In the 2012 QS World University Rankings, the University of Melbourne ranked 36th in the world with an overall score of 83.2. Melbourne Business School has always been ranked among the top 100 in the world and is listed as one of the top 50 MBA programs in the world by the UK's Highly Skilled Migrant Visa Program. Graduates are eligible to work directly in the UK. [Start of the trip] The weather is also good today.

Yunluo and An Chuyu planned to visit the University of Melbourne. This is one of the two target universities for this trip, the other being the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra. Yunluo and An Chuyu lived in Toorak, a wealthy area in Melbourne with many wealthy people. They came to Ormond College of the University of Melbourne.

There are many European Gothic buildings here. The bicycles on campus are very nice! This is the corridor of a building in the middle of the campus. When Yunluo and An Chuyu went there, someone was taking wedding photos here. The lawn in the university. After leaving the University of Melbourne, it was not early, so Yunluo and An Chuyu went to the airport and took a plane all the way north to Cairns.

Great Barrier Reef, Yunluo is here! Today Yunluo and An Chuyu will take part in the great adventures one-day tour, take a cruise to Green Island, and then continue sailing to the Great Barrier Reef. [Attraction Description] Cairns is a coastal city and a local administrative region in the north of Queensland, Australia.

In the early days, it was an export port for transporting minerals from the western interior, and later developed into a port city for sugar production and export. Today, Cairns is developing rapidly, with a population of about 124,000. The tourism industry is particularly developed. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest and longest coral reef, located on the northeast coast of Australia in the South Pacific.

It runs through the Coral Sea off the northeastern coast of Queensland, Australia. It stretches from the Torres Strait in the north to the south of the Tropic of Capricorn (approximately 10°S to 24°S), with a total length of about 2,600 kilometers and a maximum width of 161 kilometers. There are about 2,900 independent reefs[3] and 900 islands of various sizes, distributed over an area of ​​about 344,400 square kilometers.

The natural landscape is very special. The southern end of the Great Barrier Reef is 241 kilometers away from the coast, while the northern end is closer, with the closest point only 16 kilometers away from the coast. At low tide, part of the coral reef emerges from the water to form coral islands. There is a very convenient sea route between the reefs and the coast. When the wind is calm, cruise ships pass through here.

The endless colorful and multi-shaped coral scenery under the boat has become the best underwater wonder that attracts tourists from all over the world to come and watch. The Great Barrier Reef is built by billions of tiny coral polyps. It is the largest object built by living things and can be seen even from outer space. It has created rich biodiversity.

In 1981, it was listed as a World Natural Heritage Site and was selected as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Most of the Great Barrier Reef is under the protection of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which reduces the impact of humans on the area, such as fishing and tourism. However, there are still other environmental factors that affect the Great Barrier Reef.

For example, coral bleaching and crown-of-thorns starfish increase periodically due to runoff or climate change. The Great Barrier Reef is also a popular tourist attraction, especially in the Whitsunday Islands and Cairns area. Tourism is an important economic activity here, with an annual output value of about US$1 billion.

Green Island, there are many islands of different sizes near the Great Barrier Reef, among which Green Island is the most popular among tourists. Green Island is a coral island formed about 6,000 years ago, with an area of ​​less than 1 square kilometer. The long and narrow beach on the island has clear water and fine sand, and the quality is excellent. [Start of the trip] Fly to Cairns in the evening.

Yunluo and An Chuyu took a taxi to where they were staying - Reefgatewayapartment. Yunluo will explain more about this hotel (actually it is an apartment) in the [Accommodation] section of the [Guide] later. There are many ferry companies in Cairns that operate cruises and day trips from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef.

Yunluo and Anchuyu participated in the Green Island & Great Barrier Reef Adventure of Great Adventures, a trip to Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef. The itinerary includes: catamaran high-speed cruise transfer to and from Cairns Pier before departure. Hot tea or coffee is provided on board. Two-hour Green Island tour and three-hour Norman Outer Barrier Reef tour are provided free of charge. Green Island and Norman Outer Barrier Reef.

