Following an 18-month journey through Australia recently, I have often been asked where are Australia’s top places to visit? And what should my bucket list experience be? Do I need to pack list to Australia?
Let me start by saying that visiting Australia is always a good idea, but traveling in Australia with the weakening Australian dollar is now an even better idea.
If you’re an Aussie like me, it doesn’t make sense financially to fly abroad to destinations where our money doesn’t travel far.
I had to leave out some great destinations, but if you’re just going to visit Australia once, those will be my best recommendations to see what this country has to offer. We can’t wait for you to discover the best places to visit in Australia.
The Best 10 Places To Visit In Australia:
1. Whitsunday Islands, Queensland:
Our favorite Australian beach is Whitehaven Beach, and several other magical beaches on the island. There are secluded bays with this turquoise water and pure white sand are situated in the surroundings.
Take all imaginable water sports and that you are at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef into tropical sunsets. You can join a scuba diving or snorkeling tours, where you will uncover its richness in marine life.
You can spot many sculptures at the Ngaro Sea Trail, such as the manta rays at Hook Island, Maroi Wasse At Hayman island, the turtle sculpture at Langford Island, and Indigenous rack art at the Ngara Cultural site.
Hamilton Island is an occurrence with the most focused accommodation and activity in the mainland town of Airlie Beach. Be assured that you will be surrounded by green rainforest, which makes it an amazing spot for hiking.
2. Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory:
It’s called coca-don’t by some people, but they don’t listen. You actually went to the park with a tour group on a day trip, and it deserves a lot more time.
We stayed in Kakadu for five days and scratched just the surface, but easily made our list of Australia’s top places. It has everything – from wetlands to sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, bathing holes, rivers, wildlife, and aboriginal art of rock.
The best way to explore the Kakadu National Park is to camp in the lush forest, and then you can hike your way around the park.
There are pelnty of water falls to explore in the park, such as Gunlom Falls, Twins Falls Gorge, Jim Jim Falls, Motor Car Falls, and Maguk falls.
If you can only visit one, I would recommend you to visit Gunlom Falls because it is the most picturesque fall of them all.
3. Margaret River, Western Australia:
I can’t wait to return to Margaret River. It is one of Australia’s top three regions because it has it all. Pretty much.
It is also the home to Margaret River Caves, which are secluded caves that add beauty into the river ecosystem. This natural wonder has so much to do, such as bird watching, wildlife photography, hiking, and biking in mountain bike trails.
- Endless branches
- Beaches
- Gourmet cuisine
- Cafés
- Chocolate manufacturing factories
- Wineries for discovery
- Walking woods
- Mountain bike paths
- Whale watching
- Surf culture
- Artists
- Beautiful landscapes
- About 150 wine producers are in existence.
4. Sydney, NSW:
Sure, Sydney is notorious for being on the pricey side, but most of the best things to do in Sydney are free or inexpensive, such as:
- walking over the Harbor Bridge
- Picnics in the Botanical Gardens
- Walking along the Circular Quay
- Appreciate the Opera House
- Taking the ferry to Manly
- Exploring the Cliffs
- My favorite – a stroll along the coast from Bondi Strand to Coogee Strand!
- Horse Back Riding On The Beach
- Enjoying recreational activities that Sydney has to offer
5. Broome, Western Australia:
You’re sure that Broome is our favorite location in Australia if you’re following us for quite a while.
It’s astonishing red soil. The most awe-inspiring sunsets over the Indian Ocean, and the perfect weather. It feels like a stunning countryside city by the sea!
So what to do in Broome? You can observe the rock formation at Riddell Beach. It is one of the most rewarding experience. Off course, you can sun bath and watch the sunset at the beach. It is so beautiful.
You can also watch the largest Dinosaur Footprint in the world at Dinosaur footways. I am sure, you would enjoy this experience.
If that does not suit you, you can enjoy fly-fishing at Roebuck Bay. The most common fish that you would encounter are Barramundi, Threadfin Salmon, and Mangrove Jack.
6. Byron Bay, NSW:
Byron is the place to be and to be seen, with some of the country’s most popular surf breaks, alternative lifestyles, and the beautiful hinterland.
Do not miss Wategos Beach, sunrise or sunset, Easter Bluesfest, and take surfing lessons! Don’t miss the lighthouse!
7. Freycinet National Park, Tasmania:
Give yourself to go hiking, kayaking, and taking in the beauty of the Risks, more than one day. It is definitely one of the top places to visit in Australia.
8. Uluru, Northern Territory:
Just like most people, do not hurry through here, wait a bit, and get all in. Enjoy sunset and sunrise, walk around the base, ride a camel, maybe a helicopter ride, and visit Kata Tjuta nearby.
9. Great Barrier Reef, Queensland:
With its 2,300 kilometers, GBR is the world’s natural marvel and lives up to its reputation in my opinion.
The choices are limitless whether you are a diver or even just a snorkeler. The reef is regarded as the unofficial gateway to the majority of people from Cairns
10. Daintree Rainforest, Queensland:
The Cape Tribulation is my favorite spot on which two designated:
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Day tree and the Great Barrier Reef – collide. The Daintree Discovery Centre
- Bay of Cow
- Myall Beach
- Emmagen Beach
- Mason’s Café
- Swimming holes are also commonplace to visit.
Conclusion:
There are many places to visit in Australia. However, a few places stand out from the rest. Therefore, we made this list of your ultimate bucket list of Australia.
We narrowed the list for you and selected the best places to visit in Australia, so you can add them to your Australian bucket list. Visit those travel destinations, and you won’t be disappointed.
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