Unique UNESCO Sites in Australia to Travel Around

Getting out of our comfort zones can always help us to look for more and achieve more. Travelling, thus, is an effective way to take ourselves out of the comfort zones we are at. Travelling can inspire us to try new things, taste new delicacies, and see epic views. So if you have plans to hit somewhere cool and pretty unique to celebrate your upcoming holiday, then head straight to Australia, well known for its exceptional natural diversity and magnificent landscapes. The article will help you go through some of the best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Australia.

Sydney Opera House

When compared to the rest, Opera House, one of the newest UNESCO sites should need no introduction to the world. Opera House and Harbour Bridge are the two world-popular iconic Sydney landmarks the world envies. There are many ways to take in the best views of this gleaming white sail-shaped shell architectural structure. Among them is a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise, from where you can enjoy a different perspective while enjoying a restaurant-quality dining experience and slick cruising experience. So if you want to enjoy the views in an extraordinary way, then you can try boarding one of the best cruising restaurants in the harbour. From a premium glass boat to a budget-friendly catamaran and an authentic paddlewheeler there are some highly impressive vessels you can choose from. You can enjoy the prime views of its three groups of interlocking vaulted shells under which are two performance halls and an amazing restaurant. Get aboard a dinner cruise in Sydney and enjoy the million-dollar views of the lit-up harbour attractions along with the ample views of Shark Island, Taronga Zoo, Fort Denison, to name a few. Purchase a beverage upgrade if you’re in mood for a drink or two; the fully licensed bars on board are well-stocked before the cruise begins and it’s indeed a great option to pair up your food with your favourite drinks.

Port Arthur in Tasmania

Being one of the eleven convict sites in Australia, Port Arthur in Tasmania is one of the best Aussie landmarks you can explore on your upcoming holiday trip. Located only a 90-minute drive from Hobart, Port Arthur is easy to commute to. According to the UNESCO committee, Port Arthur convict sites can be seen as one of the best surviving examples of large scale convict transportation during the colonial period. These convict sites can also be seen as one of the major sites through which the European powers went down to the labour of convicts. You can walk around the ruins of Victorian buildings in which convicts lived. Try reaching out to the Memorial Garden on the Historic Site if you want to pay your respects. Apart from Port Arthur, there are many convict sites scattered across Australia. From Sydney to Norfolk Island and Perth, there are many to add to the list. If you are a history enthusiast, you can reach out to the Fremantle Prison, Cockatoo Island Convict Site in Sydney, and the Cascade Female Factory in Hobart. This journey will help you explore more about Aussie colonial history.

Budj Bim Cultural Landscape

Located a 3.5-hour drive southwest from Melbourne, Budj Bim Cultural Landscape is the first UNESCO World Heritage Listed site, solely for Aboriginal cultural significance. The Budj Bim volcano was erupted around 30000 years ago. It resulted in a lava flow that extended over Tyrendarra on the coast, located 50km southwest. You might have heard about the Guditjmara people of Australia. They lived in the area and witnessed the eruption of the volcano. They developed the landscape and a system to farm eels for food and trade. The Budj Bim Cultural Landscape thus became highly important as evidence of one of the earliest and largest Indigenous aquaculture ventures in Australia.

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