Australia famous places. Beautiful places of Australia

Currently, tourism occupies in the economy of Australia is not the last place. So Sydney takes about five million tourists every year. In addition to historical tourists, even the most unique natural attractions of the country are attracted.

Australia is also highly developed ecological tourismwhich has recently become especially popular. Many reserves and national parks have been created here, which are distinguished by well-developed infrastructure, equipped with tourist parking and tourist routes. A special place in the rapidly developing tourist business belongs to the tourism of the gastronomic and esoteric.

Australia has attractions such as historical and natural, which, as a magnet attract tourists, helping them better learn this beautiful country.

Opera House located in the largest city Australia - Sydney is considered its business card and refers to the most famous global attraction, since, of course, is an outstanding architectural constructions 20th century.

The outlines of the theater resemble a huge sailboat, who is ready to sail into the country where fabulous elves live or huge ears, listening to the singing of the sea wave.

Interesting the history of the construction of this theater, whose idea arose for the first time at Sir Yujina Hussens, composer and violinist from England, invited to the country by the National Committee of Radio Broadcasting and Television. He suggested building the theater on the rocky cape Bennelog Point.

In 1955, in May, the State Government announced a competition for the construction of the theater, who won a citizen of Denmark Yorn Watzon. The project of this talented Dane was founded on the idea of \u200b\u200bancient architects from China and consisted in refusing to build ordinary walls and installation on a huge foundation of a series of roofs of dazzling white in the form of giant fans. However, the theater was completed without his participation.

Arched bridge with a length of almost four kilometers with the main arch, towering above the water level on 53 metersBuilt in 1932. The bridge is moved across the bay of Potro Jackson and is perhaps the most remarkable construction in the world invented by engineers.

At first, the cathedral was a modest chapel for criminals exiled to Australia from Britain, but in connection with the arrival in 1835, the chapel of the first bishop of John Polding began to be called the Cathedral. First, the building of the former chapel was reconstructed in a neo-neutic style on the project of a talented architect from England Yugastus Wavibi Pjugin. But, unfortunately, the reconstructed cathedral at the end of June 1865 burned down.

The new building of the cathedral was built in the Gothic style on the project of the English architect Wilkinson Wortdela. As a basis for its project, the architect took the Lincoln Cathedral, but contributed to his project some amendments regarding in particular, reduced compared to the Cathedral in Lincoln of the glazing area of \u200b\u200bwindows.

Currently, the cathedral is simply amazing with its magnificence, yes it is not surprising, since his length reaches 107 meters, and the width of the longitudinal premises for believers is 24.3 meters with a ceiling height of 22.5 meters, the tower of the southern facade have a height of 74.6 meters. Today, the majestic cathedral personifies the spiritual and cultural life of Australia.

Location: St Marys Road.

The building of the Observatory was built in 1858 and is perhaps the main historical monument Australian state. There is a telescope with 29-centimeter lenses and an alpha-hydrogen telescope with which you can watch the sun with which you can watch the sun. Here, under a huge dome is planetarium.

Location: 1003 - Upper Fort Street.

The Australian Museum is located in Sydney. It was founded in 1827. It contains the most interesting collections of a historical, ethnographic and natural science character.

Location: 1 William Street.

Botanical Garden is the pride of the city of Melbourne. There are plants that are known far beyond Australia. On the territory of this garden there is a small red brick house with a roof of a tile, which is surrounded by blooming shrubs.

From the stories of excursions, visitors learn that hems born in him Cook, the famous navigator. The house was bought in England and transported to Melbourne.

The new Parliament Building, which was built in 1988, is considered the main attraction of this beautiful Australian city.

The building looks very unusual, as hidden in the whole hill. The grass grows on his roof and on it, tourists are allowed to stroll and admire the military memorial. Not far is the building of the Old Parliament, which is historical value. It currently is located political Museum countries.

The museum with a unique collection, which has almost four and a half million exhibits, is located in the Australian city of Perth.

This unique natural attraction takes the area more than 350 thousand square meters. KM Refers to the natural sights of Australia and is the largest coral education on the planet. It is located along the coast of Queensland and has a length of two thousand km.

In the formation of corals 350 types of polypswhich includes three thousand reefs. More lies here 1500 species of fish a variety of colors and patterns. Among them, humpback whales and as many as six species of seven famous sea turtles on the planet. On shallow water in the thickets of algae, Dugoni is hidden, relating to a special mammalian. More than 200 bird species find food in coral thickets.

Every year, a huge number of tourists come to the beauty of the barrier reef every year, which represents a threat to the existence of this unique attraction, as the corals are rather fragile and easily break through the walking vessels. Corals are also not transferred to the sea temperature and pollution. Another real threat to them is sea \u200b\u200bstarswho love to eat corals.

Another Australian natural attraction is no doubt the rock of Aires Rock. In its foundation there are caves with wonderful weak pictures, which are not one hundred years. It consists of a red sandstone, changing the color depending on the sun rays on it. The rock carries the name of the Australian Prime Minister Henry Aires.

This bay has another name - Shark Bay. Despite the fact that the bay is called sharm, he became famous thanks to not sharks, which are not so much there, and very unusual ancient bacteria containing various salts - stromatolites.

Bacteria live and multiply due to solar energy. Their colonies in the form of huge formations are at the bottom of the bay. The feature of Stromatolites is that they have not been subjected to practically no changes over three billion years.

This island is considered one of the largest on our planet. It covers sand dunes, the age of which is without a small 400 thousand years. On this island there are lakes with fresh water. The amount of them exceeds 40 pieces.

Still remains a mystery, from where it took here among the ocean in the sands fresh lakes And why this water keeps sand. Despite the beautiful sandy beach is amazing white, which occupies the east coast of the island and having a hundred kilometers to swim here is unsafe mainly because of the jellyfish or as they are also called sea OS. From the sting of these OS, a person may have death. The tourists coming to the island, knowing about it, bathe in the lakes.

Local aborigines are also called the island of Paradise not only because of the lakes, but also because of the beautiful rainforest situated here, consisting of huge eucalyptus and very picturesque swamps. Another attraction of the island are wild dogs Dingo.

The famous and most beautiful Brewery of Australia built in 1824. Its founder is considered to be Peter Degravez. Granite building, the facade of which is made in the form of steps, it looks like a medieval royal palace. The building surrounds a well-kept garden.

Location: 131 CASCADE ROAD, SOUTH HOBART.

The prison is located on the island of Tasmania. It was once a woodworking factory, which existed only three years: from 1830 to 1832, and already in 1833, a correctional male colony, which existed until 1877 was located on its territory.

This lagoon is located in the very small state of Australia - Tasmania and is considered to be the worldwide natural heritage of UNESCO. This legacy is made by those natural objectswho are the property of humanity.

Mount Field - National Park

Tourists who come to Tasmania are definitely visiting Mount Field to admire the picturesque mountain landscapes, lakes with purest water, drowning waste, giving a huge charge of cheerfulness, alpine meadows and amazing beauty with cascading waterfalls. Among them, the waterfall of Russell is especially distinguished, around which ferns are in a huge number.

The island is famous for the fact that many ships often suffered a disaster. Tourists who arrived on the island, guides will show the remnants of such ships.

Also here is a wonderful wildlife. In general, Australian nature is distinguished by a variety of mainly due to its insoxiance from other continents. Little penguins and petrels live on Bonnet in a large quantity.

Tourists who arrived on the island will show a dazzling white lighthouse on the Weekem Cape, whose height is 48 meters. It is considered the highest in the whole of Australia.

In addition, restaurant business is well developed on the island. Therefore, it is necessary to visit local restaurants And try, for example, dishes with a so-called premium beef or to enjoy delicious cheese dishes.

Blue Mountains - Sydney National Park

The name of the park is associated with the color of the haze, which the eucalyptus trees growing in it are shrouded. The age of some of them exceeds two thousand years. In the park you can not only just relax, but also walk through pedestrian tourism.

The town of Katuumba, who grew up from the village is in its central part. Interest for tourists represents the rock, which is called "three sisters", as well as cable and railways.

Description of the sights of Australia is impressive. Mountains, rocks, gorges, deserts, amazing shores and bays - the shortest listthe names of Australia's attractions may take hundreds of pages. Most of them are parks and reserves.What sights in Australia are not connected with nature? Here are their brief list:

Cape Tribuleishn . In this unique place there are two national parks listed in the list of natural world heritage, the Tropical Forest Dainri and a big barrier reef. This is one of the few places in Australia, where the rainforest descends straight to the sea.

Australian butterfly nature reserve Located on Nature Lowe in the villageKuranda It offers to see 2000 types of butterflies.

Reserve Lone Pine Koala Sankchuery - Australian wild wildlife animals. Here is the Livekungur, Oposatum, Tasmanian Devil, Vombat, Emu and Larochvost. And his main pride is a 130 koal. Here, alone, see animals and birds without cells or to visit the cells along with them, come as close as the animal will allow.

Lamington National Park - Mission of subtropical jungle. This is a forest with Lianami, palm trees and ancient ferns. A beautiful panorama of mountains and valleys offers a beautiful panorama of mountains and valleys.

Reserve Carrambin -27 hectares of beautiful landscapes near the beach of Karrambin. In one of the largest Australian parks, you can feed the kangaroo, parrots, there is a snake show.

