Weird, Strange, Interesting Places to Visit

March 15, 2010 in Australia

The Princess Theatre is a one of a kind rare architectural beauty situated in Melbourne Australia. Being a monument that holds immense prestige, it is listed by the National Trust of Australia, and has even found a place for itself in the Victorian Heritage Register. It was erected in the year 1854 by the famous enterprising actor George Coppin. Coppin’s name was a part of many other ventures too in the city, which included his ownership of the Iron Pot, along with the installation of gas lights into the famous Astley’s amphitheatre.

June 15, 2009 in Australia

The Great Barrier Reef, listed on the world heritage site in 1981, is the largest reef in the world. It is a single structure with many living structures. This coral reef is parallel to the Australia for almost 2000km. It consists of 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish , 4,000 types of mollusks, sponges, worms, crustaceans, 800 species of echinoderms (starfish, sea urchins) and 215 bird species, of which 29 are seabirds. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is 345,000 km2, also larger than the whole area of the UK and Ireland.

April 27, 2009 in Australia

Shark bay located in Australia is listed in the world heritage list in 1991. This is rich in marine life and endangered species. In addition, this is famous for its natural beauty. You can also watch geological and biological process and the stages in the evolutionary history. Shallow waters with vast marine life, sea grass meadows with huge population of dugongs, and dolphins of Monkey Mia will surely attract you.

Location of Shark Bay
Shark bay is located on the extreme west coast of Australia, and 800km away from north of Perth. Lying between 24 and 27 degrees south of equator, shark bay consist islands, large and shallow embayment, and a 1500km long coastline.