People have seen the busy cities of the US and have had a scenic extravaganza in Europe. Millions of tourists visit South East Asia for quick getaways all round the year. It is only in the recent past that adventurers and tourists started visiting the other parts of the Southern Hemisphere, namely Australia and New Zealand along with a few other neighbouring islands.

Although Europe is considered a far more scenic holiday destination, the sixth largest country in the world too has a lot to offer to tourists worldwide. From the Great Barrier Reef along the eastern coasts to the wide expanse of Ningaloo Marine Park in Western Australia, there is adventure for tourists at every step they take in Australia.

The Great Barrier Reef located along the Queensland coast is the world’s largest reef system spread out over 300,000 square kilometres. With amazing flora and fauna in the waters of the reef, it is a must visit for those interested in scuba diving or snorkelling. If the underwater beauty of the place attracts scuba divers from all over the world, there are also boats with glass bottoms and helicopter rides for those who want to appreciate its beauty from above. Whatever your reasons this is one World Heritage Site you must not miss.

Widely known as the rock that changes colours, Uluru or Ayers Rock is a rock formation in the centre of Australia. It is one of Australia’s best known natural icons with millions of domestic and international tourists visiting it thought the year. Uluru is notable for appearing to change its colour at different times of the day and year.

If you’re travelling to Melbourne, you must take time off their itinerary to make a trip along the south-eastern coast of Australia via the Great Ocean Road. This place is a great tourist attraction with massive blowholes, arches in the rocks along the coast, secluded bays and is most famous for the Twelve Apostles. The Apostles are stacks of limestone rocks formed by continuous erosion of cliffs near the coast around Port Campbell National Park.

For the urbane tourists, Australia has beautiful cities like Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne to name a few. Enjoy cruises along the world-famous Sydney harbour sailing past its iconic Opera House and some amazing sights of the city as well. One can hit the streets of Adelaide for some delectable food from several parts of the world. Make a memorable sojourn at Melbourne by shopping at thousands of its amazing shopping locales. And if you have the time, enjoy a match at the MCG or experience a breathtaking F1 race at Albert Park.

Go explore Australia at any time of the year and dive in to its eclectic culture and truly amazing cosmopolitan lifestyle.

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