Saltwater Crocodile to Sydney Writers Walk
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Saltwater Crocodile
Found in the Northern Territory and parts of Queensland and Western Australia, they attack even when unprovoked.
Found in the Northern Territory and parts of Queensland and Western Australia, they attack even when unprovoked.
Sea World Theme Park, Gold Coast
Sea World on Queensland's Gold Coast is the coastal strip's oldest theme park, having been started in 1958 as Surfers Paradise Ski Gardens at Carrara and later renamed and relocated to Sea World Drive in 1971. It remains a showcase of marine life wonders and a place of various rides, shows and other attractions.
Sea World on Queensland's Gold Coast is the coastal strip's oldest theme park, having been started in 1958 as Surfers Paradise Ski Gardens at Carrara and later renamed and relocated to Sea World Drive in 1971. It remains a showcase of marine life wonders and a place of various rides, shows and other attractions.
Seals
Seals come out of the water at Kangaroo Island.
Seals come out of the water at Kangaroo Island.
Share the Dreaming at Yanchep National Park
Some 50 kilometres north of the Western Australia capital of Perth, Yanchep national park is an area of natural bushland, native wildlife, limestone caves, a lake, walking tracks, and a natural and cultural meeting place where aspects of Aboriginal life can be experienced.
Some 50 kilometres north of the Western Australia capital of Perth, Yanchep national park is an area of natural bushland, native wildlife, limestone caves, a lake, walking tracks, and a natural and cultural meeting place where aspects of Aboriginal life can be experienced.
Shark Bay - World Heritage Site
Shark Bay on the western coast of Western Australia, is a World Heritage site and home to dugongs, dolphins and stromatolites: a fascinating aquatic world and a diver's paradise.
Shark Bay on the western coast of Western Australia, is a World Heritage site and home to dugongs, dolphins and stromatolites: a fascinating aquatic world and a diver's paradise.
Shinglebacked Lizard
The shingleback is found in many parts of Australia.
The shingleback is found in many parts of Australia.
Skiing in New South Wales
When it's summer in the northern hemisphere, come to Australia and enjoy skiing in New South Wales.
When it's summer in the northern hemisphere, come to Australia and enjoy skiing in New South Wales.
Skiing in Tasmania
Discover the ski slopes and ski fields of Tasmania, Australia's only island state.
Discover the ski slopes and ski fields of Tasmania, Australia's only island state.
Skiing in Victoria
For skiing in Victoria, there's the Victoria High Country with its ski slopes and resorts to rival those of New South Wales.
For skiing in Victoria, there's the Victoria High Country with its ski slopes and resorts to rival those of New South Wales.
Slim Dusty CDs
David Gordon Kirkpatrick, known to country music fans as Australia's top-selling country singer-songwriter Slim Dusty, has sold more than 5 million albums and singles in Australia alone.
David Gordon Kirkpatrick, known to country music fans as Australia's top-selling country singer-songwriter Slim Dusty, has sold more than 5 million albums and singles in Australia alone.
Smoking on Queensland Beaches: Bans Enforced on Patrolled Beaches
Queensland law which started to be enforced on March 31, 2005, bans smoking on patrolled Queensland beaches, with smokers subject to on-the-spot fines.
Queensland law which started to be enforced on March 31, 2005, bans smoking on patrolled Queensland beaches, with smokers subject to on-the-spot fines.
Smoking on Sydney Beaches
Aside from the health risks associated with smoking, the pollution of beaches and foreshores with tonnes and tonnes of cigarette butts has moved a number of Sydney local government councils to ban cigarette smoking on their beaches.
Aside from the health risks associated with smoking, the pollution of beaches and foreshores with tonnes and tonnes of cigarette butts has moved a number of Sydney local government councils to ban cigarette smoking on their beaches.
Snowy Mountains
When it's summer in the northern hemisphere, come Down Under for skiing and winter fun.
When it's summer in the northern hemisphere, come Down Under for skiing and winter fun.
South Australia Pictures
A series of photographs taken from around Adelaide to the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island and on to the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley.
