Australia is a country in the southern hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, island of Tasmania, and many smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Australia could be your destination country, because there are a lot of tourist attraction that you can enjoy. Australia one of the tourist destinations in the list of nominees for the New 7 Wonders of Nature from 259 nominees submitted 222 countries. Australian generally known with kangaroos and the Aborigines, like what we said above, there are so many magnificent places that we can visit for holidays. Below are the most popular major tourist attraction in Australia.
Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest collection of coral reefs which consists of approximately 3,000 reefs and 900 islands, which stretches 2,600 km. The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in northeast Australia. Most of these coral areas, including parts that are protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. There are an estimated 1,500 species of fish live there. That said, the existence of these reefs have been around 25 million years ago.
Uluru
Uluru that also known as Ayers Rock, is a large rock formation in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, about 350 km southwest of the city of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. Uluru is sacred to the Aboriginal objects with many springs, caves, and primitive painting.
Shark Bay
Its location lies approximately 800 kilometers north of Perth, Australia. Shark beaches have white sand dunes along the 1,500 kilometers. At this location there are also limestone and a very high cliff. In the bay there are a bunch of mermaids. Here too there are dolphins, sea grass, and more.
The Pinnacles
You can explore the wild and hard Pinnacles along the coastline of white sandy beaches surrounded and colorful natural bushland. From Perth, you can rent a car and drive north along the Indian Ocean Drive route, which stretches far into Exmouth at Ningaloo Reef. It takes about three hours drive to Nambung National Park, which is also frequented by tour buses and 4WD tour from Perth.
You will find trails and paths winding scenic drive through the stone pillars of ancient limestone The Pinnacles. Thousands pillars are scattered all over the desert, creating a landscape that resembles a mysterious other world. Anyone have up to three and a half feet tall, and some are jagged edges, while the other has a round dome resembling tombstones. Made of shells, The Pinnacles have formed since millions of years ago in the days when the sand is still under the sea.
Twelve Apostles
Twelve Apostles is a collection of limestone, and is located off the coast of Victoria. However, given the waning presence of erosion continues to occur. When given the name of the Twelve Apostles (12 limestone), the rest is left only nine. However, now there are only eight. Masts towering limestone from the Southern Ocean in Port Campbell National Park like the keepers of the great ancient world. Once upon a time – or about 20 million years ago – the pillars are connected by a cliff on the mainland. Waves and wind carved into a cave, then became arches, and eventually menggerusnya become pillars towering to a height of 45 meters.
McKenzie Water Fall
McKenzie Water Fall is the highest in the Grampians Park, Melbourne. The place is also a convenient place for kangaroo. The height reached 30 meters. At certain times, the public can see the rainbow.
Fraser Island
Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. Length of approximately 123 kilometers and 22 kilometers wide reach. There’s also the rainforest with hundreds of animals.
Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park extent of 20 thousand square kilometers. Here there are approximately 1700 species of plants with thousands of other biodiversity. Kakadu is located approximately 171 kilometers southeast of Darwin.
Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains located in the west of Sydney, called so because there are rubber trees and eucalyptus that grows prolifically.
Bungle Bungles
Bungle Bungles is a collection of sandstone that is formed is estimated at 350 million years ago. The height reaches 578 meters. Here, a group of mammals and animal life unique wildlife.
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