Surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands are nothing but just beautiful. I did a 3 day sailing trip around the islands. The tour passed by Whitehaven Beach on the second day. It was one of the most impressice views I have yet to see. More beautiful than a postcard you would find at a tour company’s desk, Whitehaven beach has 7km of crystal clear aqua waters surrounded by silica sand known to rejuvenate skin. Only accessible by boat this beach is truly worth the sailing trip. All of the sailing trip companies depart from Airlie Beach, Australia. On our sailing trip we were lucky enough to see several humpback whales and dolphins. We had a really great crew and staff. It definitely was 3 days I will never forget waking up to watch the sunrise and having dinner watching the sunset.
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Nimbin – A counterculture accepted by Australia
Nimbin, known as the drug capital of Australia or a social experiment this place is just what you the locals tell you it is. You can catch a “magic bus” tour to the city from Byron Bay for just about $35 which also passes by some really nice waterfalls which you can bathe in the summer and some local craft markets for shopping. As soon as you get there the locals will offer you “cookies” which you can take at your own discretion. Cannabis is also sold in the streets as well as other drugs but it is still considered illegal even though it is just looked over by the local authorities. The whole town is pretty much composed of stores which sell and promote their counterculture things like Bob Marley and Rasta clothing as well as bongs, pipes, lighters etc.. Its as like you took a little Amsterdam and dropped it in on the east coast of Australia. The Nimbin Museum is also popular and has a lot of the town’s history.
I feel of Sydney, Australia.
Being the largest and most populated city in Australia, Sydney reminded me of a mixture between New York and London. It attracts many artist and musicians to perform and support street performing arts. It is a city full of energy and nightlife as well. From it’s zoo to its fish market to its aquarium and a 20 minute drive to Bondi Beach, Sydney is spectacular. Not to mention the Opera house, where every traveler dreams of taking a picture. It is a city well balanced with outdoor and indoor activities as well.