The territory of Australia occupies an entire continent, so the main attractions of the country are natural sites. Australia has many national parks and reserves with a developed tourist infrastructure. Separately, it is worth noting the Australian beaches, they attract not only fans of huge waves - surfers, but also connoisseurs of refined resorts or lovers of calm beach holiday.
The cities are famous for their modern architecture - it was appreciated not only by Australians, but also by the World Organization of UNESCO, including a number of objects in and. There are old age-old buildings, all of which are used for modern needs. Cultural life represented by museums, art galleries, war memorials.
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What to see and where to go in Australia?
The most interesting and beautiful places to visit, photos and a short description.
1. Great Barrier Reef
An incredible natural phenomenon. Natural complex, consisting of almost a thousand islands and three thousand coral reefs, can be seen even from space - it covers an area of 350 km². From the shores of the islands, there are views that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Diving enthusiasts have also long appreciated this place and its beauty, however, remember that during diving, corals should not be touched by hands due to their fragility.
2. Tasmania
Tourists call this place ideal for recreation - a mild climate, picturesque landscapes, unique flora and fauna. The relief of the island allows you to engage in water, mountain, and beach tourism. Many inhabitants of Tasmania are found only here, and relict plant species grow in evergreen forests. Therefore, one fifth of the island is occupied by nature reserves and National parks, the visit of which is available to visitors.
3. Port Jackson
One of the largest bays in the world. It was in this area that the colonization of Australia began, and it is still of great importance for the country. There are many ports in the bay. Famous landmarks are located on the shores of the bay - the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge, the unspoken symbols of the country. Ferries in the bay carry up to 100 thousand passengers every day - local residents and tourists.
4. Sydney Opera House
Built in 14 years on the shores of Port Jackson Bay. Its flying silhouette seems to hover over the water surface. Due to its unusual architectural forms, similar to sails, the theater is included in the UNESCO list of protection. The theater complex consists of several halls, the largest of which can accommodate 2,500 spectators. 5 performances can be performed simultaneously. The theater also houses souvenir shops, bars and restaurants.
5. Harbor Bridge (Sydney)
Along with the opera house is business card Sydney. The length of the bridge is 1200 meters. It is used for automobile, pedestrian and railroad traffic. Its steel arched structure is similar to a coat rack, which is why the locals call the Harbor Bridge among themselves that way. On the New Year the bridge becomes the main point of attraction for people, because in new year's eve hundreds of fireworks are launched from it.
6. Sydney Tower
A popular city landmark with a total height of 305 meters. High-speed elevators lift visitors to a height of 250 meters. There is an observation deck, which offers a panoramic view of the Sydney neighborhood. Tourists can see the skyscrapers of the city, the bay and the ocean against the backdrop of mountains from a bird's eye view. Under observation deck there is a turret in which the revolving restaurant is located.
7. Queen Victoria Building (Sydney)
Grand building shopping center... Its dimensions are impressive - 190 meters long, 30 meters wide. The Romanesque building was built on the site of the city market in 1918. Its decoration is a copper dome with glass inserts. The interior is decorated with a dial, which is a copy of Big Ben. Each time a small theatrical performance about the life of the royal family takes place with the chimes.
8. Carleton Gardens (Melbourne)
Located in the center of Melbourne, it is a green oasis with a Victorian garden, fountains and two artificial lakes. There are tennis courts and a children's playground. A single complex with gardens is the Royal Exhibition Center, which hosts exhibitions on various topics. The whole complex is under the protection of UNESCO. In addition to the exhibition center, visitors can explore the Melbourne Museum. It consists of 10 galleries of permanent and temporary exhibitions, auditoriums, small theaters, and a research center. There is an IMAX cinema.
9. City Circle tram (Melbourne)
Antique excursion tram. The interior of the tram is quite modern with elements of retro design. Tourists will be especially pleased to know that it is free. Its route is laid at the most notable sights historic center cities - Royal Botanical Garden, Chinatown, Queen Victoria Building. The journey takes about 40 minutes. For tourists there is an audio guide in English.
