Preserved Beauty: Australia's Top 18 Attractions

Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is one of nature's grandest and most amazing masterpieces, stretching 2,000 kilometers along the east coast of Australia. This underwater wonderland and UNESCO World Heritage Site harbors a rich ecosystem that is virtually unrivaled anywhere else on the planet. The complex living system is made up of over 2,900 individual reefs, as well as 900 islands scattered from the Southern Tropic to around Papua New Guinea.

There are many ways to see this fantastic sight, from diving and a sailing expedition to a sightseeing flight above and a leisurely stroll along the coral island shoreline. When traveling in Australia, don't deny yourself the pleasure of seeing a majestic natural wonder.

Port Jackson

Port Jackson is one of the largest bays in the entire world. It is the area where colonists began settling Australia and is still important to the country today. The bay is home to many ports and its shores are occupied by famous landmarks - the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, unspoken symbols of the country.

Ferries in the bay daily carry up to 100 thousand passengers - locals and tourists.

Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is the most famous symbol, if not of the whole Australia, then definitely of Sydney. The Opera House has much more in common with ships than with ordinary earthly houses.

The architecture of the Sydney Opera House is unique and distinctive. It was built in 1973 and has become an emblem of Australia. The building has the shape of huge white shells, which seem to shine in the sun. Such an unusual design was developed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon. Inside the building there are five theater halls.

The Sydney Opera House is not only a place to enjoy classical music and opera performances, but also a popular sightseeing destination. Tourists can visit the theater and learn about its history, architecture and cultural significance.

Sydney Tower

Located on Market Street, in the heart of Australia's capital city, the Sydney Tower is the tallest freestanding building on the continent, and with it one of the country's major tourist drawcards.

The tower was built and opened in the early 1980s and is estimated to be just over 500 meters tall. It rises above the financial and business center of the city. The tower's main function is broadcasting, but there is a restaurant at the top of the tower and a large observation deck known as the Sydney Tower Eye, which offers a surprisingly beautiful panorama of the city.

Uluru Rock

Uluru or Ayers Rock is one of the largest monoliths in the world, an orange-red oval-shaped rock formed 680 million years ago, located in Uluru National Park. The monolith is over 350 meters high. Uluru is a proud symbol and a place of spiritual significance to the Aboriginal people of Australia. Scientists believe that Aboriginal people lived here as far back as 10,000 years before Christ.

Ayers Rock is known for its fabulous colors at sunrise and sunset, when the surface of the monolith changes from ochre and brown to a rich orange, at which time the most magical photos of the rock are taken. Behind the monolith there are hiking paths for excursions.

Lake Hiller

A picturesque lake, the waters of which have an unusual pink color, located on Middle Island, covered with dense eucalyptus forests, also attracts increased attention of travelers. If you look at this island from a bird's eye view, then against the rich green of eucalyptus forests will abound a small bright dot, this is the pink Lake Hiller. Even more expressiveness of the lake is given by the spectacular framing of sand and salt, located on its shores.

Lake Hiller has acquired the status of a monument of Australia thanks to its unconventionality. Travelers from all over the world come to the shores of the unique lake to make sure that the water in it is really pink.

Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains in Australia is a huge nature reserve located an hour's drive from Sydney. The name of the peaks is associated with an unusual optical effect that occurs here due to the oily vapors of eucalyptus trees that cover the mountain slopes, a bluish haze hovers over the mountains, painting everything around in blue-blue colors. By the way, dozens of different species of eucalyptus grow in the Blue Mountains, thanks to which the national park is protected by UNESCO.

Also in the Blue Mountains of Australia you can see waterfalls, savannahs, wild animals - possums, wallabies, mountain kangaroos, rare birds, etc.

Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is sometimes referred to as the last corner of the real Australia. Kangaroos are the true masters of this small island located south of Australia, as they are incredibly abundant and their lives are not threatened.

Kangaroo Island is a true Australian paradise, where you can observe many of the continent's unique fauna, from cockatoos and koalas to penguins and seals.

Today, Kangaroo Island is often visited by tourists who want to touch the pristine Australian nature. The friendly owners have settled on the island koalas, wombats, echidnas, seals, cockatoos and even pygmy penguins, so there is a lot to see for travelers.

