Hobart, Australia
Hobart is located in the state of Tasmania and is also the capital of this island state of Australia. This city is one of the oldest capital cities of Australia and known for its higher population. It is surrounded by the beautiful Mt. Wellington which is considered one of the most beautiful mountains in Australia. Established in the year 1803, this city was initially named as Hobarton, but a year later, it gained its present name. The name was derived from that of Lord Hobart who was the serving colonel of the British Empire in that area. This city was the home of the Mouheneener tribe, who were later forced to leave their land in numerous blood-spattered conflicts with the European people. The city gained its reputation as one of the major ports of southern Australia through trading by the Derwent River. The climate of Hobart varies from high temperature to freezing centigrade which can go as low as (-) 2.8 degrees. This city also experiences snowfalls in the winter season.

Hobart is situated in the south eastern part of Australia and can be separated into two parts which are Greater Hobart Metropolitan area and the central business district. Hobart is the only city in Australia which receives more sunlight than any other city of the country which is mainly due to its unique location. The main religion is Christianity and the languages spoken here are English, French and Italian.
Hobart is filled with lots of attractions. There are many heritage buildings in the city like the Alexandra Battery which was built in 1885 to defend Hobart from invasions. The most popular attraction of Hobart is the Franklin Square, which is located at the center of the city and the harbors of Hobart can be viewed clearly from this place which is really a great view during sunrise and sunshine. The famous “Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden” is located here which is the first of its kind in Australia. It was established in the year 1818 and is filled with exotic flowers and trees. There are many museums which are dedicated to the past of the city.
Hobart is one of the most revenue earning cities of the country as most of the trading of Australia is done through the harbors of Hobart. People are very friendly and they celebrate and share all the occasions together. It’s really a picturesque place where peace and brotherhood create a great ambience.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is the capital city of the state Victoria, Australia. It is the largest city of the state and has a good population. About 2 Million people live here and the city has a lot to offer them in terms of employment, education and entertainment. Established in the year 1837, the city was named after Viscount Melbourne who took great effort in building the city and his contributions is remembered by all the residents till date. With the discovery of Gold in this city, in the late 1880s, it transformed from a normal metropolitan to one of the wealthiest city of Australia. Till 1927, Melbourne was the capital of Australia. This city is considered as the cultural hum of the country. Streets are wide and lined with trees on both sides which make them pleasant for both drives and walks. The weather is a combination of both warmth and cold i.e. in the summer the temperature is quite high in this part of the country which goes above 47 degree centigrade, spring seasons are mild and it gets quite chilly in the winter where temperature falls below 4 degree centigrade.
Melbourne is situated in the south eastern part of Australia which is beside the Yarra River. This metropolitan city was the home of three old Australian tribes called the Wurundjeri, Boonwurrung and Wathaurong. But as the European people started gathering here, these tribes disappeared and now only 12% of the original inhabitants are left in Melbourne. Like other cities of Australia, there is a strong presence of catholic and Christians here. English is the official language; apart from that Italian and French is also spoken.
After the Second World War, the city has undergone a major change. It is now considered to be the financial center of Australia, mainly due to its economical growth which started after the discovery of gold mines in this city. Melbourne hosts thousands of cultural events throughout the year. Cricket is a major sport of this city and people here love the game. Rugby is also another popular sport which is viewed and played by almost every individual. Music also plays a crucial role in building the reputation of the city as Melbourne is also known as the music capital of Australia.
This city is one of the most important destinations of Australia. Be it economy, culture, sports or music, it has all. There is a unity in diversity and people love to live life to the fullest in Melbourne with lots of celebrations round the year. The beaches are wonderful and it’s a nice experience to see the sunrise and the sunset. With all uniqueness and beauty Melbourne is really a place worth visiting.
Perth, Australia
Perth is the capital of Western Australia and is considered the largest city in the state. It is the fourth largest city of the country and has a population of over 1.6 million people. This city was founded in the year 1829 by Captain James Stirling who built the city with great care and in a planned manner. It is also known as “the city of lights” as people here are always engaged in some celebration. The city is located beside the Indian Ocean and has lots of harbors and beaches. Due to its unique location, it is also called the most isolated metropolitan in the entire world. The temperature is extremely hot in the summer which rises up to 45 degree centigrade; rainfalls are moderate here but the winter also receives shower. This part of Australia is famous for thunderstorms and twisters which hit the city quite often.