10. National Gallery of Victoria (Melbourne)
It is the largest art gallery in Australia. Founded in the 19th century. It exhibits paintings by Van Dyck, Rubens, Monet, Picasso and others. All in all, the gallery funds make up 65,000 exhibits. In addition to paintings, the public is presented with objects of the ancient, vases from the ancient, ceramics. The number of visitors to the Victoria Gallery is about a million people a year.
11. MONA Museum (Hobart)
Founded by a Tasmanian millionaire in 2011. Having made a fortune in gambling and sweepstakes, the tycoon has poured nearly $ 80 million into a museum with an avant-garde art collection. The building is an underground pyramid bunker. Most of the exhibits are not only striking in their originality, but also shock some visitors who are accustomed to classical paintings and sculptures.
12. Australian War Memorial (Canberra)
Erected in honor of the soldiers who participated and died in hostilities. It is one of the most impressive in the world. V memorial Complex includes the Hall of Remembrance and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Memorial Museum and the Research Center. A sculpture garden is also part of the complex. It contains a sculpture of an Australian soldier, and there are plaques on the sides of the footpath with stories about military history country.
13. Memorial Monument (Melbourne)
Built by the architects who took part in the First World War. Built in the style of classicism from marble in 1934. Its appearance resembles a mausoleum. In its center there is a sanctuary surrounded by a gallery. It contains the Stone of Remembrance. Beneath the sanctuary is a marble room, where the panels list the Australian troops that fought in the First and Second World Wars.
14. Convict settlement Port Arthur
Included in the list of 11 Australian convict settlements built by Britain. All of them constitute a single UNESCO heritage site. Port Arthur is located in Tasmania. This prison was considered the most terrible in the world - it contained the most notorious violators of the law. The prison complex consisted of 60 buildings for various purposes - from punishment cells to cathedral... Now the remains of the buildings are available for tourists to see.
15. Salamanca Market (Hobart)
Popular outdoor market in Tasmania. Every Saturday, over 300 tents are set up here with a wide variety of amazing products. Vintage jewelry, pine and glass animal figurines, lamps, paintings - the list is endless. Music accompaniment from street musicians gives a special flavor. For relaxation, you can go to a small cafe - eat a national dish with local wine.
16. Melbourne Cricket Ground
Cricket stadium. Was the main site of the 1956 Summer Olympics. Accommodates over 100,000 spectators, making it the tenth largest in the world in terms of capacity. The attendance record is over 120,000 people. The stadium was built in 1884, since then it has been reconstructed and completed several times. Artificial lighting has been installed, which allows games to be played at the stadium at any time of the day.
17. Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney
Located in the business district of Sydney - a green corner of nature among skyscrapers. The garden area is 30 hectares. The land in this area is not fertile and is not suitable for food crops. The Australian authorities decided to collect plants from all over the country here. Now there are nearly 9,000 plant species and 5,000 trees. The entrance to the garden is free. It is visited by about 3.5 million people a year.
18. Queen's Park (Perth)
Located on the banks of the Swan River in downtown Perth. Covers an area of 4 km². The park was founded in 1895 and more than half of it is occupied by the Australian bush. The rest of the territory is planted with trees. The park's botanical garden is home to about 2,000 Australian plants. The pride of the park and botanical garden is the festival of wildflowers, which is held once a year and attracts a large number of visitors.
19. Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne
On an area of 38 hectares. 12,000 plants have been planted along the Yara River in Melbourne. These are samples of flora not only in Australia, but throughout the world. The total number of plants exceeds 50,000. A branch of the botanical garden is located 50 km from Melbourne. The total area of gardens in this place exceeds 300 hectares. The work of the scientists in the Australian Plants Section of the Branch has won numerous world-class awards.
20. South Shore Park (Brisbane)
Opened in 1992. The territory of the park is not at all like the cityscape - rain forest and savannahs, beaches, lakes and the Brisbane River promenade. The attractions of the park are the 60-meter high Ferris wheel, the Queensland Conservatory, the Nepal Peace Pagoda. Many festivals and entertainment events are held in the park every year. About 11 million people visit the park every year.
