14 must see things in Australia

If you haven't made up your mind about what to see in Australia, here are some suggestions.

Australia is massive, really, it would take months to see only a good part of it, because even if most of the Australian population lives along the coast, there is a whole world to discover in the Outback.

Being extremely improbable to be able to visit it all during the same trip, we can perhaps help you in prioritizing your destination choice with these 14 must-see things in Australia.

1. SYDNEY AND THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

If you travel to Australia you cannot but visit Sydney, modern and welcoming, with the amazing Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, that can be climbed up thanks to some stairs running along it.

Close to Sydney, you find the Blue Mountains, named after the nearby widespread forest of eucalyptus, releasing in the air a blue misty. That's where the Three Sisters, 3 must-see rocks, are also to be found.

2. MELBOURNE AND THE 12 APOSTLES

It's Australia's preferred city by Europeans, maybe because it's much more similar to the idea of cities we are used to, if you are thinking about what city to choose for a Working Holiday Visa experience in Australia, for sure, that's where you will feel more like at home.

Close to Melbourne, you find the famous The Great Ocean Road, which takes to the famous 12 Apostles, majestic 15-metre high rocky pillars, standing on the Australian Ocean.

Read also: 5 reasons to visit Melbourne

3. PERTH AND THE PINNACLES DESERT

A city with a perfect climate, basically all year around, and only a 2-hour drive to the marvellous Desert of Pinnacles, featuring several "pinnacles”, calcareous rocks, spread throughout the desert

4. CAIRNS

We think it is a city you must absolutely visit. Why? Read it in this article.

5. ALICE SPRING AND THE ULURU

In Central Australia, known as Outback, you find the Uluru, the monolith sacred to the aboriginal community, it's definitely a must see but, be careful, you can't climb it up!

6. AIRLIE BEACH AND THE WHITEHAVEN

Airlie Beach is a jewel on the coast of Queensland, hiding under its water the coral reef. This is not the only reason to stop here for some days during your trip.This is also the starting point to explore the beautiful beach of Whitehaven, with white sands and untouched nature.

7. SURFER PARADISE

If you are planning to go surfing, you can't miss out this paradise for surfers (in the true sense of the word!), one of the most sought destinations for surf lovers and also for those looking for a place where to have fun!

8. KAKADU NATIONAL PARK

Included in the Human Heritage list, this park hides some natural wonders it is hard to believe it, including 2 different (but both beautiful) waterfalls: Jim Jim and Twin Falls. It's only 3 hours from Darwin.

9. BROOME

Known also as the pearl of Western Australia, this area was famous for pearls harvesting, you can visit a museum dedicated to the pearls.

One of Broome's curiosities is the famous “Staircase to the moon”, an optical illusion created by the moon reflections on the sea waves, creating a sort of golden staircase.

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10. NOOSA

What a natural wonder, where to relax is a must, along with some more activities like surfing, walking in the eucalyptus forest or exploring the Fraser Island to do whale watching or dolphin watching.

11. WAVE ROCK

You might not know it, but close to the city of Hyden, you find a rock shaped like a wave. This is a granite rock and its peculiar shape is a consequence of the water and wind erosion. If you can't surf, you can always take a photo snap here and pretend you did it on a rock!

12. KIAMA BLOWHOLE

That's the biggest natural blowhole in the world! The water pushed out by the blowhole can also reach 25 metres in height!

13. MAGNETIC ISLAND

The name says it all, Magnetic Island is an 8-km wide island near Townsville. Why is it called this way? Because it is literally a paradise of wild nature.

It boasts a perfect temperature all year around.

14. CAPRICORN CAVES

Beautiful caves in Queensland, with different hiking trail options, from the more adventurous to the most off beaten ones, where helmet and torch are required. The wheel-chair friendly Cathedral Cave is also worth a visit.

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