Rottnest Island , Western Australia - The reserve from the coast of Perth, an environmentally friendly area, where it is forbidden to move on cars. The ancient forests of cypresses and tea tree are preserved here, and the unique little short-tailed Kangaroo-Kuokka is found, mistakenly accepted by Dutch discovers for rats, which are called the Rottnest Island, which means the "rat nest".

Kimberly -Region Western Australia, located in the north of the state. Kimberly Square 3 times more than the area of \u200b\u200bthe UK. This is the land of striking contrasts. There are siroscophers of Cable Beach Brachem West and Rugged Red Rats and Gorge in the East. Kimberly are one of the most ancient landscapes by age millions.

Gajj Gage National Park . The gorge of more than 14 km long was formed by the Waters of the Fitzroy River, for many years made through the ancient coastal limestone barrier reef.

Vindyan Gorge National Park . East of the cityDerby is the Windian Gorge Gorge, stretched by 3.5 km, formed by the Lennard River in the thicker of limestone reef, 350 million years old. The river bed is filled with water only in the summer season, from November to May.

Northern North Territory Park It offers to plunge into the world of wildlife and enjoy all the variety of tropical Australia. Special attention in the park is paid to the restoration of local animal species, which found themselves on the verge of extinction.

Lichfield National Park - One of the most beautiful parks of the Northern Territory. The park is located 140 km south of Darwin. The park is famous for its rainforests, natural reservoirs, picturesque cascading waterfalls, the most famous of which are Vangi, Toll and Florence.

Nitmiluk National Park It is a house for the people of Javan. For millions of years, it rains out of sandstone 13 separate gorges of incredible beauty. You can not only ride a boat along the river flowing through the gorges, and swim in it, but also walk through the picturesque paths to the waterfalls of Savtin Miley Crystal, Cutta-Katt caves and hot thermal sources of Matranka. The park has a beautiful Catherine Gorge.

Arnheneland It is located in the northeast of the Northern Territory and borders with the National Park Kakada, the Coburg Peninsula by the Arafura Sea. A huge park space is occupied by tropical savannah, wild sea beaches, deserted islands, rivers, sising fish, brown rainforests, huge snow-white dunes. These land belong to the Aboriginal, so you can get here only by special permission or with a tourist group.

West McDonnell National Park This is a picturesque natural reserve to the west of Alice Springs. Parallel McDonnell ridges belong to the oldest mountains on the planet. The house for many endemic species of plants and animals is the gorge of extraordinary beauty. Simpson Gap Gorge is 20 km from Alice Springs. Part of the Western McDonnell Ridge is sacred for aboriginal gorge and lake of rainwater.

Tasmania - Ostrov from the south-east coast of Australia, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait. Tasmania is named so in honor of the navigator Abel Tasman, who opened the island. This is the smallest state of the country. There are mountains and hills, valleys with historical cities, plateau, volcanoes, tropical forests, hundreds of lakes and snow-white beaches.

Mount Wellington The height of 1270 m. The top of the mountain is often snow-covered almost in all seasons except summer. The mountain offers a beautiful view of Hobart and its surroundings, including Bruni Island, Houoni Derwent Valley, the regions west of Hobart, relating to national parks.

Southeast National Park - Most Big Tasmania National Park. This is land majestic mountains, dense forests and green plains. On the island of Sarah in Makuery Bay in 1821, a reliable settlement was founded.

National Park Franklin Gordon With stormy, rapid rivers, majestic mountain peaks, dense forests are located in the center of the Tasmania region, entered into the list of natural reserves of world importance.

National Park Lake Sant Claire. In this part of the natural reserve there are Mount Craidl, the most high mountain Osse Tasmania, Lake Sant Claire, the deepest freshwater lake Australia.

Port Arthur - There is a hardware settlement, the largest in Australia, in which from 1830 to 1877 contained more than 12,500 convicts. Boat trips regularly dead islandwhere more than 2,000 people are buried. The port of Arthur is located on the Tasmanian Peninsula, famous for its extraordinary scaling formations: Tasmanian arch and devil kitchen.

Tasmanian Devil Park Located near the port of Arthur and a small town of Tarana. Every morning, the Tasmanian devils are fed here. Here you can also close to the typical animals of Tasmania, such as the homes, the silent cunits, etc. The park is also a refuge for all wounded animals.

National Park on Mount Field - One of the oldest National Parks of Tasmania near Hobart. On the trails among eucalyptus and ferns, you can reach the picturesque waterfall Russell.

National Park Cataract - One of the best Parks of Tasmania. There is a charming road and a suspended bridge

Lovers of water elements, the ocean, exotic beauty of the natural landscape and unique species of animals and plants are ideal for such a place as Australia. In cities, the modern architecture of business neighborhoods and older preserved historically significant buildings are combined in cities. A rich variety of bizarre outlines of lakes, mountain ranges, rocks creates an unusual atmosphere. Crystal clear water comfortable beaches and interesting parks - All this attracts tourists who come for an unforgettable rest.

: Where exactly you need to get

Show table attractions of Australia

Name	Location	Working hours	Cost
Review with Bridge Harbor Bridge	Sydney (near the harbor)	In coordination with the guide
Observation platform Tower		(The input is closed from 20:00 in the telenex)	The price for the entrance (AUD): - adults - 20,30-100; - Children - 14-65.
House of Queen Victoria	Sydney, 455 George St.	From 9:00 to 18:00 In Thu - from 9: 00-21: 00. On Sunday - the working day is abbreviated.	Free admission
Cathedral of St. Paul	Melbourne	From 8:00 to 18:00. On weekends - the opening time is abbreviated.
Opera theatre (SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE)	Sydney, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000.
Diving in the Big Barrier Reef	Eastern coast of the mainland. Next to pieces Queensland.	Year-round	With an instructor in the open space - 130-260 AUD. Training courses along the coast - 500-650 AUD.
Excursions in the Park "Kakada" (held in English language)	Not far from Darwin. Next door to Nitmiluk Park		Entrance state ticket: Adults - 25 AUD. Children under 15 years old - free. Talon validity period - 14 days. Paid separately: Cruises on the yellow river of alligators; - excursions to caves with rock painting; Walking in the bird peace and others.
Walking along the Koal Reserve (Park "Lone Pine Koala")	Address: 708 Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069.		Input ticket (AUD): Adults - $ 20 - children from 3 to 13 years - 15; - Family of 5 people. - 52.
Australian famous zoo reptiles	Queensland, Gold Coast.		Shared entrance ticket - $ 44.
Tour cruise in the archipelago Bukanir and horizontal waterfalls	North-West Mainland	Coordinates with the company providing services.	From $ 480 with 1 person.
Tour to the Victorian settlement of Port Arthur	about. Tasmania	Excursion lasts about 2 hours. For example, 18: 00-21: 00.	Guide services are included in the tour price.
Ski resort Falls Creek "Falls Creek"	Drive 4.5 h from Melbourne	From 8:30 to 16:30	Day Ski Pass: Adults - 6464 rubles. (133 AUD); Students, pensioners - 4666 rubles. (96 AUD); Children - 3596 rubles. (74 AUD)
Wine tours based on hotels	Melbourne Adelaide	Coordinated with the hotel administration.	Adults - from 138,000 rubles. Children - from 98 600 rubles.

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Important! All tours, sightseeing travel should be ordered in advance before arrival in Australia. So you save not only your time, make rest less troublesome. But also guaranteed to the active tourist season, get a place in hotels, vehicles, restaurants, which are included in the cost of a ticket.

Beautiful Harbor Sydney.

The picturesque panorama of the Sydney Harbor will not leave any tourist indifferent. All over the world, it is considered the most beautiful in Sydney. Attractive sites, nearby to the harbor, are numerous islands, the Bridge Harbor, the Opera House Rock building, areas with interesting and historical buildings "Rox", "Darling Harbor".

It contains all sailing and yacht sports, and not just for the berths of other vessels.

The largest bridge Harbor Bridge

In Sydney is built the largest arched arched bridge on the planet. Its steel construction is so strong that it withstands the bevel of winds and the bad weather is already not one generation of people in the country. Thousands of tourists flock to this place to see an amazing structure.

Harbor Bridge can not only admire the publication, and take pictures on his background, but also stroll through the side arc. For this purpose, a tourist service is specifically provided - a trip to the top of the bridge with an instructor. Many are tempted by this attraction because from the top point of the bridge, it is simply overwhelming views of the state of N.S.W.

Everyone desirable is equipped with a special suit and insurance. The bridge is rightfully considered one of the main jewelry of the cityscape.

Sydney City Unique Tower

Called "CentRepoint Tower" ("Central Point"). A construction was built in 1981. It attracts attention to himself almost from any point of inspection in the metropolis. This is not a telecommunications tower, although the TV zone is also equipped here. It is designed to arrange a shopping and entertainment complex. It is such a design that the architectural solution as a shopping center, the building has no analogues in the world.

In the tower open for visits:

• restaurants;
• cafe;
• the shops;
• cinemas;
• transparent floors;
• multiple viewing sites.

The most memorable event for the tourist will be at the top tier. Extensively thought out here viewpoint. To the height of 268 m not everyone agreed to rise. But still guests are among the guests of Australia and such cough. Panorama opens just a stunning - cityscape, amazing illumination of evening Sydney, ocean expanses. Impressions will remain, really aggravated and inspiring.

Another name of the tower is the "needle to heaven." Allowed to be photographed for free.

