Australia is among those rare countries where you can get every aspect of adventure and yet it will never cease to promise you for something more. Australia has its fame for endless summer, sun-kissed beach and incredible wildlife. Tourism has great importance in Australia’s economy.
What to see in Australia is really a tough question. There are so many things to that it is not possible to enjoy Australia on a brief tour. However here is our list of the best places to visit in Australia.
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Best Places to Visit in Australia:
10. Adelaide
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia is the heart of stylish architecture, sandy swimming beaches, marvelous arts events, fabulous nightlife, fine dining, boutique shopping and some of Australia’s best café strips. It is the fifth largest city and the only place that was never been a convict settlement.
Adelaide Oval is a famous historic cricket ground and a dream place for cricket enthusiasts. It also hosts to a number of other major concerts including AD/DC and The Rolling Stone’s concert. Some other important places to see are Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf, North Terrace, and Rundle Lantern light display.
9. Darwin
Originally a pioneer outpost, Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory. It is the only tropical city in Australia. You will get something that is completely different from other parts of Australia. The rich indigenous art, cosmopolitan attitude, innovative museums make it one of the top tourist attractions in Australia.
You will find at least fifty different nationalities in this city. It is rare to have so many nationalities in such a small area. It is the only Australian city that was attacked during the 2nd World war. Its natural and historical background is worthy enough to take it in the must-visit bucket list for Australia 2019.
The main historical and cultural places in Darwin are Fannie Bay Gaol, Darwin Wharf Precinct, Burnett House at Myilly Point, Adelaide River War Cemetery. The Old Court House and Police Lyons Cottage, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin Beer Can Regatta, World War II Oil Storage Tunnels, Northern Territory Parliament House. There are some wonderful parks like Berry Springs Nature Park, Territory Wildlife Park, Crocodylus Park.
8. Hobart
Founded as a penal colony in 1803, Hobart is the capital city of the Australian island of Tasmania. It is the second oldest city after Sydney. Hobart’s harbor forms the second-deepest natural port in the world. It serves as the port for both Australian and French and attracts more than 1.192 million visitors in every tourist calendar.
It is one of the coldest areas in Australia. Its mild temperature, oceanic climate make it one of the best place to go in Australia both for the domestic and foreign travelers. As the oldest city in Australia, it offers travelers with many beautiful historic buildings and precincts.
There are the rarest examples of Georgian and Victorian architecture like Salamanca Place. Battery Point is an old area and full of intriguing architecture. There are some notable art galleries and museums like the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Maritime Museum of Tasmania and the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). You will not want to miss its music and art festivals. And don’t forget to pay a visit to Cascade Brewery, Australia’s oldest brewery.
7. Brisbane
Brisbane, the capital of the state of Queensland is the third-largest city in Australia with its 2 million people. It was known as Mian-jin, meaning “place shaped as a spike to the aboriginal people Turrbal and Jagera“. Its creative nature, laidback atmosphere, youthful enthusiasm, and vibrant nature makes it one of the top tourist attractions in Australia. It is the fastest growing city in Australia.
The city has gained the international reputation for holding the 1982 Commonwealth Games, the 1988 World Expo, and the 2001 Goodwill Games. Its year-round warm climate makes it tourist heaven in Australia. Its unique Queenslander architecture is a world-renowned heritage.
You have to spend some hectic days if you will come to visit on a brief tour. Because there is a lot to see in Brisbane. Brisbane City Hall and King George Square, Museum of Brisbane, City Botanic Gardens, Queensland Cultural Center, South Bank, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Manly Boat Harbour, Maritime Museum, Mt Coot-tha, Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, University of Queensland are some of the places you should not miss.
6. Perth
Perth is gifted with the finest weather with a Laid-back nature and beautiful sunny beaches. Its uncrowded beach, laid back serene and safe environment is for those who love the coastline tranquil lifestyle. It is the capital of Western Australia and the fourth-most populous city in the country.
Long before European colonization, the aboriginal Whadjuk Noongar people had lived here for over 40,000 years. As the most isolated city in Australia, it has gained its own unique character that has been offering some of the best things to do in Australia. Perth has some of the wonderful parks that you can visit.
AnYou can also plan for a wine tasting tour. The Swan Valley has some of the country’s best wineries and micro-breweries. You can also take a day trip to the coastal area. Perth has some of the best beaches in Australia. These beaches are notable for their uncrowded, relaxed atmosphere. Perth has also a nude beach.
5. Melbourne
The capital of the south-eastern state of Victoria, Melbourne is the cultural center of Australia. The city is embellished with Victorian-era architecture, theaters, galleries, museums, parks and gardens and extensive shopping. Melbourne might be the best place to visit in Australia for its sports madness. Melbourne hosts some of the major sports events in the world.
The notable games and sports that have been held in Melbourne are the 1956 Summer Olympic Games, the 2006 Commonwealth Games, Australian Open, the Australian Grand Prix (Formula One), the Australian Masters’ golf tournament, the Melbourne Cup (horse racing), 2015 Cricket World Cup final and so on. No wonder why sports aficionados prefer it as another sensation.
Melbourne came to limelight in mid-1851 with the discovery of gold in Victoria. The Victorian gold rush has made it one of the most flourished cities in Australia. The Melbourne tramway network is the world’s largest urban tram network. The city has also the most extensive freeway network in Australia.
Melbourne is not only notable as a sports center but also as a cultural center throughout the world. It is always occupied with many regional and international art festivals. One of the best things to do in Melbourne is visiting its theater, art galleries, film festivals, and museums.