Reef snorkeling equipment Free use of buoyancy vests on the Norman Great Barrier Reef Introduction to coral reef ecology A sumptuous seafood buffet lunch Take a semi-submarine to explore the wonderful underwater world Great Barrier Reef ecology explanation Price: Tour price $228 + environmental management fee $6 = $234 (￥) per adult. In addition, Yunluo and An Chuyu also participated in the optional helicopter tour.

10 minutes, $159 (￥890.4) per person. Their official website is: You can book tickets and check itineraries on it. Early in the morning, Yunluo and An Chuyu got up and went to the pier. Cairns is not a big city, and most places can be reached on foot. However, Yunluo and An Chuyu lived a little far away, and it took 20 minutes to walk.

This is the double-decker cruise ship of greatadventures. There are actually three decks, and the top deck is an open-air platform. We took the cruise ship Yunluo and came to the upper deck. Although the sea breeze was a bit strong, the scenery was still good, and we could see many underwater coral reefs. The cruise ship first came to Green Island. Due to its large tonnage, it could only stop at a relatively far place.

The coral reefs in the water are very beautiful. There is a visitor center as soon as you get on Green Island, where you can see the introduction of the island's facilities and recreational projects. There are lush plants on the island, which should all belong to tropical rainforests. The beach on the island is also very good, and the sea water is very clear. This beautiful scenery is most suitable for snorkeling, not only can you see beautiful coral reefs.

You can also see a variety of fish. This is a family of four, mom and dad snorkeling with two children, having a great time! After staying at Green Island for two hours, Yunluo and An Chuyu continued to take a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Yunluo and An Chuyu docked at a large water platform and had a buffet lunch here. There is also a semi-submarine.

You can sit inside and watch the corals and fish in the water. But the glass is a bit dirty, so if conditions permit, you should dive to see it. In the semi-submarine, you can see large areas of corals, but it is said that these corals are dead. There are also schools of fish. After lunch, Yunluo and An Chuyu decided to take a helicopter to overlook the Great Barrier Reef. The helicopter can seat 6 people. It is recommended to sit in the front, so you can have a great view!

Watching the Great Barrier Reef from a helicopter. Yunluo is sitting at the back, so she has to take photos through the glass. There will be some reflections from the glass. If you sit at the front, there is a small open window. It is very good for shooting. Aerial photos of the Great Barrier Reef from a plane. Aerial photos of the Great Barrier Reef from a plane. Aerial photos of the Great Barrier Reef from a plane. The platform in the distance is where Yunluo and An Chuyu's cruise ship docked.

Personally, I think the helicopter ride is worth it, as it is much more impressive than the view from the boat. But it is more expensive. In the afternoon, Yunluo and Anchuyu took the cruise back to Cairns. The sun was shining when they got off the boat, and the harbor was very beautiful. There are many seagulls on the beach. If you feed them, more seagulls will fly over.

However, Yunluo and An Chuyu didn't bring any food with them, otherwise they could sit on the shore and watch the sunset and feed the seagulls. What a pleasant evening! In the evening, Yunluo and An Chuyu found this restaurant that was recommended by many people, the Shrimp Specialty Store. The taste was not bad. There was a 15% discount for those who sat down before 6:30 pm, but the price was still quite expensive. It's understandable in a tourist city.

More information about this restaurant. Yunluo will introduce it in detail in the following [Practical Guide to Dining and Food]. After eating, we returned to the hotel and ended today's trip. The Great Barrier Reef is a wonder of the world and gives people a very shocking memory. However, from the later itinerary, when Yunluo and An Chuyu played in the Whitsunday Islands (whitsunday), they found that

Cairns seems to have a very low cost-effectiveness. Yunluo will keep the specific reason a secret here. Please read the Whitsunday Islands section of Yunluo's travel notes. Kuranda takes the cable car and train to see the tropical rainforest. Kuranda [Itinerary Description] Today Yunluo and An Chuyu went to visit Kuranda, northwest of Cairns, and took the cable car to go and the train back.