Former residence of the English Monarchy - Queen Victoria House

Sydney is glorious not only by the beauty of buildings in a modern style. He also carefully retained and historical old. In the business district of Sydney - the capital of the state of New South Wales (N.W.) placed the building of historical significance. It is knocked out of the entire ensemble with its gothic style, serving the highlight of the urban appearance. The building was built in 1898 by the Scottish architect.

Important! Today is used as a modern shopping center. Therefore, this object will be especially interesting to lovers and architectural value.

Mode of operation:

• Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat - 9: 00-18: 00;
• Thu - 9: 00-21: 00;
• Sun - 11: 00-17: 00.

Free admission.

You can get to home by routes buses - 412, 413, 422, 423, 426, 422, 423, 426, 428, 431, 433, 436, 438, 439, 440, 436, 501, 439, 440, 470, 500, 501. Inside there are many different boutiques, jewelry stores, British style cafeteria .

Military Memorial - Memory of Warships of Australia

Located in the city of Canberra, which is the capital of Australia. The idea of \u200b\u200borganizing a memorial in honor of the dead soldiers belonged to Charles Bina. The project was created in 1917, but it was built only in 1941. It was necessary to conduct great research of documents to draw up a list of those killed in different battles (I, II World War).

What is there:

• memorial zone;
• museum;
• center for Research;
• theatre;
• newsreel;
• thematic halls dedicated to valor, aviation, anzak (heavy weapons);
• cafe;
• garden sculptures, etc.

The entrance is free. Mode of operation - from 10:00 to 17:00.

The Museum-Memorial is considered the only world around the world. There are huge collections of weapons, uniforms, objects of art and other people associated with military topics.

Popular site "Albert Hall"

The Albert Hall concert platform can be found in Canberre on the Commonwealth Avenue. The style repeats the Royal Albert Hall in England. After the discovery in 1928, a modification was made - established an organ (1980 g). It is noteworthy that he was delivered from Great Britain, Odeon Theater. Now the concert hall is included in the list of objects of the country's national wealth.

Today, various musical events of the city and dedicated to the celebrations of the country's common holidays are held. The hall is rented under parties, banquets.

Modern skyscraper tower "Eureka"

The skyscraper was erected in 2006. The total budget was laid in almost 2 million Australian dollars. He was located in one of the major cities - Perth (western mainland). The height of the skyscraper is 200 m., But if we take into account other details (eg, underground floors), then the tower will reach 297 m. Total floors built - 91 above the ground and 9 - parking (including underground - 1 fl.). All steel design, frame - concrete.

The sightseeing site is located on the 88th floor. A beautiful couple with the River Yarra spread around the construction around the construction, along which you can walk and take pictures on the background of a miracle of modern architecture.

Miracle of Light - Ocean Road

Type Chinese wall, Australian road is also called - Great. It will be a big omission not to go through this miracle of human engineering thought. The length is 243 km. And they all stretch along the coast of the ocean.

Use is possible at any time of the year. The road is free.

To find such a way enough to come to the staff of Victoria. Parallel lines of the roadway also laid a hiking route. It is opened mainly for lovers to admire the beauty of water element and original flat-rock scenery of sushi.

Here, interesting 8 rocks protruding from the water, as well as the ridges of Grotto and Locke Ard.

Beautiful Melbourne Cathedral of St. Paul

The cathedral belongs to the Anglican Church. In Nim still pass worship. Therefore, everyone is kindly invited not only to admire the majestic building, but also pray. The construction of the historical structure of the 19th century is dating.

Working hours:

• Mon-Fri - 8: 00-18: 00;
• Sat - 9: 00-16: 00;
• Sun - 8: 00-19: 00.

The entrance is not paid.

The architecture prevails Gothic - elevated to heaven numerous spiers, stretched up turrets, round and arched window designs, doorways, lattice finish of plaster, red brick and more. There is also an organ, which is rightfully considered the largest in the world, which was equipped in the 19th century.

At the entrance to the Cathedral there are small beings-kiosks, where you can buy small temple attributes and souvenirs.

Original Opera House in Sydney

This original architectural object is a business card of Australia. Built in the shape of a sink dissolving their sash. Here it can be submitted to show 5 views at the same time. Included in the area also cafes, restaurants, bars, shops with souvenirs.

Halls are designed for the following number of viewers:

• concert - 2500 people;
• opera - 1500 people;
• dramatic performances - over 500 people.

There are also the small halls of drama and comedy, studios for theatrical art. And one room - in the open sky.

White Beach Bondi

10 km from Sydney, you can see a stunningly beautiful and well-kept Bondi Beach (in language local residents - "Wave, breaking about the rock"). This is a popular place among residents of Australia and her guests. But it also includes the top 10 of the best beaches of the world!

You can come here at any time of the year. The entrance is free.

The beach is equipped for:

• jogging;
• games in beach volleyball and other sports games;
• holding contests, race;
• recreation.

Comfortable lounge chairs, umbrellas, pure soft white sand and affectionate water - everything is to swim with the maximum convenience and sunbathing. Water surf lovers often come here to ride azure waves.

The length of the strip is within 1 km, the width is 50-100 m. Please note when you swim that a grid is provided in the water - a special fence that protects vacationers from sharks.

Twelve rock "Apostles"

Landmark is located in Victoria. These are cliffs from limestone Great Ocean Road. Their number does not coincide with the name "twelve apostles" from the fact that over time the rocks are collapsed and washed away by waves. Today they are 8, and not 12. The last - 9 cliff, was destroyed by the power of water in 2005. But the name has been fixed as a memorable.

There is a tourist center

• flight strings on the helicopter;
• hiking on the beach.

You can come and admire scaling formations in any season. Payment is not provided.

Great Barrier Reef

Reef is interesting not only to tourists, but also by scientists. The length of the barrier is 2600 km. The largest cluster of reefs (about 3000) and the numerousness of the islands (about 900) allows a large number of tourists to come here to relax, athletes - compete, and scientists - to explore unique varieties of flora and fauna.

In water space live:

• 134 types of sharks, skates;
• 1500 species of a variety of fish;
• 411 solid corals;
• 1/3 Part of the global arole of soft corals.

Here is offered:

• Acquired observation.
• Diving.
• Holidays on a spacious beach.
• Hotels on the Ocean.

Reef Square - 344,400 km. sq. A wide variety of the life of the underwater world. This gives extensive opportunities for lovers to do diving. For students in diving schools, there is one advantage - all the student without exception receive PADI certificates,SSI.

The shrine of Australia - Uluru (or - Ayers Rock)

Rock for the local population is a sacred place. The monolith is the most ancient on the planet. The length is stretched by 2.5 km, and in width - 348 km. Periodically, the color of rock varies, which is unique and is of interest to tourists.

Visit time is year-round.

The cost of a tour of a person - 180 AUD. Duration - 3 days.

Interesting:

• plateau;
• breed color;
• caves;
• scoop pictures.

Nearby spread the city - Yulara. It has comfortable hotels, cafes and restaurants to stay on a day or two. A comfortable airport allows the tourist group of visitors to quickly move to the historical destination and back.

You can get to the destination with the help of a shuttle, which is easy to order both upon arrival at the airport and at the hotel. You can order a separate Russian guide service separately (for a specific fee).

Magic blue mountains

Such a name was taken to mountain ridge in the west of Sydney because they are periodically covered by the SIZY evaporation of moisture. Mostly surfaces are covered with eucalyptus forests. The impressive part of this area is listed for the State Department as National Park (UNESCO). It is best to start traveling in the mountains from the city of Katoumba. This is also a picturesque place where there are:

• waterfalls;
• caves;
• canyons;
• the woods;
• mountain railway town of Katoumba.

Traach time is any season per year. Payment is provided for visiting individual objects. It is not provided for by the State Department.

There are some sites of tourist routes, where the entrance is prohibited due to collaps and other hazards.

Park Kakada

Another National Park, which is called "Cakada" in honor of one of the local tribes. Located 171 km from Darwin. Therefore, it has nothing to do with the bird. It is located south of the coastline 200 km, and from West to the East - 100-150 km. Attend the park year-round.

For tourists it will be interesting here:

• beautiful landscapes, surprisingly not similar to other similar world objects;
• rare birds;
• animal species;
• many interesting reptiles;
• red rock rocks, because of which the place is called the "Red Heart of Australia";
• caves;
• alligator River;
• rainforests;
• empty.

For lovers of archaeological themes there are two unique objects - caves, where mysterious rock paintings are found. Their age is not given much nor little - 18,000 years.

In the village of Park Jabiru, there is a visit center for guests - "hit." There you can explore the information stands about animals, birds, plants, to buy souvenirs.

Phillip Penguin Parade

On the island of Phillip, you can see an interesting sight - a mass procession of penguins. Daily, small penguins are marching to the ocean, and at sunset they return to the landing towards their homes. At any time of the year, millions of tourists flock at any time of the year to watch such a show.

Cost input ticket To the center of coal conservation and for inspection of Penguins parade:

• adults - 17 $;
• children - $ 10.

Photographing the procession is prohibited. This is due to the fact that it is possible to knock the birds with flashes of cameras.

The island is also famous for its Koal Reserve. You can get to it in three ways: on the motor ship (from Nab. Cultural Center Pontoon in Brisbane, pcs. Queensland), vehicles (buses number 430, 445), car rental (GPS coordinates: 27.533333,152.96861).

Hospitable Queensland Zoo

The Australian Zoo is located in Birva, pcs. Queensland. Once here lived in the world famous long-lived turtle (175 years old) - Henrietta lived. She studied H. Darvin.

