The best places to visit in Australia

The best places to visit in Australia



1. Great Ocean Road


Bird’s eye view of The Great Ocean Road


Located in Victoria, the Great Ocean road is considered to be one of the most scenic and best driven roads in the world. Don’t miss Twelve Apostles, the spectacular formations of limestone stacks beside the stunning turquoise ocean. The 243 km ride from Torquay to Allansford is itself a blissful drive.

2. Kakadu National Park



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Kakadu National Park, a World Heritage Site, is Australia’s largest national park. Second largest in the world, Kakadu is one of the world’s greatest places for witnessing wilderness and is one of the top most visited Australia tourist attractions.

3. Blue Mountains National Park


Sunrise as seen from the Hanging rock


The beautiful Blue Mountains National Park – another UNESCO World Heritage Site – is a popular day trip from Sydney. It is named after the blue haze emanating from the many eucalyptus trees, which is a spectacular panoramic view to behold! One of the most famous places in Australia, you must visit this park.

4. Fraser Island



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Fraser Island, just a short ferry trip from Hervey Bay, is the largest sand island in the world and a major part of Australia sightseeing. It offers one of Australia’s most unique four-wheel-drive adventures. You can also travel by ferry from Rainbow Beach and Hervey Bay. In fact, it is among the best places to visit in Australia in March owing to its pleasant weather at that time.

5. Uluru


Lightening at Uluru Monolith


One of the largest monoliths in the world, Uluru or Ayers Rock is another important Australia tourist attraction. Located within the Kata Tjuta National Park, this striking red monolith sandstone formation, meaning ‘shadowy place’, stands more than 348 meters high.

6. Heide Museum of Modern Art


A display at Heide Museum of Modern art


Heide Museum of Modern Art is a combination of a contemporary art gallery, historical art museum and heritage park. The best reason to visit this unique museum is its beautiful location; it’s set upon a vast lush farmland. A major part of Australia tourism, it is a must-visit place!

7. Harbor Bridge, Sydney


Illuminated Harbor Bridge


Among the most celebrated Australia tourist attractions, the Sydney Harbor Bridge is a must-visit. Rising 134 m above the harbor, the bridge is affectionately called “the Coat hanger”. This engineering marvel is also the largest steel arch bridge in the world.

8. Opera House, Sydney


Opera House, Sydney


Flanked by the scenic Harbor Bridge and the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens, the Sydney Opera House is one of the most popular Australian tourist attractions. Considered as an architectural masterpiece of the century, this feat by mankind, hosts multiple venues designed to reflect the image of a huge sailing ship and resembles billowing sails or shells.

9. Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art


A visitor under the museum


Tasmania Museum of Old and New Art is one of Australia’s quirkiest museums. While it is accessible by road or by plane, a 30 minute ferry ride from Hobart is the popular way to this museum. It’s known for some of the unique, rare and exclusively owned collections of the Aboriginal tribes.

10. Carlton Gardens


Autumn in the Carlton Gardens


Carlton Buildings and the Royal Exhibition Building are the two Australia tourist attractions listed among World Heritage sites. Built in the 18th century, they are also one of the oldest sites existing as Australia tourist attractions. This surely tops the list of unique places to visit in Australia!

11. Great Barrier Reef – Scuba diving


Snorkeling at The Great Barrier reef


One of the seven wonders of the natural world, the world’s largest barrier reef system is the Great Barrier Reef. Located in the Coral Sea, this world heritage-listed site is visible from outer space and is one of the largest living structures on the planet. It occupies a mammoth area including more than 3000 coral reefs and hundreds of scenic Islands. So, are you excited to head to one of the most amazing places to visit in Australia with your loved ones

12. Ballooning Over Yarra Valley


Ballooning over Yarra Valley


Melbourne is one of the very few cities in the world that can be traversed in a hot air balloon and Yarra Valley is the place to do that. Ballooning over the Yarra Valley takes you above one of Victoria’s most spectacular winery regions, offering breathtaking views of the lush landscapes and vineyards.

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