A series of photographs taken from around Adelaide to the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island and on to the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley.
South Bank Pictures, Brisbane
Just across the river from the Brisbane central business district lies this redeveloped World Expo site which has become a sightseeing, entertainment and leisure activity centre.
Just across the river from the Brisbane central business district lies this redeveloped World Expo site which has become a sightseeing, entertainment and leisure activity centre.
Spoonbills
The spoonbill is a wading bird related to the ibis. Here are some of them in flight at Tea Gardens, New South Wales.
The spoonbill is a wading bird related to the ibis. Here are some of them in flight at Tea Gardens, New South Wales.
Steve Irwin: Crocodile Hunter
Steve Irwin, born to Lyn and Bob Irwin in Victoria in February 1962, became world-famous as a result of his popular Crocodile Hunter wildlife documentaries.
Steve Irwin, born to Lyn and Bob Irwin in Victoria in February 1962, became world-famous as a result of his popular Crocodile Hunter wildlife documentaries.
St Helens, Tasmania
St Helens is the largest town on the eastern coast of Tasmania and is said to be the Australian birthplace of movie legend Merle Oberon.
St Helens is the largest town on the eastern coast of Tasmania and is said to be the Australian birthplace of movie legend Merle Oberon.
Stingrays and Other Dangerous Sea Creatures
Stingrays can prove lethal if a swimmer is stung in or near the heart.
Stingrays can prove lethal if a swimmer is stung in or near the heart.
St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney
Mother church of Australian Catholicism, an imposing Sydney landmark east of Hyde Park.
Mother church of Australian Catholicism, an imposing Sydney landmark east of Hyde Park.
Strine and Aussie Slang
A glossary of some of the words you may hear on your visit to Australia.
A glossary of some of the words you may hear on your visit to Australia.
Stringybark
The stringybark is an Austrlian gum tree belonging to a group of species of the genus Eucalyptus with a tough fibrous bark.
The stringybark is an Austrlian gum tree belonging to a group of species of the genus Eucalyptus with a tough fibrous bark.
Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay
Stromatolites found at their most diverse and in great abundance at Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay, Western Australia, may look like rocks but they are in fact living things, believed to be the oldest living organisms on earth.
Stromatolites found at their most diverse and in great abundance at Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay, Western Australia, may look like rocks but they are in fact living things, believed to be the oldest living organisms on earth.
Sturt's Desert Pea
State flower of South Australia.
State flower of South Australia.
Sturt's Desert Rose
Floral emblem of the Northern Territory.
Floral emblem of the Northern Territory.
Submit a Photo
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Do you have an Australia or New Zealand travel photo you're particularly proud of — and wish to share with our readers? Here's how to do it.
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Very much a tourist strip with endless golden beaches and skyscrapers jostling one another against the golden sky.
Very much a tourist strip with endless golden beaches and skyscrapers jostling one another against the golden sky.
Sydney Activities and Attractions
Here are some Sydney activities and attractions to consider on your visit to Sydney.
Here are some Sydney activities and attractions to consider on your visit to Sydney.
Sydney Aquarium
One of Sydney's most popular attractions with its large variety of Australian aquatic life under one roof: more than 650 species comprising more than 11,000 individual fish and other sea and water creatures.
One of Sydney's most popular attractions with its large variety of Australian aquatic life under one roof: more than 650 species comprising more than 11,000 individual fish and other sea and water creatures.
Sydney Attractions
When visiting Sydney for the first time, you may be confronted with either a dearth or plethora of Sydney attractions. Here are your major Sydney city attractions, most within walking distance from the city centre or a short ride away by bus or train.
When visiting Sydney for the first time, you may be confronted with either a dearth or plethora of Sydney attractions. Here are your major Sydney city attractions, most within walking distance from the city centre or a short ride away by bus or train.
Sydney Beaches
White sand beaches all along the eastern coast from Palm Beach to Cronulla and on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour.
White sand beaches all along the eastern coast from Palm Beach to Cronulla and on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour.
The Sydney Beach Riots: Is Sydney Safe to Visit?
