Australia is every traveller’s dream come true. With a wide array of destinations to explore, be it captivating coral reefs, ancient rainforests and searing red deserts, Australia holds so much in store for both passionate and zealous travellers alike. As a result, the Land Down Under lives up to all the hype it generates among the globetrotting souls across the globe. With some of the quirkiest wildlife on the planet settling their abode around the country, it is a perfect destination for wild escapes.
Here are some of the must-visit destinations around Australia:
Blue Mountains National Park
Counted among UNESCO World Heritage sites, Blue Mountains National Park is situated 81km west of Sydney and has always intrigued both locals and visitors alike. Widely acclaimed for the blue haze, oozing out of many eucalyptus trees, this picture-perfect park features over 664,000 acres of bush land, interweaving waterfalls, gorges, and rock paintings, not to mention 140 km of hiking trails.
Fraser Island
The largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island holds Australia’s most unique four-wheel-drive adventures in store for both tourists and locals. Moreover, the rusted hulls of shipwrecks and the bubbling fish-filled rock pools along Seventy Five Mile Beach await the globetrotters to indulge into an unforgettable experience.
Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road stretches across 300km along Australia’s southeast coast. Port Campbell National Park lies along the road and features wave-sculpted rock formations, called the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge. Besides, it is the home of Otway National Park, an area of dense eucalyptus forest and waterfalls.