Local arts displaying in the street are also worthy to see. Many bars and pubs will offer you with their exceptionally vibrant music scenes. Indoor rock climbing is also an interesting thing to do. It is also an excellent place to master your photography skills as there are many places to take a fantastic photo.
4. Cairns
Cairns is mostly known for its outstanding nature of tourism. Its tourism is all about adventures and discovery. Eco-tourism is an expanding industry in Crains. It is also an easy gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. As the Cairns economy is largely depended on tourism, the city has an array of exclusive resorts and its airline infrastructure is growing to meet tourism investment.
The reason that makes it include in our Australia bucket list is its scenic tour throughout the Reef and Rainforest Adventure Park. You can even go to environmentally protected areas through registered tour operators. The city is also famous for its vibrant color and exotic nightlife.
There are plenty of shopping plazas, cafés, and restaurants offering superb dining with international cuisine from cultures all over the world. May to November is the peak tourist season when the weather is comparatively less wet and humid. The place is full of natural attractions. Centenary Lakes, City Botanic Gardens, Lake Placid, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park, Smithfield Conservation Park, and Northern Beaches are even some of the amazing destinations here.
Here you will find a trip to Cairns Wildlife Dome, Whale Watching with Reef Magic or Cairns Mountain Bike Tours.
Cairns also offers some of the best exotic coach tours like Bama Way Tours, Tropic Wings Coach Tours, Food Trail Tours, Billy Tea Bush Safaris, Cairns Discovery Tour, Northern Experience Eco Tour, and Nature Tour Australia. There are also some of the best places for diving and snorkeling as well as some underwater excitements like Compass Cruises, Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, JustSnorkel – Great Barrier Reef Tours, Passions of Paradise, Tusa Dive Australia, Pro Dive Cairns, and Cairns Dive Center.
3. Alice Springs
Alice Springs is one of the most scenic places in the world. It is the place where you will find boundless desert landscapes, cavernous gorges, and Aboriginal communities. With a charming pioneering history, this one of the top tourist destination in Australia.
It is a travel hub for sights and hikes. It is well known for its indigenous history. Aboriginal people, who are known as the Arrernte have come to settle here more than 50,000 years ago. They named this area as Mparntwe.
Those areas are surrounded by mountain ranges, waterholes, and gorges. The Arrernte are rich in their own culture and history. The town will offer you a wide range of accommodation, superb dining options, enchanting art, and mesmerizing culture. Alice Springs acts as a natural base for exploring central Australia.
Here, the best things to do is going to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. It is a UNESCO World Heritage area and best known for a single massive rock formation, Uluru and a range of rock dome, known as Kata Tjuta. There is a lot to discover.
Picturesque spots like Anzac Hill, Stargazing, Alice Springs Desert Park, Reptile Centre, and Olive Pink Botanical Garden are sure to be added in your upcoming bucket list. You can also pay visits to Adelaide House, the first stone building in this area where you can see some amazing display of lost technologies.
Some of the other renowned places are The Residency, Old Timer’s Museum, National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame, Alice Springs Telegraph Station and Alice Springs Cemetery. You can also undertake some exciting adventures Pyndan Camel Tracks, Outback Ballooning, Quads & Motorcycles, and Pioneer Park Races.
2. Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system, Famous for underwater explorers and scuba divers. Comprising over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands extending for over 2,300 kilometers. It is some of the few places on the earth that can be spotted from the outer space.
The breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef can’t be missed and always should be on top of the list best places to visit in Australia in your journey to Australia. It’s the incredible natural beauty and outstanding opportunity to make all sorts of water-related adventures or others like snorkeling, scuba diving, bare boats, aircraft or helicopter tours, glass-bottomed boat viewing, cruise ship tours, semi-submersibles, and educational trips, whale watching and swimming with dolphins. Its vast spectacular marine life makes it great ecotourism destination in Australia for wildlife lovers.
The Great Barrier Reef is considered one of the seven wonders of the natural world and also in the list of UNESCO World Heritage. It has a large collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish, and 4,000 types of mollusk and in addition to it a great diversity of anemones, sponges, crustaceans, marine worms, and other species.
No other places on earth possess such biodiversity, especially the endemic species like The Great Barrier Reef. It is an important place for the world’s biodiversity. It remains a wonder to the scientists and geologists. It is also a great source for scientists to understand the way of Evolution.
1. Sydney
Sydney is undoubtedly the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. It is regarded as one of the vibrant and beautiful cities to the tourists. The city is full of art, culture, fashion and all sorts of the modern movement. Visiting the most scenic Sydney Harbor Bridge and the iconic Sydney Opera House is the most fantastic vacation idea in Australia.
It is not only the most two significant icons in Australia but also the most iconic structures on this planet. Sydney Opera House is a complete innovation of modern art. It looks like a great origami sailboat from the top, floating the Sydney harbor gently.
The Australian Museum, the oldest museum in Australia should be on your list of the best places to visit in Australia. It was developed as an encyclopedic warehouse of cultural and natural history and presents the collection of mineralogy, paleontology, anthropology, and zoology.
Other notable museums in Sydney are Powerhouse Museum and the Australian National Maritime Museum. The most notable landmarks in Sydney are Darling Harbor, Sydney Olympic Park, Luna Park, Sydney Tower, St Mary’s Cathedral and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Sydney is also the city that had been shown in many big-budget films like Mission: Impossible II, The Great Gatsby, and the Matrix as a luxurious city. Sydney has a glorious history and a great impact on modern art, culture, and architecture. It is also one of the leading cities that raises awareness and proper initiates against environmental pollution. Don’t miss the city renowned as the city of the festival.
Really great article and all of 10 are top listed place of Australia.
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