21. The Twelve Apostles
Limestone cliffs on the ocean coast. Located in Port Campbell Victoria Park. They are eight, standing not far from each other rocks. Some of them reach a height of 45 meters. Helicopter rides are popular in the area. There are hiking trails through the park to the rocks; you can look at them from a steep cliff. The Twelve Apostles look especially beautiful against the background of the ocean in the rays of the setting sun.
22. Uluru (Ayers Rock)
A natural landmark in the middle of the desert is protected by UNESCO. About 400,000 people visit it annually. It is a brown-orange rock. Its peculiarity is the ability to change color depending on the lighting. At dawn, the color of the rock has a lilac hue, during the day the hue becomes alternately pink, purple, red, gold. The height of the mountain is 348 meters, width is 3.6 km.
23. Blue Mountains
A scenic location in a national park near Sydney. Eucalyptus and ferns grow in the park. The peculiarity of the mountains is the color of their peaks. Drops of eucalyptus oil cover the leaves of the plants and in the sunlight it seems that the tops of the mountains are covered with a bluish haze. There are several observation decks with excellent views on the territory. The Blue Mountains are popular with climbers and mountain bikers.
24. Cockatoo
It is a large national park in Australia. Its dimensions are approximately 200 * 100 km. Vegetable and animal worlds diverse - thousands of species of plants and animals grow and live in the park. The park's caves contain well-preserved rock art by Australian Aborigines. Some of the samples are almost 20,000 years old. For tourists, there are camping grounds, cafes and shops.
25. Horizontal waterfalls
Looking at these waterfalls, the illusion is created that they are not falling from top to bottom, but "horizontally". This effect appears during the ebb and flow. During these periods, water accumulates in gorges and does not have time to leave through narrow passages. The height difference created gives the effect of a waterfall. The water direction changes 3-4 times a day. Some tourists come here just to admire the views, and some for the extreme passage of the waterfalls by boat.
26. Stone Wave
Rock formation amazing shape... It looks like a giant ocean wave in the middle of land. About 150,000 tourists come here every year to see this natural wonder with their own eyes. A small retaining wall was built to protect it from rock collapse. According to scientists, the rock received such a shape about 60 million years ago. An underground music festival is held in this place every year.
27. Royal Canyon
The canyon is over 2 km long and its walls are 300 meters high. There are two tourist routes along the canyon. hiking trails... The trail along the bottom of the canyon is easier to pass. Walking along it will take about an hour. The second, leading to the top of the canyon, is more difficult and takes about 3-4 hours. However, tourists say the stunning views from the summit are well worth the effort.
28. Cataract Gorge (Launceston)
The gorge is a 15-minute walk from Launceston. The place is popular with both tourists and locals. Here you can relax comfortably - take a dip in the outdoor pool, take a ride on the ski lift, admire the picturesque views of the gorge. Hiking trails are laid along it. Short tracks no more than a kilometer long lead to bridges over small rivers, observation platforms and to the tops of cliffs.
29. Mount Wellington (Tasmania)
Favorite place for active tourists... There are many trails on the slopes of the mountain, some of which can also be traveled by bike. The infrastructure around is poorly equipped - there are no cafes, shops, attractions. Basalt rock ledges are called "Organ pipes" - they are an extremely unusual sight. From the top of the mountain with a height of 1270 meters, in the absence of fog, a view of national park 100 km from the mountain.
30. Cape Byron
The cape was discovered in 1770 by the navigator James Cook. The name was given in honor of the world traveler John Byron. In 1901, a lighthouse was erected on the coast of the cape. It is the only active lighthouse during the reign of Queen Victoria. In addition to its practical benefits, the snow-white lighthouse is an adornment of the area and gives it romance. There is an observation deck at the top of the lighthouse.
