After the first European settlers set foot on it, the allure of Australia has seen the country rise to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. While most tourists come to enjoy the white coastal beaches there is a lot to see in Australia’s cities and interior. Even as you plan your immigration to Australia, do not get bogged down with solely concentrating on the paperwork.
Rather, get to know the fun places to visit and start to develop plans on where you want to go once you settle down. The following are some of the interesting places to see. Of course, the list is not exhaustive and it will take you a long time to see everything there is to see. Actually, chances of seeing all that this vast country has to offer are slim.
- The Great Barrier Reef – This one of the most popular tourist sites and is located on the north east coast of Australia. It has been made famous for having the largest coral reef system in the world that stretches for close to 2,000 kilometers. This is one place that every resident of Australia must make plans to see.
- Sydney – That’s right – Sydney is a harbor town that probably has the highest concentration of tourist sites in the country. Sydney has something to offer everybody person that visits and is probably why most immigration applicants intend to settle there. Among the places you can see while in Australia include the Sydney Opera House (Australia’s most recognizable building), the Darling Harbor and the Sydney Tower which provides a fantastic view of the entire city.
- Blue Mountains – The Blue Mountains provide spectacular natural views and are a popular camping and picnic site. The Blue Mountains are part of a hill range that divides Australia starting from Melbourne and runs up to Cairns in the north.
- The Gold Coast – If you love the beach, then you will find the Gold Coast paradise. It is a great place to go out with family as there are theme parks for the kids. There is a vibrant night life too.
- Kakadu National Park – If you want to see wildlife but do not fancy zoos, make sure Kakadu is at the top of your list. There are lots of wildlife and plant species to see many of which are only found in the area. The park also features paintings done by the native aborigines.
- Tasmania –Australia’s only non-mainland state has a beautiful landscape that is closely similar to that of New Zealand. The beaches are pristine and fit well in the backdrop of the lagoons and mountains further inland. Tasmania holds a substantial part of Australian and British history more so because it was the home of a large prison set aside for British law breakers.
- The Outback – The Outback simply refers to Australia’s interior lands. There are many tourist sites located in the outback though the distance and remote location can be a deterrent. One of the most famous sites in the outback is Ayers rock. It the largest rock monolith in the world and is regarded as a holy place by the native Aboriginal people.
References:
http://www.travelandtourisminfo.com/australia/australia-popular-tourist-attractions.asp
http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/australian-tourist-attractions.html
http://www.portaloceania.com/au-tourism-10best-ing.htm