The zoo has many viewing sites equipped with seats for visitors. In the center is a stadium where you can see the performances of crocodiles and other animals. Comfortable conditions are also created for its abode: tigers, elephants, rare birds, cheetahs, turtles, lemurs, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, kangaroo.

Here is also interesting to the Temple of the Tigger - a transparent pavilion, in which 15 individuals live representatives of the feline family

Miscellability of a stone wave

The presence of natural phenomena often makes admire its strength and uniqueness. Near the small town of Hyden (350 km from Perth) in the western part of the Australian mainland, it is not clear how the stone block shaped in the form of a wave was formed. You can get in 4 hours on any vehicle. Every year, more than 140,000 tourists go to this miracle. Science dates the formation of granite rock 60 million years ago!

When can I visit? In any season. The price for lifting on the rock is changing, you need to specify.

The height of the phenomenal block is about 15 m., Length is 110 m. The originality is still in the change in the shade of the breed when the daily lighting difference. By a specially adapted staircase, you can even go upstairs.

Romance Cape Bayron.

Located at the easternmost point of the mainland. The name in 1770. Cape received from the English military sailor and traveler - James Cook. Cape is very convenient to admire the academic ocean, a beautiful architectural water building - a white lighthouse. Tourists attract the attraction of exactly their beauty and inspirational romance.

The time of stay is any (in agreement with the organizers of the tour). The price varies depending on the types of travel.

Due to its location, the cape gives the opportunity to tourists first in Australia will meet the sunrise. Here are observed for fishing whales, turtles, skates. You can admire the expanses of Gondvian forests, Mount Warning National Park after lifting to volcanic ancient crater.

Natural Phenomenon - Horizontal Waterfalls

To the north-west of the most continent, you can meet an interesting phenomenon of water element. Ocean water flows between rocky island formations. When the tide is enhanced, then a strong flow is formed in the ducts. In addition, it forms the narrowness of Rassewin rocks. And the difference in the levels of thresholds gives water even greater dynamics. As a result, we have a great view - raging waterfalls. But they are practically horizontal!

The height of the thresholds is 5 m., Width - 10 m, 20 m. For a specific fee, you can order an aircraft on a helicopter or a small seaplane. Ground cruises last 4-14 days. They are usually ordered from April-October.

Wild sandy about. Fraser and unique about. Middle Island

Earlier, such an island was called simply - "Paradise". Such a name was given by the aborigines who lived here. Natural expanses remained practically not affected by human civilization. Therefore, this corner is interesting for a variety of wild unique plants and fauna.

It was possible to look at the unique "hanging" lakes, which received such a name due to the visual soaring effect on the island over the salt oceanic glady. Scientists still do not understand how the lakes appear fresh water In the absence of rivers and other sources. Presumably, from marsh streams and springs. Today, this attraction is protected and is put into order because it is on the verge of extinction due to strong pollution by tourists.

The season for tourists is year-round. The cost of walking is not installed at the state level.

In total, there are over 40 lakes with fresh water. Here you can also admire the dunes. Some reaches a height of up to 240 m.

On the west coast of the island, beautiful mangrove forests spread. But they have swamps. So walk there without a conductor is not recommended.

On the island of Middle Aland, located in the southwestern part of Australia, there is a unique object - Pink Lake Hillier. His water, indeed, of this color. And scientists still did not solve the riddle, why water acquires such a shade. She is salted. Salt was mined in the lake. True, not long - only 6 years (beginning of the twentieth century).

You can still walk around the lake in the eucalyptus forest or on the beach with snow-white soft sand.

Valley Barrosa - the source of Australian wines

Located Barros Valley on the southwestern side of the green continent 60 km from Adelaide. North steam river flows through its territory. One of the many Valleys of Australia, where grapes are grown and wonderful drinks are prepared according to ancient recipes.

Through the entire valley there is a main road. Therefore, to get to its cities will be easy for any motor vehicle.

Winemaking is another of the industries that, along with tourism and water sports, significantly raises the economy of the whole country. In the state of South Australia, it is this valley that belongs to the main wine-reinforcement region. Plantation belongs to the owner of the most famous Australian brand "Penfolds Grange".

Popular tourist events in the valley:

• Lifting to the top of Mengler Hill Mountains.
• Festival of Australian Wine.
• Skating on biker moto.
• Flights on balloons.
• Visiting restaurants in the cities of the valley, where wine tasting is offered.

The main three cities:

• Tanunda;
• Narutpa;
• Angaston.

Travel time - May-September. The cost depends on the type of activity.

This place is worth visiting not only for the visit to the local famous cellar and the samples of wine, but also just admire the beauties. Landscape of farm and horticultural land and all nature as a whole fascinate out!

Wine festival in Australia lasts long - a whole week! But it is held only 1 time in 2 years.

Memorial Port Arthur (Prison)

Sightseeing is located in the plane from the continent - southeast of it on about. Tasman in the state with the same name. The distance between Australia and the island is 240 km, from Hobart - 97 km. Shares the island and mainland watering Bass. Nearby there are also other islands - Kang, Flinders, McQori and others.

Visit time is any. Cost - included in the tour service.

Today, quests and real attractions "Travel with ghosts" are held here and everything in such a spirit. You need to dress warmer to visit. On the island is quite cold and raw climate.

After the colonization of Australia Europeans, the criminals often referred to Tasmania and put in prison. The most terrible for the convicts of Port Arthur prison was listed. Today, the building and the church are well preserved and serve as a museum. A visit to such an object allows you to get an idea of \u200b\u200bhow the convicts lived at the time of the current prison.

The southernmost part of the population - Tasmania

The accumulation of the islands is noteworthy not only by its unique location, but also popular among tourists and athletes. One of the most southernmost localities of the planet, this Australian state is considered because the ocean and another mainland - Antarctica begins next. Beautiful landscapes and unique nature to make admire these places throughout the time of stay.

Attach the islands is better in seasons directly related to mass events. If there is a desire to just relax - then April-October - will be perfect for you.

The following sports events are held annually in Tasmania:

• The regatta is sailing, rowing, where participating is usually the vessel of different class.
• Racing on water sailboats or yachts.
• Ski events.

The capital of Tasmania is the city of Hobart. Competitions are usually carried out by a route from Sydney to Hobart.

For lovers of water extreme, it will be interesting to know that for the passage of the regatta there is a difficult route with different weather conditions on the way.

In Tasmania, place the most southern in Australia ski highways. In total there are 28 mountains that are measured - more than 1220 m. The highest point - the "Less-Tor" is located in the Ben-Lomond Mountainside. It is 60 km from Launceston.

The lowest point itself is 1500 m, high - 1780, the differences, springboard - up to 280 m. It is best to come to ski riding seasons - June-September.

Useful information from a professional traveler

As soon as you come to Australia and settle in the department, you need to immediately recognize and book places in your favorite tours, excursions. It is very convenient - on the basis of hotels, choose where it is necessary to get, without looking for the Australian tourist center.

One of the popular such centers is "Darling Harbor" in Sydney. Work time from 8:00 to 20:00.

Name	Where is	Features, which is included in the price	price, rub.
Saffire-Freycinet.	Tasmania Near the town of Coles Bay	The largest in the country. - excursion to oyster farms; - tasting of rare wines; - view of the mountains Hazards; Walking on canoe.	63 420
Lizard Island Resort.	Northern Barrier Reef	24 beach; Diving; Sorkling; Simple but comfortable rooms.	64 015
Base Backpackers Melbourne Hostel	Center Melbourne, the coast of St Kilda.	Noisy walking constant. For active holidaymakers.

If you want to admire the miracle of nature, like horizontal waterfalls in Australia, you need to take into account the time of low tide and tide. Moreover, interest on the site of the local hydrometector on the strength of the flow of tidal flow. Because when there are no strong shelves, then alas, and stormy water waterfalls disappear.

Review from tourist

Oleg Barkovsky.

"I did not expect that the Museum of the caterior life of Port Arthur will be so interesting. Especially when you go around all the exposures with the guide. Without a guide that tells about the past times, there is essentially and do nothing. Visit free, but the price for the guide services is included in the price of the tour. Each building is interesting in its own way. The prison itself is destroyed, but the walls still stand. Of all the museums, where I have been to Australia, I consider this place as the most amazing of all others speaking Australian history. "

The territory of Australia occupies a whole continent, so the main attractions of the country are Natural Objects. In Australia, many national parks and reserves with developed tourist infrastructure. Separately, it is worth noting the Australian beaches, they attract not only lovers of huge waves - surfers, but also connoisseurs of exquisite resorts or lovers of a relaxed beach holiday.

The cities are famous for their modern architecture - it was appreciated by not only Australians, but also the UNESCO World Organization, including a number of objects in and. There are old century-old buildings, they are all used for modern needs. Cultural life is represented by museums, art galleries, military memorials.

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What to see and where to go to Australia?

The most interesting and beautiful places for visiting, photos and a brief description.

1. Big barrier reef

Incredible phenomenon of nature. Natural complex, consisting of almost a thousand islands and three thousand coral reefs, can be seen even from space - it covers a territory of 350 km². From the shores of the islands open views that you will not meet anywhere else in the world. Lovers of scuba diving also have long appreciated this place and its beauty, but it must be remembered that during diving corals can not be touched by their hands because of their fragility.

