Australia is one of the best countries in the world for a remarkable holiday. With its vast and varied landscapes, white sand beaches, friendly locals and unique wildlife, Australia is one of the most popular places to visit, especially among backpackers and budget travelers. Due to its distance from the US, not so many Americans tend to visit this incredible destination. Nevertheless, here are top 10 reasons to save up your vacation time and travel to Australia for your next trip.

1. Australia takes pride in having some of the world best beaches. Australian beaches will without doubt take your breath away.
2. Australia is one of the best destinations in the world for backpackers and budget travelers. Holiday in Australia is cheap and affordable as so much tourism is geared towards budget travelers.
3. if you’re not lazing on the beaches in Australia, you can explore one of the national parks in the country including Kakadu, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park or the Great Sandy National Park, home to Fraser Island. Australia’s national parks are simply amazing.
4. Aussies are usually friendly and warm towards strangers. They are always ready to help visitors all you need do is ask politely.
5. Australians do plenty of incredible things and one of the best is throwing a barbeque. You’ll find several BBQ spots all over the country especially in most parks and public areas.
6. Australia is home to some of the world’s best wine regions such as Margaret River close to Perth, the Barossa Valley near Adelaide and the Hunter Valley near Sydney. There’s plenty of great tasting wine to try while in Australia.
7. Experience wildlife in a unique way. Australian zoo houses many different wildlife creatures from different parts of the world. Access into the zoo to see many animals in the wild in Australia is free. Some of the animals you’ll find include koala bears, wallabies, dingos, emus, kookaburras, kangaroos and so much more.
8. Aussies are sport lovers. Visitors will find plenty of sports activities to take part in. whether is cricket, rugby, football or horse racing, you’ll definitely find something that will interest you. The best place to visit to enjoy sport events is Melbourne.
9. Australia has some of the best climate in the world. If you like warn weather and the sunshine, then you’ll love Australia’s climate.
10. Visit the Australian Outback, an amazing desert, and experience a life-changing desert trip.

 

Most people may have possibly seen the Great Barrier Reef on TV and over the internet than up close and personal. It is a very popular destination in Australia attracting millions of tourists annually. While many people may have an idea of how the Great Barrier Reef looks, they will never experience the fun and wonders it has to offer. It is renowned all over the world as one of the best sites for diving.

Location

Located off the coast of Queensland northeast Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is made up of 2900 individual reefs, which makes it the largest coral reef system in the world. Stretching over 2575 km, this incredible attractions covers an area of 133,000 sq. miles. The magnificent, massive reef can be seen from space.

It is also considered one of the most impressive natural landmarks in Australia and a perfect destination for a family vacation. Due to its natural beauty, the iconic Great Barrier Reef welcomes visitors from different parts of the world to experience its wonders first hand. Asides the extensive number of reef systems, there are also beautiful beaches, coral cays and lovely tropical islands.

Check out these facts about the Great Barrier Reef

1. This vast composite reef is made up of over 3,000 individual reef formations, stretching between 1 hectare to an unbelievable 100,000 hectares in size
2. Home to over 1,500 species of fish, 360 different species of hard corals, 4000 species of molluscs and 400 different types of sponges, the Great Barrier Reef is considered the world’s most densely populated ecosystem.
3. Here you’ll find several endangered species such as green turtles and loggerhead. It is also the breeding ground of the spectacular humpback whale that visits annually
4. It is one of the most impressive sites in the world for diving
5. The Great Barrier Reef attracts millions of visitors every year who come for a first-hand experience of the Reef, whether they choose to swim, snorkel or dive.
6. The Great Barrier Reef is greater in size than a combination of both Tasmania and Victoria as well as a combination of Holland, Switzerland and United Kingdom

When is the best time to go to the Great Barrier Reef?

The Great Barrier Reef is a beautiful place and can be visited all year round. From the month of November to May which is known as the stinger season, visitors are advised to either wear a stinger suit or swim inside the stinger enclosures at one of the many beaches.