Must-See Destinations in Australia
Get a nice tan under the sun, sit before an opera, or salivate over Sunday roast dishes. With its rich natural reserves and world-class tourism facilities, there is no doubt that Australia has been a favourite vacation spot of many backpackers. Here is a list of the must-see places that must be in your itinerary as you plan to holiday at the Land of Oz.
Sydney
Probably the most popular stopping landmark in Australia, Sydney is about elegance, diversity, and genuine craftsmanship. If Paris has the Eiffel Tower and New York has the Statue of Liberty, Australia has the Sydney Opera House. This exquisite piece of architecture highlights sail-inspired arches, an epic podium, and pre-cast solid shells. The Opera is host to about 1,500 performances per year attracting over 1 million people from all over the globe. There is also the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a cinematic arch bridge that serves as both a tourism landmark and a transportation liaison in the city’s business district.
Great Barrier Reef
Veering away from the bustling metropolis, the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia unravels the country’s natural spectacle through its collection of colourful underwater ridges. This heritage site is known as the biggest reef system in the world. Aside from the Reef’s underwater scenery, tourists also love to marvel at the area’s long stretch of islands each evoking its own distinctive aura. This tourist spot is the proud venue of some of the world’s endangered species such as dugong and sea turtles.
Ayers Rocks
Another backpacking destination is Ayers Rock, a single section stone located in Northern Territory. Also known as Uluru, this sacred site showcases a cultural landscape with its large monolith and powdered desert. It boasts of cinematic sandstone formation wrapped by the desert backdrop. But just when you thought you have seen the best of this spot, Uluru reveals its beauty even further with its underground sight. Ayers Rocks is popular for its multi-faceted appearance that changes colours with every angle.
Kangaroo Island
A trip to Australia is never complete without visiting the Kangaroo Island, a true haven for those who have a knack for wildlife adventure. Hop to this island and get ready to be swept away by its lush terrains and unique rock formations. From sleeping koalas to running kangaroos to floating platypuses, the Kangaroo Island is the perfect spot for your next wildlife adventure! Visitors can also discover several historical ruins including Reeves Point, the original European community in the whole South Australia.
This article was written by Hannah for publishers of the free backpacking advice website, packedup.co.uk
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