places of australia you should visit
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I am now going to give you a tour along the places that you shouldn’t miss when visiting
Australia:
Welcome to Perth - a vibrant, energetic city that offers a truly unique Western Australian
experience. Immerse yourself in an eclectic mix of city culture and stunning nature, from
Perth’s burgeoning bar scene and open arts festivals, to its expansive parklands.
Then we travel a little north to the coral coast. Here you can discover the largest
collection of wildflowers on earth. For six picturesque months, 12,000 plant species carpet the
state with their vivid beauty - and endless varieties are still being discovered!
Ningaloo Reef is one of Western Australia's natural treasures here you can live the thrill of
swimming with the world's largest fish: the whale shark.
The lunar-like Pinnacles form one of Australia's most unique and fascinating natural landscapes.
Formed over millions of years, thousands of tall limestone spires rise out of the yellow desert
sands of Nambung National Park. Here you can stand at the lookout and ponder the natural
forces of water and wind that shaped the Pinnacles from seashells over millions of years.
Monkey mia This calm bay is world famous for the pod of friendly dolphins that visit the shore
most days to be hand fed. Specially trained rangers select a handful of visitors to feed the
dolphins each morning, but at any time of the day it's possible to see dolphins frolicking and
leaping into the air in the bay.
Let’s move up a little more to the North West . Australia's North West is one of the
world's last true wilderness areas and home to the Kimberley - the inspiration for 'Australia' the
movie.
Broome's Cable Beach is world famous for its 22 kilometres of sun-kissed white sand, turquoise
water and spectacular Indian Ocean sunsets. But what really gives it a top spot on the must-do
list is the experience of taking in all its tropical splendour from the seat of a camel train.
Another highlights of Australia's North West include the KARIJINI NATIONAL PARK which offers
amazing hiking trails through ancient gorges.
Now let’s fly to Australia’s golden outback
This is the largest Western Australian tourism region, incorporating much of the vast interior of
the stare, as well as the dazzling southern coastline. It gets its name from the
fascinating Goldfields of Kalgoorlie.
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In the Gascoyne-Murchison region to the north, you can climb the the world’s largest
rock, Mount Augustus. Estimated to be 1750 million years old and is the largest rock monolith
in the world. The wave rock is also another big attraction in the area.
Kalgoorlie Boulder and the Goldfields offer a fascinating insight into the region’s colourful gold
rush history. Historic buildings, character pubs and even the brothels of Kalgoorlie-Boulder are
remnants of more than a century of gold rush history.
If we move a little to the west , we could enjoy a walk along the remarkable Valley of the
Giants Tree Top Walk that rises to almost 40 metres above the forest floor, giving the visitor a
true bird's eye view of the forest.
We can’t leave without visiting The Busselton Jetty and Underwater Observatory which
provides an amazing view of the colourful world beneath the water, taking us 1.8 kilometres
out to sea.
Flying to the northern part of Australia, we have to experience the waterfalls and
waterholes, bushwalks, four-wheel drive tracks, birds and wildlife available in Darwin.
Saltwater crocs are the most famous of the Territory's creatures. Always observe crocodile
safety signs and assume that they are present, even if you can't see them. With almost as many
crocodiles as people in the north, you're sure to come across them in Territory waterways. If
you want to live an even closer experience, you should visit Darwin's Crocosaurus Cove. This
allows you to look into their underwater environment through the walls of aquariums, or from
the viewing platforms. If that isn't close enough you can dive with them in the clear-sided 'Cage
of Death'.
For a taste of culture in the far north, head to the Tiwi Islands, where Australian indigenous
culture meets Polynesian customs. Tiwi people are famous for their bark paintings and wood
carvings.
Heading south, we can find Adelaide, the wine capital of Australia, a great place to learn
about wine.
Moving down to Kangaroo Island - a place that has offered protection to substantial
populations of native Australian animals such as koalas, sea lions and of course, kangaroos.
Let’s move on to Queensland, out first stop is One of Australia's most remarkable natural
gifts, the Great Barrier Reef . It is blessed with the breathtaking beauty of the world's largest
coral reef. The reef contains an abundance of marine life and comprises of over 3000 individual
reef systems and coral cays and literally hundreds of picturesque tropical islands.
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Another interesting spot is Hervey Bay , often been called the jewel in Queensland’s crown. It is
also referred to as the Whale Watch Capital of the World.
Our last stop before moving on to New South Wales is Australia Zoo which is owned by Terri
Irwin, the widow of Steve Irwin, whose wildlife documentary series made the zoo a popular
tourist attraction.
New South Wales has endless beaches, breathtaking natural treasures and one of the world’s
most famous and vibrant cities. Our first destination is of course, The Sydney Opera House
which constitutes a masterpiece of 20th century architecture. Its significance is based on its
unparalleled design and construction; its exceptional engineering achievements and
technological innovation.
One of the most amazing experiences you could live in Australia is to climb the Sydney Harbour
Bridge. Which has been climbed by all kind of people from ages from 10 to 100 years old.
If you are looking to get closer to nature and the aborigine culture, you need to visit The Three
Sisters. A rock formation in the Blue Mountain. The commonly told legend of the Three
Sisters is that three sisters lived in the Jamison Valley as members of the Katoomba tribe. They
fell in love with three men from a neighbouring tribe, but marriage was forbidden by tribal law.
The brothers were not happy to accept this law and so decided to use force to capture the
three sisters. A major tribal battle ensued, and the sisters were turned to stone by an elder to
protect them, but he was killed in the fighting and no one else could turn them back.
We can’t keep going without visiting the Powerhouse Museum is one of Australia's largest and
most diverse museums. It features an extraordinary array of treasures across decorative arts
and design, science, technology, space, transport and social history.
Lastly, the state of Victoria. Named after Queen Victoria.
If you are a writer, you may want to take out your notebook for this next top because
inspiration may hit you. Cape Otway is home of the oldest surviving lighthouse in mainland
Australia The light was first lit in 1848.
Our last stop is, Melbourne, a mix of old and new. Exclusive shopping arcades and the bustling
Queen Victoria Market, along with historical landmarks from centuries ago, blend in with
modern office towers.