Tasmania

Tourists call this place ideal for vacation - mild climate, picturesque landscapes, unique flora and fauna. The relief of the island allows you to engage in water and mountain, and beach tourism.

Many inhabitants of Tasmania are found only here, and relict species of plants grow in evergreen forests. Therefore, one fifth of the island is occupied by nature reserves and national parks, which can be visited by everyone.

Carlton Gardens

Located in the center of Melbourne, Carlton Gardens is a Victorian-style green oasis with fountains and two man-made lakes. It features tennis courts and a children's playground. The only complex with gardens is the Royal Exhibition Center, where exhibitions of various themes are held. The whole complex is a UNESCO protected site.

Visitors can also see the Melbourne Museum here. It consists of 10 galleries of permanent and temporary expositions, auditoriums, small theatrical areas, a research center and a cinema.

Kakadu National Park

This unique archaeological and ethnological reserve was inhabited over 40,000 years ago. It has preserved rock paintings, petroglyphs and archaeological sites from prehistoric hunter-gatherers to the Aboriginal people living there. It is also a unique example of an ecosystem complex providing an environment for a wide range of rare plant and animal species.

We recommend taking a cruise along one of the park's many rivers, viewing the amazing birds and seeing crocodiles up close.

Purnululu

Located in Western Australia, Purnulululu National Park is home to one of Australia's most unique tourist attractions known as the Bungle Bungle Range, which are orange and black striped sandstone domes that resemble huge beehives.

This amazing example of karst owes its existence to a unique interplay of geological, biological, erosional and climatic phenomena. Purnululu was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003.

The Great Ocean Road

Who among us hasn't dreamed of taking a luxurious serpentine ride along the ocean on a warm summer evening, ensconced in a convertible? You can do just that on the Great Ocean Road. After all,this is considered one of the world's most spectacular routes along the coast of Australia and stretches for 370 kilometers along the southwestern coast of Victoria in Australia.

Due to its scenic nature, the road has gained worldwide fame among road trip enthusiasts. Stunning ocean views from numerous observation platforms along the road, golden beaches and cozy towns, lush forests and cascades of waterfalls, shipwrecks and picturesque lighthouses attract tourists from all over the world. The main monument of the route is the famous Twelve Apostles - limestone rocks that rise from the ocean forty-five meters in height.

Seal Bay Reserve

One of Kangaroo Island's top attractions, Seal Bay Reserve is home to the Australian sea lion.

It is a wonderful sea lion viewing spot where visitors have the opportunity to see the magnificent animals up close and observe their habits, and within walking distance of the picnic area is a viewing platform overlooking Cape Ganteum, where migrating whales can be seen from May to October.

Fraser Island

Fraser Island, a 122 km long island lying off the east coast of Australia, is the largest sand island in the world.

Here you can see remnants of majestic wet high-stemmed forests growing on the sands, as well as freshwater "hanging lakes" in the middle of the dunes (half of the world's such lakes are on Fraser Island). The combination of moving sand dunes, rainforests and "hanging lakes" makes this place unique.

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Tiapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

Discover the living history of Australia's Indigenous people and immerse yourself in traditional Tiapukai Aboriginal culture through rousing music, dance, legends and Indigenous Australian food. You can do it all at the Tiapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

Folklore and myths come to life at the Creaton Theatre, while you can try your hand at spear and boomerang throwing, taste tucker and buy authentic Indigenous Australian crafts in the gift store. Tiapukai Park is 15 minutes north of Cairns.

Bondi Beach

Sydney's most famous beach, Bondi Beach is a curving stretch of light golden sand and turquoise waves.

Bondi Beach is the true king of Australian beaches. It is located 7 kilometers from Sydney's Central Business District. The beach is bounded by headlands to the south and north and is over 1km long. Bondme Beach is a favorite recreational area for locals and visitors. Thanks to its strong waves, it is also very popular with surfers.

Christmas Island

Christmas Island is the largest coral island in the world. It is located in the Indian Ocean and is famous for the annual migration of red crabs. Tourists can observe this phenomenon in November or December.

Those who like to spend time on the beaches or go hiking and explore the underwater world will love it here. After all, the Coral Reefs of Christmas Island are considered one of the most interesting in the world for diving and snorkeling.