31. Great Ocean Road
The road is considered a tourist attraction, as it passes through iconic places for Australia. Traveling along this road, you can visit the Lock Ard ridge, Port Campbell National Park, the unusual coast of shipwrecks, the rocks of the Twelve Apostles. The length of the road is 243 km. Some of its sites are considered very dangerous. A 104 km long hiking trail for tourists has been laid along the road.
32. Kuranda Railway
It is considered one of the most dangerous railways in the world. Mostly the 37-kilometer railway line is used by tourists to get a dose of adrenaline. The train travels along fragile-looking bridges over deep gorges. But the risk is justified by the views from the window - the road is laid through rainforests and past several picturesque waterfalls. There is an opportunity to admire exotic plants and mountain peaks.
33. Sandy Fraser Island
Sandy island 120 km long. The width ranges from 7 to 23 km. The dunes that make up the island were formed about 400,000 years ago and can be up to 240 meters high. There are about 40 fresh water lakes on the island. The largest of them is more than 200 hectares in size. The nature of the island is incredibly diverse - a hundred-kilometer white sand beach, swamps, mangroves and equatorial forests... The island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
34. Phillip Island Penguin Parade
One of Australia's unusual excursions looks like a show starring little penguins. This happens at the end of the day - penguins form a formation out of their ocean and go to their homes. Penguins spend all day in the ocean collecting food. To unite in organized groups, they are forced by the confrontation of a common danger - large gulls prefer to attack single individuals. Several groups of penguins march for an hour.
35. Kangaroo
The kangaroo is a living symbol of Australia. This amazing animal is featured on the country's coat of arms and on some coins. This is because, apart from this continent, kangaroos do not live anywhere. The number of these animals in Australia exceeds the number of people. On the roads of the country installed road signs warning that kangaroos may impede movement. They are favorites not only among Australians, but all over the world.
Best beaches in Australia
Most popular and beautiful beaches, photos and a short description.
Manly and Bondi Beaches (Sydney)
The oceanfront location has given Sydney wonderful beaches. Bondi Beach is considered modern and popular. Most of the youth vacationers come with a surfboard. There are many restaurants and bars on the beach, which are rarely empty. Concerts and festivals are often held here. Manly Beach features golden soft sand. It is not for nothing that he is included in the number best beaches Sydney - it is always crowded. Hundreds of vacationers find entertainment to their liking - swimming, sports games, dancing in bars, cycling.
Surfers Paradise Beach (Gold Coast)
The beachfront capital of Australia's Gold Coast. Surfers Paradise Beach is sometimes referred to as the Australian "Miami Beach". Here is the most tall skyscraper countries with an observation deck at an altitude of 230 meters. The name of the beach itself implies that it is a great place for surfers - huge waves and warm water. In addition, Surfers Paradise bears the title of exquisite resort, with the option of shopping right on the beach.
Mindil Beach (Darwin)
Sunset time on the beach is the best and most interesting time to visit. At this time, the evening market begins to work here. But before shopping, watching the sun sink into sea waters... In addition to the shops, you need to devote time to tasting national dishes. Representatives of 50 nationalities live in Darwin, each of which demonstrates the cuisine of their homeland.
Australia is one most interesting countries for tourists. A combination of unique natural sites, national parks, Aboriginal cultural monuments, modern architectural gems - the beautiful places of Australia can be enumerated indefinitely. Among them there are several natural and man-made objects that can be called symbols of the country, and first of all it concerns the Great Barrier Reef.
Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef - unique natural object, a beautiful UN World Heritage Site. BBR is considered an underwater Mecca for divers around the world. It stretches along everything east coast Australia and consists of the most beautiful coral reefs (about 2900) and atolls (more than 300).
Magnificent beaches, amazing tropical nature, beautiful underwater world reef - amazingly beautiful corals of bizarre shapes, colorful fish of all kinds do not leave anyone indifferent. BBR is a reserve for marine animals and rare species of birds. It is in this incomparable place in Australia that the most beautiful shells are found, weighing more than 200 kg!
