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Australia is the smallest continent and one of the largest countries on earth, located in the Southern Hemisphere between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The fact that the entire country is surrounded by ocean, reef, and thousands of islands, makes it an excellent backpacking destination.
Travelling inland from the sea will bring you to National Parks, rainforests, and the vast outback. Most of the year, the weather is pleasant, and getting around as a visitor is quite easy. There is something for every type of tourists, from parties to secluded beaches, from unusual animals to endless swimming spots, and a laid-back lifestyle.
There are thousands of tourists that travel to Australia every year. Some of the reasons that you should also visit Australia.
The Beaches
It would take you 27 years to visit all of the beaches of Australia if you visited one beach per day. The sandy stretches are home to world-class surfing, diverse marine life, breathtaking ocean pools, and unrivalled beach culture. Popular beaches include Whitehaven Beach on the Whitsunday Islands, Bondi Beach in Sydney, and Cottesloe Beach in Perth, but there are literally thousands more to choose from.
Some of Australia's beaches have amusing names as well; South Australia has Anxious Bay, and down the West Coast, you can see the sign of Hangover Bay. So it’s no surprise that Australian beaches consistently rank among the best in the world.
Wildlife
Kangaroos and koalas have become synonymous to Australia. It is home to an incredible variety of native wildlife. 90% of Australia’s native animals are unique. Fast and strong-beaked emus, enormous crocodiles, and a variety of colourful bugs are seen here. Koalas can be seen along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, kangaroos can be seen in Cape Le Grand National Park, and emus can be seen in Exmouth, Western Australia. You can also see all kinds of bizarre wildlife pretty much anywhere in Tasmania.
Ancient Culture
With over 60,000 years of continuous habitation on this continent, Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have the oldest continuous culture in the whole world. For Indigenous Australians, there are numerous spiritual and sacred aspects of this nation. There are many benefits to include Aboriginal experiences in your trip, from didgeridoos and Creation stories to traditional rock art and dot paintings. Wherever you visit, you can learn a little more about the distant origins because the cultures and communities there are different.
Unforgettable road trips
There is no better way to travel around Australia than by road. If you have time, you can take one of Australia’s famous road trips, like the Nullarbor Plain Crossing, a two-or-one-week journey through Great Australian Bight that passes through some of the nation’s most breathtaking coastlines and landscapes. The Great Southern Touring Route, a road trip through Kakadu, or the Queensland Great Sunshine Way are the examples of affordable road trips in Australia.
Cuisine
You will come across some typical Australian cuisine if you are travelling around Australia. You should definitely sample some of the local cuisine while you are in Australia. You should try everything from meat that is unusual to find in other supermarkets to chocolate biscuits. Popular foods in Australia include Vegemite, Chicken Parmigiana, Witchetty Grub, and more.
Compiled By: Nikita Gautam
photo credit: Tang Law
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