2. Tasmania

Tourists call this place perfect for recreation - mild climate, picturesque landscapes, unique vegetable and animal world. The island relief allows you to engage in water, and mountain, and beach tourism. Many inhabitants of Tasmania are found only here, and in evergreen forests grow relict plants. Therefore, the fifth of the island is occupied by nature reserves and national parks, visiting which is available to visitors.

3. Port Jackson

One of the largest bays in the world. It was in this area that the settlement of Australia by the colonizers began, and so far it is of great importance for the country. The bay contains many ports. On the shores of the bay there are famous sights - the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge, the sewn symbols of the country. Ferries in the bay are transported to 100 thousand passengers - local residents and tourists.

4. Sydney Opera House

Built for 14 years on the shores of Port Jackson. His flying silhouette seems to be boiled over a water stroke. Due to unusual architectural forms similar to sails, the theater is included in the UNESCO security lists. The theater complex consists of several halls, the largest of them accommodates 2,500 spectators. There are 5 views simultaneously. Souvenir shops, bars and restaurants are also placed in the theater.

5. Harbor Bridge (Sydney)

Along with the opera theater is a Sydney business card. Bridge length - 1200 meters. It is carried out by car, pedestrian and railway traffic. Its steel arched design is similar to a hanger, so the locals call the Harbor Bridge with each other. On the New Year The bridge becomes the main point of attraction of people, because on New Year's Eve, hundreds of fireworks are launched from him.

6. Sydney Tower

Popular city attraction total height 305 meters. High-speed elevators raise visitors to a height of 250 meters. There is an observation deck with a panoramic view of Sydney surroundings. Tourists can see from a bird's eye view Skyscrapers of the city, bay and ocean on the background of the mountains. Under the observation site there is a turret, in which the rotating restaurant is located.

7. Queen Victoria Building (Sydney)

Grand building of the shopping center. Its dimensions are impressive - 190 meters long, 30 meters wide. The building in the Romanesque style is built on the site of the city market in 1918. Its decoration is a copper dome with glass inserts. The inner interior is decorated with a dial, which is a copy of Big Ben. Each time under the battle of the chimes there is a small theatrical idea of \u200b\u200bthe life of the royal family.

8. Carlton Gardens (Melbourne)

The center of Melbourne is located, are a green oasis with a garden in Victorian style, fountains and two artificial lakes. There are tennis courts and a playground. A single complex with gardens is the Royal Exhibition Center, which contains exhibitions of various subjects. The whole complex is a UNESCO security object. In addition to the exhibition center, visitors can explore the Melbourne Museum. It consists of 10 galleries of permanent and temporary expositions, visual halls, small theater sites, research center. There is a cinema IMAX.

9. City Circle Tram (Melbourne)

Decorated under the ancient excursion tram. Tram salon quite modern with retro design elements. Tourists are especially pleasant to find out what it is free. Its route was laid in the most notable attractions of the historic center of the city - the Royal Botanical Garden, Chinatown, the Queen Victoria building. The trip takes about 40 minutes. For tourists there is an audio guide in English.

10. National Gallery of Victoria (Melbourne)

In Australia, this is the largest art gallery. Founded in the XIX century. It exhibits the pictures of Wang Dequee, Rubens, Monet, Picasso and others. In total, the gallery funds make up 65,000 exhibits. In addition to the works of painting, the public are presented objects of ancient, vase from ancient, ceramic products. The number of visitors to the Victoria Gallery is about a million people per year.

11. Museum of Mona (Hobart)

Based on a millionaire from Tasmania in 2011. Raising on gambling and tote, the tycoon has invested about $ 80 million in creating a museum with an avant-garde collection of works of art. The building is an underground pyramid-bunker. Most exhibits are not only striking by their originality, but also shock some visitors who are accustomed to classic paintings and sculptures.

12. Australian Military Memorial (Canberra)

Erected in honor of the soldiers participating and those killed in hostilities. It is one of the most impressive in the world. The memorial complex includes the Memory Hall and the Grave of the Unknown Soldier, the Memorial Museum and the Center for Research. The garden of sculptures is also included in the complex. It has a sculpture of the Australian soldier, signs about the military history of the country are installed on the sides of the pedestrian walkway.

13. Memory Monument (Melbourne)

Built on the project of architects who participated in the First World War. Erected in the style of classicism from marble in 1934. The appearance resembles mausoleum. In his center is the sanctuary, it is surrounded by the gallery. It has a rocking stone. A marble hall is placed under the sanctuary in which the units of the Australia's troops participated in the first and second world wars are listed on the panels.

14. Poster settlement of Port Arthur

Included in the list of 11 convicts of Australia, built by Britain. All of them constitute a single UNESCO heritage object. Port Arthur is in Tasmania. This prison was considered the most terrible in the world - it contained the most revealing violators of the law. The prison complex consisted of 60 buildings of various purposes - from kartzers to the Cathedral. Now the remnants of buildings are available for tourists inspection.

15. Salamanca Market (Hobart)

Popular open market In Tasmania. Each Saturday, more than 300 tents with the most diverse and amazing goods are installed here. Vintage decorations, pine and glass features of animals, lamps, paintings - the list can be continued infinitely. Special flavor gives musical accompaniment from street musicians. For rest you can go into a small cafe - eat a national dish with local wine.

16. Melbourne Cricket Grand

Stadium for cricket. He was the main platform of the Summer Olympic Games in 1956. Conducts more than 100,000 spectators, which makes it tenth in the world at the capacity. Attendance record - more than 120,000 people. The stadium was built in 1884, since then it was reconstructed several times and completed. Artificial lighting is installed, which allows you to spend the game at the stadium at any time of the day.

17. Royal Botanical Garden Sydney

Located in the business district of Sydney - green corner of nature among skyscrapers. Garden area is 30 hectares. The land in this place is not fertile and is not suitable for food crops. The authorities of Australia decided to collect plants here from the whole country. Now there are almost 9,000 species of plants and 5,000 trees. Entrance to the garden is free. In the year it is visited by about 3.5 million people.

18. Royal Park (Perth)

Located on the shore of the Swan River in the center of Perth. Occupies the territory of 4 km². The park was founded in 1895 and more than half it occupies Australian Bush. Trees are planted on the rest of the territory. In the Botanical Garden of the Park grow about 2000 Australia plants. Proudly Park and Botanical Garden is a field of field colors, suitable once a year and collecting a large number of visitors.

19. Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

On the square in 38 hectares. The River Yara in Melbourne has lowered 12,000 plants. These are samples of Flora not only Australia, but also the whole world. The total number of plants exceeds 50,000 copies. A branch of the Botanical Garden is located 50 km from Melbourne. The total area of \u200b\u200bgardens in this place exceeds 300 hectares. The work of scientists in the Australian plant sections of the branch has repeatedly received world-class awards.

20. South Coast Park (Brisbane)

Opened in 1992. The territory of the park is not at all similar to the cityscape - the rain forest and the savanna, beaches, lakes and the embankment Brisbane River. The sights of the park are the ferris wheel of 60 meters high, Queensland Conservatory, Nepalese Pagoda of the World. Every year in the park there are many festivals and entertainment events. Every year the park is attended by about 11 million people.

21. Twelve Apostles

Limestone rocks on the ocean coast. Located in Port Campbell State Park Victoria. Present eight, close to each other rocks. In height, some reaches 45 meters. Among tourists in this area are popular helicopter walks. A pedestrian trails are laid through the park to the rocks, you can look at them from a sheer cliff. Twelve apostles look especially beautiful on the background of the ocean in the rays of the sunset.

22. Uluru (Ayers Rock)

The natural attraction in the center of the desert is protected by UNESCO. Every year it is attended by about 400,000 people. It is a rock brown-orange. A feature of it is the ability to change the color depending on the lighting. At dawn, the color of the cliff has a purple shade, the shade day becomes alternately pink, purple, red, golden. Mountain height - 348 meters, width - 3.6 km.

23. Blue Mountains

Picturesque place in National Park next to Sydney. Eucalyptus and ferns grow in the park. The feature of the mountains is the color of their vertices. Eucalyptus oil drops cover the leaves of plants and in the sun rays it seems that the peaks of the mountains are covered with a bluish haze. There are several viewing sites with excellent species. Blue mountains are popular among rock bike climbers and lovers.

24. Cockada

He is a major National Park of Australia. Its dimensions are approximately 200 * 100 km. Vegetable I. animal Mira A varied - thousands of plant species and animals grow in the park. In the Park Caves there are well-preserved samples of rock painting, made by Australia's aborigines. Some samples of almost 20,000 years. For tourists there is a campsite platform, there is cafes and shops.

25. Horizontal waterfalls

Looking at these waterfalls, an illusion is created that they fall from top to bottom, but "horizontally." There is such an effect during tides and sings. Water in these periods accumulates in the gorges and does not have time to go through narrow passes. The height difference created by the waterfall effect. The change of water directions occurs 3-4 times a day. Some tourists come here to simply admire the views, and part for the extreme passage of waterfalls by boats.

26. Stone wave

Rock formation of an amazing form. Looks like a giant ocean wave in the middle of sushi. About 150,000 tourists come here every year to see this miracle of nature with their own eyes. To protect against the collapse of the rock, a small retaining wall was built. Under the suggestions of scientists, such a form of the rock received approximately 60 million years ago. Annually in this place is the festival of underground music.

