Israel and Fun for Australian Tourists
Fun in the Sun
Israel’s summer months, which occur during the winter for Australians,
are completely dry. If you are coming for the sun, beaches and water sports, you
can rest assured that not even one day of your visit will be interrupted by
rain.
Israel boasts hundreds of miles of beautiful beaches dotted with world-class
beach resorts. Para-gliding, wind-sailing, snorkeling and scuba diving
opportunities are abundant. Scuba enthusiasts will especially enjoy the unique
opportunity to dive among ancient Roman-era ruins in the shallows of the
Mediterranean Sea, or enjoy the grand coral displays nestled in the clear blue
waters of the Red Sea.
Israel also caters to hikers with vast networks of marked, but largely
untouched hiking trails crisscrossing geographical locations as diverse as
deserts, pine forests and snow-covered mountains. Come during Israel’s winter
months and you can even ski!
A Culinary Experience
Israel has something special to offer the culinary tourist as well.
Home to Jewish immigrants from around the world and Arab clans from all reaches
of the Middle East, Israel’s national menu is as diverse as they come. Chefs who
compete at the highest levels in European competitions stand ready to serve up
this wide array of specialties at an every growing number of gourmet
establishments.
Complementing Israel’s rich assortment of foods is a local wine industry that
is starting to grab the attention of top international critics. Wines from many
of Israel’s boutique and larger wineries - all of which offer tours and tastings
- continue to win international awards and accolades.
Historical Crossroads
Having played host to some of the world’s most ancient civilizations,
Israel is a paradise for history buffs. Just about every patch of dirt in Israel
has some bit of history underneath it, often making construction of new
structures a nightmare.
Fully developed archeological sites providing a glimpses of life in
pre-historic times, the biblical period, the Roman era and the Middle Ages - to
name just a few - abound in Israel. Each and every historical site carries a
unique story that could fill books, and many have.
A special bit of history for Australians is the famous charge of the
Australian Light Horse Brigade during the Battle of Beersheba in 1917, widely
reputed as the last successful cavalry charge in history. The charge effectively
broke the Ottoman Empire’s southern defenses, allowing British General Lord
Edmund Allenby to advance on and capture Jerusalem and marking a major turning
point in World War I.
A memorial to the Australian Light Horse has been erected in the southern
Israel city of Beersheba, and more than 1,000 Australians, New Zealanders and
Britons came to Israel in 2007 to reenact the charge on its 90th anniversary.
The Holy Land
Israel is best known to travelers as the Holy Land, an area central to
all three of the world’s monotheistic religions.
Jerusalem is the heart of the Holy Land, hosting the Temple Mount, Western
Wall and the Garden Tomb where Jesus is said to have been buried. But the rest
of the country is not left wanting for religious significance.
Jesus’ boyhood home of Nazareth and his base of ministry on the shores of the
Sea of Galilee are sites not to be missed. Nor would any tour be complete
without visits to locations in Israel’s southern desert and central mountain
regions that the biblical patriarchs called home.
All in all, Israel is a well-rounded travel destination for every kind of
tourist, and is second to none for those interested in history and religious
pilgrimage.
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