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| Jervis Bay | |
| Jervis Bay is a 102 km² (39 sq mi) bay and village area within the Jervis Bay Territory, located on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia. A 70 km² (27 sq mi) land area surrounding the southern tip of the bay, also known as the Jervis Bay Territory, is not part of the Australian Capital Territory. | |
| Hallett Cove Conservation Park | |
| Hallett Cove Conservation Park is one of Australia's most outstanding archaeological and geological sites, where more than 1,700 Aboriginal artifacts have been found. A guided walking trail describes the park's cultural and geological heritage, including evidence of the Australian Ice Age approximately 280 million years ago. | |
| Sea Cliff Bridge | |
| The 665-meter-long Sea Cliff Bridge is a prominent highlight along the Grand Pacific Drive. This route stretches 140 km along the coast from Royal National Park, Loftus to Nowra. The bridge has become an icon for the people of Wollongong and around the world, once again welcoming visitors annually to this picturesque coastal road. | |
| Bruny Island | |
| Bruny Island is a 362 km² (140 square mile) coastal island belonging to Tasmania, Australia, located at the mouth of the Derwent and Huon rivers on Storm Bay in the Tasman Sea, south of Hobart. The island is separated from the mainland by the D'Entrecasteaux Strait. It is a popular destination known for its unspoiled natural beauty, majestic cliffs, and distinctive artisanal cuisine. | |
| Great Lake | |
| The Great Lake is a lake located in the sparsely populated Central Highlands region of northern Tasmania, Australia. It is both a natural and man-made lake situated in northern Tasmania, Australia. It is the second largest freshwater lake in Australia (after Lake Pedder), located at an elevation of 1,030 meters above sea level. | |
| Lake Illawarra | |
| Lake Illawarra is a large, open, medium-sized, barrier lagoon formed by strong currents, located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, about 100 km south of Sydney, Australia. Lake Illawarra is one of the most picturesque locations on the coast. It offers everything from parks and jetties along its shores to water activities such as boating, fishing, and sailing. | |
| Burleigh Head National Park | |
| Burleigh Head is a small national park located in Burleigh Heads, on a pristine, natural headland in the heart of the Gold Coast in southeastern Queensland, Australia. It offers hiking trails along the rocky coastline and through the rainforest, where you can spot sea eagles soaring along the shoreline. | |
| Great Sandy National Park | |
| Great Sandy National Park is a coastal national park located in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland, Australia. The park features pristine beaches, vast sand dunes, wilderness areas, rainforests, swamps, streams, freshwater lakes, and mangrove forests. | |
| Litchfield National Park | |
| Litchfield National Park is a popular national park located in the Northern Territory of Australia. It covers an area of approximately 1,500 square kilometers (580 square miles) and is located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Darwin. The park is known for its diverse landscapes, including rugged sandstone escarpments, monsoon rainforests, waterfalls, and magnetic termite mounds. | |
| Florence Falls Waterhole | |
| Located in Litchfield National Park, the spectacular Florence Falls cascade into a plunge pool, set in a pocket of monsoon forest. Enjoy the easy three minute walk from the car park to the scenic viewing platform high above the falls for panoramic views of the gorge, open valley, Florence Falls and the waterhole below. | |
| Watarrka National Park | |
| Watarrka National Park is only 3 hours’ drive from Uluru, and is home to the mighty Kings Canyon – a majestic destination featuring 300m high sandstone walls, palm-filled crevices, and views that stretch across the desert. Watarrka National Park has a range of walking trails, 4x4 tracks, camel tours and accommodation options ranging from camping to resort-style rooms. | |
| Simpsons Gap | |
| Simpsons Gap is one of the most impressive canyons in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Located just 18 km from Alice Springs, it boasts the towering cliffs of the Simpsons, a year-round lake, and opportunities for observing local wildlife. At dawn and dusk, you can spot black-footed rock kangaroos along the canyon's hiking trails. | |
| Tjoritja MacDonnell National Park | |
| Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park stretches 161 km west of Alice Springs and 1,234 km south of Darwin. The park stretches along the MacDonnell Ranges, west of Alice Springs. Explore and enjoy the scenic beauty and history of the area by hiking, swimming in the lakes, or pitching a tent for a longer stay. | |
| Kakadu National Park | |
| Located 240 kilometres east of Darwin in Australia’s tropical north, Kakadu is one of the largest national parks in Australia. Kakadu covers almost 20,000 square kilometres and is a place of enormous ecological and biological diversity. Kakadu is also gazetted as a locality, covering the same area as the national park, with 313 people recorded living there in the 2016 Australian census. | |
| Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park | |
| Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, formerly known as Ayers Rock-Mount Olga National Park, is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed national park located in the Red Centre of Australia's Northern Territory. It covers an area of approximately 1,325 square kilometers (512 square miles) of desert landscape. | |
| Devils Marbles | |
| Formed over 1500 million years ago, the Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles defy gravity. In the Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, these boulders have seemingly dropped from the sky. The marbles balance precariously atop each other in mind bending formations. The granite boulders glow a stunning red in the early morning and as the sun sets each day. | |
| Port Campbell National Park | |
| The Port Campbell National Park is a national park in the south-western district of Victoria, Australia. It is world famous for its extraordinary collection of wave-sculpted rock formations and the Twelve Apostles. | |
| Flinders Chase National Park | |
| Flinders Chase National Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia. It is a sanctuary for endangered species and home to a few geological phenomena. The park is essential for any Kangaroo Island adventure. This expansive wilderness features iconic Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and a long-nosed fur seal colony. | |
| Karijini National Park | |
| Karijini National Park is an Australian national park centred in the Hamersley Ranges of the Pilbara region in the northwestern section of Western Australia. Karijini National Park is an iconic, unspoiled nature-based destination. Filled with unique and diverse landscapes, a visit here is an unforgettable outback experience. | |
| Coogee Beach | |
| A little more chilled than its neighbour Bondi, Coogee is just as stunning, with crystal-clear waters, an expanse of white sand beach, historic ocean baths and generous green parks ideal for picnics. You’ll find a laid-back beach vibe, vibrant dining and bar scene, and plenty of adventure, from coastal walks to snorkelling and diving in an aquatic sanctuary. | |