27. Royal Canyon

The length of the canyon exceeds 2 km, the height of its walls reaches 300 meters. On the canyon there are two tourist hiking trails. More easy to pass the trail laid along the bottom of the canyon. Walk through it will take about an hour. The second leading to the vertex of the canyon is more difficult and occupies about 3-4 hours. However, tourists say that a stunning view from the top is worth their efforts.

28. Cataract Gorge (Launceston)

The gorge is a 15-minute walk from Launceston. The location is also popular with tourists and local residents. Here you can comfortably relax - swim in outdoor pool, ride on the lift, admire the picturesque views of the gorge. Pedestrian trails are laid on it. Short tracks long no more than a kilometer lead to bridges through small rivers, sightseeing and on top of the cliffs.

29. Mount Hellington (Tasmania)

A favorite place for active tourists. Many trail are laid on the mountain slopes, on some of them you can drive on a bike. The infrastructure around is located weak - no cafe, shops, rides. Basalt ledges Rocks are called "organ pipes" - they represent an extremely unusual spectacle. From the top of the mountain height of 1270 meters, in the absence of fog, overlooking the National Park 100 km from the mountain.

30. Cape Bayron

Cape is open in 1770 by the navigator James Cup. The name was received in honor of the round-the-world traveler John Bairon. In 1901, a lighthouse was built on the banks of the Cape. He is the only operating beacon of Queen Victoria's reign. In addition to practical benefits, a snow-white lighthouse is a decoration of the terrain and gives it romanticity. At the top of the lighthouse there is an observation deck.

31. Great Ocean Road

The road is considered a tourist attraction, as it passes through the signs for Australia. Traveling through this road, you can visit the Lok-Ard Ridge, Port Campbell National Park, unusual shipwreck coast, the rocks of the twelve apostles. Road length - 243 km. Some of her sites are considered very dangerous. A pedestrian trail is laid along the road for tourists 104 km long.

32. Kuranda Railway

Considered one of the most dangerous railways in the world. Mostly, the 37-kilometer railway line uses tourists to obtain a dose of adrenaline. The path of the train passes through the brittle look at bridges through deep gorges. But the risk justify views from the window - the road is laid through the tropical forests and past several picturesque waterfalls. It is possible to admire exotic plants and mountain peaks.

33. Sand Island Fraser

Sandy island with a length of 120 km. Width ranges from 7 to 23 km. The dunes, the island, are formed about 400,000 years ago, their height can be 240 meters. On the island there are about 40 lakes with fresh water. The largest of them has a size of more than 200 hectares. The nature of the island is incredibly diverse - a hundred-kilometer white sandy beach, swamps, mangrove and equatorial forests. The island is the object of the UNESCO list.

34. Parade of penguins on the island of Phillip

One of the unusual excursions of Australia looks like a show, in the main roles of which are small penguins. It happens at sunset of the day - the penguins are built by their ocean and go to their dwellings. All day penguins spend in the ocean, collecting food. Combined into organized groups of them causes the opposition of general danger - large seagulls prefer to attack singles. For an hour, there are several penguins groups.

35. Kangaroo

Kangaroo is a lively symbol of Australia. This amazing animal is placed on the coat of arms of the country and some coins. All because besides this continent, Kangaroo do not live anywhere. The number of these animals in Australia exceeds the number of people. In the country's roads, road signs are installed, warning that the movement can prevent the kangaroo. They are pets not only in Australians, but also around the world.

The best beaches of Australia

The most popular and beautiful beaches, photos and a brief description.

Beach Menley and Bondi (Sydney)

The location on the ocean gave Sydney wonderful beaches. Modern and popular is the Beach Bondi. Most youth vacationers come to him with surfboard. On the beach there are many restaurants and bars that are rarely empty. There are often concerts and festivals. Mainic Beach is distinguished by gold soft sand. It is not in vain in the number of the best beaches of Sydney - it is always crowded on it. Hundreds of holidaymakers find themselves entertainment in the shower - swimming, sports games, dancing in bars, cycling rugs.

Beach Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast)

Capital of beach holidays on the Golden Coast of Australia. Surfers-Paradise Beach is sometimes called the Australian Miami Beach. Here is the highest skyscraper of the country with an observation platform at an altitude of 230 meters. Beach name itself implies that this is a great place for surfers - huge waves and warm water. In addition, the Surfers-Paradise wears the title of exquisite resort, with the possibility of shopping right on the beach.

Beach Mindil (Darwin)

Sunset time on the beach is the best and interesting to visit. At this time, the evening market begins to work here. But before making purchases, the mandatory ritual is to observe the immersion of the Sun in sea waters. In addition to shopping beads, you need to pay tasting time national dishes. Representatives of 50 nationalities live in Darwin, each of which demonstrates the kitchen of their homeland.

Mysterious Pink Lake Hiller on Middle Island

Having wondered what to visit in Australia , Be sure to enter such a landmark as Lake Hiller , in the plan of your trip. The picturesque lake, whose waters have an extraordinary pink color, located on the island of Middle, covered with dense eucalyptus forests. If you look at this island from a bird's-eye view, then against the background of a saturated greenery of eucalyptus forests will be a little bright spot, it is a pink lake Hiller. An even greater expressiveness of the lake gives a spectacular framing from sand and salt, which are located on its shores.

The status of the landmarks of Australia Lake Hiller gained precisely due to its originality. Travelers from all over the world come to the shores of a unique lake to convince the victim that the water in it is really pink. What is the secret of such a shade of water? Despite numerous studies, this question does not have an accurate answer to this day.

• According to one of the versions, pink color is formed thanks to the pigment allocated by microorganisms living in reassulum.
• Another statement suggests that the pink shade is formed due to the combination of salts contained in the waters of the lake and specific microorganisms.
• Studies conducted in the 50s of the 20th century have denied all previously nominated assumptions.

Thus, the mystery of Lake Hiller and to this day remains unsolved.

3. Blue Mountains (New South Wales State)

Blue Mountains - one of the most picturesque places in the world

Fans of contemplate natural landscapes, untouched by civilization, will definitely find what to see in Australia , after all, the unique miracle of nature is located on its territory - the Blue Mountains National Park. This locality has gained its name. A huge number of eucalyptus forests growing on a mountain range, incessantly highlights a pair of essential oil into the air. The rays of the sun, refracted in billions of the smallest droplets of oil, form a bluish haze, creating an atmosphere of mysterious fabulousness.

In the generally accepted understanding, the blue mountains are not mountains. In fact, it is a set of mountain plateaus and cliffs, which at the height is highly towering Mount Victoria, about 1300 m high above sea level.

Sand plateau, excised gorges and canyons, are mixed with many crystal clear mountain rivers and streams, creating an amazing landscape. It is not surprising that the National Park has become one of the most popular attractions of Australia.

4. Mount Uluru (Uluru-Kata National Park)

Unique rock formation Mount Uluru

If you are planning a trip, you will not have a doubt that visit in Australia, because these lands are in themselves real wonders. The eighth miracle of the world, sacred place, Red Mountain - all these honors are awarded Mount Uluru, called Ayers Rock. This is one of the most recognizable natural attractions of Australia, one of the main symbols of the continent. During the day, its red-orange rock is capable of changing the color: at dawn, the mountain has the brightest shade, with the ascent of the Sun in Zenith stained in purple-red, then pink and, finally, golden shade, and in the evening dark.

How was Uluru formed? Millions of years ago, the mountain range was more like an island. Gradually, on the edges, rocks were destroyed and settled, forming a rock. Now in the desert, where the winds are located, winds are worn, severe rains are collapsed, creating deep cracks on the surface of the mountain.

A fantastic red rock, reminiscent of a huge elephant, is not only unique in externally, notable and the age of the natural monument - the history of its existence is about 6 million years. Confirmation of this are rock paintings, testifying to the life of ancient people.

5. River Valley Yarra (Melbourne)

Winery Australia Valley River River Yarra

South Australia is famous for wine fishery. And perhaps, one of the most spectacular wine regions here is the Valley of the River Yarra, where many grape varieties grows. The first grape Lose here was planted here in 1838, since these lands were formed more than 40 wineries, which there are excellent crops here in our days.

Thousands of wine connoisseurs attend these grateful edges to tasting the luxurious bouquet of local wines. In addition, travelers can see a lot of interesting things here.

• For example, you can visit one of the many reserves existing here, admire the exciting views of the wildlife, see representatives of local fauna, such as Kangaroo, harvesting, emu and some types of predatory birds.
• Each will find a memorable thing in the markets of local small towns located on the expanses of the valley.
• You can even take part in collective multi-day routes to penetrate the local flavor and find out as much as possible about the mysterious valley.

And in order to see the valley from the new angle, it is worth climbing the sky in a balloon, take a view from a bird's-eye view and land in one of the many vineyards to breakfast fresh products by writing them with sparkling wine.

Feel the atmosphere of Australia in this beautiful video!

6. Opera House (Sydney)

Synesia Opera-House Symbol

The attractiveness of the green continent consists not only in unusual Nature Mainland. An important role is also played by cities that have become centers of business and cultural life, where the ancient landmarks of Australia neighboring modern skyscrapers, drowning in the greenery of the parks - with lively avenues, historical museums - with huge supermarkets.

For example, Sydney's landscape is definitely recognized among thousands of other cities due to the world's famous sights - the Opera House Opera House building, one of the most famous in world architecture. This unique building was designed by the Danish architect named Yorn Rezon. After placing the original in the form of the roof of the theater, Dane gave Sydney symbol of the city, which is now almost every resident of the planet recognizes this city.

