[Lifestyle] The trip to Australia and New Zealand is a distant place that cannot be avoided

If we want to end the long-term overtime life and go to a place to absorb nutrients, bask in the sun, and really make ourselves alive, then Australia and New Zealand are definitely the best places. Breathing the clean air of the southern hemisphere is struggling to be reborn again.

“Australia” is unique in the world

The visa came out faster than I expected. The day before, I was handing over the work content of the vacation, and the next day I embarked on an 18-day trip to Australia and New Zealand with great enthusiasm. Apart from Sydney and Melbourne, the place where I want to relax the most is Adelaide, South Australia. The three places have a 3+3+4 day pattern. I don’t want to hurry, but I want to feel the beauty of Australia slowly. Flying directly from Beijing to Sydney, I slept all the way. The flight of Qantas was very comfortable. I arrived in Sydney just in the local morning, and I could see the morning glow that just exposed the earth. I started the first day of flying in this country and city from the morning. It’s also a good start.

From Sydney to the hotel where I stayed, I put down my luggage and took a rest, and then opened the first stop in Sydney – the Art Gallery of New South Wales. As one of the three major art galleries in Australia, it houses Australian art works of various historical periods and cultural artworks from Asia, and you can also see works by Monet and Picasso. You will gain a different artistic sensory experience here. After leaving the art gallery, I went to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney. In order to take pictures of the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge on the postcards, I shot all the way. I have to sigh that the air in Australia is full of refreshing taste, which is very comfortable. Get together the beautiful 9-square grid and share it with Moments successfully. The botanical garden is not only a natural outdoor oxygen bar, but also a place where many local people often come to exercise. Except for us who are like tourists, many local people are sitting on the grass, blending with the earth, and all kinds of birds gather around to beg for food. This is what life is like.

There are many varieties of flowers in the botanical garden, but I don’t know them all. I can take pictures and translate them at any time. When I am tired from walking, I just lie on the grass and rest for a while, looking at the sky in Australia and feeling the breath of the earth. This kind of travel is really amazing. It’s very comfortable.

In the evening, I ran to the Harbor Bridge to experience the bridge trip in Sydney. Fortunately, there was no strong wind in the evening, otherwise it might affect the climbing. Climbing the Harbor Bridge has a professional training team that will accompany you throughout the climb, and the explanations are also in Chinese and English. There are 4 time periods for climbing the bridge, sunrise (it seems that many people will come to see the sunrise), morning, evening, and night , I like to watch the night view, so I specially save time to climb the bridge at night.

Before climbing, there will be a coach to teach you safety matters. Climbing the bridge also requires certain physical strength and skills. Fortunately, it is not very tiring for me to be with everyone. In terms of the scenery seen after successfully climbing the bridge, these The pay is really worth it. You can also take a group photo to commemorate the bridge, and everyone will have a bridge certificate, which is quite a special commemoration.

The first stop on the second day is the Taronga Zoo. Tickets are a package bought online, which is more cost-effective. Here you can simply assemble the Australian version of “Pokemon”, cute koalas, kangaroos, platypus, otters, giraffes and so on. The zoo is actually very big, but some small animals are shy and can’t see them when they hide.

It’s especially nice that the zoo’s layout follows the environment the animals are used to. Before leaving, I took a photo with the koala brothers. They are really cute in the trees, and the cable car to enjoy the scenery is also a special taste.

In the afternoon, I ran back to the Sydney Opera House and booked a 1-hour Chinese tour guide on the official website to learn more about the Opera House. The exterior is magnificent and the interior is also gorgeous. The opera house is divided into 4 parts, which perform different categories of performances, as well as restaurants and open-air performances. It is recommended to set aside an hour or two for the Opera House, walk around, and experience the charm of the mountains and peaks, the distance and the height.

On the third day, I went to the University of Sydney to check in. The University of Sydney, which was built in 1850, is a typical Victorian building. The entire campus is very quiet and beautiful, and history and modernity coexist perfectly. The library as a representative of history is the most beautiful. Walking quietly in the promenade, you will have the feeling of time travel.

In the afternoon, my trip to Sydney was about to end and I was going to Maoben. Because I am not good at driving, train tickets are not as cost-effective as air tickets, so I still plan to fly there.

Landing in Melbourne

When you land in Melbourne, first experience the unique local trams and experience the cityscape of Melbourne. It is especially recommended that the free Circle Line Tram No. 35 departs from Flinders Street Station and passes by St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Parliament Building, the Royal Exhibition Hall and other attractions along the way. You can have a first impression of Melbourne after taking a trip. Melbourne is indeed different from Sydney. After taking the tram, go to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, feel the nature, and take the opportunity to absorb more of the taste of nature. The Royal Botanic Garden in Melbourne is smaller than the Botanic Garden in Sydney, but the attributes of the Botanic Garden are greatly enriched. According to the type of plants, it is divided into different plant areas.