Sydney - the pearl of Australia
Sydney, although not the capital of Australia, is considered the most beautiful city in the country. It harmoniously combines advanced technology and natural beauty. There are many parks and green spaces in the vicinity of the City skyscrapers, including the Royal Botanic Gardens, located on 34 hectares!
Great beaches and a picturesque promenade, magically glowing with neon at night, numerous museums and art galleries, beautiful places, restaurants and bars inviting to enjoy original Australian cuisine.
The visiting card of the city is the Sydney Opera House, a majestic building, as if sailing under full sail on the coastal waves, is recognized as one of the most beautiful architectural structures in Australia and the world. Its 4-shell roof is covered with a million tiles, which, under different lighting conditions, create an indescribable and constantly changing color picture.
Its theatrical curtain, made by French masters, is the largest in the world. The first place also belongs to the huge mechanical organ concert hall, it consists of 10,500 pipes.
Kakadu National Park
One more a nice place Australia - Kakadu Park, which got its name from the name of the language of the local aborigines. It occupies about 20 thousand km 2 and is home not only to rare plants and animals, but also to 500 indigenous Australian inhabitants. Steep cliffs, mesmerizing with their inaccessibility, frame and protect the landscapes of this place.
On the territory of the park there are caves and sites of ancient aborigines. Rock painting ancient Australian peoples are considered the best in the world and date back to the age of 18 thousand years.
The beauty of Australian Kakadu Park lies in its nature. Everything around looks as if a person's foot has never stepped on these hills, no one wandered in virgin forests, did not drink water from numerous rivers and reservoirs.
Blue Mountains National Park
The Blue Mountains are one of the most beautiful places in the world. The park got its name due to a rare optical phenomenon - sunlight is refracted on oil droplets from huge eucalyptus trees that cover most of the mountains, and takes on a delicate blue hue, which turns the mountain range into a beautiful mirage.
Trees characteristic of the tropical zone of Australia grow in the park: acacia, mint tree, tree ferns, blue eucalyptus. The fauna is represented by the majority of marsupials - gray and mountain kangaroos, possums, marsh wallabies. There are also many beautiful tropical birds.
The most popular places in the park are observation platforms, which offer views of the valleys, the famous Three Sisters cliffs, named in aboriginal legends, Echo Gorge.
Coober Pedy underground city
Opals of unique beauty were mined and mined in Australia. The first prospectors working on the mines were so tired of the 50-degree heat of the desert that they decided to place their dwellings in old mined mines. Under the ground, the temperature rarely reached a value higher than 20-25 0 C, and families of miners took root well underground, organizing the city of Coober Pedy, which became the world capital of opal mining.
The city is fully equipped for a comfortable life. Its tunnels house restaurants, a museum, shops, pottery workshops and even an Orthodox church. The Desert Cave, the only cave hotel in the world, is also located in this place. Beautiful and surreal desert landscapes and original underground homes have become the setting for many famous science fiction films.
Protected island of Tasmania
Tasmania is the most beautiful place in Australia; it is a separate state on the island, which is a wildlife sanctuary for more than 50% of its territory. Due to the significant elevation above sea level, the island has created a unique climate for evergreens and other plants that can be found only in Australia and in a few places in the southern hemisphere.
The island is home to many unique animals and birds - Tasmanian devil, Tasmanian marsupial wolf, orange-bellied parrot, etc.
There is a lot to tell about the beautiful places of Australia, each of them is interesting and attractive in its own way. Sometimes one gets the impression that even a lifetime is not enough to enjoy all the beauties of this mysterious and distant country.
Australia is an amazing land of contrasts. It is both the smallest continent and the largest island. It is not particularly open to migrants, but thus attracts tourists who want to conquer its pristine beauty.
It is in Australia that megalopolises are combined with endless land, untouched by man. Its unique reserves were included in the World Heritage lists for a reason, there really is something that is not found in other places.
What to visit in Australia so that after the trip you will have the best memories?