Perth is located in the south west part of Australia. It was the home of a tribe called the Whadjuk Noongar. But as the European dominance started gaining more and more power, these people were forced to leave the city. Christianity is the main religion here like other cities of Australia but other religions like Muslim and Buddhism are also practiced. Languages spoken are English, Italian and Greek.
Perth is all about cultural celebration. There are plenty of cultural events that take place every year in Perth. Most of the major art and cultural galleries are located here like the “Art Gallery of Western Australia” and also the famous “Perth Cultural center”. Since 1953 Perth hosts an annual art festival where people from every corner of the world flock in. There are many world class museums in Perth like the “Western Australian Meritime Museum” and also the “Royal Australian Navy Museum”. People here are also fond of sports like Australian soccer, tennis and cricket. Netball is also practiced in this part of the country.
Perth is a major metropolitan city of Australia and is filled with much cultural diversity. People here are highly educated and the economy of the city is quite strong. Perth is the home of many world class universities where students from all across the globe comes to study. Perth is also known as the media powerhouse as this city is the home of almost all the major media of the country which include the ABC Network, Ten, SBS and many more. The central business district serves as the economical background of the city and Perth is the second largest economically strong city in Australia after Melbourne. With all these cultural aspects, Perth is considered one of the most uniquely beautiful cities of Australia.
Sydney, Australia
Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is the largest city of the continent. This city has a population of almost 5 million and is the entertainment hub of the country. The city was established in the year 1788 by Arthur Philip who was an admiral of the British Empire. His unique design gave the city a nice platform to be the most important place of the country. This city is situated beside the Tasman Sea and built over low hills. The weather here is different from other cities of Australia, as it has normal hot summer and cold winter. Rainfall is moderate here and there is no reported thunderstorm during the rainy season. It receives an average of 1,217 mm rainfall every year.
Sydney is located in the south east part of Australia. The original inhabitants of this city were a tribe called the Cadigal. But after the arrival and settlement of the British, these tribes were slowly eloped from the city. Later after the Second World War, many people from the United States and Asia, came here and made this place their permanent residence. The religion followed here is Christianity which was introduced by the Europeans. Languages spoken include English, Italian and Greek.
Sydney is known for its iconic Opera house which is the most important landmark of Australia. Apart from that, Sydney holds many cultural events every year. There are many attractive tourist spots like Kings Cross, Oxford Street, Darling Harbour, and Circular Quay. The Reserve bank of Australia is located here and the stock exchange of Sydney plays an important role in world economy. People here are crazy about sports and many sports like Australian soccer, tennis, net ball and the most important of all, cricket is practiced here. This city is also the home of famous cricketing legend, Sir Donald Bradman. Many famous universities are also located here like the “University of New South Wales”, where students from every corner of the world come to study. Apart from that, every year the famous “Sydney Film Festival” takes place, which is attended by millions of people.
As the most glamorous and biggest city of the country, Sydney has it all. It’s a mixture of culture and a perfect place to find unity in diversity. The economy is quite strong and according to a survey, Sydney contributes almost 25% of the total GDP of the continent. With a festive atmosphere around the year, Sydney is the most happening place in Australia where the beautiful beaches along with tropical atmosphere brings ample charm to everyone.
Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland, Australia. With the staggering 2 million heads walking down the streets, it occupies the position of the third most populated city in the continent. Named after the famous “New South Wales” Governor of that time (1821-1825), “Sir Thomas Brisbane”, it basically started out as one of the European penal colonies and Brisbane was chosen as the capital city of the state of Queensland when it was segregated from the state of “New South Wales”. Located in the subtropical region, it enjoys a humid hot summers and mild dry winters, normally ranging between highest of 80 °F to the average lowest of 50 °F. Thunderstorms initiate from the start of spring and persist till early autumn. Sometimes, they are even coupled with heavy hailstorms, strong winds and torrential rain. Normally a country of extreme climate when it comes to water, it has seen destructive drought as well as flooding rainfall.
