Located
between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, Australia is the world’s largest island
and its smallest continent. There’s room to move in the Land Down Under, and
with so many sights to discover and enjoy, there’s a great incentive to go on a
walkabout adventure. Whether exploring the traditional lifestyle of the
nation’s Aboriginal people, relaxing on a sun-kissed beach or reveling the
night away in a city hot spot, Australia has something special to offer every
visitor. An overview of the best places to visit in Australia:
10
Best Places to Visit in Australia
10. Adelaide
The capital
of South Australia, Adelaide is Australia’s fifth largest city, with a
population of over 1.2 million. More than three quarters of South Australians
live in the Adelaide metropolitan area. The city is located on a plain between
the rolling Adelaide Hills and the Gulf St Vincent and is bordered by many of
Australia’s famous wine regions. Historically known as the City of Churches
much of the architecture in the inner city is retained from the colonial era.
9. Darwin
Hugging the
coastline of Northern Territory, Darwin has long been the most international of
the country’s major cities. Its close proximity to other countries in the
Indian Ocean has made the city a transportation hub since its earliest days.
Devastated during WW II, Darwin is a resilient town with a spirit that can’t be
defeated. Today, the city of around 75,000 people is a popular holiday
destination.
8. Hobart
Hobart is
the capital city of the Australian island of Tasmania, as well as Australia’s
second oldest city after Sydney. With a population of about 250,000 Hobart is
small and intimate compared to larger mainland Australian cities, reflecting
the small size of the state. There are many fine examples of Georgian and
Victorian architecture in Hobart, such as Salamanca Place, which has a terrace
of warehouses dating back to the whaling days of the 1830s. It has a mild
temperate oceanic climate, with four distinct seasons.
7. Brisbane
Brisbane is
the capital of the state of Queensland. It has a population of about 2 million
people, making it the third-largest city in Australia, after Sydney and
Melbourne. Brisbane’s year-round warm climate, spectacular scenery and pleasant
locals have been the draw-cards for many domestic and international visitors,
making Brisbane the fastest-growing city in Australia.
6. Perth
Located on
Australia’s southwestern coastline, Perth is the country’s fourth-largest city
and the capital of Western Australia. Isolated from other major cities in
Australia, Perth has developed its own unique character. Although the area has
been inhabited for thousands of years, there’s a youthful atmosphere and a
fun-loving attitude in this city of nearly two million people.
5. Melbourne
The capital
of the state of Victoria, Melbourne is Australia’s second most populated city.
Located near the southeastern tip of Australia on the large natural bay of Port
Phillip, Melbourne is considered the nation’s cultural capital as well as an
important port. A well-planned city known for its shopping, fine restaurants
and sports venues, Melbourne is the ideal destination for travelers who appreciate
the good life.
4. Cairns
For its
tropical climate, easy-going ambiance and close proximity to the Great Barrier
Reef, Cairns is one of Australia’s most popular vacation destinations. Located
on the northwest corner of Australia, Cairns is a provincial but stylish city
with a population of around 150,000 people. Few coastal destinations feature
more wildlife diversity and more opportunities for travel adventures than
pretty Cairns.
3. Alice
Springs
Located in
the heart of Australia about 1500 km (900 miles) from the nearest major city,
Alice Springs is comprised of cavernous gorges, boundless desert landscapes,
remote Aboriginal communities and a charming pioneering history. It embodies
the hardy outback of the Red Centre, and is a travel hub for sights and hikes
in the region, such as Uluru/Ayers Rock, Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Kings
Canyon. Since the start of the tourist boom in the early eighties, the
population has substantially grown to about 28,000.
2. Great
Barrier Reef
One of the
top destinations for underwater explorers and scuba divers, the Great Barrier
Reef is the world’s largest barrier reef system. Located in the Coral Sea off
the coast of Australia’s state of Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef
encompasses a huge area of more than 2,900 coral reefs and hundreds of islands
and cays. Formed by millions of living organisms over a period of millions of
years, the Reef is now one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world and of
the best places to visit in Australia.
1. Sydney
Located on
Australia’s southeastern coast, Sydney is the capital of New South Wales. A
modern city with a long history, Sydney is defined by its scenic harbor. The
region’s first inhabitants lived along the harbor’s bank for thousands of
years. The harbor was also the landing site for convicts sent to Australia
during the 1780s. Today, ferries take visitors for cruises under the famed
Sydney Harbor Bridge and past the iconic Sydney Opera House.
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