The Many Wonderful Sites of Australia

By Gary Ardnt

Australia is a great place to visit because of its natural beauty. There are many great things to see and do in the country such as visiting the great barrier reef, seeing Uluru, laying on beaches, and enjoying wonderful tropical jungles. Australia is a great country for those who like adventure activities.

Australia, in the tranquil waters of the South Pacific is the hub of Oceania, and features some of the world's most beautiful and picturesque beaches. For those who enjoy waters sports, particularly surfing, you will find Australia a proverbial paradise of earth. However, there is more to this island nation than surfing and sandy beaches and many of the most interesting spectacles on Australia lie inward.

Uluru (Ayers Rock) is probably the best known natural icon in Australia, and no list of could be complete without it. The iron content in the rock makes its colors change through the course of a day from bright to dark red. Sacred to the local aboriginal people, it is also of great cultural significance as well as natural significance. Often overlooked, nearby Kata Tjuta is actually higher than Uluru, but has been eroded into several pieces.

One of the most overlooked places in all of Australia is Tasmania. Here you'll find unspoiled wilderness and beaches. During the winter, it can get quite cold but the summer time is great for hiking and swimming. Since most people skip this place, you'll find you won't have to via for any of the good views or beaches from other tourists. No trip to Australia would be complete without it.

The Great Barrier Reef is so big, the scope of it can really only be appreciated from the air. By far the largest coral reef system in the world, the Great Barrier Reef extends almost the entire length of the coast of Queensland. It is one of the top wonders of the natural world and has many of the greatest dive spots and sea creatures in the world. If you love the ocean, you need to visit.

Australia has a wide variety of things to do that make it a wonderful place to go visit. This is a land filled with natural wonders that will make any nature lover awestruck. If you love adventure and activity, this country is the place for you. There is something for everyone here.

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