Brisbane lies in the southeast part of the Australian state, Queensland. It is located beside the River Brisbane and is a settlement on the lowland floodplain between the “Great Dividing Range” and the “Moreton Bay”. Brisbane is mainly a hilly place on a low-lying floodplain with the urban areas on the elevated areas spurred by the “Herbert Taylor Range”. Jotted with the Mount Coot-tha, Enoggera Hill, Mount Gravatt, Mount Perie, Toohey Mountain and many more, the city is marked with jagged creeks into the land.
Though there are the inner suburbs, most of the place is quite urbanized after the formation of the Brisbane City Council. The central city streets named after the male and female members of the royal descendant along with a few as an honor to Queen Elizabeth. Not that populated like Sydney but still quite populated, the place is seeing some major developments in the civil industry with new style of architecture coming up. Queensland type of houses is making place in the newer apartment blocks. The detached housing style is being replaced with a more compact close framework. But apart from these developments, efforts are being made to preserve the culture of the place as well. There are many heritage antique buildings here and there that increase the beauty and enrich the magnificence of the place. Brisbane is one of the well-developed industrial cities in the country of Australia. With lots of educational, health and other utility facilities, Brisbane offers a high and safe standard of living for its people.
With big theatres like the ‘Queensland Performing Arts Center’, the ‘Queensland Theatre Company’, ‘La Boite Theatre’, ‘Twelfth Night Theatre’ and the ‘Brisbane Arts Theatre to name a few, Brisbane can be counted one of the most enthusiastic society in the field of arts and culture. You would find the famous orchestra and performing arts enterprise called Queensland Orchestra over here. Along with that, there is the very popular Queensland Conservatorium, a platform for performing arts. This was about the theatre madness of the country. Then there are many other art galleries for the art enthusiasts like the ‘Queensland Art Gallery’, ‘Queensland Gallery of Modern Art’, ‘Judith Wright Center of Contemporary Arts’, etc. How can the active cultural celebrations and events year round be forgotten? The famous royal show of Queensland, Ekka, the renowned river festival, the Mooba-alike Warana festivity, the ‘Bridge to Brisbane’, ‘Brisbane International Film Festival’ – all make your stay in Brisbane a memorable one. Before we finish this article, do remember that recently the Commonwealth Games and the Goodwill Games were held in this very city. So, let’s say tourism is synonymous to Brisbane.
Cairns, Australia
Called after the famous Queensland Governor, Cairns is one regional city in the Australian state, Queensland marked by sunny golden beaches and pristine rainforests. First developed as a small settlement for the gold laborers on their way to the River Hodgkinson goldfield, this city was used as a popular road transport for the exportation of gold, metal, minerals, sugar cane and other agricultural products from the surrounding fertile coastal areas along the Atherton region. Enjoying a warm tropical climatic condition, it experiences humid hot summers along with mild dry winters. Average temperature ranges from 75 °F to 85°F. Most of the rainfall occurs during December-April with the rest of the year being mostly dry.
Cairns fall among the northeastern part of the state of Queensland. Cairns lie along the east coastline of the Peninsula of Cape York on a coastal strip falling between the ‘Great Dividing Range’ and the ‘Coral Sea’. The northern part runs to the Trinity Bay and the place was actually supposed to be called with that name. The center of the city is situated on the Trinity Inlet. It is strategically placed with a few thousands kilometers from Sydney and Brisbane, and forms one of the most important cities in Queensland.
Cairns has seen a surge of urbanization running from south to north in a linear pattern with many of the sugar cane fields turned into city-style apartments and other utilities. You would find the Northern Beaches running along the northern coastline. With more suburban habitats as we come inside, Cairns is a beautiful city with a soothing merge between urban pride and rustic simplicity. Presided over by Cairns Regional Council, Cairns jurisdiction covers several other smaller surrounding districts and areas as well. With a population of around 1.5 lacs, it shelters quite a few numbers of people under itself.
Cairns is an industrially developed place and one of the most enriching industries is the tourism industry. It is famous as a tourist destination. With the ‘Great Barrier Reef’ a few miles away from it, it is a great place to visit. You can also take benefits of the Cairns Esplanade, a great refreshment center. It can satisfy the thirst of wildlife with its wide variety of wildlife preserves and sanctuaries like the “Cape Tribulation”, ‘Daintree National Park’, etc. Not to mention the various other cultural theme parks like the ‘Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway’, ‘Rainforestation national park’, etc that you would find all over the city. Apart from that, how can the various outdoor recreational activities of sunbaking, skiing, water-rafting, snorkeling, scuba diving, bungee jumping, mountain biking be left forgotten?
