Australia is a great place to visit because of its natural beauty. There are many great things to see and do in the country such as visiting the great barrier reef, seeing Uluru, laying on beaches, and enjoying wonderful tropical jungles. Australia is a great country for those who like adventure activities.
Australia, in the tranquil waters of the South Pacific is the hub of Oceania, and features some of the world's most beautiful and picturesque beaches. For those who enjoy waters sports, particularly surfing, you will find Australia a proverbial paradise of earth. However, there is more to this island nation than surfing and sandy beaches and many of the most interesting spectacles on Australia lie inward.
With most of Australia's population and major cities being found along the costs, the interior of the island - the infamous "Outback" - is home to many of the continent's wonders and sites of interest. The world famous Ayer's Rock, also known by its native name of Uluru, is a large sandstone rock formation found in Central Australia's Northern Territory. Ayer's Rock is located in the heart of the Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park, and has been a focal point in aboriginal religion, culture, and folklore for thousands of years.
The nearest major population center to Ayer's Rock is Alice Springs, famous for its historic importation of camels from the Middle East and North Africa for use in intercontinental transport of goods and people. When the use of modern technology transplanted the camel, the thousands of dromedaries and their decedents were released or escaped into the wild and today, the area surrounding Ayer's Rock and Alice Springs is home to the world's only surviving population of feral (formally domesticated or descended from domesticated ancestors) camels. In addition to the camels, other introduced species in the area include the cat, dog, mouse, fox, and rabbit.
Had this list been created 30 years ago, the Bungle Bungles might not have been listed. Having come to the worlds attention only in the mid-1980s, the bee hive domes of the Bungles make Purnululu National Park the premier attraction in the Kimberly region of Western Australia. Difficult to get to, what makes the Bungles fascinating are the unique erosional features which are unlike anything else in the world.
In addition, to the animal life, this part of Australia is known for its isolation and remoteness. The native aboriginal peoples often spoke of the "walkabout" a solitary journey into the bush of the outback in order to find one's self. Today, modern travelers from the west often attempt to emulate this ancient ritual in an attempt to connect with nature and to leave the rat race fully behind them. Whether you make the journey alone, like the natives once did, or whether you choose to bring along your friends or loved ones, you are sure to find an excursion into the outback rewarding and therapeutic.
Australia, in the tranquil waters of the South Pacific is the hub of Oceania, and features some of the world's most beautiful and picturesque beaches. For those who enjoy waters sports, particularly surfing, you will find Australia a proverbial paradise of earth. However, there is more to this island nation than surfing and sandy beaches and many of the most interesting spectacles on Australia lie inward.
With most of Australia's population and major cities being found along the costs, the interior of the island - the infamous "Outback" - is home to many of the continent's wonders and sites of interest. The world famous Ayer's Rock, also known by its native name of Uluru, is a large sandstone rock formation found in Central Australia's Northern Territory. Ayer's Rock is located in the heart of the Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park, and has been a focal point in aboriginal religion, culture, and folklore for thousands of years.
The nearest major population center to Ayer's Rock is Alice Springs, famous for its historic importation of camels from the Middle East and North Africa for use in intercontinental transport of goods and people. When the use of modern technology transplanted the camel, the thousands of dromedaries and their decedents were released or escaped into the wild and today, the area surrounding Ayer's Rock and Alice Springs is home to the world's only surviving population of feral (formally domesticated or descended from domesticated ancestors) camels. In addition to the camels, other introduced species in the area include the cat, dog, mouse, fox, and rabbit.
Had this list been created 30 years ago, the Bungle Bungles might not have been listed. Having come to the worlds attention only in the mid-1980s, the bee hive domes of the Bungles make Purnululu National Park the premier attraction in the Kimberly region of Western Australia. Difficult to get to, what makes the Bungles fascinating are the unique erosional features which are unlike anything else in the world.
In addition, to the animal life, this part of Australia is known for its isolation and remoteness. The native aboriginal peoples often spoke of the "walkabout" a solitary journey into the bush of the outback in order to find one's self. Today, modern travelers from the west often attempt to emulate this ancient ritual in an attempt to connect with nature and to leave the rat race fully behind them. Whether you make the journey alone, like the natives once did, or whether you choose to bring along your friends or loved ones, you are sure to find an excursion into the outback rewarding and therapeutic.
About the Author:
Gary Ardnt has been traveling the world for over two years. He has visited over 40 countries and has been published in many magazines. One of his goals is to see all of the wonders of the world and loves the seven wonders of egypt.
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