! A must-see experience in Sydney. Description - Discover the stories, history and magic of Sydney Opera House with an incredible guided tour taking you underneath the world famous sails. You will explore the hallowed theatres and foyers where more than 1600 concerts, operas, dramas and ballets take place each year and your experienced guide will be on hand to lead you through every aspect of the building s 14-year creation and 58- year history. You ll run your hands over the world-famous shell tiles, take a seat in the elegant custom-made white birch timber chairs and marvel at the vaulted ceilings of one of the biggest pillar-free chambers in the world. Once you ve visited areas off limits to the general public and captured photographs from rare vantage points inside the majestic Sydney Opera House, you ll realise that from the outside you re only getting half the story. Tours run daily from 9am-5pm with a maximum group size of 35 people. Available in English, French and German. Dates & Times - Daily, between 9am and 5pm. Running Time: Approximately 1 hour Page 4 of 10 Worldwide Interactive Training 2018
ACT Australian War Memorial The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war. Its mission is to assist Australians to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society. Location and Opening Hours Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade), Campbell ACT 10 am 5 pm daily - Closed on Christmas Day Admission to the Memorial is free Free guided tours 30 Minute tours of the Commemorative Area are conducted daily by the Memorial's voluntary guides at 4:15am. 60 minute highlight tours of all galleries are conducted daily by the Memorial s voluntary guides at 3:00pm. 90 minute highlight tours of all galleries are conducted daily by the Memorial s voluntary guides at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 2:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm All tours start from the Memorial's Orientation Gallery and are run by our wonderful volunteers. Please note these can be subject to change and cancellation. The Memorial's tours allow visitors the opportunity to interact with the guide in an informal way to enhance their experience of the Memorial. The Memorial is divided into three levels and includes the areas below: Colonial Commitments First World War Second World War Hall of Valour Aircraft Hall ANZAC Halx Roll of Honour Conflicts 1945 to today Discovery Zone Afghanistan Page 5 of 10 Worldwide Interactive Training 2018
Tasmania Freycinet National Park Sticking out into the sea on Tasmania's mild east coast is the rugged and beautiful Freycinet Peninsula. The park is about 2 1/2 to 3 hours from either Hobart or Launceston. Freycinet National Park consists of knuckles of granite mountains all but surrounded by azure bays and white sand beaches. The dramatic peaks of the Hazards welcome you as you enter the park. Freycinet is effectively two eroded blocks of granite - the Hazards and the Mt Graham/Mt Freycinet sections of the peninsula - joined by a sand isthmus. Freycinet is a great place to go bird watching. You may be lucky enough to see a white-bellied sea-eagle gliding overhead or large Australasian gannet diving for food. Freycinet National Park offers a wide variety of activities and wonderful opportunities to enjoy spectacular coastal scenery, colourful wildflowers and a variety of Tasmania's animal life. Take a walk to the pass overlooking the perfectly shaped Wineglass Bay, trek the entire length of the Freycinet Peninsula on a three day walk or try less strenuous activities like beach strolls, swimming or wildlife spotting. Located within the entrance to the park, the visitor centre introduces the natural and cultural heritage of this region through creative displays. Staff are on hand to help with your enquiries. The centre is open daily from 8am to 5pm November - April and 9am to 4pm May - October. Scenic drives Cape Tourville - The 6.4 kilometre sealed road to Cape Tourville leaves from the main road just after the Freycinet Lodge. From the carpark, take the short, boardwalked track around the cliff line to the lighthouse. Along this fenced track are sweeping views along the coast. The Friendly Beaches - Spectacular views and miles of unspoiled white sand beaches are the main features of The Friendly Beaches, which were added to the national park in 1992. The beaches can be reached via a signposted turnoff on the Coles Bay Road. We are upgrading facilities, which at present are only basic. Gravel roads lead to car parks overlooking the beaches at a couple of points. Some information signs point out interesting features and foot tracks lead to the beaches. Basic camping is permitted at Isaacs Point and Ridge Camp, though there is no fresh water. Isaacs Point also has pit toilets. Ranger led activities - During summer, rangers offer a variety of activities such as walks, talks and slide shows for both adults and children. Besides being lots of fun these are a great way to learn about our national parks, wildlife and heritage. Water activities - Sleepy Bay is a great place for snorkelling and diving, while Honeymoon Bay is a good sheltered area suitable for beginners. Spectacular rock pools occur at both of these locations, as well as at Ranger Creek, and are well worth a look. Please don't disturb the sea creatures as they are fragile. Page 6 of 10 Worldwide Interactive Training 2018
