Australia鈥檚 beauty is second to none. The island is famous for its diverse landscapes, unique creatures, and breathtaking beaches. Australia is filled with many stunning places, which can make narrowing down your must-see list difficult. But don鈥檛 stress鈥搕hat鈥檚 where we come in! Below, we take you around Australia, highlighting some of the most beautiful places to visit during your time Down Under.听
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1. Western Australia
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The town of is one of the most popular destinations in Western Australia, and it comes as no surprise. Between its and incredible wineries, this town has something exciting for everyone.
If you want to enjoy the river in style, consider a guided tour with . You鈥檒l start your day with a canoe trip down the river, then head to the beach to enjoy a coffee, while checking out the surf at one of the region鈥檚 top beach breaks. Afterwards, you鈥檒l visit an ancient waterhole surrounded by spectacular wildlife, enjoy lunch at the winery, and finish your day with a around .听
If you decide against the guided tour, you can enjoy its wonders solo!
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2. New South Wales
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Legendary is a must-see if you鈥檙e in Sydney. This beach is world-famous, and for good reason.听
You鈥檒l be in awe of its stretches of white sand and clean rolling waves. The beach is bordered by sandstone headlands, which are top spots for exploring, , and . If you want to live out your surfing dreams, you can learn at one of the many local accredited surf schools. And if you鈥檇 rather look on from afar, you can enjoy watching the skilled board-riders surfing near the beach鈥檚 southern end.
Finish your day the local way: head down to for a delicious meal at one of the vibrant bars and restaurants overlooking the beach. Talk about a meal with a view!
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3. Queensland
Location: K鈥橤ari (Fraser Island), Queensland
is the world鈥檚 largest sand island. We can almost guarantee it鈥檚 like nothing you鈥檝e ever experienced before.听
Explore this on foot, so you don鈥檛 miss a thing. Hike part or all of the to discover tropical rainforests, peaceful lakes, and vast lookout points. After your hike, cool off in essential oil-infused . This idyllic lake is filled with turquoise water and natural tea tree oil. You can expect a soothing and serene swimming experience that you鈥檒l cherish for a lifetime.听
If you鈥檙e a thrill seeker, you鈥檒l enjoy the excitement of off-roading down the island鈥檚 white sand beach, listening to the sound of crashing waves with the wind in your hair! And if a couple of hours doesn鈥檛 sound like enough time? Check out the four-day , where you鈥檒l cover K鈥橤ari, , and .
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4. Northern Territory
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is a massive, biodiverse nature reserve located in Jabiru. With terrain encompassing sandstone escarpments, wetlands, and rivers, and home to over 2,000 wildlife and plant species, there鈥檚 lots for you to explore!
You can spend an afternoon discovering this many waterfalls. Whether you find yourself at the towering or , you鈥檒l be taken aback by their unique beauty. Kakadu has one of the world鈥檚 greatest clusters of rock art sites. Some paintings are 20,000 years old, making the artwork one of the longest historical records of any group of people on Earth. You can head to their main rock art galleries at and .
Finish off your day at , where you can enjoy outdoor dining while trying a delicious Australian dish! Smoked crocodile, anyone?
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