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The Sydney Opera House, Kangaroo, Red Centre, Kakadu National Park and the Great Barrier Reef are icons that come to mind when people think about Australia. This country consists of a breathtaking diversity of landscapes from the mountainous Australian Alps to Fraser Island’s sand dunes, rainforest and lakes. Tourists will find a melting pot of cultures and a huge number of theatres, restaurants and events here. If you are interested in exploring new things about nature, wildlife, outback adventure, islands or reef, it is the best place for your desire. Let's discover distinct attractions of this beautiful country.

The light flashes over Ayers Rock, a red sandstone monolith of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This place attracts thousands of visitors every year

A heavy-lidded koala in an Adelaide tree

Aborigines, the original inhabitants of Australia, kicked up dust in a dance at sunset

Aborigines, the original inhabitants in Australia, are dancing at sunset

The remote Kimberley region in Western Australia consists of dramatic landscapes filled with river gorges and sandstone formations. It is also home to the massive boab trees

The remote Kimberley region in Western Australia consists of dramatic landscapes filled with river gorges and sandstone formations. It is also home to the massive boab trees

The sky stretched far and wide above jillaroos (or cowgirls) on a cattle ranch in Queensland

The sky stretches far and wide above jillaroos (or cowgirls) on a cattle ranch in Queensland

A small grey kangaroo got a ride from its mother in Victoria. Kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia

A small grey kangaroo gets a ride from its mother in Victoria. Kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia

Eight towering limestone monoliths place on Great Ocean Road in southeastern Australia

Eight towering limestone monoliths place on Great Ocean Road in southeastern Australia

Australian long-boarder, Belinda Baggs, swam under a wave while surfing in Queensland

The Sydney Opera House, an iconic image of Australia’s largest city, provides multiple venues for different types of entertainment

The world-famous Melbourne Cricket Ground was built in 1853

Crystal Shower Falls is one natural attraction in New South Wales's Dorrigo National Park

Crystal Shower Falls is one natural attraction in New South Wales's Dorrigo National Park

Brightly colored bathing boxes line the sand at Brighton Beach

Brightly colored bathing boxes line the sand at Brighton Beach

The Remarkable Rocks attracts visitors to Flinders Chase National Park on South Australia's Kangaroo Island

The Remarkable Rocks attracts visitors to Flinders Chase National Park on South Australia's Kangaroo Island

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