Introduction
Australia is one of the most breathtaking countries in the world. With its beautiful beaches, tropical climate, and rich wildlife, it’s no wonder that millions of people visit Australia every year. But even with all of those tourists, there are still some natural wonders that have remained untouched by humans. Here are my top picks for must-visit Australian natural wonders:
Ayers Rock
Uluru is a large sandstone formation in the Northern Territory. It’s also known as Ayers Rock, and it’s one of Australia’s most popular tourist attractions. The rock stands at over 1,100 feet tall, making it taller than the Empire State Building!
The Anangu people consider Uluru to be a sacred site–they believe that it was formed by ancestral spirits who traveled across their land in order to create this landmark. The area around Uluru is off-limits to visitors between October 1st and May 31st each year so that locals can observe their traditional ceremonies without disruption from tourists or other outsiders; however, you can still hike around Uluru during this time (which we highly recommend).
The best way to explore this natural wonder? Take an epic road trip across Australia with your friends!
The Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains are a World Heritage-listed site with a rich cultural and natural history. It’s also one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations, so if you’re looking for someplace to see kangaroos and koalas as well as echidnas (the spiky-haired cousin of the hedgehog), this is it!
The Blue Mountains National Park covers an area of more than 1,000 square kilometres–and that’s just one part of this sprawling park system. In total, there are four national parks within its borders: Katoomba Scenic World; Leura Cascades Reserve; Wentworth Falls Upper Jamison Valley Reserve; Blackheath/Mount Victoria State Conservation Area.
Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage Site, and it’s no wonder why. The park is home to the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal rock art, as well as some truly spectacular landscapes. It boasts more than 10,000 plant species and over 1,500 bird species! This makes Kakadu an incredibly diverse ecosystem that can’t be beat by any other national park in Australia (or anywhere else).
Kakadu offers many different types of wildlife viewing opportunities: you can see kangaroos hopping around like they own the place; crocodiles lounging in their pools; wallabies leaping through the air; birds galore flying overhead–you get the idea! If you want to see these animals up close without having them come too close to you (like what happens at zoos), then Kakadu has plenty of opportunities for that too thanks mostly due its abundance with watering holes where animals gather daily during certain times throughout year depending on rainfall levels.”
The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, and it’s made up of over 2900 individual reefs and 900 islands. It’s located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, which is why it’s protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA).
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Uluru, or Ayers Rock as it’s known to many, is the world’s largest sandstone monolith. It is considered sacred by the Anangu people, who have lived in this area for thousands of years. The rock stands 348 meters high and 1.3 kilometers in circumference at its base–that’s about the size of 130 football fields! It has been visited by millions of tourists since 1966 when Uluru National Park was established; today it attracts more than 300 thousand visitors each year.
Uluru has become a popular tourist destination due to its proximity from Alice Springs (about 90 minutes’ drive), stunning views from sunset through sunrise, countless photo opportunities and accessibility via guided tours with Aboriginal guides who explain their history and culture surrounding Uluru itself
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Ayers Rock (Uluru)
Ayers Rock is one of Australia’s most famous natural wonders. It’s a sandstone formation that stands 348 meters high and covers an area of nearly 10 square kilometers. It’s a sacred place for the Aboriginal people who consider it to be their ancestor Uluru, or “father.” The rock was given its English name by explorer Ernest Giles in 1872; however, many locals still refer to it by its original name: Uluru.
Tourists can climb up Ayers Rock via footpaths or take helicopter tours from nearby Yulara airport–but you’ll need to book ahead! There are also guided tours available where you can learn more about Aboriginal culture while exploring the surrounding area.
Conclusion
We hope that you’re inspired to visit these natural wonders in Australia. They are a big part of what makes this country so unique, and they are definitely worth checking out!
