After travelling around Australia on a working holiday for 7 months in 2004, it has a special place in my heart. It is such a diverse country with something for everyone! Beaches, rainforests, reefs, deserts, big cities, vineyards; you name it! So far, I have visited Australia three times but I can't wait to go back there (for several reasons...).

Here are some of my favourite things to see in Australia.

http://www.orbville.com/member/ziesta/bilder/139132 1. The middle of nowhere
Most places in the 'outback'.. The real Australia (at least it feels like that)!

Western Australia

2. Indian Pacific
Trainride from Adelaide to Perth through the Nullarbor Plains. Mile after mile through the red, deserted land makes it to a true inner experience.

3. Ningaloo Reef
The barrier reef of the west coast. Less tourists, just as many colorful fish.

4. Rottnest Island
Nice island with cute "quokkas". Rent a bike and explore the island.

5. Gibb River Road
Historical dirt road with gorges, waterfalls and real outback! Located in the beautiful area the Kimberleys. The movie Australia with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman was recorded here. http://www.reseguiden.se/forum/resor/roadtrip-i-outbacken-26

6. Pinnacles
Strange stone formations. With a bit of imagination, you can see both churches, ghosts and koalas.

7. Bungles Bungles
Striped mountains. Located in the Purnululu National Park where you can also experience Piccanninny Gorge, Cathedral Gorge and Echidna Chasm.

8. Horizontal Waterfalls
Two powerful, horizontal waterfalls created by the tides, outside Derby. Take a plane ride over the falls and then a jet boat through them.

9. Monkey Mia
See dolphins upclose.

10. The Gap
A bay near Albany where cascades of water from the waves splashes up.

11. Bicentennial Tree och Valley of Giants
Extremely high and old trees. In the Valley of Giants, you can walk 60 metres above ground on a hanging bridge between the trees; Tree Top Walk. Not for those who are afraid of heights.. Those people should not climb the Bicentennial Tree either. The 75 meter high tree is covered by long nails that can be used as staircase. I only dared to climb 10 metres..

Victoria

12. Great Ocean Road
Cliffs in the ocean between Adelaide and Melbourne. Amazing!

13. Phillip Island
Dont miss the penguin parade where cute penguins run up from the ocean to hide in the bushes on the beach.

14. Echuca
Cosy village by the Murray river.

15. Grampians National Park
Green national park with nice nature. Don't miss the Balconies - a rock formation and great lookout.

Northern Territory

16. Mindil Beach Market
Exotic food (don't miss the fruit shakes!), crafts and sunset in Darwin.

17. Kata Tjuta
Red rock formations close to Uluru.. (Ayers rock).

New South Wales

18. Koala Hospital
Hospital for koalas. A chance to have a look at wild ones quite close. (Port Macquarie, north of Sydney)

19. Broken Hill
Town in the countryside. The Sculpture Garden is worth a visit and a trip to Silverton where Mad Max was recorded.

20. Sydney
Of course. Take a walk over the famous Harbour Bridge and get a great view over the opera house. Eat cheap Asian food at the food courts in Chinatown. Shop for souvenirs and crap at Paddys market. Swim at Bondi and Bronte Beach. Relax at Darling Harbour. Experience the suburbs Glebe and Newtown with small shops, restaurant and a student vibe. Take a trip to the Blue Mountains.

Queensland

21. Kuranda
A village in the rainforest above Cairns. Go there by train or cableway.

22. Brisbane
Cosy city. Take a walk by the river and by South Bank - a fake beach. If you are lucky, a market is going on here.

23. Lawn Hill National Park
Nice national park between Darwin and Cairns. A walk among red cliffs and dry sand takes you to an oasis with waterfalls and palmtrees!
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What is your favourite place in Australia?