There's much to learn about
Australia. Endless miles of unspoilt beaches, tropical rainforest,
mountain ranges and vast tracts of desert make Australia a country of
contrast.
Australia is the sixth largest
country in the world. It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states
of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest
population density in the world - only two people per square
kilometre.
Australia boasts
over 7,000 beaches - more than any other nation.
Sydney Opera House
A short walk
from the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House is one of the world's premier
performing arts centres. Taking almost 15 years to build, it was
officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1973.
The Blue Mountains
Dramatic canyons, sheer valleys, thundering
waterfalls and gum forests all make up Australia's most recent World
Heritage area - the Blue Mountains National Park. Also part of this latest
listing is nearby Wollemi National Park - the home of the prehistoric
Wollemi Pine.
The 12 Apostles
Located along
the spectacular Great Ocean Road in Victoria, the 12 Apostles stand as
sentinels against a dramatic backdrop of sheer cliff face and wild ocean.
Formed over thousands of years by the action of the sea, only eight of the
original 12 Apostles remain.
The Great Barrier Reef
Australia's most famous natural wonder, the Great
Barrier Reef, will stun you with its magnificence. It's as big as the
total combined area of the United Kingdom and Ireland, and contains more
than 1,000 islands, from sandy cays to rainforest isles. The beauty of the
waters and the prolific life it supports enraptures visitors. You can
reach coral sites by air and water taxi and scuba dive or snorkel for
intimate reef views. Or choose comfortable accommodation on some secluded
reef islands.
Fraser Island
Stretching 120
kilometres long and 10 kilometres wide, World Heritage listed Fraser
Island offers vast white beaches, beautiful headlands and rainforests, and
the best camping ever. You can mingle with kangaroos, wallabies and other
unique animals, or stay in style at a resort!
Daintree Rainforest
Reef and rainforest touch in this region of World
Heritage protected beauty. The Daintree River winds gently through tangled
woodland through jungle homes of unique birds, pythons and crocodiles,
north to Cape Tribulation, a spectacular national park.
Uluru
Located in the centre of Australia,
Uluru (Ayers Rock) is the world's biggest monolith. It's 3.6 kilometres
long, 2 kilometres wide and has a 9.4 kilometre circumference. Made of
arkosic sandstone, Uluru changes colour in different lights, particularly
at sunrise and sunset.
Kangaroo Island
Limited development has ensured an abundance of wildlife on
this island located close to the tip of South Australia's Fleurieu
Peninsula. Here, sea lions, penguins, dolphins, koalas and of course,
kangaroos, live in a protected natural environment. Pure air and clean
water provide one of the last unspoiled wonders of the world.
Tasmanian Wilderness
The Tasmanian Wilderness
World Heritage area is one of the largest conservation reserves in
Australia, covering 1.38 million hectares. This stronghold of temperate
rainforest and alpine vegetation provides pristine habitats for plants and
animals found nowhere else in the world, including many rare and
endangered species.
Kakadu National Park
In
Australia's tropical Top End, the delicate pink beauty of the waterlily
and the prehistoric brute strength of the crocodile merge in stunning
Kakadu National Park. Rivers with roaring waterfalls and a landscape of
towering sandstone escarpments cradle some of Kakadu's treasures waiting
to be explored.
Bungle Bungles
The Bungle
Bungle Range, in Purnululu National Park, is one of the most fascinating
geological landmarks in Western Australia. Orange and black stripes of
silica and algae across the beehive-like mounds are clearly visible as you
approach from the air. Closer up, a hidden world of gorges and pools is
revealed, with fan palms clinging precariously to walls and crevices in
the rocks.
KOORALBYN - QUEENSLAND
"The surroundings of Kooralbyn
are made pleasant by smiling Australian landscapes, mountains and valleys.
Unpretentious in appearance, but roomy and comfortable, the homestead
nestles amidst its gardens; testifying to effort rewarded and human trial
ending in prosperity and contentment." Anon. 1870.
Kooralbyn is one of Australia's outstanding equestrian
centres. Our facilities are shared by
residents, guests, students, and vistors.
The Kooralbyn Equestrian
Centre is suitable for a wide range of events including polo, polo crosse,
rodeo, cutting, dressage, racing, hacking, training, showjumping and Pony
Club events. As part of the resurgence of the Polo
Club, Kooralbyn Hotel Resort, owner of the existing fields, has renovated
the existing stabling and track room facilities and upgraded the first
polo field to Gold Cup standard.
And, of course, there's horses! We can organise anything
you would like to do with horses, from attending a race meeting on a glorious
summer night, to treks through some of our most spectacular scenery. If you
want to compete on any of the horses we think will suit your needs, then we can
organise that, too. Or perhaps you're happy just to take a leisurely ride
through some of our beautiful countryside.
Worth a look? Definitely! We understand that time is precious and, if need be,
we can show you suitable horses in just a few days (a little travel may be
necessary). But, if your timetable allows, why not stay a while and enjoy our
beautiful country?
You won't be disappointed -- with our country, or our horses!
