Australia's Natural Beauty

Uluru (Ayers Rock), symbolic of Australia, stands majestically at the centre of the country. With a height of 348 metres and a circumference of over 9 kilometres, it’s by far the largest formation of its kind (it’s called an inselberg) in the world.
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef in the world, measuring over 2000 kilometres in length and home to a large diversity of marine life. This World Heritage site is a diver’s mecca.
Picturesque Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island, has inland freshwater lakes, white sandy beaches and ancient rainforests.
With temperatures above 22 degrees for 280 days a year, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast in Queensland draw thousands of visitors. The 27 kilometre stretch of sand known as Surfers Paradise is arguably one of the world’s best beaches.
Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage site of exceptional beauty in Australia’s tropical north.
The Tasmanian wilderness features the Overland Track, a spectacular 80 kilometre walk that traverses the mountains, rainforests and plains of this island state.
Shark Bay Marine Park, a day’s drive north of Perth, is home to whales, dolphins, turtles, rays, fish and other marine life, not to mention a large number of sharks. You can swim, snorkel and dive in the shallow coastal waters.
The Blue Mountains, recognised as a World Heritage site for its ecological diversity, is easily accessible from Sydney by car, bus or train. There are bush walks and caves to explore, and art deco teashops and boutique hotels to relax in.
Over 44 distinct wine regions dot Australia, including the famous Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, Margaret River and Hunter Valley regions. These areas support some of the world’s finest vineyards — over 1000 in total. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, cellar door sales and fresh local produce.
Australia is a wildlife lover's delight. Geographical isolation has given rise to many unique species such as the kangaroo, koala, wallaby and platypus. There are zoos and wildlife parks in capital cities and regional centres, and eco-tours to take you ‘up close’ in the wild.