Australia is unique in that this country occupies a separate mainland, and the name of this continent comes from the Latin word "austrālis", that is, "southern". We will also go to these southern latitudes of our planet to consider the main attractions of Australia by presenting a report to readers in the form of photos and descriptions of the beautiful and interesting places of the Southern continent.
1
Great Barrier Reef
Let's start with the main natural attraction of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef.
This is the largest coral reef in the world, stretching along the coast of Australia in the Pacific Ocean, and numbering more than 2,900 individual coral reefs.
Thousands of tourists from all over the world come here to personally see this incredible beauty under water. Surprisingly, the largest object on the planet, formed by living organisms, is perfectly visible from space.
We are obligated to preserve this unique attraction for our descendants, because the problem of pollution of the waters of all the seas and oceans of the planet is very acute today. Recently, we published an article on microplastics, which pollutes our planet very much, we strongly recommend reading it.
2
Sydney Opera House
The opera house in one of Australia's largest cities has long been its hallmark, and most importantly, it is the most famous building on the continent.
The construction dragged on for a while, and laying the first stone in the foundation of the unique building in 1959, they completed the construction only in 1973. The building itself is made in an ultramodern style of expressionism.
The innovative and unusual design of the opera building is striking. And it turned out that on the map of Australia it is also the most recognizable building.
3
Hiller Lake
An unusual lake with a pink color of water formed on the island of Middle, and for many years now it has been an important tourist attraction and the subject of research by scientists. It is not surprising that Hiller is included in many ratings of the most beautiful lakes on the planet.
A small lake was lost among the majestic eucalyptus forests, and an amazing combination of sand and salt deposits formed along the banks.
Many hypotheses are put forward, why the lake acquired such an unusual color, but so far the waters of a natural miracle keep a secret, and are in no hurry to tell it to scientists.
4
Mount Uluru
In the heart of Uluru Kata National Park, an unusual rock formation rises in the form of a reddish hill called Ayers Rock, or Red Mountain.
If the theater in Sydney is the most recognizable man-made attraction, then the Uluru Rock in Australia, the most recognizable natural site. This is truly the eighth wonder of the world, which during the day can change color.
The local population continues to support the myth that in the bowels of the rock formation once lived a water python, considered the owner of this mountain.
On our site most-beauty.ru there is an interesting article about the highest mountains of Australia, which is the lowest continent of the Earth.
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Rock "Stone Wave"
In the western part of the mainland millions of years ago, an unusually shaped rock formation was formed in the form of a frozen huge wave.
Stretching over a distance of more than 100 m, the height of the “stone wave” reaches 15 m. In ancient times, local tribes believed that the spirits of ancestors and nature meet in this place. At the foot and at the top, archaeologists explored the shrines where religious rites and sacrifices were held.
Modern Australians today with trepidation and care relate to this miracle of geology, taking tremendous efforts to preserve the integrity of the natural monument.
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The Twelve Apostles
Such an unusual name was given to rock formations off the southern coast of Australia, in the amazingly beautiful scenery of Port Campbell National Park.
Limestone rocks differ from each other in size and height, and until the beginning of the twentieth century they were called "Pig and Piglets." Despite the fact that there were 9 rocks, they got such a romantic, biblical name.
In 2005, under the influence of water and wind, one of the rocks collapsed into the ocean, but the beautiful natural object has not lost its attractiveness, and thousands of tourists come to it to see the miracle created by nature.
The Great Ocean Road leads to this natural monument, which is deservedly one of the most picturesque roads in the world.
7
Kakadu National Park
The huge reserve in the northern part of the continent is a World Heritage Site, and dates back to 1965.
The park got its unusual name from the name of the tribe of natives who lived in these territories for many centuries. Over 1,700 plant species grow in a vast expanse, and the fauna is represented by rare species of animals and birds. As you know, it is on this continent that there are a large number of animals that do not live in other parts of the world.
On the territory, in addition to natural beauties, there are many archaeological sites, as well as ethnological objects protected by the state.
