Land Down Under
Australia is a country and continent surrounded by the Indian and Pacific oceans. Its major cities – Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide – are coastal. Its capital, Canberra, is inland. The country is known for its Sydney Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef, a vast interior desert wilderness called the Outback, and unique animal species like kangaroos and duck-billed platypuses.
Population: 24.6 million
Capital: Canberra
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
Official languages: English
Different ways to move around: Australia is a big country, long-distance buses, trains and planes are good options. If you stay long you can buy a car and sell it at the end of your trip.
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Australia attractions
Karijini National park
You can get to Karijini National Park by car. Tom Price is the closest town to Karijini where you can
Kimberley Ranges
The easiest option to get to Kimberley Ranges is to fly directly to Broome, on the western edge of the
Katherine Gorge
Travelling by car is the most convenient way to reach Nitmiluk National Park. It is a 3.5 hour drive from
Mungana Caves
The easiest option to visit Mungana Caves is to join a ranger on a guided cave tour to view spectacular
Wallaman Falls
The best option is to rent a car and drive to the Wallaman Falls by yourself. It is about 1
Whitsunday Islands
There are a few option to reach the Whitsunday Islands. First, you can book a flight to one of the
Capricorn Caves
The best option to get to Capricorn Caves is to rent a car and drive there yourself. You can also
Shipwrecks Moreton Island
The easiest way to get to Moreton Island is by ferry, barge or boat from Brisbane which costs $65 –
Natural Bridge
The Natural bridge in Springbrook National Park is easily accessible from the Nerang-Murwillumbah Road parking lot.
Purling Brook Falls
The best way to get to the waterfalls is to drive there yourself. The trail to get to Purling Brook
Three Sisters Lookout
The Three Sisters are located just two hours outside of Sydney. The easiest way to get there is to rent
Coober Pedy Town
The easiest option to reach Coober Pedy Town is drive there yourself. The Ghan Expedition Train also makes scheduled stops
Uluru National Park
To get to Uluru National Park, you can fly from Sydney, Melbourne or Alice Springs to Ayers Rock. You can
The Twelve Apostles
To get to the Twelve Aposteles you should definitely rent a car or drive your own. The drive is a