The cable car is the red line, and the train is the green line. [Attraction Description] Kuranda is a small town hidden in the tropical rainforest about 27 kilometers north of Cairns, Queensland. Kuranda was first built as a railway station in 1850. At that time, logging and mining became the main industries in the area.

As the only transportation hub in the region at that time, Kuranda played a positive role in transporting and storing goods, providing accommodation for people coming and going, and promoting local indigenous culture. The town is named after the indigenous language and has a total population of only about 750 people. However, to this day, more than 500,000 tourists from home and abroad take the train every year.

Take a car or cable car to visit Kuranda and its surrounding tropical rainforests. Although Kuranda is a small town, it is located in a very beautiful tropical rainforest. There are towering centuries-old trees, cascading waterfalls, trickling streams, rare wild animals, and colorful flowers on both sides of the road that emit rich fragrance everywhere.

All of these give Kuranda a beautiful view like a paradise. In order to allow tourists to better appreciate the beautiful scenery here without damaging the ecological environment, the government built a famous aerial cable car. The cable car is 7.5 kilometers long and is the longest cable car in the world. It passes through 12 towers along the way, with Tower 6 being the highest point, with an altitude of 40.5 meters.

The cable car starts and ends at Caravonica Lake and Kuranda, with transfer stations at Red Peak and Barron Falls. There are also observation towers around the cable car, and a tropical rainforest research center near the Barron Falls station, which introduces the ecological environment of the tropical rainforest to tourists with pictures and texts.

[The trip begins] Yunluo and An Chuyu booked a one-day tour, with hotel pick-up and drop-off, cable car to the train and back, for $119 (￥666.4) per adult. In addition to this, there are multiple packages to choose from, and you can visit one of the parks mentioned above. Please refer to the official website: .au In the morning, the car that picked up Yunluo and An Chuyu arrived at the hotel entrance on time.

Yunluo and An Chuyu arrived at the cable car station and started riding the world's longest cable car. Before this, Yunluo had taken the Maokong Cable Car in Taipei and was deeply impressed, but this cable car was even longer than the Maokong cable car and faster. There are two transfer stations on the way, and there are some attractions to visit at each transfer station, where tourists can get off and take a look.

Kuranda is located in a large tropical rainforest. You can admire the trees up close at the transfer station. You can enjoy the waterfall in the distance at the second transfer station. The cable car crosses the river and is not far from Kuranda Station. When you arrive at Kuranda Station, there is a small town with a strong commercial character. It is not large in area, and the main street is basically one.

Just keep walking, there are various specialty shops and restaurants on both sides of the street. This is a map of Kuranda. Various shops are very busy and you can go shopping. Crocodile specimens. Australian accessories and clothing. After lunch, Yunluo and An Chuyu came to the train station to experience the ancient train. The train station is still very beautiful.

The train departure time is fixed. If you take a day trip, it will be clearly written on the ticket. If you come early, you can go to the lake opposite the train station to have a look. The logo on the train carriage. There is a row of seats in the carriage. It can seat 4 people. The windows on both sides can be opened. It feels more upscale than the green train in China, haha.

The train runs very slowly along the way, especially when it comes to curves. Tourists can take photos at any time. The train also stops at a temporary station for a few minutes, and tourists can get off to see the scenery on the other side. The railway is 34 kilometers long, from Kuranda Station on the mountain to Freshwater Station at the foot of the mountain. The journey takes about an hour and a half, passing through 15 man-made tunnels along the way.

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37 bridges, 93 bends, the highest point is 327 meters above sea level, and the lowest point is 5 meters above sea level. The scenery along the way is beautiful and the mountains are steep. When we arrived at the Freshwater Station, the bus to pick up Yunluo and An Chuyu had already parked. Yunluo and An Chuyu took the bus back to the city of Cairns. Because I haven't eaten Chinese food for many days.

