A vacation to Australia – the sixth largest country in the world, is a trip to the land of unexpected, of stunning natural beauty and exotic flora and fauna, of great outdoors and water adventures that make it a traveler’s paradise. It is the largest island and the world’s smallest flattest continent, where your dreams will become a reality full of amazing experiences.
Australia has a wealth of popular tourist attractions to offer travelers of all ages and no matter you are visiting the country alone, with your friends or family, be sure to find at least something to keep you entertained all day long. You can choose to enjoy your holiday by visiting the country’s historical places, go nature tripping or just stay in urban haven to communicate with warm, friendly locals and have fun with families and friends. Sports like rugby and soccer are also very popular in Australia, so make sure to plan your things-to-do beforehand to enjoy the country at its best.
Here are our picks for the top 5 must sees in Australia, but this list is of course subjective as the country is crammed with thousands and thousands of places of interest found nowhere else on earth.
Sydney and Its Harbor
Australia’s largest and most famous city, Sydney is a tourist’s dream, blessed with iconic buildings, exclusive landmarks, beautiful beaches, award-winning restaurants and luxury hotels. But what draws the attention of most visitors to Sydney is its picturesque Harbor, commonly referred to as the most beautiful natural harbor in the world. Also, this is one of the best places to visit with kids. Alive with ferries, yachts, launches and kayaks and an ideal venue for sailing, swimming, diving and walking around its foreshore, Sydney harbor attracts tourists with its numerous islands, including Shark, Clark, Rodd, Goat and Cockatoo, as well as Sydney Harbor Bridge, the top of which stands 134 meters above the harbor, and from where visitors can get a magnificent view of the harbor, the city skyline, the Opera House, The Rocks, Darling Harbor and North Sydney.
The Great Barrier Reef
With more than two billion annual visitors, it’s no wonder that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is definitely one of the most visited attractions in the country. A unique natural wonder stretching 86 million acres along the Australian coast, from Bundaberg to the northern tip of Queensland, The Great barrier Reef is a refuge for 1,500 species of fish, 411 hard corals, one-third of the world’s soft corals and 134 species of sharks and rays that was gained a UNESCO World heritage status in 1981. Nearly three thousand individual reefs and 880 islands make up the reef, making it an ideal holiday destination for adventure lovers and water sport enthusiasts. Scuba diving is a great way to experience the Great Barrier Reef at its best. The place bears a mark of historical significance because of the 30 shipwrecks that have been found here.
The Island State of Tasmania
A truly amazing getaway where the spectacularly beautiful nature and wilderness, rich history and culture go hand in hand, Tasmania welcomes visitors to enjoy its numerous sandy beaches, scenic mountains and crystal clear lagoons and have a wonderful holiday to remember forever. Described as an ‘island of contrasts,’ Tassmania offers an immense variety of attractions to enjoy that cannot be summed up on one page. The Tasmanian Wilderness is indeed on the prestigious UNESCO list and at over one million hectares, covers a colossal swath of rainforest parks and reserves. From beautiful Wineglass Bay and the Freycinet National Park, to the popular towns of Port Arthur and The Nut, to Mole Creek Karst National park and the amazing Hastings Caves, Tasmania promises great vacation of a lifetime.
Kakadu National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kakadu National Park is yet another popular tourist attraction in Australia, renowned for the richness of its Aboriginal cultural sites, found residing among the Savannah Woodlands and Tidal Wetlands. Spanning for more than 200 kilometers south from the coast and 100 kilometers from east to west, it is the country’s largest park, with several settlements and rugged escarpments, lush rainforest and rock galleries up to fifty thousand years old. In short, Kakadu is a tapestry of treasure waiting to be explored. No matter which time of year you visit Kakadu, there is always something to see and do. The park is a great place to enjoy rock art, marvel at the abundance of birds and wildlife, or else scale the escarpment for breathtaking views.
Kangaroo Island
A short flight from Adelaide or a ferry ride from Cape Jervis, Kangaroo Island is a tiny, peaceful place in Australia and a perfect place to disconnect from the world and enjoy stunning natural beauty, spectacular wildlife, pristine beaches and more. Boasting 509 km of coastline, the island teems with adventure and exploring. Here local wines and spectacular sunsets are on your doorstep. In Kangaroo Island nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts will find themselves very close to such animals as wallabies, goannas, kangaroos, echidnas, dolphins, sea lions, eagles, whales and ospreys to name but a few. Soaring cliffs, dense forests, towering sand dunes and wetlands also add to the charm of the island. The island is home to loads of accommodation options, from simple bed and breakfast to exclusive luxury, where you can enjoy a memorable stay full of comfort and pleasure. Such is Kangaroo Island – across the water, but a world away!
