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    Kakadu National Park, Australia

    Posted in Australia & Pacific | July 26, 2011
    If you are keen to discover the wildlife nature during your holidays, then Kakadu National Park at Australia is a rejuvenating destination where you can explore the wild life species and enjoy the panoramic views of exciting sites like Bowali Visitor Centre, Nourlangie Rock, Yellow water and Gubara.  Located 171km east of Darwin, Kakadu National Park is quite serene and one of the largest park which is vastly surrounded by rain forests, South Alligator River, coastal beaches and rainforests. Recommended as a best destination for wildlife exploration, Kakadu National Park is the center of attraction of several tourists, explorers and travelers who flock to this place to enjoy the captivating destinations and explore the aboriginal rock sites.  [...]
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    Fiordland National Park – Land of unbelievable wonders

    Posted in Australia & Pacific | March 1, 2011
    Get ready to immerse into the deep whites, blues, and greens of the bearingly green-cool landscape sculpted naturally by the chilled glaciers. This is the totally remote, but beloved wilderness of the 59-year-old Fiordland National Park located in the heart of Te Wāhipounamu (the place of greenstone) in the South Island of New Zealand (southwest). Just a single look to this area will convince as to why this is a World Heritage Area. This is of no wonder as the entire southwest of this nation is among the vast wilderness zones in the Southern Hemisphere. The Fiordland National Park is the landscape boasting the snow-capped mountains, endless forests, profound lakes, rivers of ice, and tussock grasslands all making up for the best setting and  [...]
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    When In Perth

    Posted in Australia & Pacific | November 1, 2010
    A very large part of the Australian appeal lies in the fact that it can boast of a pretty unusual mix of wildlife. If you want to indulge in some sightseeing while in Perth, check out the options available to you. Caversham Wildlife Park: While here, you could have the good fortune of seeing some rather exotic animals and watch them in their natural habitat. This wildlife park is said to be close to Perth. There is no entry fee to the park and it is known to remain open from around 8:30 am to 5:30 in the evening. They are open all days of the week. If you choose to sightsee around this park, you will realize that this is the way to indulge in some pure relaxation. The park boasts of about seventy barbecue sites. Cohunu Koala Park: If you are  [...]
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    Shark Bay, Australia – The Ideal Natural World Heritage Site

    Posted in Australia & Pacific | October 12, 2010
    Shark Bay could be considered the western most point of Australia and is said to be made up of a conglomeration of islands and the lands that surround it. The vast sea beds spell ‘green’ and are perhaps, the largest and the richest in the world. The dugong, nicknamed the sea cow, is native to these waters. The stromatolites make for quite an interesting sight. The region of Shark Bay is also said to house five species of animals that are listed under the ‘endangered’ list. Shark Bay and World Heritage Site Listings: Shark Bay got listed as a World Heritage Site in the year 1991. This region fulfills all of the four criteria that are needed to make it to the list as a Natural Heritage Site. The Criteria For Natural Heritage Sites: Encapsulates  [...]
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    The Most Complex Ecosystem of the World – Daintree Forest

    Posted in Australia & Pacific | September 2, 2010
    The Daintree Forest is said to be around 80,000 meters north of the Cairns region in Queensland. It is said to be one of the largest and also the oldest sections of the rainforest that has survived in Australia. What sets this region apart is the fact that it plays home to what could perhaps be called the most diverse variety of animals and plant system in the world. What makes it even more interesting is the fact that all of this takes place within a 1,200,000 square meter radius. The Daintree forest region is said to be the second largest rainforest in the world, second only to the Amazon in South America. There are said to be around 1000 species of plant species that are found here, and some of these are easily older than the species found  [...]
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    Baudin Conservation Park – Kangaroo Island

    Posted in Australia & Pacific | June 2, 2010
    Baudin Conservation Park is positioned on the eastern edge of the township Penneshaw on the huge Dudley Peninsula in Kangaroo Island. In addition the Bates family used to farm this area as of the year 1861 until the year 2001. Subsequent to the passing away of Vince Bates (also known as Vincent) this property was been purchased by means of National Parks and Wildlife SA (NPWSA) that was to be looked after as a general Conservation Park. This area was been declared as park officially on 3 April in the year 2002. Baudin Conservation Park – Birds Eudyptula minor do reside with the rock-strewn foreshores of this park. All of these birds are best scrutinized at the hours of darkness by means of a red-light filtered torch. As soon as observing  [...]
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    Humpbacked Whales of Hawaii

    Posted in Australia & Pacific | March 17, 2010
    The 1960s and 70s saw the first signs of danger to the species of the biggest animals in the world. I am talking about none other than the humpbacked whales. This was the time when commercial hunting was amply prevalent. It seemed to me as if our children would never lay their eyes on a whale again. The world stood in danger of losing its natural wonder. But, this was not to be the case. Therefore, the ‘Au’au Channel that lies between the Hawaii islands of Maui and Lāna’i is home to these mammoth, majestic giants. Humpback whales can weigh up to 45 tons. These whales rise and spout anywhere and everywhere. They roll in spiral movements and slap the water with their fins and tails. I was spellbound to see their movements. It is common  [...]