1 Sydney Opera House
When you mention Australia, the first thing that comes to mind is the huge white billowing sails. The building of the Sydney Opera House has been the hallmark of the whole country for many years. It is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is famous all over the world. It has no analogues, it is not surprising that the theater is the most recognizable building in the world. Here you can not only take a cultural walk, but also visit the Royal Botanic Gardens.
2 Great Barrier Reef
The real miracle is the largest living structure on the planet, another UNESCO site, the Great Barrier Reef. It can also be seen only by visiting Australia. Visible from space, this unique formation consists of 2,900 coral reefs and 900 islets. Protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, this site has everything for a great holiday. Diving, boat trips, snorkeling and 1600 species of tropical fish will surprise even the most sophisticated traveler!
3 Kakadu National Park
This park is considered the largest in Australia and the second largest in the world. This place is a real treasure for those who love virgin nature. Here you can find unique species of birds, reptiles, plants, insects and fish. The territory of the park is surrounded by natural ledges and is located as if on a reservation, creating a unique natural world. Here you can also see the rock art of the aborigines, and some of the drawings are more than 18 thousand years old. The park is also included in the list of UNESCO sites.
4 Blue Mountains National Park
This national park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located west of Sydney and is a popular day camping site. Almost 1,500 square kilometers of mountains, forests and pristine beauty got their name for a reason. The mountains became blue due to the fact that a lot of eucalyptus trees grow here. They evaporate a lot of essential oils, which create a bluish haze in the air. Incredibly beautiful!
5 Fraser Island
And another example of the World Heritage - the largest sandy island in the world. He keeps the skeletons of rusty ships that have fallen into his net. Its area is over 1800 sq. kilometers, on its territory there are about 40 fresh lakes, as well as mangrove forests and swamps. Herds of horses, Dingo dogs, rare species of birds and animals roam freely here.
6 Daintree National Park
In Queensland, you can find a unique place on Earth, where the last virgin rainforest has been preserved. Daintree Park is included in the UNESCO list because of its unique ecosystem. More than 12 thousand insects live here, 30% of all reptiles in Australia and 18% of all birds. In the park, you can visit the Cape of Misfortune, where James Cook's ship wrecked, look at the life of the Kuku Yalanji tribe and meet unique animals.
7 Harbor bridge
Along with the Opera House, the Harbor Bridge is a symbol of Sydney and Australia. The inhabitants of the city themselves jokingly nicknamed him "the hanger". And in the world it is known as the largest steel arch bridge. Stretching for 500 meters, it rises 134 meters above the harbor. What a tourist needs to do is to climb with a guide to the top of the bridge and enjoy the view.
8 Yarra Valley
This valley does not really stand out among other attractions of this unique country. But its main advantage is a unique offer for extreme lovers. Above this valley you can take a hot air balloon ride and enjoy the views of vast vineyards and charming farms. Also, the traveler will see Melbourne in all its glory from a bird's eye view.
9 Sea world
If you don't have time to go to the Great Barrier Reef, you can enjoy water activities in Australia's largest marine park - SeaWorld. The only polar bear in the country, penguins, dolphins, stingrays and other inhabitants of the seas live here. In addition, the park can offer a lot of entertainment and attractions - it will definitely not be boring!
10 Great ocean road
In Victoria, you can drive nearly 300 kilometers along the Pacific coast and see incredible beauty. The Great Ocean Road is beautiful on its own, but outstanding natural formations can also be visited along the way. There is the famous London Arch, Lock Ard Ridge, Grotto and, of course, the Twelve Apostles.
11 Uluru
In the very center of Australia, there is another favorite place among tourists. It is the most photographed in the country and for good reason. Uluru is a huge red monolith that was formed 680 million years ago. It rises 348 meters above the surface, but most of the monolith is hidden underground. About 500 thousand tourists visit it annually.
12 Kangaroo Island
What is Australia without a kangaroo? To see these unique animals in their natural habitat, you can visit Kangaroo Island. It is the third largest in Australia and is great for tourists. There are many national parks here, as well as many animal species that live only on this continent.
This selection absolutely proves that it is one of the most unique places on our planet. Of course, these are not all of its wonders, but some of the most popular tourist destinations!
