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L'Association Internationale des Hautes
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International Association of Supreme
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10th Congress Sydney 2010
Sunday 7 - Thursday 11 March 2010 |
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| About Australia |
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Australia
Australia is a natural wonderland of beautiful beaches, crystal blue waters, romantic deserts, amazing ancient rock formations and pristine rainforests. Consisting of 6 states and 2 territories, it is the sixth largest country in the world. It has the lowest population density per square kilometre.
Australia has 16 world heritage listed sites as well as historic townships, bustling cities, vivid landscapes and unique flora and fauna. Much of Australia’s flora and fauna cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Business Hours
As a general rule, business hours in Australia are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
For more information visit: www.tourism.australia.com or www.australia.com |
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Sydney
Sydney is a dazzling and vibrant cosmopolitan city built around one of the world's most beautiful natural harbours. Voted World's Best City eight times in 10 years, by Travel + Leisure magazine, no other destination can match Sydney's combination of breathtaking beauty, world-class facilities and exceptional reputation.
Sydney's laid-back outdoor lifestyle and physical allure make it one of the world's easiest and most pleasant cities to visit. The people who live here are friendly and energetic, with a down-to-earth approach to life. It's a truly global city with a sense of style, love of sport and exuberant celebrations. Attractions lie within easy reach of the city centre.
The Harbour is its natural playground and the dominant factor in so much of what the city has to offer. The city has a wide-ranging cultural life, dynamic food scene and vibrant cityscape of outstanding contemporary and colonial architecture. Iconic beaches and five major national parks deliver unforgettable experiences.
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History
Though comparatively young as cities go, Sydney has a rich and fascinating history. Indigenous people have lived in the area for over 45,000 years, leaving behind dozens of ancient Aboriginal cultural sites. European settlement began in 1770 when Captain James Cook landed at Botany Bay, claiming the east coast of Australia for Great Britain. The transportation of convicts which followed resulted in a gritty, colourful history that today is waiting to be rediscovered in Sydney’s museums.
Weather / Climate
The average daily temperature in March is a minimum 17 degrees Celsius, with a maximum temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.
Time
Sydney will be eleven (11) hours ahead of GMT at the time of the congress.
Shopping
The main street in Sydney for shopping is Pitt Street Mall. For luxury labels make your way to Castlereagh and Market Streets.
Getting Around Sydney
Buses - are a great way to travel around Sydney for visitors and are extremely user-friendly. The Sydney Explorer offers unlimited travel in air-conditioned buses to Sydney's biggest and best tourist attractions. Hop on and off anywhere along the specified route.
Rail - The CityRail network is a convenient way to get around Sydney and is especially useful for travel to Sydney's outer suburbs.
Monorail - Sydney's Metro Monorail is one of the few above-ground rail systems in the world. The circular route winds its way through the city centre and around Darling Harbour.
Ferries - are the most scenic form of public transport on Sydney Harbour. There are regular services to Manly, Parramatta, Balmain, Watsons Bay, Taronga Zoo and other locations.
For more information about Sydney visit: www.sydneyaustralia.com/en/ |
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Canberra
Canberra is the capital of Australia. It is located in the countryside, 3 hours drive from Sydney. Pockets of bushland reserve extend almost to the city centre and over half of the Australian Capital Territory, within which Canberra lies, is classified as national park or nature reserve.
With a population of more than 313,000 people, Canberra is the city that Federation created. Australia's national government sits here, as does the highest court of Australia. Many of the most important monuments in the country are located there and they are visited by millions of people each year. Some of these attractions include the Australian War Memorial, Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia and Canberra's newest attraction, the National Museum of Australia.
History
Canberra is a young capital - a planned city. American architect Walter Burley Griffin designed the city after winning an international architectural competition in 1912. The spirit of his original design, which celebrates Canberra's natural environment, is still evident as the city grows.
Weather / Climate
The average daily temperature in March is a minimum 11 degrees Celsius, with a maximum temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.
Time
Canberra will be eleven (11) hours ahead of GMT at the time of the congress.
Shopping
The city has interesting boutiques, street fashion, designer shops and antique book shops hidden away in the arcades in City Walk and Garema Place and in the Canberra Centre.
For more information about Canberra visit: www.visitcanberra.com.au |
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