G oing to Australia is a “big trip”, not just because it’s a fairly remote continent, but also a big place with lots of locales to pick from. There are so many different experiences that one can have there. Being focused on areas of natural beauty and their unique wildlife I headed to the eastern and southern part of Australia. My two favorite places were Phillip Island and Kangaroo Island. On Phillip Island, which is not far from Melbourne, the main attraction are the fairy penguins which come running out of the ocean right after dark to head to their burrows. This event is known as the “penguin parade” and one of the highlights of visiting this island. Kangaroo Island is just a ferry ride away from Adelaide. Here you can see all of Australia’s wonderful wild species in their natural habitat... the echidna (related to a porcupine), kangaroos and the littler wallabies, the ever popular koala and many bird species. Also a very unique experience here -- watching dozens of pelicans being fed at the jetty at Kingscote by a local fisherman. The big cities have many fun activities, great restaurants and bars and with so much Australian coastline, you can enjoy the lovely beaches and cruising the waters.
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