Australia’s Best Attractions For your Next Trip 2022

Australia is a vast canvas of contemporary architecture and natural wonders and trying to decide the best places to visit in this diverse nation can be a bit daunting. Luckily for you, this curated list will help you make your decisions easier. Usually, people start off their journey of exploration from one state or coast and venture forward from there on to explore the rest of the state or other parts of the country. Hopefully, this article will inspire you to explore one or two of this country’s sensational regions.

Sydney

Chances are you will begin your journey at Sydney, which is the biggest tourist hub of the country and home to many top attractions. Sydney Harbour is iconic and landmarks such as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge and Botanic Gardens are not to be missed. To enjoy unrivalled views of these icons you can hop on a lunch cruise in Sydney Harbour which is also an excellent alternative to a regular waterfront dining experience! Choose an authentic paddlewheeler with wrap-around verandahs to enjoy the city skyline from a unique perspective, making for some excellent photo ops! What makes the Sydney harbour cruise lunch a special experience is that you get to enjoy breathtaking views of the nation's biggest landmarks from the comfort of your cruise as you savour some incredible food and drinks! This experience is sure to make you appreciate Sydney and its beauty even more.

Cairns

Cairns is the gateway to northern Queensland and is full of backpackers and fun things to do. Most revellers stop here for a day or two and might be on their way to see the world-famous Great Barrier Reef or Daintree Rainforest. But the city is actually an underrated attraction and is worth spending a little time to soak in everything. The waterways here are popular spots to swim or dive, especially the man-made beach known as the Lagoon, but it is important to note that during the months of summer, they may be infested with crocodiles and jellyfish. You can also visit Rusty’s Fruit Market for some freshly produced tropical fruits or party with the many revellers at one of the backpacker hostels at night!

Gold Coast

When we talk about the best places in Australia, Gold Coast is up there with Sydney as being one of the inevitable destinations to add on the list. Located on the south coast of Queensland, Gold Coast is one of the popular cities in Australia and is the favourite getaway destination for many natives and tourists. Here you can enjoy the vibrant city life and the relaxing beach scenes altogether as numerous towering skyscrapers and sandy beaches are located right next to each other. The area is also home to some exciting theme parks and is only a couple of hours away from cities like Brisbane. The city also serves as a gateway to the renowned Lamington National Park, a wide area of mountain ranges, cliffs, valleys and forests!

Wilsons Promontory

While travelling through Australia's state of Victoria, you can take an off-road trip to Wilsons Promontory to reconnect with nature and get back to your true self. Spend some quality time with nature in this small peninsula on the southeast corner of Australia where numerous breezy and calm beaches and hiking trails await for you to be enjoyed!

Tidal River Campground is one of the main hubs here from where you can access some of the best walks, viewpoints and beaches of the area. From hiking from Picnic Bay to Whisky Bay, walking the sands of the Squeaky Beach and enjoying the impressive views from the summit of Mount Oberon, the options here are endless.

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