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1. Uluru... Rising in the middle of the desert, this orange-brown rock is a true symbol of Australia. This rock has been a place of worship for the aborigines since ancient times, and this is not surprising. After all, the rock consists of red sandstone, which surprisingly changes color depending on the lighting, so it looks different at different times of the day. In addition, from under the mountain there are many springs, which is amazing for the desert and the only place where you can find water for tens of kilometers around.
2. Great Barrier Reef ... This reef is the largest coral reef in the world and is therefore a favorite for divers. In fact, the Great Barrier Reef consists of over 2,900 shallow reefs surrounded by coastal islands. Nowhere else is there such a natural ecosystem in which many corals (more than 400 species), fish, including several species of sharks, and sea turtles coexist. This reef is visible even from space and is the largest structure created by living organisms.
3. Kakadu National Park ... It is a cultural and natural landmark in Australia. The park is surrounded on all sides by mountains, has a huge territory, equal in area to the territory of Israel. Kakadu Park has a unique nature; it is inhabited by animals and plants that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. And the animals of Australia are in themselves the pride of the continent, because all the famous marsupials on Earth are its inhabitants.
4. Tasmania island Is one of the Australian states. This is a real earthly paradise. Tasmania has preserved rain forests, which are home to two-thirds of the animals that inhabit the planet. It is believed that the forests of Tasmania are home to up to a million species of living things not yet known to science. The island is home to such rare species as the marsupial marten and the wombat - the largest burrowing mammal on Earth. The island is famous for the tallest eucalyptus trees in the world. In Tasmania, eucalyptus trees grow up to a hundred meters high. An impressive sight!
5. Sydney Port... It is here that the famous Sydney Opera House, which has become a UNESCO heritage site, and the Sydney Botanical Garden are located. The Opera House attracts not only connoisseurs of vocal art, but also lovers of interesting architecture. This unique building will be remembered by the traveler for its majesty and uniqueness. On three sides, the theater is surrounded by water, and the roof of the tetra resembles either huge sails or the wings of a giant swan. The theater boasts the largest curtain in the world and the largest organ. The theater building covers an area of more than two hectares.
6. Sydney aquarium ... The Oceanarium, recently reopened after renovation, is one of the most important attractions in Australia. This stunning collection of ocean living creatures numbers about 13,000 animals. Here, in conditions close to natural, and convenient for people to view, both giant sharks and turtles live, as well as thousands of species of fish, rays, crabs. The aquarium is built in such a way that sharks and other terrible inhabitants of the ocean swim in the immediate vicinity of visitors. This one delivers tons of thrills! More than $ 10 million has been spent on renovating this giant aquarium.
7. Purnululu National Park ... This park can only be reached during the dry season and only by off-road vehicles, but these inconveniences will be rewarded by the contemplation of the amazing striped rocks. The alternating stripes of gray and orange sandstone attract thousands of tourists from all over the world to these places.
8. Sydney Tower ... On this tower you can visit the observation deck, which is located at an altitude of 305 meters. It offers a beautiful view of the city. There is a restaurant on the tower, and for the bravest there is a Sky Walk. This is a walk along a glass corridor at an altitude of 260 meters. The floor in the hallway is also transparent!
9. Pink Lake Hillier ... Located in Western Australia and is another unsolvable mystery of the continent by scientists. The fact is that it is still completely unclear what gives the water its pink color. Previously, there was an opinion that these are some kind of special algae, but this guess failed - there are no algae in the lake at all.
10. Horizontal Falls at Talbot Bay ... This amazing waterfall not only falls horizontally, but also changes the direction of the flow of water several times a day. This invariably delights all tourists. The secret of the waterfall lies in the very narrow distance between two rocks, between which the water is squeezed. And given the powerful tides in the bay, everything becomes scientifically explainable. But still incredible!
Australia is an amazing and unfamiliar place for Europeans. After all, you see, except for a kangaroo and a marsupial bear, nothing immediately comes to mind. But, in fact, there are many miracles on this continent.
