Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Australia

     Australia is the largest country in the continent of Oceania and with 7,692,024 sq. kms area it is the 6th largest country in the world. It is officially known as the ' Commonwealth of Australia.' Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean. Australia is a country with numerous Islands including the prominent Tasmania Island. There are an estimated 26 million population in Australia as of 2020. Australian's are generally called as the ' Aussies'. With a nominal GDP of 1.37 trillion dollars, it is the 13th wealthiest country in the world. With 0.938 point in HDI it is the 6th most developed country in the world in terms of Human Development Index. Most of the Aussies live in cities, hence you will find numerous cities in Australia. While Canberra is the capital of Australia, the biggest city is Sydney. Within the vast territory of Australia, there are several exciting and beautiful things or places to enjoy. Moreover, the exotic nightlife of Australia and its cityscapes drive millions of tourists to the country every year. So, let's have a look on the top 10 most visited tourist attractions in Australia -

1. Opera House, Sydney

     Opera House is the most famous center of Arts in Australia and is located in Sydney, in the State of New South Wales. It is a famed Expressionist Architectural Style Building which was built in 1973. With a total of 5,738 seats, it's a multi venue hall or theatre and is being admired worldwide for its extravagant architectural design. It's the centerpiece of Sydneys tourist attractions. Moreover, it's the most sought after destination of most of the tourists visiting Australia which make it the most visited tourist attractions in Australia. So, if you are planning to visit Australia, don't forget to experience the glamour of Opera House, Sydney.

2. Blue Mountains National Park

     Blue Mountains National Park is located in the Blue Mountains Range and is situated in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The park is a protected area and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site from the year 2000. There are multiple rivers and waterfalls inside the park which are the key attractors of tourists to the park. Also, the Blue Mountains National Park offers its tourists a live viewing experience of Australian Wild  Wild Kangaroos. Besides these, the tourists can have a spectacular view of its vast Greeneries/ forests.

3. Great Barrier Reef

     Spreading across an area of 133,000 sq. miles, the Great Barrier Reef, Australia is the largest coral reef in the world. There are a total of 1500 species of fishes, 400 species of corals and 4000 species of mollusca's in the Great Barrier Reef along with other smaller varities of living species. This make it the largest coral reef system in the world. This is so large that it can be viewed from space also. Keeping in mind the diversity of species living in the reef, it was declared as the UNESCO World Heritage site back in 1981. The Great Barrier Reef is also a tourist hotspot in Australia generating billions of dollars each year. Every year, millions of tourists heads towards the Great Barrier Reef to have a spectacular glimpse of the coral reefs and the other species living there. Though, most of the human actions are prohibited in the area by the Australian Government so as to protect the biodiversity of the Reef. The most of the human actions or entertainment activities are done on the outer part of main reef system ensuring the highest protection of the lives and diversity of the coral reefs or other living species living in the Great Barrier Reef.

4. Ayers Rock

     Ayers Rock is a sandstone hill located in the central Australia 335 kms away from the nearest city Alice Springs. Ayers Rock is also known as Uluru and is a UNESCO World Heritage site from 1987. Ayers Rock is sacred to the indegeneous people living around the rock. It has become a prominent tourist attraction over the years for its extravagant look during the sunrise and sunset. Also you can climb up the Ayers Rock, which is really a very fun thing. You can capture the spectacular views of the Rock, though photography is prohibited in many parts of the Sandstone monolith.

5. The Great Ocean Road

     The Great Ocean Road is a 243 kms stretch of road along the south-western coast of the Australian state of Victoria. There are a lot of scenic beauties along the the Great Ocean Road and because of this fact it is one of the most sought after tourist attractions in Australia. This road is a conneting link between the cities of Allansford and Torquay, Victoria, Australia and is listed as the National Heritage site of Australia.
Along with your journey through the road you will encounter/ enjoy too many natural sceneries i.e, the twelve apostles, Bells Beach and it's famed sea waves or you can take s helicopter tour to better enjoy the spectacular views of the Twelve Apostles and the beaches. So, if you planning a trip to Australia don't forget to have a drive through the Great Ocean Road.

6. Purnululu National Park

      Purnululu National Park is located in the Eastern Kimberly region of Australia. The park is famous for the spectacular dome shaped sandstones locally called as the bungle bungle. The bungle bungle range was not discovered until 1983, after its discovery it has garnered immense popularity among the tourists for its striking beauty. In the year 2003, the Purnululu National Park was inscribed as the UNESCO World Heritage site. You can reach the park by the expressway or by helicopter also.

7. Fraser Island

     Fraser Island is a small Island located in the Australian state of Queensland. With an area of only 1655 sq. kms, the Island is home to rainforest, mangrove forest and peat swamps etc with few people living there. According to the census of 2016, there are a total of 182 peoples residing in the Fraser Island. The Island is a protected area and comes under the Great Sandy National Park. The Fraser Island is also declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Interestingly, the Fraser was once known as the Great Sandy Island. Due to its great natural sceneries and the amazing sea views , the Island has now become a very popular tourist attractions in Australia.

8. Whitsunday Islands

     The Whitsunday Islands are a group of a total of 74 Islands located in the Australian state of Queensland. It's a small Island spreading across an area of 282.82 sq. kms and has a population of about 1600 as of 2016 census. The largest Island of all the Whitsunday Islands is Hamilton Island which has the largest number of population among them all. The natural beauty of the Whitsunday Islands, the striking white sandy beaches and the crystal clear seashore attracts millions of tourists to the Islands. There are a lot of resort's in most of the Islands that offers lavish accomodations and different types of healthy and tastey quisines. The Whitsunday Islands is a popular destination for yachting, powerboating, sailing etc. Although, you can enjoy camping in the Whitsunday Islands on several selected Islands. So, if you're planning your visit to Australia then don't forget to have a visit to the Whitsunday Islands because, that can be one of the best memories of your life.

9. Kakadu National Park

     Spreading across an area of 19,804 sq.kms, Kakadu National Park is the largest national park in Australia. It is located on the Northern Territory of Australia within the Alligator rivers. There are so many wetlands, estuaries, lowlands, floodplains along with the Alligator rivers and because of this, there is an abundance of huge biodiversity or simply is home to numerous types of plants and animals. That is why Kakadu National Park is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Besides this, the Kakadu National Park is inhibited by the aboriginal people who are residing there for more than 40,000 years. And most interestingly, the 3rd largest Uranium Mine, ' Ranger Uranium Mine' is located inside the park. The Ranger Mine produced a record 3,146t of uranium during the year 2012. The Kakuda National Park is accessible by both the expressways and the airways.

10. Gold coast

      The Gold is a ultimate entertainment capital and a major beach surfing destination in Australia as well as all over the world and is located in Queensland, Australia. The city is famous for its long beautiful beach, amazing skylines, nightlife etc. It is the second largest city in Queensland after the state capital Brisbane and is the sixth largest city in Australia. Also it is famed as the largest non-capital city in Australia. The Commonwealth Games of 2018 was held in this Australian city of Gold Coast. The city homes theme parks and is a part of the major Australian Film industry.

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