Sydney's reputation has received a battering with riots and violent attacks in some of Sydney's beachside suburbs.
Sydney's reputation has received a battering with riots and violent attacks in some of Sydney's beachside suburbs.
Sydney Census, 1996
The way we were. Census figures drew a fresh portrait of Sydneysiders and shattered the myths.
The way we were. Census figures drew a fresh portrait of Sydneysiders and shattered the myths.
Sydney City Circle
In Sydney the underground train circuit is called the City Circle. The terms subway, underground, tube and metro are not used in reference to the city railway system.
In Sydney the underground train circuit is called the City Circle. The terms subway, underground, tube and metro are not used in reference to the city railway system.
Sydney Customs House
Refurbished building at Circular Quay.
Refurbished building at Circular Quay.
Sydney Daytrips: North of Sydney
Head north from Sydney on a Sydney daytrip to the Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens.
Head north from Sydney on a Sydney daytrip to the Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens.
Sydney Daytrips: South of Sydney
Take a Sydney daytrip through the South Coast to Jervis Bay and the fishing towns of Narooma and Bermagui.
Take a Sydney daytrip through the South Coast to Jervis Bay and the fishing towns of Narooma and Bermagui.
Sydney Daytrips: West of Sydney
Take a daytrip west of Sydney and discover the attractions of the Blue Mountains.
Take a daytrip west of Sydney and discover the attractions of the Blue Mountains.
Sydney Dining Guide
Dining in Sydney gives you a wide choice of restaurants but you must know where to go.
Dining in Sydney gives you a wide choice of restaurants but you must know where to go.
Sydney Equestrian Centre
One of the Sydney structures purpose-built at Horsley Park for the 2000 Olympic Games.
One of the Sydney structures purpose-built at Horsley Park for the 2000 Olympic Games.
Sydney Explorer
The Sydney Explorer is a visitor-oriented Sydney sightseeing bus which takes in Sydney's major attractions.
The Sydney Explorer is a visitor-oriented Sydney sightseeing bus which takes in Sydney's major attractions.
Sydney Ferries
Ferries are a popular mode of transport on Sydney Harbour and other waterways.
Ferries are a popular mode of transport on Sydney Harbour and other waterways.
Sydney Festival 2005
The Sydney Festival, a celebration of arts and culture, is held in Sydney each January.
The Sydney Festival, a celebration of arts and culture, is held in Sydney each January.
Sydney Festival 2006
The Sydney Festival, a celebration of arts and culture, is held in Sydney each January.
The Sydney Festival, a celebration of arts and culture, is held in Sydney each January.
Sydney Five-Star Hotels
Here's a list of Sydney five-star hotels.
Here's a list of Sydney five-star hotels.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Multi-week festival culminating in the world's largest nighttime parade. The festival encompasses the arts, film, sports and a host of other activities.
Multi-week festival culminating in the world's largest nighttime parade. The festival encompasses the arts, film, sports and a host of other activities.
Sydney Guide: From the Airport to the City
Here's what to do on arriving in Sydney and how best to get to your hotel.
Here's what to do on arriving in Sydney and how best to get to your hotel.
Sydney Guide: Hotels and Other Accommodation
Know the range of accommodation choices in Sydney from luxury Sydney hotels to serviced apartments to backpacker hostels.
Know the range of accommodation choices in Sydney from luxury Sydney hotels to serviced apartments to backpacker hostels.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
As viewed from the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens.
As viewed from the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens.
Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2008
Super maxi yacht Wild Oats XI is in contention to win its fourth line honors victory in the 2008 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Super maxi yacht Wild Oats XI is in contention to win its fourth line honors victory in the 2008 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
Sydney Hotels - Top Picks for Hotels in Sydney
Sydney hotels provide a range of accommodation choices from five-star Sydney hotels to serviced Sydney apartments. Here are some Sydney hotel choices alphabetically listed.
Sydney hotels provide a range of accommodation choices from five-star Sydney hotels to serviced Sydney apartments. Here are some Sydney hotel choices alphabetically listed.
