THEAustralia is considered the largest island in the world, for many it is also the dream destination that immediately brings to mind images of wide open spaces, modern cities nestled on the ocean where surfers challenge their limits by performing on the waves, and then undoubtedly the thoughts also go to the characteristic fauna, in particular kangaroos and koalas. Undoubtedly, to get to know the whole of Australia and its wonders you need to have a lot of time available, in this itinerary we give you some suggestions on the places of interest that you cannot miss if you decide to go to this fascinating country.
In Northern Queensland, off the coast of Cairns, there is the Great Barrier Reef, one of the largest coral reefs on the planet, the turquoise ocean decorated by deserted atolls and islets where thousands of birds find refuge, with the coral reef which is even longer than the Great Wall of China offers incredible colors and makes this place one one of the most interesting places in Australia, especially for nature and diving lovers, where it is possible to admire fish, dolphins, sharks, turtles and even phosphorescent jellyfish.
If you decide to visit Australia it is probably because you are looking for a place where your time is spent discovering the characteristics of the area and among the places of interest to satisfy your curiosity we recommend the Daintree Rain Forest, the lush rainforest. Entering this wonderful oasis you can walk admiring ferns, mangroves, beautiful orchids and see flying foxes, giant bats, as well as colorful butterflies and the cassowary, a bird halfway between an emu and a peacock, and for those looking for something more adventurous, a boat ride on the Daintree River will also allow you to meet alligators.
Another place of interest in Australia is Port Camapell National Park, traveling approximately a hundred kilometers from Melbourne you will find along the route beaches and magnificent coves and cliffs that herald the Twelve Apostles, an imposing group of limestone cliffs sculpted by the force of the ocean. Keep your smartphone and cameras within reach, you won't resist the temptation to take selfies and take a few photos.
Heading 200 kilometers from Adelaide you can reach Kangaroo Island, penguins, seals and obviously kangaroos, will welcome you in an open-air park that will allow you to get to know these curious animals, among dream headlands that seem to dive into the sea and immense beaches, stop at Flinder Chase National Park, another place of interest in Australia for nature lovers, here you can meet Koalas in their natural environment, while moving towards Vivonne Bay if you decide to dedicate yourself to a bit of surfing you will have an exceptional audience made up of sea lions resting on the beach.
If what we have proposed so far seems little to you, we advise you to reach the Renger del Nambung National Park in the wild Australian West who will tell you how the Pinnacles were formed, a forest of yellow limestone pinnacles that emerged 30.000 years ago around which numerous legends are told and which make this place one of the places of interest in Australia among the most evocative.
Among the places of interest in Australia that attract thousands of tourists every day, so much so that it is considered a symbol of the country, there is theAyers Rock, the majestic stone fortress, an important sacred place of the Aboriginal people. If you manage to be here before sunset you will enjoy the spectacle of the rock changing color becoming orange, red and finally brown, what you will see will leave you speechless, it will seem as if the sun has painted the rock with a brush.
If you are tired of wandering around nature so much, you can stop to get to know the city a little Sydney one of the liveliest metropolises in the world, among the places of interest that we point out are the Harbor Bridge and the Opera House, treat yourself to a walk in its parks and if you can enjoy Bondi Beach, the very crowded city beach where locals and restaurants will entertain you between swims.