The most special thing is the least green desert plant area. It may be that rare things are more expensive, and they are rarely seen, and they feel fresh. There are two ponds in the center of the botanical garden. Sitting on a chair next to the pond, watching the wind blowing the pond, listening to the chirping of birds and insects, you don’t have to go to work, sell groceries and catch the bus. You just sit quietly and feel very comfortable and comfortable. up. Take the tram back, get off at Flagstaff Station, and walk for 5 minutes to the lively Queen Victoria Market. This is not only a shopping mecca in Melbourne, but also a historic landmark. More than 1,000 vendors gather here, selling everything from local fruits and vegetables, delicacies, to hardware and clothing, handicrafts, and souvenirs. To feel the local characteristics, be sure to visit the Queen’s Market.

The most unmissable Great Ocean Road

The scenery of the Great Ocean Road in Melbourne must not be missed. Although it is not a self-driving tour, it is very convenient to sign up for a one-day tour by bus. However, if you travel by car to see the scenery, I believe it will be more enjoyable. The bus will go to the classic places on the Great Ocean Road: Great Ocean Road Monument, Kennett River (see Koala), Otway Lighthouse, Twelve Apostles, Rock Ard Canyon. You don’t need to drive yourself for a one-day tour, you can book meals and accommodation, it’s easy and labor-saving, and you can also apply for Chinese explanations to enjoy a better viewing experience.

Small and beautiful Adelaide in South Australia

Wake up and feed the kangaroos: The most recommended attraction in Adelaide is the Cleland Wildlife Park. As for the necessity of visiting, two reasons are enough: one is that you can feed wild kangaroos, and feed them in the wild , there is no isolation, and these wallabies are super docile; the second point is that you can take photos with koalas for free, and it is best to drive by yourself, because public transportation is indeed not particularly convenient. If you take the bus, please note that it is best to ask the front desk of the hotel how to take the bus when you go out, otherwise it is easy to walk more. Then go back to Adelaide’s North Street, the most artistic street, with the University of Adelaide, the South Australian Art Gallery, and the Museum, and I will go shopping here in the afternoon. There are also many locals on the streets. Nan’ao may seem small, but it is extraordinarily charming, quiet and energetic.

After that, I returned to Melbourne from Adelaide, and from Melbourne to Auckland. Australia has not stayed enough, although it has been dark.

wind in auckland

My early impressions of New Zealand, apart from the big milk advertisements I saw when I was young, are the green land. How beautiful is this country covered by nature, I must take a good look this time. It was only when I entered Auckland that I realized that it felt different from Australia, and the air smelled a little different. There is a sweet aroma, it turns out that Auckland is still sweet.

In a city where prosperity and wilderness coexist, go to the Sky Tower to check in. The Sky Tower is on the ancient street in the city center. This famous tower building is part of the “Sky City”. You can see the tower from a distance in the city, and you won’t get lost. Because I am afraid of heights, I didn’t try the sky jump/walk project. The Sky Tower is open until 10 pm, so you can take a look at the night view.

In the urban area, you can take a ferry, feel the sea breeze in Auckland, or walk through the streets of Auckland. From the oldest territorial park, walk through the secluded lover’s trail to the duck pond, and interact closely with the birds. You can see a large green space when you look up, stroll to the History Garden and Winter Garden to experience the beauty of the colorful world, and finally return to the War Museum to take pictures. When you are tired, come to the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit to listen to the magnificent and melodious pipe organ sound whirling in the zenith, and your troubles will disappear. These are all in Auckland.

The one-day itinerary that cannot be missed in Auckland is the Waitomo Glowworm Caves + Hobbit Village Day Trip. Waitomo Glowworm Caves is a particularly magical place. With the starlight dotted by fireflies, you can see various stalactites and stalagmites, and appreciate this huge palace carved by time, as if you are in another world.

spirit of wellington

Head south today to the capital, Wellington. Wellington has more restaurants and cafes per capita than New York. Pick a cafe on Cuba Street in the morning and wake up the energy of the day with mellow coffee and delicious breakfast. Or you can go to the Oriental Bay (Oriental Bay) in the city, take a leisurely stroll on the golden sandy beach, or take the cable car to the highest point of Kelborne, looking at the magnificent scenery of the harbor.

Representing the aura of Wellington – Kaitoke Regional Park (Katoke Regional Park), as one of the filming locations of the elf kingdom in “The Lord of the Rings”, not only has beautiful scenery, but also has rivers, bridges, trees and birds, which is very peaceful. Although the props that were filmed back then have been dismantled, it does not prevent people from liking this place.

epilogue

There is also a newly opened hiking route, starting from Paekakariki in the east and ending at Pukerua Bay in the west, which is known as the “Road to Paradise” by travel friends. The whole journey is 10 kilometers, and the altitude rises 400 meters one way. It takes about 3 or 4 hours to climb 1,500 steps and pass 2 suspension bridges from the beginning to the end. But we went to see it, and did not go from beginning to end. At the end of the trip to Wellington, I went to the art gallery to check in and take a rest. When I came out, I saw a beautiful sunset. I was really reluctant to leave, and the energetic journey of feeling will also come to an end.