Sydney in Seven Days
What to see and where to go? Sydney in Seven Days is an ordered but flexible guide to the city's many attractions and includes side trips to regions outside the city. Day-by-day information sent to you daily for seven days.
What to see and where to go? Sydney in Seven Days is an ordered but flexible guide to the city's many attractions and includes side trips to regions outside the city. Day-by-day information sent to you daily for seven days.
Sydney Landmarks: Pictures
Sydney landmarks are not only distinctive structures on the Sydney urban landscape but also assist visitors and newcomers to the city to find their bearings.
Sydney landmarks are not only distinctive structures on the Sydney urban landscape but also assist visitors and newcomers to the city to find their bearings.
Sydney Metroads: Going by the Numbers
Sydney Metroads provide an easy way of navigating through the city's major thoroughfares by simply following the Metroad numbers.
Sydney Metroads provide an easy way of navigating through the city's major thoroughfares by simply following the Metroad numbers.
Sydney Museums and Galleries
Museums and art galleries provide an insight into a people and their culture, art, history and development. They are a treasure trove of cultural riches and Sydney is fortunate to have its museums and galleries in or close to the city centre.
Museums and art galleries provide an insight into a people and their culture, art, history and development. They are a treasure trove of cultural riches and Sydney is fortunate to have its museums and galleries in or close to the city centre.
Sydney Museums: Where They Are
Comprehensive listing of Sydney museums. Addresses, telephone numbers.
Comprehensive listing of Sydney museums. Addresses, telephone numbers.
Sydney, New South Wales
A way to discover the heart of Sydney -- in only a day, or maybe two. A walking tour.
A way to discover the heart of Sydney -- in only a day, or maybe two. A walking tour.
Sydney Olympic Arts Festival 2000
As part of the Olympics festivities, Sydney held the Olympic Arts Festival from August 18 to September 30, 2000.
As part of the Olympics festivities, Sydney held the Olympic Arts Festival from August 18 to September 30, 2000.
Sydney Olympic Games Medals Tally
The Games have come and gone. Here's the final Sydney Olympics medals tally.
The Games have come and gone. Here's the final Sydney Olympics medals tally.
Sydney Opera House
Answers to frequently asked questions.
Answers to frequently asked questions.
Sydney People 1996
The 1996 Australian census drew a portrait of Sydney's population at the time.
The 1996 Australian census drew a portrait of Sydney's population at the time.
Sydney Pictures
Images of the Sydney city centre.
Images of the Sydney city centre.
Sydney Region Map
Map of Sydney showing parts of the northern and eastern suburbs.
Map of Sydney showing parts of the northern and eastern suburbs.
Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens
An oasis of green in the heart of Sydney. A paradise of flora. Close to the Opera House.
An oasis of green in the heart of Sydney. A paradise of flora. Close to the Opera House.
Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is held each year at Eastertime in the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay, and includes carnival shows, rodeo, stunts, races, competitions, fashion shows, food stalls, and a showcase of new and popular products.
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is held each year at Eastertime in the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay, and includes carnival shows, rodeo, stunts, races, competitions, fashion shows, food stalls, and a showcase of new and popular products.
Sydney Sightseeing
Discover the heart of Sydney -- in only a day, or maybe two.
Discover the heart of Sydney -- in only a day, or maybe two.
Sydney Sightseeing: Three Practical Steps to Sydney Sightseeing
When confronted with questions on what to do and where to go on visiting Sydney for the first time, here are three practical steps to give you a running start on Sydney sightseeing.
When confronted with questions on what to do and where to go on visiting Sydney for the first time, here are three practical steps to give you a running start on Sydney sightseeing.
Sydney Subway
In Sydney the underground train circuit is called the City Circle. The terms subway, underground, tube and metro are not used in reference to the city railway system.
In Sydney the underground train circuit is called the City Circle. The terms subway, underground, tube and metro are not used in reference to the city railway system.
Sydney Tennis Centre
Part of the Homebush Bay Olympic complex.
Part of the Homebush Bay Olympic complex.
Sydney Theatre
Sydney Theatre provides a performance venue not only for the Sydney Theatre Company's own productions but also those from other theatre companies local, interstate or overseas.
