The sights of Australia are among the most unique in the world. The continent sized country has a diversity of landscape, wildlife and peoples and a fascinating ancient and colonial history. Come with me on a tour of just a wee selection of the sights of Australia.
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1. Kangaroos
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Kangaroos are of course, one of the iconic sights of Australia. Thanks to its isolation from other continents, the evolution of flora and fauna in Australia produced many unique plants and creatures not found anywhere else.
2. Ningaloo Reef
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The Great Barrier Reef isn't the only reef in Oz. The Ningaloo Reef is off the northwestern coast and is very accessible right from gorgeous white sand beaches.
3. Helensburgh Railroad Tunnel
Opened in 1888 and closed in 1915, the abandoned tunnel is now a great photo opportunity and at night becomes a glow-worm cave.
The Helensburgh Railroad Tunnel is a unique and beautiful sight located in Australia. Built in 1888, it was once used to transport freight and passengers through the Blue Mountains. However, the tunnel was closed in 1915 and has since been abandoned. Today, it is a popular destination for photographers and sightseers.
At night, the tunnel is illuminated by the light of thousands of glow-worms, making it a magical sight to behold. The light of the glow-worms reflects off the walls of the tunnel, creating a mesmerizing display. Visitors to the tunnel can also explore the surrounding area, which is filled with lush greenery and stunning views of the Blue Mountains.
The Helensburgh Railroad Tunnel is one of the most unique sights in Australia, and it is definitely worth a visit. It is a great place to take photos, explore nature, and experience the beauty of the Blue Mountains. So if you’re looking for a unique adventure, be sure to check out the Helensburgh Railroad Tunnel!
4. Lake Hillier
Just one of a number of pink lakes in Australia.
5. Penguin Island
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There are two islands called "Penguin Island" in Australia; one near Perth and the other in Tasmania. Both are home to the Little Penguin.
6. Waterfall Beach
One of the stunning beaches in William Beach National Park, Western Australia.
7. Mitchell Falls, Western Australia
The four tier falls are tucked away in the Mitchell River National Park, in the remote Western Australian region of Kimberley.
8. Gold Coast City
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One of the great seaside playground cities of Oz.
9. The Twelve Apostles
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The 12 Apostles - unfortunately only 8 nowadays - are limestone stacks off the shore of Port Campbell National Park, on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.
10. Jacaranda Tree Tunnel, Sydney
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The amazing natural attractions of Australia come in all shapes and sizes.
One of the most enchanting times to visit this Sydney spectacle is during late spring when the purple blooms create a floral canopy like something from a dream. As you stroll beneath this violet archway, the sun flickers through the delicate flowers, casting a lavender light that dances on the path. Photographers and romantics alike are drawn to the whimsical beauty of this spot, often seen with cameras in hand, eager to capture the ethereal ambiance. No image, however, can truly convey the magic one feels when immersed in the perfumed air of the Jacaranda Tree Tunnel.
11. Rottnest Island, Western Australia
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Rottnest is one of the most gorgeous islands off the west coast and those little cuties in the foreground are quokkas, a unique indigenous species.
12. Rock Ola, Western Australia
An incredible wave- shaped granite rock.
13. Jervis Bay
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With such a massive coastline, there are just so many fantastic beaches in Australia.
14. Great Barrier Reef
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Not just one of the great sights of Australia, but one of the most amazing sights of the World.
15. Claustral Canyon, Blue Mountains
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Only seriously fit and intrepid abseilers and canyoneers attempt to scale the Claustral Canyon.
16. Sunset
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You can pretty much guarantee a fabulous sunset anywhere in Oz.
17. Koala
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This cute fella is another of Australia's unique animals.
18. Waterhole in Karijini National Park
Wow - could you resist a dip in this pool?
19. Jenolan Caves, Blue Mountains
These caves are the oldest (discovered) caves in the World and are one of the top attractions of Australia. .
20. Whitsunday Islands
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The stunning islands lie off the coast of Queensland and are a fabulous holiday destination (particularly loved by sailors.)
21. Slot Canyons, Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains really do have more than their fair share of stunning natural attractions.
