The Best Travel Spots in Australia

Posted by Eric Jones
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Jan 10, 2013
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When it comes to the greatest places on Earth to explore, there are few that can compare with Australia. The gorgeous coastline, extreme wilderness, friendly people and amazing wildlife of this island continent make it one of the most desirable travel destinations in the world. There is so much to see and do in Australia that it can oftentimes be a bit overwhelming for the first-time visitor. For those who are having trouble decide where to go Down Under, here are the best travel spots in Australia.

Great Barrier Reef

This is the largest and most beautiful coral reef in the world. Located off the cost of Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef encompasses more than 1,500 square miles in area. This place has the most biodiversity of any marine ecosystem on the planet. The scuba diving here is simply phenomenal. Snorkelers and scuba divers will have the chance to see dolphins, sea turtles, porpoises, sharks, stingrays and some of the most beautiful tropical fish anywhere. This is one attraction that must not be missed during a trip to Australia.


Tasmania

This island off the southern coast of the Australian mainland is often overlooked by travelers. That is a real shame. There are a lot of great experiences to enjoy for those who take the time to look around. Visitors can get a motorhome hire Tasmania and see some of the most fantastic wildlife in the world. The most famous of these animals is of course the Tasmanian devil, but visitors will also enjoy seeing kangaroos, platypuses, wombats, koala bears and many more cute and cuddly creatures. Tasmania is also the most mountainous part of the country. The views here are stunning with towering mountains looming over visitors no matter where they go on the island.


Melbourne

Though it is often overshadowed by the larger and more popular city of Sydney, Melbourne is in the running for the best city to visit in Australia. The food here is fantastic. There is a large immigrant population that spans ethnicities from all over the globe. Travelers in Melbourne will sample some of the most delicious cuisine in the world. Melbourne also is the best shopping city in the country. Shopaholics will find themselves with the ability to do everything from budget to designer shopping all in one day. The city is also very beautiful. There is a lot of great architecture, and the city is also known for having some of the most beautiful street art on the planet.


Outback

Of course, no trip to Australia is complete without venturing into the outback. The Australian countryside is stunningly beautiful and there is a seemingly endless amount of it to explore. Visitors should get a campervan hire Australia and set out to the outback well-supplied for adventure. During a trip to the outback, it is a must to see the famous red rock of Uluru.


Great Ocean Road

After returning from the dusty outback with a campervan hire Australia, it is a good idea to take a drive along this coastal road between Torquay and Warrnambool. It offers the most spectacular ocean views in the country. Many experts consider this to be the most beautiful ocean drive in the world, and visitors who experience it for themselves will find it hard to disagree with them.


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