Northern Territory Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Ayers Rock) You ll find Uluru and Kata Tjuta about 450 kilometres, or a four and a half hour drive from Alice Springs, the nearest major town. Though in a remote desert, a nearby town Yulara has been built to provide accommodation, restaurants, a supermarket, petrol and other essential services. See Uluru rise 348 metres from the desert in the deep centre of Australia, matching the light and weather with hues so vivid they upstage the sunset. Walk around Uluru s base with an Anangu guide, and learn how it was created by spirit ancestors in the Dreamtime. You can even trace the battle scars left behind. See Uluru on a motorcycle, from the back of a camel or on a scenic helicopter flight. Drink in its sunset glow with a glass of champagne, then return to a campfire dinner of barramundi, emu or kangaroo underneath a starlit sky. Just 40 kilometres away you ll find Kata Tjuta - steep, rounded, russet domes formed through more than 500 million years of erosion. You can experience both wonders in Uluru- Kata Tjuta National Park, which offers tours by Aboriginal guides and accommodation from campsites to luxury resorts. The best time to visit Australia s Red Centre, Uluru and Kata Tjuta is between May and September. The weather is cooler, making it easier and safer to walk. At this time of year, the colours of the rock are more vibrant and you are more likely to see the hidden surprises of Uluru - waterfalls, plants and animals. In summer (December, January, February) the weather is extremely warm, with temperatures often over 36 degrees Celsius. We strongly recommend people who come to the park during this period walk only in the early morning before 11.00 am and carry plenty of water with them. Watching the colours change over this amazing landscape is a breath-taking experience. There are two special viewing areas to see Uluru at either dawn or dusk. Visit the Cultural Centre - The best place to start your journey. Learn about Anangu culture: see Anangu art, hear Anangu stories, and discover their connection with country. The Cultural Centre is also the spot to pick up your visitor guide, take a break at the café and meet some local artists at the two arts centres. Walk around the base of Uluru - This 10.6 km loop walk is a wonderful way to discover the amazing textures and colours of the rock, see the diverse plants and animals and experience Anangu culture first hand. Talinguru Nyakunytjaku - Our place to look from the sand dunes. This beautiful spot lets you see stunning views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta at sunrise and sunset. The area also has easy walks with information about bush foods, tools and how fire helps the Anangu to manage their land. Page 7 of 10 Worldwide Interactive Training 2018
South Australia Webpage Excerpts for use for Assessments for Botanic Gardens of South Australia The Botanic Gardens of Adelaide is comprised of three botanic gardens and has served the community of South Australia for more than 140 years. The three botanic gardens, Adelaide, Mount Lofty and Wittunga provide visitors with an exceptional range of cultural, recreational, educational and scientific facilities which enhance people s enjoyment and understanding of the plant world. Adelaide Botanic Garden Located in North Terrace, Adelaide. Marvel at the wonders in our diverse gardens including the Wollemi Pine which dates back to the time of dinosaurs, the mysterious Amazonica waterlily which flowers only at night and Australia s oldest avenue of Morton Bay Fig trees. Explore historic buildings including three striking glasshouses, the Palm House, Bicentennial Conservatory and Amazon Waterlily Pavilion. Discover the Santos Museum of Economic Botany, the last of its kind in the world, to understand why plants are so important to our lives and to be immersed in amazing touring exhibitions. Enjoy relaxing with friends and family, having a coffee in one of our cafes or indulging your gardening habit in the Diggers Garden Shop. Opening Hours - Mon - Fri 7:15am, Weekends and public holidays 9:00am Closing Hours vary with the time of year. Admission is Free Free Guided Walks are available at 10:30am daily, except Christmas Day and Good Friday. Depart from the Visitor Information Centre in the Schomburgk Pavilion. Please note guided walks are cancelled when the forecast temperature is 36 degrees or above. Adelaide Botanic Garden is easy to access from all gates and navigate with paved and bitumen paths running throughout the Garden. Wheelchairs are available to hire from reception in the Goodman Building on Hackney Road, however they must be pre-booked. Page 8 of 10 Worldwide Interactive Training 2018