22. Brutus!
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Brutus the Saltwater Crocodile is a real celebrity. He measures 5.5 meters long and lives in the Adelaide River. He is known for his missing front leg and gained further notoriety in May 2014 when a tourist took a photo of him with a bull shark in his mouth.
23. Two Amazing Light Sources, Vincentia, New South Wales
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The Milky Way above, bioluminescent plankton below.
24. Waterfall at Uluru
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Uluru is not just a massive barren rock at the heart of Australia's Red Center.
25. Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road
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Lots of tiny secluded coves puncture the coastline along the
Great Ocean Road.
26. Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands
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A regular on the lists of the best beaches in the world.
27. Scenic Skyway, Blue Mountains
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The rock formation is known as the Three Sisters.
28. The Bunda Cliffs
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The tallest of the Nullaboor Coastal Cliffs are 120 meters high (~400 feet.)
29. Road on Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Drunken highway? The road makers must have had one too many tinnies.
30. Uluru
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One of the most iconic sights of Australia. Before you visit it's essential to read up and understand the spirituality and mysticism of Uluru.
31. Melbourne
The Australian city of culture.
32. Bruny Island, Tasmania
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Brilliant sea caves to explore.
33. Towering Karri Trees
This variety of eucalyptus is one of the tallest trees in the world.
34. Sydney Opera House
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One of the landmarks of Australia that stands in Sydney Harbor.
35. Bouddi National Park
Bouddi is home to one of the last areas of temperate rainforest on the Central Coast.
36. Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest, Queensland
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Daintree is believed to be the oldest rainforest in the world.
37. Francois Perron National Park
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Where red sand meets golden sand.
38. The Bay of Fires, Tasmania
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It wasn't actually the orange hued rocks (created by lichen) that gave rise to the bay's name. It was named by Captain
Tobias Furneaux for the Aboriginal fires he saw on the beach.
39. Mount Tamborine Rainforest, Queensland
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As stunning and diverse as the Amazonian Rainforest.
40. The Ghan
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The 3,000 km trip between Darwin and Adelaide is one of the greatest railway journeys in the world.
41. The Boab Tree
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Just like the African Baobab, it looks like the tree has been planted upside down.
42. The Pinnacles, Nambung National Park
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Limestone rocks shaped by wind erosion.
43. Cows Grazing in Salvation Jane Pasture, Clare Valley,
I love this because it seems more like an English scene than Australian.
44. Termite Mounds in Australia's Grasslands
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Australia has some of the deadliest insects in the world. Termites damage buildings more than humans but these guys live far out in the bush in their massive colonies
45. Ball's Pyramid
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The world's tallest sea stack (1,844 feet high). It was formed 7 million years ago and is the remnant of a volcano.
46. Wineglass Bay, Tasmania
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The beach that dreams are made of.
47. Winter
Australia has winter too!
48. Coober Pedy
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Coober Pedy is an amazing place. People live and work underground and it is the place where 30% of the world's opal supply comes from.
49. Cable Beach, Broome
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The tourist camel train is a regular sight on the beach.
50. Sydney Harbor Bridge, Australia
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One of the most famous bridges in the world. Affectionately known as the "coat hanger" because of its distinctive shape.
51. Port Arthur, Tasmania
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We all know the stories of the British convicts who were deported to Oz. The worst and most hardened ended up in Port Arthur - the strictest of the penal colonies.
52. Australian War Memorial, Canberra
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Monument to all the service men and women who fought as Allies in both World Wars and those who have served the United Nations since.
53. Yarra Valley
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The Yarra is just one of Australia's major win producing regions.
54. The Big Mango
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There are crazy "big things" all over Australia. (More here travel.allwomenstalk.com)
55. Thredbo Ski Resort, Snowy Mountains
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We associate Australia with beaches and sunshine, but there are ski resorts too.
56. Aboriginal Rock Paintings
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Australian Aboriginal art is the oldest unbroken tradition of art in the world. The oldest firmly dated rock art painting in Australia is a charcoal drawing on a fragment found in the Narwala Gabammang rock shelter in the Northern Territory. Aged at 28,000 years, it is one of the oldest known pieces of rock art on Earth with a confirmed date.
57. Galah Bird
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Let's end our sights of Australia with one of its gorgeous pink cockatoos.
Whenever I see pics of the sights of Australia, I end up lusting for another visit. Coming with me?
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