For many years since the construction of the famous building, the architect admitted that it inspired him to create a unique roof of the theater ... the peel of orange, filmed with the fruit with triangular segments. The difference consists only on the scale. Lowned crops are covered with countless tiles, which reflecting the sun's rays create an unusual color gamut. Opera House has always attracted tourists' attention by the originality of its forms, and therefore this architectural creation has become a practically an integral element of any.

7. Kangaroo Island (Saint Vincent Bay)

Park and Beach island Kangaroo

Perhaps, everyone knows that for a long time, a genuine symbol of Australia is a kangaroo. But not everyone knows that there is a whole island dedicated to this amazing animal, it is also called Kangaroo Island. In its territory, a huge park, populated by rare species of ancient animals and relict plants stretches. On the island of several millennia ago, Aborigines lived, after which they left these edges, and all this time of the Earth remained completely isolated from the world, giving local animals the opportunity to live in complete peace and security. And only in 1802, European Flinders stepped on the island of Kangaroo, who presented this name to these lands.

In addition to animals, visitors of the park attract interesting geological formations - the so-called wonderful cliffs, huge boulders of the most unusual and bizarre forms located at a small height above sea level.

Not far from the wonderful cliff is another landmark of Australia - Arch Admiral. This creation of nature is a cave inside a huge boulder, from the depths of which it is so interesting to contemplate the beauty of marine tides.

8. Lake Hippsland (Victoria)

Lake Hippsland

Australia is rich in amazing places that attract the attention of tourists from all over the world. Among them - Lake Hippsland, which is sometimes also called "Fire from the Underworld". In the bright day of the day, this lake is no different from any other reservoir, but with the onset of darkness, real wonders begin to occur here. From the water subsoil of the lake comes fascinating bluish glow. This phenomenon has a very real scientific explanation, and the term "bioluminescence" has acquired. The fact is that the water of the lake is populated by plants and organisms endowed with bioluminescent abilities. It is this property that allows everything in the water to radiate the peculiar light, which we see in the dark day of day. In general, such a light is constantly radiated, but only with the onset of darkness, when the sun is completely hidden behind the horizon, we can observe a real enchanting of bluish lights along the shores of the lake.

In addition to amazing species that open a breath at night, the day here can also enjoy the extraordinary beauty of the landscapes - the lake around the perimeter is surrounded by cliffs and fern forests.

9. Royal Canyon (Natarka National Park)

View of the Royal Canyon

Located in the Red Center of Australia, the Royal Canyon had once had the status of a sacred land for local aborigines. Today he gained the status of the landmarks of Australia, thanks to his a unique thing and peculiar natural beauty. Sandstone-shaped canyon walls, reaching 200 meters in height, formed millions of years, acquiring unusual forms under the influence of wind erosion. Inside the canyon, thick thickets of ferns and civilians, palm forests are growing, and hundreds of animal species are found - all this thanks to the walls of the canyon, which for local flora and fauna play the role of protection against desert drought reigning outside the canyon.

To the edges of the canyon, from where travelers offer an amazing review, there are several rocky lifts.

• The most popular - 6-kilometer route, which will take about 3-4 hours of time. This is the optimal route, which allows you to enjoy the incredible panoramic landscapes of the canyon, consider unusual rock formations. Lost City, and descending into the canyon himself - admire the beauty of the garden Eden, so called water in the rock, surrounded by violent vegetation.
• The easiest and short route takes place directly along the bottom of the Royal Canyon, which offers an overview for numerous boulders and giant eucalyptus, and this route is completed on the viewing area on the ray of the gorge, offering views of the sheer cliffs.
• Finally, the most complex route with a length of 22 kilometers, connecting the Royal Canyon and the city of Kathleen Springs, will be able to conquer the most avid travelers.

10. Tasmania Island (Tasmania State, 240 km south of the mainland)

Tasmania Island Coast

To the submission of the mainland, another unique landmark of Australia is located - the island of Tasmania, famous for the whole world in unique in its beauty with tropical forests.

The nature of the origin of the island is surprising - the Continent of Gondwan, which existed on Earth several hundred million years ago, united the lands of future Australia, Africa, South America and Antarctica. As a result of the movement of the earth plates, a single continent gradually collapsed into a variety of parts, forming several separate mainland that retained such a view to the present day.

Fans of tropical beauty will definitely find what to see in Australia, because the island of Tasmania is a real gift of nature, full of violent vegetation. Just imagine: majestic colors, mainly eucalyptus and an ancient beech, have grown so tight that it is impossible to get together between them. Everything around the rustling of thick greens, the undergrowths are complemented with a dense carpet, ferns and thick mosses are hung between the trees whip Lian. A variety of fauna representatives live in these parts - the famous Tasmansky Devil, Red Wallaby, Summer Wolf and Tasmansky Betong.

The whole valley is replete with lakes, streams and mountain rivers - such a striking and exciting spectacle will undoubtedly appreciate the real traveler.

Sights of Australia: What else to visit, being in Australia

Think over what places to visit during the rest, stands long before you get the plane. Do not think that they will tell about all local attractions, because their number is calculated by hundreds. Fortunately, at your disposal there is our list with which you will not disappear even on the edge of the earth!

11. Fraser Island (East Coast of Australia)

Major Sand Island Fraser

The world of the green continent is rich and diverse, and the bright spot on the map of the mainland Beleet Island Fraser is another interesting attraction of Australia. The world's largest sandy island consists of a sand, which was applied by the millennia with marines and walked by the winds, forming another amazing creature of nature - sand dunes. These are real mountains from snow-white sand reaching in a height of 240-250 meters.

The amazing feature of the sandy island is that on its lands, from all sides washed by the salted waters of the ocean, there are more than a hundred freshwater lakes. Where on the island that does not receive food from rivers or glaciers, so many lakes with fresh water? It's all about precipitation and underground waters that constantly replenish the reservoirs without letting them dry. Extremely beautiful panoramas of these lakes - the purest waters framed the border of snow-white sand, and all this is surrounded by wild forests. Among the most picturesque reservoirs - Mackenzie Lake, located at an altitude of 100 meters above the sea, and the largest of them - Lake Boamingham, which reaches 200 hectares. In general, the climate of the Islands Fraser is greater soft, compared with the climate of the rest of the mainland, this is due to the large amount of moisture in the air and the soil.

12. Big Pineapple in Queensland (Vurabi)

Big statue of pineapple

Undoubtedly, find what to see in Australia , And lovers of creative architecture. In the state of Queensland, in the town of Vurabi, many decades have been pleased with the brightness and positive statue of Pineapple. The incessive flow of inquisitive travelers, thirsting to look at this creation, does not dry out the year from year. The large 16-meter design of fiberglass was erected here in 1971, when Taylor's spouse, building a small farm and a recreation park, decided to attract the attention of visitors. It is worth a recognition that they managed to be fine, because a huge and bright statue in the form of pineapple attracts a look from afar.

The farm, by the way, exists to this day, here lives both pets - donkeys, pigs and exotic - for example, Alpaca, the valuable wool of which is used for the manufacture of various woolen products.

Here, in the neighborhood, you can visit a small zoo, where Kangaroo, deer, Koala and other representatives of the local fauna live.

Visitors also have the opportunity to observe how pineapples and Australian walnuts are grown on local plantations - macadamia.

13. Rock "Stone Wave" (Western Australia)

Stone sculpture waves

An amazing attraction of Australia in the form of an unusual rock formation is located in the west of the mainland. It is the rock "Stone Wave", the name of which occurred due to its form - externally, this miracle of nature looks like a huge sea wave stirred right in the midst of sushi. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists arrive at this stone sculpture. The visible part of the "wave", towering over the earth, is in a height of about 15 meters, and in length in length - more than a hundred meters.

For many centuries, this creation of nature has played a major role in the culture of the local population. It was considered once that it was at the site of the formation of this "wave", the forces of spirits and nature accumulated and walked. Special trepidation includes Australians to this sculpture to this day, making considerable efforts to preserve the beauty of the natural monument. To this end, in the 50s of the last century, a strengthening dam was built to protect the "stone wave" from natural erosion.

14. Rocks "Twelve Apostles" (Victoria Staff, Port Campbell National Park)

Limestone cliffs-giants "Twelve Apostles"

One of the most famous and recognizable attractions of Australia was the group of the "Twelve Apostles" rock, which became a symbol of the Great Ocean Road, stretching on an exciting height over the coast. It is the "12 apostles" are often depicted on numerous tourist booklets, and hundreds of thousands annually interested tourists Attend these places to watch the peculiar beauty of the rocks and their ability to change their color throughout the day. The most picturesque panorama opens a breath in the morning and evening, when the muffled sunlight gives the scenery of the mystery and saturation of the paints.

The age of these rocky formations has tens of millions of years: the year after year, the waves and the wind destroyed a soft limestone, forming the cavity in the rocks, and the arches formed collapsed over time, forming cliffs up to 45 meters high.

Some interesting facts are connected with the cliffs of "12 apostles".

• In fact, having visited these places, you will find that the rocks are not here 12, but only 8. Initially, there were 9 them, but one of them fell into 2005.
• Previously, the complex of rocks was called "Pig and Piglets", but with the aim of making greater charming names, this creation of nature was renamed "12 apostles".

