Australia is a land to be desired by any tourist. The fact is, it is becoming more and more popular as its economy starts to bloom. The place is undeniably beautiful conducive for both business and leisure trips. Now, here is the list of top ten places that gives the reason why:
1.) Sydney Opera House–This one rightfully tops the list. The world famous Opera House was designed by the famous Dutch architect John Utzon in the twentieth century. Tourists are allowed to see the backstage and the front of the house to get a better view.
2.) Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park–If you have the taste for nature, this park is the perfect spot for you. This is the largest rock monolith in the world and was believed by the aboriginal people to have been created when the world began.
3.) Amp Tower Centrepoint–Also located in Sydney, this building is a true hallmark of a fast rising city. At the height of 1000 feet, it is considered the tallest tower in the city which offers an awesome view of the entire cityscape from its observation point.
4.) Fraser Island–If you want to see one of Australia’s few hidden natural treasures, visiting this island can definitely help. Hosting an endangered species of wild hogs, called Dingo, and several types of fish found only in Australia, Fraser Island is also a beach haven for tourists desiring to get a fair share of sand and sun.
5.) Great Barrier Reef–This natural landmark is visible from space due to its huge wide area coverage. It is home to some of the world’s rarest sea organisms. Many other creatures are being discovered from time to time here. This is the most heavily visited tourist destination in the country. It stretches about 80 million acres along the North East Australian Coast.
6.) Kakadu National Park–Declared as one of the World Heritage sites in Australia, this park covers an amazing 5 million acres in the Northern Territory. It is also home to about 300 aborigines of Australia. They live in the savannah woodlands and Tidal Wetlands.
7.) Port Arthur–This was a notorious penal colony during the British rule. Tourists can take a guided tour around the facility. The doors of this prison have peculiar designs adding to its uniqueness. Boys as young as nine years old were believed to have been imprisoned in this once brutal prison. It is one of the many penal colonies erected by the British during their colonial rule.
8.) National Gallery of Australia–Housing some of the finest art treasures of Australia, this museum is also home to many famous international works and exhibitions of photography throughout the world.
9.) Jamison Valley–This site is famed for its wonderful cable car tour in the Southern Hemisphere. The spot has a picturesque landscape that attracts thousands of local and foreign tourists a year.
10.) Sydney Harbor Bridge–This spot has been one of the major tourist attractions of Australia for several generations. It has helped give Australia an identity. Only during rare occasions that tourists visiting Sydney will not be able to visit this man-made marvel. Tourists who want some adventure can take a walk up to the top of the bridge with a guide.
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on May 6th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Fraser island is actually completely made of sand. You can drink the water there as well, but its so pure there’s no nutrients in the water.