Canberra, Australia
Canberra, the eighth ranked of the largest cities in Australia and the biggest inland city, is the capital of Australia. With a population of around 340,000 people, it can be considered one of the fairly populated cities in the whole continent. This city is supposed to be the origins of the Indigenous Ngunnawal tribe and derives its term from the aboriginal word “kamberra”. Later, it was colonized by the Europeans and the city was considered the federal capital in the year of 1908. The main governing body was developed over what was once just a paddock field.
Blended into a mutual balance of natural simplicity and the urbanized flavor, this city is marked for its stark variety of four different seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Ranging between an average temperature of 30°C and 15°C, this place offers a soothing and enjoyable warm subtropical climate. Coupled with great social customs and ways, this place is truly a marvel as travel destination. Canberra is located in the northern part of ‘Australian Capital Territory’ encompassed by the Australian state of ‘New South Wales’. It is essentially an inland city with an elevation level of around 571 meters over Pacific Ocean. Strategically placed between Sydney and Melbourne, it is chosen as the capital as a compromise for the other two rival cities. In fact, the whole city of Canberra is planned and built for a purpose. Driven by the contemporary Garden City Movement, it is a green city and also known as the ‘bush capital’.
Canberra is counted among the best cities in the world that offer a high standard of living to its people. Major city roads follow a circular wheel-spoke pattern unlike a grid. The central part of the city is crisscrossed by the perpendicular land and water axes; one running along the ANZAC parade and the other running along the Burley Griffin Lake. Canberra is a beautifully planned city. The streets are grouped and called with a special theme name. The modernized parts of the city are in Y shape, according to the designs of the architect, ‘Walter Burley Griffins’. You would find most of the districts named after famous people or called with other aboriginal terms. With a very low unemployment and well-developed social lifestyle offered to the people, it sure is counted among the best living places in the world.
Canberra is one of the most interesting places to travel. Whether it is in the field of arts or the field of theatre, Canberra has its mark and provides a lot of opportunities through the various entertainment facilities here and there. You can enjoy the different sports activities like netball, ice hockey, field hockey, etc over here. With some of the biggest international events happening, tourists are going to love Canberra.
Darwin, Australia
If one thing that can describe the essence of this beautiful place, then that will be its evergreen optimism. Perhaps, it can be accredited to the larger part of young population that it has. Yes, we are talking about Darwin, the capital of the Australian Northern Territory. It experiences a typical savanna kind of climate with distinct wet and dry seasons with an average temperature of 32°C all year round. This kind of balmy or sultry weather is even added with occasional monsoonal rains and tropical cyclones. Most rainfall occurs during the December-March phase and this is the time when the place is more prone to thunderstorms and hailstorms. Its climate can be compared with that of Singapore.
It started out as a small establishment of the Aboriginal Larrakia tribe, who were the original inhabitants of the place but later, it was colonized by the Dutch. That’s why you would find some Dutch named streets and places here and there. Then, the Darwin port was discovered by one British group who named the place after one of their co-adventurer in the previous expedition of the Beagle, Charles Darwin, the naturalist who formulated the famous Darwin Theory of Evolution. As gold was discovered in Darwin, more and more people started to flock in and thus, the city of Darwin was built.
Darwin is located in the mouth of the Timor Sea with the proper city on the Darwin harbor, with Francis Bay on the east and the Cullen Bay on the west. It is close to five other country capitals: Canberra, Dili, Port Moresby, Jakarta, Bandar Seri Begawan and Melekeok. Even other places such as Singapore, Manila, Honiara, Ambon, etc are not very far away from Darwin. The city of Darwin with its urban section and the suburban parts form a triangle. It is developed modern city and thrives with two main industrial pursuits: tourism and mining. With quite good GDP, it offers a quality living standard to its population of around 1.2 lacs. It is one of the fastest growing places in terms of populace and though it has a diverse cultural and religious population from all over the world, it nevertheless holds the highest number of aboriginal people as well. Apart from English, the most common languages are Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Cantonese.