Western Australia Ningaloo Marine Park Webpage Excerpts for use for Assessments for The Ningaloo Coast is a World Heritage Site located in the north west coastal region of Western Australia. The 705,015 hectare heritage listed area is located approximately 1,200 kilometres north of Perth, along the East Indian Ocean. The distinctive Ningaloo Reef that fringes the Ningaloo Coast is 260 kilometres long and is Australia's largest fringing coral reef. On Western Australia s Coral Coast, between Exmouth and Coral Bay. Dive the Ningaloo Marine Park, which protects a 260km fringing reef off Western Australia s mid north coast. Snorkel through coral lagoons in Coral Bay, swim with the huge whale shark, and 4WD red sand dunes in Cape Range National Park. The Indian Ocean Drive from Perth links Ningaloo with Shark Bay and the dolphins of Monkey Mia. Swim with the docile whale sharks, the world s largest fish, who visit between April and June. Watch humpback whales between June and November and see rare turtle species hatch on guided, eco-interactive trails in January and February. Sea kayak from Exmouth and spot migrating whales and visit remote sites teeming with dugongs and turtles. Or join a boat tour to watch the spectacular mass coral spawning in March and April. You only have to step off the beach at Exmouth or Coral Bay to see clownfish bathing in anemone tentacles, lionfish and predatory moray eels as well as hundreds of other species of tropical fish. Snorkel through coral lagoons and gardens in calm, protected Coral Bay and meet graceful manta rays, dolphins and brightly coloured fish. If you re ready for deeper waters, jump on a glass-bottom boat or join a snorkelling tour from Exmouth. Head to Lighthouse Bay or the classic desert Muiron Islands for spectacular reef diving See sea creatures from small to big in the reef sanctuary of Bundegi Bombies, which has shallow waters perfect for entry level divers and snorkelers. More experienced divers can discover the diverse collection of large sponges, gorgonians and sea whips in the sponge gardens at the entrance to the Exmouth Gulf. Whatever level you are, Ningaloo has a piece of underwater Eden for you. Join a day tour to the tranquil Muiron Islands, classic desert islands with tropical waters teeming with marine life and complex coral reefs. Dive or snorkel at Turtle Bay, a nesting sanctuary for turtles. You ll find many other great dive sites just offshore, with colourful coral gardens in depths of 3 to 20 metres. Laze on a deserted beach or cast your line in the shallow waters for a giant trevally. For the ultimate in solitude and romance, get permission to camp overnight. With blue skies and sunshine almost every day of the year, Monkey Mia, approximately 850 kilometres north of Perth, is ideal for a leisurely getaway or exciting outback adventure. Page 9 of 10 Worldwide Interactive Training 2018
The Perth Mint As one of Western Australia's leading tourist attractions, The Perth Mint offers a unique combination of activities, exhibitions and demonstrations, enabling visitors to experience the astonishing allure of gold. The Perth Mint is located in Hay Street, a short walk from the City centre and many of Perth's leading hotels. Webpage Excerpts for use for Assessments for Established as a branch of Britain's Royal Mint in 1899, The Perth Mint's primary function is to refine gold from Western Australia's eastern goldfields and strike gold coinage continue to this day, with precious metal coins struck onsite at the Mint, and gold refined at The Perth Mint Refinery, situated near Perth Airport. Conveyed through its visitor experience, The Perth Mint also issues the nation's official bullion and commemorative coin programs, and offers a variety of investment bars and other precious metal products. Opening Hours - Open 7 Days: 9am - 5pm. Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day. Enjoy a guided heritage walk, entrance to our Gold Exhibition and a gold pouring. Tours start daily at 9:30am, 10.30am, 11.30am,12.30pm,1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm The Guided Heritage Walk - Make the most of your visit by joining one of our hourly guided talks. The grand heritage building, the heavily secured vault and the original melting house provide the cues for many extraordinary stories about Western Australia's golden history and the Mint's prolific output of priceless gold bars and coins The Gold Exhibition - Our Gold Exhibition is a world-class attraction which uses the latest innovations in exhibition concept design and audiovisual technology, to bring the story of Western Australian gold, and The Perth Mint, to life. Offering a unique combination of exhibits, the Gold Exhibition gives visitors the rare opportunity to experience the emotive journey of gold discovery. Marvel at the largest coin ever made, weighing one tonne of pure gold; view Australia's most dazzling display of natural gold nuggets; handle more than $700,000 worth of gold bullion and much more! The centrepiece of the remarkable new Gold Exhibition is the Australian Kangaroo One Tonne Gold Coin, the largest and most valuable coin in the world. Tipping the scale at a massive one tonne of 99.99% pure gold, this colossal coin measures nearly 80cm wide and is more than 12cm deep. Watch a Gold Pour - Witness the amazing spectacle of a traditional gold pour in The Perth Mint's original melting house, during which pure gold is heated to molten temperatures and transformed into a gleaming solid gold bar. Page 10 of 10 Worldwide Interactive Training 2018