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Explore Australia in Three Days

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The territory of Australia, from the islands in the mainland across the desert areas with unique species of flora and fauna, to the coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef is magnificent and fascinating. You can hop between the beaches of Sydney and world famous harbor or St. Kilda beach.

Apart from this, Australia is also known for its architecture of national monuments in Canberra which represent Australia’s pioneer history and aboriginal art. Explore Australia this time with the help of our ‘three great day’ itineraries.

Three Great Days in Sydney, New South Wales
Hug the harbor of Sydney on day 1 and start exploring Sydney around its harbor. Wander at the weekend markets in The Rocks, the historic precinct where Sydney began. Visit the museum of Contemporary Art on the way to the sculpted Botanic Garden. Hop on a bus to Rose Bay, where you can take a Kayak and spend afternoon paddling around the inner harbor. Complete your day in Sydney with a performance in Opera House.

Take bus to Bondi Beach, where you can swim, sign up for a surf lesson and take a view from picturesque hills. Discover the eateries and packed pubs in Glebe, Newtown or Balmian in the evening. On the third day, hire a car or join a tour of the Hunter valley, a vine-lined region just two hour’s drive north from Sydney.

Three Great Days in Melbourne, Victoria
Explore Southbank’s huge casino complex and string of riverside restaurants, bistros and bars on the first day. Tour the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the superstar of Australian cricketing ground and catch a game of cricket of AFL. Stop for live jazz or café serving late night coffee and cake in the evening.

View from Southbank

Watch the elegant crowd pass you by from a café in South Yarra’s Chapel Street on the second day. Hire a car for a road trip to Morning Peninsula, where vineyards and olive groves meet ocean views. End the day by dining out in a romantic restaurant, tour the wineries and pick your own berries on a berry farm.

Three Great Days in Hobart, Tasmania
Begin your Hobart Holiday in Salamanca Place, where the rows of Georgian sandstone warehouses have been converted into galleries, theatres, restaurants and exquisite boutiques on first day. Spend a spellbound afternoon at Bruny Island, South Arm or Kayak down the Derwent River at the twilight.

From the water, see Hobart landmarks such as the Regetta Grounds, Government house and the Royal Tasmanian Botanical garden on the second day. End your trip to Tasmania by having dinner in an elegant warehouse at night.

Tourist Visa is best alternative for people who want to visit Australia for a holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons. To remain longer in Australia than your original visa allows, you are required to obtain another visa. If you want to remain in Australia for tourism or recreational purposes or to visit family or friends, you may apply for a Visitor visa. Visas Simply offer the full range of visas and immigration services to Australia available.

Explore The Land of Beaches and Landscapes

Australia has a lot to explore apart from lazing on the white sandy beaches and enjoying a relaxing holiday in the middle of Great Barrier Reef.

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The country offers many interesting sites to visit such as the Opera House and Darling Harbor with Marine Aquarium. Visiting the downtown tower (Sydney Tower) will provide a complete view of the city from the top. Also, the Blue Mountains will provide a beautiful panorama of Sydney. Australia Tourist Visa (Australia Visitor Visa) allows you to either sight see all these popular destinations of Australia or to meet your friends and family.

A tourist visa is granted only if you have a genuine intention to visit Australia as a tourist for recreation or to visit your family and friends. This kind of visa will generally cancel or cease any other visa held and come into effect as soon it is granted.

The tourist train

You should contact your nearest visa office before applying for a Tourist visa application if you have questions about how a Tourist visa would affect your existing visa.

Categories of Australian Visas

The Australian tourist Visa has been divided four categories:

  1. ETA visitor visa (subclass 976)
  2. eVisitors (subclass 651)
  3. Tourist Visa (subclass 676)
  4. Sponsored Family Visa (Subclass 679)

ETA visitor visa (subclass 976) 

This visa is for applicants who are outside Australia and want to visit Australia for recreation, spending holidays and pursuing informal studies. This visa is valid for twelve months or three months from the date of visit.

E Visitors Visa (Subclass 651)

This visa is for those applicants who come for the purpose of attending conferences and business meetings along with recreation and visiting friends and family. This visa is valid for a period of twelve months.

Medical Treatment Long Stay (Subclass 685)

This visa is for those individuals who want to visit Australia for getting medical treatment or medical consultations.

Tourist Visa (Subclass 676)
This visa is for applicants who want to visit Australia for tourism, holiday or to visit family members or friends but also want to study for a period of three months, six months or twelve months.

Sponsored Family Visitor Visa (Subclass 679)
This visa is for those individuals who want to visit Australia to meet their friends and family. The individual must have a relative or an Australian employer sponsoring them. This visa allows you to stay in Australia for a period of three, six or twelve months only if you are living outside Australia.

Eligibility:
In order to apply for the Australia Tourist Visa, the following eligibility criteria should be met:

  1. Applicants should provide evidence to prove that they possess sufficient funds to support themselves and their family for the entire period of their visit.
  2. Applicants should not seek or undertake a job in Australia.
  3. Applicants should not have any criminal record and intend to abide by the laws of Australia.

Benefits of the Australian Tourist Visa
The Australian Tourist Visa allows you to travel throughout Australia and to visit your friends and family. Visitors can also register for short courses related to areas of general interest. Visitors can also meet with prospective employers or recruiters to seek employment opportunities for their future trips.