One of the most beautiful natural features of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is astonishing in its grandeur. Visible from space and larger than the Great Wall of China, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the seven wonders of the natural world.
The Wet Tropics of Queensland, or Wet Tropics, stretches along the northeast coast of Australia for some 450 kilometres. Encompassing some 894,420 hectares of mostly tropical rainforest, this stunningly beautiful area is extremely important for its rich and unique biodiversity.
If you ask any Australian, we would all agree our country is one of the most beautiful in the world. From the ochre-red sands of the outback, to the pink salted lakes of Western Australia, the blue-tinged gum leaves of the Blue Mountains to the sparkling white beaches of the Whitsundays.
You will find some of the most strikingly beautiful constructed buildings along with various snow-capped mountains, white sprawling beaches, million years old rock formations that will surprise you, islands of paradise and verdant tropical forests.
Blue Mountains
The UNESCO Heritage-listed Blue Mountains is one of Australia's natural wonders for a reason: its biodiversity is unmatched. In a single area, you can explore wetlands, grasslands, forests, and still have plenty of areas left to discover.
Whitehaven Beach // Queensland
Know for its beautiful 7 km stretch of white sand and crystal clear turquoise waters, Whitehaven Beach is without doubt of of Australia's finest. It is located on Whitsunday Island, part of a group of islands just of the tropical Queensland coast.
The southern coast, which includes Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, has the best climate by far, with mild winters (June to August) between 41°F and 50°F (5°C and 10°C) and warm summers (December to February) between 77°F and 86°F (25°C and 30°C).
Perth's Australia Day's are hardly ever rainy
Perth arguably has the best Australia Day weather, experiencing just 8 Australia Day's of rain since 1900 with an average of 2.9mm of rain falling on these days. It also has the highest average maximum temperature at 30.4°C with 61 of the past 116 Australia Days above 30°C.
No suburb in the country features a greater concentration of members of The List – Australia's Richest 250 than Toorak, where Melbourne's wealthiest families have gathered for decades. Think historic looking mansions guarded by large hedges set back from the street to ensure privacy.
1. Canberra – Australia's Capital City. Nestled between Sydney and Melbourne, Canberra is not only the capital but also Australia's safest city. With a low crime rate and a small-town vibe, Canberra offers an attractive blend of city living and peaceful suburban life.
Bondi Beach
Australia has almost 12,000 beaches along its 60,000km (37,282mi) coastline. If you visited one per day, it would take more than 32 years to see them all. You can't go to Sydney without experiencing the buzz of Bondi Beach.
The town is an ex-Hydro village and now a residence for Inland Fisheries Services (IFS) and a Tasmania Police station. It is known for its exceptional fishing at nearby Great Lake and hosts several trout fishing events. Liawenee is the coldest permanently-inhabited place in Australia.
One of the driest areas in Australia however, is Birdsville in Queensland. The desert town experiences only 10 days of rainfall per year. Although going further up North in Queensland, areas in Bamaga and Weipa are subject to much heavier rainfall, with about 75 rainfall days per year.
South Australia has been crowned Australia's most considerate state! South Australians have been found to be the most likely to consider other people's needs, according to the Helga's Kindness Index, a first-of-its-kind report examining the state of kindness in the country.
Perth, Western Australia
In fact, it's officially the sunniest capital city in the world, with an average of eight hours of sun per day, year-round. It's wonderfully close to Fremantle and Rottnest Island too, so you can take home a suitcase full of brightly-lit quokka selfies.
Tasmania is Australia's coldest state overall because it is closer to the polar zone compared to the other Australian states and territories, and experiences more frequent bursts of cold Antarctic air. The coldest nights occur when the conditions are clear and calm, especially if there is snow cover.
The Hyams Beach is a beautiful Jervis Bay beach, located in New South Wales, Australia. According to the Guinness World Record, it boasts the whitest sand on our entire planet.
Bondi Beach, New South Wales
Let's start with the most populous of the six Australian states. New South Wales is home to one of the most popular beaches worldwide.
Melbourne officially has Australia's best tasting tap water | Melbourne Water.
Perth has more hours of sunshine than any other Australian city. The over 2 million residents have an amazing outdoor lifestyle – surf beaches, Swan River and Kings Park (400 hectares of protected park and bushland). From its beautiful weather to its endless day trip options, Perth has plenty to offer its locals.
On the coast of northern Queensland, Cairns is best known as a base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef. One of Australia's top tourist destinations, the city is popular with foreigners and locals alike. Surrounded by rainforests and wetlands, Cairns will suit you if you love exploring the outdoors.
Hobart is the highest ranking capital city in terms of the proportion of tree canopy to other kinds of ground cover. Hobart boasts 59% tree canopy cover. By comparison, Adelaide has the lowest proportion of tree canopy among Australia's capitals with 27%.
Whitehaven Beach, Queensland
This beach is recognized as the best beach in Australia. With pure-white feather-soft sand and crystal-clear waters, this beach well deserves the recognition. Whitehaven Beach offers hidden caves, blue lagoon, and scenic viewpoints.