Travel Guide 32 July-Dec 2013 | Page 25

• Proceed to the Blue Mountains to explore its golden escarpments, deep canyons, meandering rivers and crashing waterfalls. • Ascend in a hot air balloon and watch the sun rise over the Gold Coast hinterland. • Lose yourself in Melbourne’s 180 hidden laneways and secret alleys, where you will find quirky boutique stores, cosy cafes, intriguing street art and bars off the beaten path. • Enjoy surfing at famous Bondi Beach. • Walk the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk through the rainforest canopy. • Discover Melbourne’s obsession with sport and visit the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground, where you can experience an Aussie Rules Football (AFL) game or test cricket match. • Visit the Taronga Zoo that is just 12 minutes away from the city by ferry to enjoy free shows and keeper talks throughout the day. • Spend a day shopping at the designer boutiques at Marina Mirage. • Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge. • Visit the Gold Coast Hinterland where you can enjoy bush walking, swimming in natural rock pools, bird watching, 4WD day tours and scenic picnic spots. • Explore your artistic side with a visit to one of the city’s many world renowned art galleries, including the National Gallery of Victoria, the Australian Centre for the Moving Ima vR??"F?R?WFF??"?'&&?fW"v??W'??( "??GV?vR??F?Rv?&?B?bv??RB?V?FW"f??W??( "?VBF?6?&V??( ?26?fRf?"?WF?V?F?2&?&?v???7V?GW&?7'V?6R?( "f?6?BF?Rv?&?B?f??W27W&fW'2&F?6R&V6??( "V??????v?B?WB??F?RF?v???v???&?W26?WF?&???v?W&R??R6?vF6?F?R?6???2f??R6??rBF?R7&?v?66????"F??RB??R?bF?R???v?&?B?6?72&W7FW&?G2F?B??RF?R&??2?bF?R?'&&?fW"??#`??