Top 5 Places To Visit In Australia

Known as the land of kangaroos, Australia is also a major tourist attraction and a beautiful continent with history, heritage sites, urban life and many beaches. If travelling for the first time, Australia offers one many places and cities on the palate. Visiting all in one tour is almost impossible. So we have shortlisted some of the best places that one must go to when in this kangaroo land.

• White Haven Beach: This 7km stretched uninhabited beach located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef is one of the Worlds Best Eco Friendly Beach. It passes along the Whitsunday island of Queensland. The Whitehaven Beach is beautified with sparkling white pearled sand and azure blue water that attracts the major tourist crowd. Swim with the many species of fish that would take one along inside the ocean. Take a sunbath in this perfectly designed beach. One can either take a helicopter ride from Hamilton Island or a boat trip from Airlie Island. Half day cruises of many companies are included in most of the tour packages.
• The 12 Apostles: Coming to Australia and not travelling to the Great Ocean Road would be the biggest mistake of your trip. The long and breathtaking road between Portland and Geelong is simply splendid. The illustrious 12 apostles stand rock solid in the Port Campbell National Park shore. These prodigious rock formations are a result of the abrasion caused by the southern ocean. They are beautiful and one can walk by the beach. The place is good for relaxing, sightseeing, exploring and walking endlessly.
• Mitchell Falls: The statuesque Mitchell falls displays a 4-tier thespian waterfall flowing down the Kimberley region of Australia. This place has some of the unique and rarest species which are defunct everywhere else. There is so much to explore in this area. Ride a brown patch of muddy road which takes one to the edge of Mitchell Plateau that showcases some appealing sights. While driving on these roads one needs to be ready to pass through water holes and flowing rivers. It’s a much adventurous way to reach the plateau. The little Merten Falls and Big Merten Falls are the highlights of the Mitchell falls. One can just sit and calmly listen to the falls, get a natural spa done or swim. One can lead the path to Bradshaw paintings.
• Blue Mountains: The sight of Blue Mountains is heart stirring with outstanding sceneries in the western part of Sydney. Located in the colossal rock formations is The Three Sisters; a beautiful sight with a panoramic vista that towers above the Jamison Valley. Hiking and Mountain biking are the sports one can experience here. It’s risky, dangerous and adventurous at the same time. The Blue Mountains is surrounded by numerous cliffs, abysses and lots of eucalyptus trees. The echo point, caves, gardens and national park are other attractions here.

• Yarra Valley: An amazingly oldest wine district of Australia is the Yarra Valley. There is no reason to not visit this place. Touring the winery, going on wine tasting tours, hot ballooning and an array of delicious food is what brings people here; and this can’t be missed. A chromatic and multi colored landscape known as Yarra Valley is a physically attractive place with cool climate. It comes as no surprise that special wines like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon and other classy wines are produced here. Yarra Valley brings in the real taste of Australia.