15. Kuranda (Queensland)

In the Zoo Kuranda

And in which corner of Australia can most fully learn about the life of indigenous inhabitants of the green continent? What to visit in Australia to familiarize yourself with their culture, the peculiarities of life, characteristic of their mentality? Perhaps the best place for this is the small hilly town of Kuranda in the north of Queensland. It is so small that it can be waged in a matter of minutes - from the edge to the edge of the town. Distance is just 1 kilometer, but there is definitely there is something to see.

• For example, at local markets, it is possible not only to be purchased by ordinary souvenirs, but also to become most fully familiar with the peculiarities of the crafts and the folk art of indigenous people.
• Under the big mesh canopy, the world of birdworld birds is located, where you can safely walk among soar birds, including parrots, quail, pigeons, Casuals.
• "Koala gardens" - so called a small zoo of the wildlife of the continent. In addition to the coal, there is a kangaroo, crocodiles, lizards and snakes.
• The study center of the Aboriginal - is a village inhabited by true indigenous residents of the mainland. Here you can most fully explore the culture and life of the aborigines, see their traditional dance, watch the boomeranga throw or spear, listen to the game on the ancient African Didgeridoo tool.

16. Queen Victoria (Sydney) House

The building of Queen Victoria of the end of the XIX century in the business center of Sydney

Studying Sydney's interesting places, it is possible to start with the most symbolic monuments - such as the House of Queen Victoria, towering in the middle of the city's business district. The majestic building was born in 1898 in honor of the 60-year-old anniversary of the rule of the Queen, on the site of the former city market, which existed here from the early 19th century. Today, this place is an impressive-sized shopping center, where various fashion boutiques, cafeteria, jewelry stores, and so on are placed. Recognizable structural elements are exquisite stained glass windows, mosaic floor, a characteristic staircase, which is among the top ten beautiful stairs, as well as the interior made in a traditional Gothic style. Directly in front of the entrance to the house, the majestic monument dedicated to the Queen is towers, and large Australian clocks are served for admiration for admiration, demonstrating the history of the country in pictures.

17. Bridge Harbor Bridge (Sydney)

Steel Arched Bridge Harbor Bridge through Port Jackson Bay in Sydney

Perhaps, in the top 5 attractions of Australia, Destino.com Sydney Bridge Harbor Bridge is the largest arched bridge in the world, erected from steel. Often local it is called "hanger", due to the similarity of the design with this subject. The solemn opening of the bridge was held in 1932, although construction was scheduled in the middle of the 19th century. All previous 25 bridge projects were rejected, and only the project of the London architect Ralph Freeman won, and construction started in 1926. Harbor Bridge crosses the Bay of Port Jackson, connecting the North Beach and the business part of the city. Take advantage of the bridge, both pedestrians and cyclists and cars - for all special roads are provided. The bridge has a length of 1150 meters, a height of 134 meters, and those who wish can climb on its top point to explore the beautiful urban panoramas.

18. Sydney Tower (Sydney)

Sydney Tower in the area of \u200b\u200bskyscrapers and the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary in Sydney

Along with the other, Australia is known for high-rise structures, one of which is the Sydney Tower - the highest building in Sydney, the second in height in the southern hemisphere of the planet. The project of the tower was developed in 1970, 5 years old began active construction work, and even after 6 years, the building was open to public visits. The structure consists of three main sections from the viewing platforms, and it is possible to climb into any of them on one of three high-speed elevators. The first section is a closed visor area at an altitude of 250 meters with a 360 ° viewing angle, the second section is 18 meters above the first, the main trump card of which is a glass transparent floor. A visit to the second platform turns into an exciting attraction, with an overview of a huge city, skyscrapers, bays and picturesque blue mountains from dizzying height. The third section is a restaurant with a capacity of up to 220 people.

19. Cathedral of St. Paul (Melbourne)

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Interior of the Cathedral of St. Paul in Melbourne

Choosing historical and cultural attractions of Australia , do not do without one of the religious symbols of the country - the Cathedral of St. Paul, located in the historic district of Melbourne. This is the largest Anglican Church in Neoeta style, which at the time of construction was the highest construction in Melbourne. One of the main values \u200b\u200bof the cathedral is the largest body from the UK, created by the English Master T. Falyus and includes more than 6.5 thousand tubes. The cathedral itself looks very majestically, and in the evening and night time with illumination - just fantastic, his hall with a mosaic floor is impressive with its huge sizes. The height of the structure together with the spire allows you to call it the highest Anglican Cathedral in the world. Previously, there was a stone parish church here, and in 1891 they replaced her grandiose construction from sandstone, and only in the 20th century her spire and the tower were completed.

20. Cockada National Park (North Australia)

A huge solid in the territory of the National Park Kakada

Kakada Park will probably have to do with those who love ecotourism, natural attractions. , Is fond of archaeology and history. This is a picturesque place of the continent, where you can see the wild nature in all its beauty and diversity. It is a plateau surrounded by rocks, where there are rain forests, and savanna, and rivers, and waterfalls. Each of these objects is saturated with abundant vegetation - Flora is represented by 1600 species of plants. Fauna Park is no less rich - here you can meet traditional silent, more than a hundred reptile species, about 3 hundred bird species, which is a third of all birds inhabiting Australia. The park pays special attention to river tourism, aqueous safari is organized, trips to some waterfalls are carried out. Aboriginal community manages the reserve - they are conducting cognitive excursions here demonstrating local customs and some original products.

21. Beach Bondi (Sydney)

Bondi Beach - the most popular urban beach beach

Sometimes it is enough to download the photo of the attractions of Australia to evaluate its beauty and aesthetic appeal. The 6-kilometer Beach Bondi, located quite close to the Sydney center, is a snow-white sand strip, with clean turquoise water and incredible waves that are so attractive to surficists. And this is a string of trendy cafes and bars, shops and cozy hotels, as well as numerous festivals, contests and holidays. For example, on the beach, it has long been a tradition to celebrate Christmas under the bias of the Grand Salute. At the same time, this place is deprived of an excessive pretentiousness and a secular glamor, here you can simply soak on the sand, admiring the magnificent scenery, types of rocks, waves and shores with his pedestrian path, connecting Bondi with several other beaches.

22. Australian Zoo (Birva)

Entrance to the Australian Zoo in the city of Birva Kaus

To decide what to see in Australia in 2 weeks , it is worth considering that such a segment of time allows you to go beyond the standard Sydney route. By entering a variety of travel, you can go to Queensland, to visit the most interesting zoo that wears the name of Irving Steve. This outstanding lover of nature from ornamental age showed a huge interest in Australian livelihood - for example, demonstrated miracles of courage and agility, caught crocodiles for the reptile park created by his parents. The park is located on the square in 40 hectares and inhabited by a huge number of diverse animals - there are about 30 species of reptiles, as many mammalian species, about 40 species of birds. Some inhabitants of the park you can not only see, but also feed with your hands, and even stroke. Deeply impressive visitors an exciting crocodile show.

23. Parade Penguins (Phillip Island)

Famous Penguin Parade at sunset on the island of Phillip

Upon arrival in Australia, it is worth purchasing a tourist booklet - Australia there is presented in the form of major attractions, descriptions and ways, as to get to them. But if the novice tourist is enough enough, then the sophisticated traveler will not stop at the standard list of objects - it will look for something new and exotic. For example, he will go to Phillip Island, famous for its Penguin parade - a huge colony of these birds is registered here. Every day, at sunset the Penguins, returning from the sea hunting, together and commallion go to their minks, and this action acquires a large-scale and very spectacular look. And in order to conveniently observe this fascinating parade, without interfering with feathery, special dilutions and tribunes are equipped for visitors.

24. Great Ocean Road (Victoria)

Great Ocean Road 243 kilometer long along the ocean coast in Victoria

If Western Australia with its dry and sunny climate with the regions of winemaking, fancy rocky formations, sand dunes and ancient eucalyptus trees, then the most important attraction of the south of Australia can be rightfully called the Great Ocean Road. She stretched over the entire state of Victoria for hundreds of kilometers along the shore of the Indian Ocean, and connected Melbourne and Adelaide. But the main feature of this path is the excellent types of coast, its nature, flora and fauna, which are opened in a wide variety of angles along the winding ribbon of the road. Basically, the road leads along the ocean, but sometimes she dives deep into the mainland, passing through the vineyards and fantastic rain forests, flashes along the rippled foot cliffs, allows you to admire the grotts, caves, limestone columns. This amazing path was built in 1932 to develop tourism.

25. Cape Byron (New South Wales)

Snow white lighthouse at Cape Byron on eastern coast Australia in the state "New South Wales"

In order to comprehend all the beauty and diversity of the Australian nature, you can drive the Australian Islands to the east of the mainland and explore the sights of Oceania , see coral reefs, fantastic rock cliffs, colored lakes and mountains with eucalyptus forests. And you can, without leaving sushi, go to Cape Byron - the easiest tip of the mainland. This is a unique place that, despite the developed infrastructure, retains its wild and primordial appearance, is striking with its greatness, picturesque and diverse nature. The Cape is named after the poet John Byrona - a famous adventurer who loved to go into different adventures. One of the visible sights of Cape - the White Lighthouse of 1901, where the observation deck is equipped. And the town of Byron Bay, cozy, located in this region, is popular tourist resort With excellent water sports opportunities.

In whatever the corner of the green continent, you are undoubtedly waiting for the rejoicing of the local population, and the nature of Australia will open up the gate to the amazing world of tropical forests, crystal clear lakes, untouched lands from the usual everyday life and bustle of modern civilizations.