8
Royal Canyon
The main geological attraction of the National Park of Vatarrka is rightfully considered the Royal Canyon, which has long been a sacred place for the natives of the green continent.
Rocks formed millions of years ago, due to the influence of the wind, take unusual shapes, and the height of the rocks in some places reaches 200 m.
Several canyon routes of varying difficulty and length have been laid in the canyon. But each of them is thought out to the smallest detail in order to fully consider the beauty of the truly Royal Canyon.
9
Harbor bridge
This masterpiece of design is Sydney's largest bridge and the largest steel arch bridge in the world.
Traffic on the bridge, which is called “Hanger” for fun, was opened in March 1932. The 1,139 m long tower rises above Port Jackson Bay, connecting two parts of the city with its arched span.
The uniqueness of the design is that it has no intermediate supports, since the depth of the bay in this place reaches 60 m.
You can find out about the other most beautiful bridges in the world in an article on our website.
10
Yarra Valley
In 1838, the first vine was planted here, and now the river valley in the south of the continent is a huge wine-growing region with many vineyards stretching for thousands of meters.
There are 40 wineries on site and tourists come here to enjoy wildlife. Vineyards, as well as taste the excellent wine of local master winemakers.
Travel agencies offer multi-day tours to this part of Australia, so that tourists can fully immerse themselves in the atmosphere of a wonderful valley and imbued with the spirit of local national traditions.
11
Blue Mountains
Far from civilization, untouched by human activity, majestic mountain formations spread out, which entered the large Blue Mountains National Park.
Virgin eucalyptus forests emit essential oils into the air, which, by refracting the rays of the sun, create an unusual bluish tint. Hence the name of the park.
Geologically, these are multiple plateaus and mountain cliffs with multiple gorges. Above all this beauty rises Mount Victoria, whose height is 1300 m.
12
Large pineapple
Let's move from natural beauties to creative architecture and present a unique statue in the Australian town of Wumbai in the form of a huge pineapple.
An amazing fiberglass structure was erected in 1971, and it immediately became a popular object for photographing both local residents and visitors.
The statue has a special meaning, since Taylor farmers, having established a farm and opened a small recreation park and a zoo nearby, thus tried to attract visitors. So the statue is a kind of presentation of the Taylor family business.
13
Coober Pedy
In one of the largest deposits of opals on earth in the early twentieth century, an underground city was formed, which the natives began to call “Coober Pedy” - “the white man’s hole”.
Indeed, from the frequent winds and the burning sun, the first settlers were forced to equip their homes underground. So a small underground city was formed over time.
Tourists come here to see the houses cut down in the rocks, as well as visit the underground churches and walk through the tunnels. Now it is forbidden to build houses underground, and no more than 1,600 residents live in the city.
14
Kuranda
The small town of Kuranda is worth a visit to fully understand the national flavor and traditions of the indigenous people of Australia.
The originality of the area plunges into the atmosphere of comfort and serenity. You can get around a town in Queensland in a matter of minutes, because from north to south and from west to east its length does not exceed 1 km. Nearby lies a village where indigenous people live, preserving ancient traditions in everyday life and culture.
Here you can buy all kinds of souvenirs at the brisk market, as well as stroll among the soaring birds and feed exotic koalas in the city park.
15
White Harbor Beach
One cannot ignore the magnificent beaches of Australia, among which the luxurious beach on the island of the Holy Trinity stands out.
Six kilometers of crystal clear white sand and warm waters attract tourists from all over the world. The beach is part of the huge complex of the National Park, protected by the state.
The area was chosen by many species of animals, and in the water you can often see playing dolphins. There are no hotels on the island, but this only adds uniqueness to a beautiful corner of nature. But it does not matter, on the neighboring island of Hamilton, there are plenty of civilization benefits and comfortable hotels for arriving tourists.
Summarize
As you can see, in Australia there are many beautiful places, as well as architectural monuments, created in a peculiar Australian style under the influence of British culture. Naturally, remoteness from large continents affected the originality of Australian culture, and the diversity of the landscape determined the originality of Australia's natural beauty.
Article author: Valery Skiba