Apart from the various recreational parks, the nearby extensive beaches and wide variety of outdoor activities offered like fishing, boating, hiking, etc, you would be spelled by the local restaurants serving delectable recipes along with the active nightlife at the clubs and the bars. The open air marketing centers at Nightcliff, Parap and Mindil Beach is sure to take your breath away and how can you not mention the impact of the performing arts and sports events of the place? Indulging into fishing or just watching the sunset, this place is ideal for tourism.

Gold-Coast, Australia
Ranking second in the “most populous cities” category in the whole Australian state of Queensland, Gold Coast ranks the sixth in the continent. It is not a capital city but is an area presided over by one local government. Previously a secret hideout for the Moreton Bay penal convicted laborers, Gold Coast was an unidentified uncharted land which was passed by many an explorer before like James Cook, Matthew Flinders etc. Later on, one explorer known as John Oxley disembarked on the Mermaid Beach and named it after the name of its boat, ‘Mermaid’. But it quickly attracted more people to the land as a rich source of red cedar. But soon, it developed as a full-fledged tourist spot and started alluding to a booming real estate industry. It came to be known as Gold Coast but the origin of the name is still debated upon. This place experiences a typical warm subtropical climate with the average temperature ranging between 7-12 degree Celsius and 21-28 degree Celsius.
Gold Coast is located in the southeast part of the Australian state of Queensland and lies at the south of the Brisbane city. The river Albert separates it from the Logan City, an uptown part of Brisbane. Being surrounded by the ‘Great Dividing Range’ on the west with River Nerang flowing through it, most of its land is wet hinterland and coastal strips that are either developed into waterways or are built into man-made islands..
When it comes to tourism, Gold-Coast can be defined as a paradise for tourists. Whether you are thinking of sunbathing in the Main Beach, Mermaid Beach, Palm Beach and Miami or you are up for some surfing action in the Surfers Paradise and Duranbah Beach. Apart from that, if you are a sportsperson, you would find some great sporting excitement from the various big events and tournaments held from time to time or if you are more into music and performing arts, you would get solace in the various art theatres and auditoriums in the city. Full of natural beauty, this place is sure to be one of the best tourist destinations in the world.
The Gold Coast is a nicely developed place with lots of suburbs, towns, districts and localities. Lots of transport and accommodation facilities, this place is abounding with necessary utilities required to live a good healthy standard of life. It is one of the most industrially advanced areas and shows a lot of investing potential
Athens, Greece
Athens is the largest and the capital city of the country of Greece and is one of the oldest cities in the whole world. It has a rich history trailing behind it. Through times of glory and downfall, Athens slowly emerged to be one of the most historically important places and was assigned as the capital city of Greece. It also was hoisted throughout the world for being the first place that hosted the great Olympic Games. Over the time, Athens has become more and more developed and got modernized along with the rest of the world with some of the busiest ports, roadways, railways and waterways in the world. This place enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate with very low amount of rainfall in the winter months. Sometimes, these are added by the occasional thunderstorms and rain showers. But it is mostly a dry area being positioned in a rain shadow area of the Mount Parnitha. But the suburbs or the rural places in the hilly regions experience a much different climatic conditions.
Athens is located in the Attica prefecture of the Greece and is surrounded by the Mount Aegaleo on the North West, Penteli and Parnitha in the North, North East region with Mount Hymettus in the southern side. The Saronic Gulf finally encloses the Attica basin and Athens on the East. A look at the map will tell us that it occupies the central position between the Sterea Hellas region in the northern side and Peloponnesus in the south. You can find the Evia Island on the west and the Aegean Sea on the east. Athens is a highly organized place with well-connected transport system and nice comfortable accommodation facilities. The economical survey shows it has a good financial condition and offers a high standard of living to its people.
And when it comes to the tourists, it can be called a tourists’ paradise. Athens was once a classical power in the world and had a mark in the field of art, philosophy and learning. And it still shows in the ambience and environment of the city with lots of art theatres like Herodes Atticus Theatre, Athens Concert Hall, auditoriums and sport arenas like the Athens Olympic Stadium, Karaiskakis Stadium, and so on.
Whether you want a cool private holiday engrossed in your research work on Greek history or you want an action vacation and indulge into some fun activity, you get it here. Athens is a class in itself and a visit is not enough to this marvelous place.