Luo and An Chuyu found a Chinese restaurant recommended in the guide. The taste is similar to that in China, and the price is similar, but they are in Australian dollars, a plate of black pepper beef fillet is $38 (￥212.8), which is really expensive! Chinese food is not here. After experiencing the cable car and train in Kuranda, Yunluo and An Chuyu's trip to Cairns ended.

Tomorrow Yunluo and An Chuyu will fly to the Gold Coast. This morning, Yunluo and An Chuyu took a plane from Cairns to the Gold Coast, and in the evening they took a car to visit the firefly park. [Attractions] Gold Coast is a Pacific coastal city in Queensland, Australia, adjacent to the capital city of Brisbane in the north.

The Gold Coast is bordered by Tweedheads in New South Wales to the south. For people in Australia and abroad, the Gold Coast is always full of imagination. Not only do new immigrants and tourists love its coastal scenery and mountain landscapes, but even wealthy retirees, investors and business people think that the unrestrained colors of the Gold Coast are very charming.

The city is now the sixth largest city in Australia and an internationally renowned tourist city; it leads the world in cultural and creative industries, fisheries, urban planning, information construction, racing, water sports and biotechnology. The Q1 building in the city center is currently the tallest purely residential building in the world (2008).

It is 322.5 meters high. [Start of the trip] On the plane from Cairns to the Gold Coast, you can see four layers of scenery through the window. First, there are white clouds, under the white clouds are islands, under the islands is the sea, and finally the coral reefs on the seabed. It is recommended to fly to the Gold Coast from the north, and it is best to choose to sit on the right side of the plane.

Because the Gold Coast Airport is in the south of the city, you can see the panoramic view of the Gold Coast when the plane descends! But unfortunately, Yunluo took Jetstar Airlines, and if you choose your seat, you have to pay separately, so you don’t sit in a good position. Now think about it, it’s worth the extra money! Arriving at the Gold Coast Airport, Yunluo and An Chuyu took the airport bus to the hotel.

Yunluo and An Chuyu stayed at Hilton on the Gold Coast, which was also the best hotel they stayed in during their entire trip to Australia. Yunluo will provide more information about Hilton in the [Accommodation] section of [Practical Guide] later. After putting the luggage in the hotel, it was already afternoon.

Yunluo and An Chuyu's plan for today was to set off at 4pm to join a tour group to watch fireflies. Since there was not much time left, Yunluo and An Chuyu went to the beach. It was a beautiful beach, and not far away were the city's high-rise buildings. At 4pm, the tour guide drove to pick up Yunluo and An Chuyu to participate in the night firefly watching activity.

Fireflies are different from the usual flying and glowing fireflies. They are worms that emit blue light and only live in parts of Australia and New Zealand. The place to see fireflies is in the Natural Bridge area, southwest of the Gold Coast. You can drive there by yourself or join a tour group.

Yunluo and An Chuyu signed up for a tour group that had a professional guide explaining the tour in English. There were two tour groups to choose from, one with dinner and one without, and you could choose according to your needs. Yunluo and An Chuyu chose the one with dinner, which was pretty good, with steak and fried fish to choose from. The price was $90 (￥494) without dinner.

The price with dinner is $110 (￥616). You can check the official website in advance! Yunluo and An Chuyu got off the car in a very dark place on the way to the Natural Bridge area. The tour guide turned off the lights and asked everyone to look up at the starry sky. Everyone was amazed at the beautiful starry sky and Milky Way here. You can also see Scorpio, which can only be observed in the southern hemisphere!

So, students with SLR cameras, please remember to bring a tripod! Yunluo forgot to bring hers, so she had to put her camera in the car, which worked. Remember to bring a tripod! Next, Yunluo and An Chuyu came to the habitat of fireflies. The tour guide gave each tourist a small flashlight, but this flashlight can only be used to light the way. (To be continued...)