9 Fascinating and Unqiue Places to Visit in Australia

9 Unique and Fascinating Places to Include in your Visit to Australia

Australia is an enthralling and vibrant place to visit.  The country features captivating and mesmerizing landscapes ranging from vast savannahs to pristine rainforests, to magnificent coastal beaches and the largest coral reefs on earth. In addition to that, Australia has an abundance of unique lifeforms.

Australia provides an astounding variety and diversity of views and experiences for visitors. It is more than enough to entertain and fascinate tourists no matter what the length of their visit.  It also offers many unique places and cultures to attract visitors. Let’s take a look at nine of these fascinating locations in this article.

Uluru and the Red Centre

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Uluru is a sandstone monolith formation in the Red Center of Australia just outside of the town of Ayers Rock.  Uluru is a sacred site to the Anangu, one of the Pitjantjatjara, Aboriginal people. Visitors for centuries have been fascinated by it’s changing color appearance from sunrise to sunset.  For instance, it appears to have a glowing red color at dawn and  sunset. Star gazing in this area is considered to be some of the best in the world due to the absence of ambient light from nearby settlements.

The Red Centre is a place of remarkable landscapes from mountain ranges, desert plains, and rocky gorges. It encompasses the entirety of Alice Springs, Kata Tjuṯa, the Kings Canyon, and Uluru area.  This a must visit place to visit to learn about the indigenous Aboriginal people of Australia.

Lucky Bay And Wharton Beaches

Located on the southern coast of western Australia, Wharton Beach and Lucky Bay are two famous and unique tourist spots. Renowned for their white sand beaches, and beautiful turquoise-colored waters, the two places attract visitors from tourist to locals alike. Manageable and consistent waves line the beaches that allow visitors to participate in multiple water sports activities from fishing to surfing, swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, etc.

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Wharton Beach and Lucky Bay often attracts dolphins who go surfing right along with humans. Additionally, the two places are suitable for whale watching and camping. Moreover, kangaroos may pop up in the beach region from time to time as well!

Fitzroy Island

Located off the shore of Cape Grafton in Queensland, Fitzroy Island is a beautiful tropical island. It remains covered with rainforest and has its unique system of fringe coral reef that is a part or portion of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. A significant area remains protected within and under the Fitzroy Island National Park.  Fitzroy Island is the closest island to the mainland and the Great Barrier Reef.

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Fitzroy Island hosts the renowned Fitzroy Island Resort. It manages and supervises the camping spot. In addition to that, the island features captivating marine animals that tourists can see during scuba diving. A few other activities include paddleboarding, kayaking, reef exploration, etc.

Hutt Lagoon (Pink Lake In Western Australia)

Hutt Lagoon is an alluring marine saltwater coastal lake located in Western Australia north of Perth.  It offers a gripping and breath-taking view as its waters appear to be pink due to salt concentration and algae growth.  It’s unique color makes it a popular draw for visitors.

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The Pink Lake is a famous Salt Lake in Western Australia’s Goldfields-Esperance region. It features an appealing pink hue owing to its unique salt concentration. The color of the water varies according to rainfall and other environmental conditions with much of the lagoon drying up in hot summer months when the color intensifies.  The reasons behind the lake’s color are complex and they depend on specific weather conditions and external changes.

Moreton Island

Located near Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Moreton Island is the third largest sand island in the world.  A significant portion of the land, almost 95%, remains in its natural state and protected within a national park. Moreton Island is a popular vacation spot and tourist destination for four-wheelers, day-trippers, and campers, that can be reached by a pleasnat ferry ride from Brisbane in just over an hour.

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There are a wide variety of exciting activities here for visitors to enjoy on Moreton Island.  These whale watching, fishing, zipping down sand dunes, petting friendly wild dolphins, and snorkeling over a man-made reef of sunken ships.  On top of that, Moreton Island is renowned for many more sports and amusements including bird watching, parasailing, diving, and more.  You will never be at a loss of exciting activites on this island!

Exmouth

Located at the tip of the northwestern cape on the west coast of Australia, Exmouth is a popular  seaside resort and port town that attracts thousands of visitors each year. The area filled with numerous appealing landmarks and national parks.  Exmouth is known as the gateway to Ningaloo Marine Park with its coral reefs, colourful fish and migratory whale sharks. The Cape Range National Park has sheer cliffs and red, rocky gorges as well as robust populations of kangaroos.

In the town,  A La Ronde is a notable 18th-century structure that is built with 16 sides. It remains under the ownership and management of the National Trust and lies on the town’s northern outskirts. In addition, the eastern edge of Exmouth has the Barn. It is a house built in the late 19th century in an Arts and Crafts fashion or style. The Exmouth Lifeboat Station is another renowned landmark.

Arnhem Land

Located at the top of Australia’s Northern Territory, Arnhem Land is a famous historical region that is the ancient home of the Aboriginal people who reside in a significant portion of the region.

The land is highly noteworthy for its unsettled and wild landscape that has remained almost the same over centuries. It features dusty and red rock formations, enscarpments and sprawling wetlands that provide a picturesque scene.  This is the home of  the Yolngu Aborniginal people.  Permits are required to visit. Aboriginal rock paintings are a major attraction at the Injalak Hill ancient rock art site.

Arnhem Land also entails the Macassan Beach, Groote Eylandt, Injalak Arts & Crafts Association, etc. Overall, the entire region has vibrant and extraordinary culture and magnificent cultural art.

Kosciuszko Tourist Park in Jindabyne

Kosciuszko Tourist Park is part of the Kosciuszko National Park, located close to Mt. Kosciuszko, the highest mountain in Australia. The park features camping facilities and caravan sites. It is surrounded by mesmerizing flora and landscapes.

Set in a bushland area, Kosciuszko Tourist Park is a great place to enjoy the attractions of the Snowy Mountains. The tourists’ experiences get enhanced even further because of the superior standards of each Jindabyne accommodation. These lodgings offer everything, ranging from camp kitchens to delectable food.  Kosciuszko Tourist Park excels in natural beauty and is home to several indigenous wildlife.

Lake Crackenback

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Located on the Kosciuszko National Park border, Lake Crackenback is an alluring lake surrounded by expansive spaces. It gets the refreshing mountain air from the nearby Snowy Mountains. It makes it one of the closest places to nature where numerous visitors go to unwind and relax.

Lake Crackenback is famous for its picturesque beauty and the various activities the tourists can do there. It ranges from fishing and canoeing in the lake waters to walking and biking on the mountain trails. On top of that, the place makes for an enthralling area to explore and sightsee in the area.