Australia is a colorful and multi cultured land, with beautiful and exotic sceneries and beaches which are famous all over the world. It has beautiful beaches and lush mountains, if you opt for Australia as a vacation place it would be next to impossible to visit all of it but the good news is that we can share the top most amazing places that you must visit when in Australia to get the best of Australia.
- Sydney Opera House
Who isn’t aware of the great Sydney Opera House? The huge shell like shaped building is among the greatest architectural icons of the world. The beauty of this building is that it is surrounded by water and towards the south there is the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Opera House is a great tourist attraction, there are many activities that you can do while you are there; the place is surrounded by fancy restaurants so you enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants or take a tour of the building, where you can visit theatres, studios, a concert hall, exhibition rooms, and a cinema.
- Great Barrier Reef
Established in 1975, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was established to protect its fragile ecosystems. This is one of the greatest marine parks in the world. The marine park have more than 3,000 coral reefs; 600 continental islands, which also include the beautiful Whitsunday group; 300 coral cays; and inshore mangrove islands. If you dare, the diving and snorkeling experience is mind blowing, you can watch and have a live experience of soft and hard corals, more than 1,600 species of tropical fish, sharks, dugongs, dolphins, turtles, rays, and giant clams.
- Blue Mountains National Park
The Blue Mountains National Park is among the top amazing and lush green places, with an area of 2690 square kilometers, it is greater than some countries. This place isn’t all greenery but there are many sites to look forward to, you can visit Echo Point (and The Three Sisters) or take a trip on the scenic railway and cable car. There are many other options as well: you can have great view of the wild kangaroos, aboriginal paintings, visit Jenolan Caves (large limestone cave area on the far side of the Blue Mountains) or visit glow worms. This is a great place to be with friends and family.
- Melbourne
Among the most famous cities in Australia, Melbourne is at number 2. This city is full of attractions and people like to visit it for the diversity it offers from galleries, theaters, restaurants, shops, and a distinctive European feeling, the focal point of the city is on the Yarra River. Some of the most striking places to visit include the Royal Botanic Gardens, the National Gallery of Victoria, and the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
5. Bondi Beach
As famous for its beaches, Bondi Beach is among a famous beach in Australia. This is located at a distance of 15 minutes from the city center and is among one of the oldest surf life-saving clubs in the world. This is a hit place for bronzed bodies, blond sand, backpackers, and surf.