Sydney Theatre provides a performance venue not only for the Sydney Theatre Company's own productions but also those from other theatre companies local, interstate or overseas.
Sydney Theatre Addresses: Find Your Way to the Theatre
Sydney's theatre venues are scattered throughout the city. Here are Sydney theatre addresses and brief notes on how to get to each Sydney theatre.
Sydney's theatre venues are scattered throughout the city. Here are Sydney theatre addresses and brief notes on how to get to each Sydney theatre.
Sydney Theatre Guide
What's on in Sydney theatres.
What's on in Sydney theatres.
Sydney: Theatre Town
Sydney's theatre venues, from the iconic Sydney Opera House at Bennelong Point to the intimate Stables Theatre at Kings Cross.
Sydney's theatre venues, from the iconic Sydney Opera House at Bennelong Point to the intimate Stables Theatre at Kings Cross.
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2005
The 2005 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race starts at Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day 2005.
The 2005 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race starts at Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day 2005.
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Danger and Death at Sea
The danger-fraught Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race starts at Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day, December 26, and finishes in Hobart, Tasmania.
The danger-fraught Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race starts at Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day, December 26, and finishes in Hobart, Tasmania.
Sydney Tower
Right in the heart of the city rises the distinctive 305-metre Sydney Tower, a highly visible Sydney landmark and the city’s tallest structure, an aerie-like platform for panoramic views, sky-high dining, and virtual adventures.
Right in the heart of the city rises the distinctive 305-metre Sydney Tower, a highly visible Sydney landmark and the city’s tallest structure, an aerie-like platform for panoramic views, sky-high dining, and virtual adventures.
Sydney Tower: Location, Facilities, Attractions
Sydney Tower has various facilities and attractions of interest to the Sydney visitor such as the Great Australian Expedition Theatre.
Sydney Tower has various facilities and attractions of interest to the Sydney visitor such as the Great Australian Expedition Theatre.
Sydney Town Hall
Familiar Sydney landmark. Its wide front steps are a popular meeting point.
Familiar Sydney landmark. Its wide front steps are a popular meeting point.
Sydney Travel Guide
Here's your Sydney travel guide. Avoid possible hassles on your Sydney travel.
Here's your Sydney travel guide. Avoid possible hassles on your Sydney travel.
Sydney Underground Train System
In Sydney the underground train circuit is called the City Circle. The terms subway, underground, tube and metro are not used in reference to the city railway system.
In Sydney the underground train circuit is called the City Circle. The terms subway, underground, tube and metro are not used in reference to the city railway system.
Sydney Walking Tours
Sydney walking tours provide an opportunity to discover the many charms of the city.
Sydney walking tours provide an opportunity to discover the many charms of the city.
Sydney Walking Tour: Circular Quay to Hyde Park
Start your Sydney walking tour to Hyde Park from Circular Quay.
Start your Sydney walking tour to Hyde Park from Circular Quay.
Sydney Walking Tour: Hyde Park to Darling Harbour
Right in the heart of Sydney, Hyde Park is an ideal place to start a walking tour through Sydney's city attractions all the way to Darling Harbour.
Right in the heart of Sydney, Hyde Park is an ideal place to start a walking tour through Sydney's city attractions all the way to Darling Harbour.
Sydney Walking Tour: Walk into History at The Rocks
Take a walk into history at The Rocks in Sydney for an insight into the beginnings of the city.
Take a walk into history at The Rocks in Sydney for an insight into the beginnings of the city.
Sydney Writers Walk
Sydney Writers Walk honors Australian and international authors with plaques embedded in the walkway around Sydney's Circular Quay.
Sydney Writers Walk honors Australian and international authors with plaques embedded in the walkway around Sydney's Circular Quay.
Sydney Zoo - Where Is the Sydney Zoo?
The Sydney zoo, properly known as Taronga Zoo, is on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour, across the water from Circular Quay, in the Sydney suburb of Mosman.
The Sydney zoo, properly known as Taronga Zoo, is on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour, across the water from Circular Quay, in the Sydney suburb of Mosman.