Australia World Heritage Site Vacations

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Cairns

Cairns is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia, and for good reason. The Great Barrier Reef is only a few hours away, and the city is filled with lagoons, rainforests and coastlines. Many visitors have noted that the climate is simi... read more »
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Port Douglas

Port Douglas is a great adventure spot for tourists looking to enjoy two World Heritage Sites -- the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Visitors to Port Douglas may venture on treks through the rainforest, scuba dive in the Reef, or go kite... read more »
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Fraser Island

Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world and, because of its unique beauty and diverse ecosystems, has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tourists to this amazing natural wonder may enjoy camping, 4-wheel driving, swimming the island'... read more »
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Great Barrier Reef

Declared a World Heritage Area in 1981, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem and the only living organic collective visible from Earth’s orbit. With its infamous colorful coral, wetlands and smattering of pretty isl... read more »
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Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage Site and Australian icon, located just east of Darwin. This park is renowned for its diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, rare wetlands, and Aboriginal rock art. Travelers can view everything from sleeping cr... read more »
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Sydney

Brash and beautiful, Sydney sits nestled in the sandstone cliffs overlooking Sydney Harbor, basking in its role as a gateway for travelers, a mecca of culture and a playground for tourists and its five million residents alike. History abounds in Victori... read more »
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Adelaide

Lovers of wine will especially enjoy visiting Adelaide, the capital city of Southern Australia. Enjoy the many cafes, restaurants, ongoing festivals, churches and beautiful beaches which help make this wine region a destination offering something for ev... read more »
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Darwin

One of the most relaxed, multicultural cities in the world, Darwin is a great destination for those traveling around Australia or Indonesia. The outback, beaches and gardens are all here, as well as an ethnically diverse night market, a waterfall-lined... read more »
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Alice Springs

For those travelers looking for the classic Australian outback, the town of Alice Springs certainly delivers. Desert and caravan parks scatter the landscape, while the massive Uluru rock formations changing color makes for a spectacular sight. read more »
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Apollo Bay

Located along the spectacular Great Ocean Road in Southwestern Australia, Apollo Bay is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery, art galleries, resturants and accomodations or visit during annual Apollo Bay Music... read more »

Top Five World Heritage Site Trip Blogs

Exploring the Great Barrier Reef! | Jan 23 07'

by Nicolle a real traveler from Sherwood Park, on vacation in Cairns

"I hope I'm not shark bait!"

I didn't realize when I flew into Cairns that is would be so lush and green. It is known as the rainforest part of Australia and it was super humid... Continue reading »
Kakadu and Lichfield National Parks | May 18 06'

by Peters Travels a real traveler from Barnstaple, on vacation in Darwin

Kakadu is a cultural landscape shaped by the spiritual ancestors of the Aboriginal people and adjoins Arnamland which is an Aboriginal ho... Continue reading »
Off Roading on Fraser Island | Mar 13 07'

by 3 Men & Little Lady a real traveler from Cheshunt, on vacation in Fraser Island

"Posted by Adam"

So we had arrived at Harvey Bay with one aim; to get onto Fraser Island. Its the largest sand island in the world, with plenty of good opportunitie... Continue reading »
Finally here... | Feb 11 07'

by CaroLINE a 24 year old female from Chicago, on vacation in Cairns

"it was all unreal and breath taking"

We stepped out of the plan at the airport in Cairns and were immediately assaulted by the oppressive heat of the tropics. Giant palm trees and fern... Continue reading »
The Unbelievable. | Jan 11 07'

by mkagan a 27 year old male from Vaughan, on vacation in Great Barrier Reef

If there is one thing that you MUST do in your life it is visit the Great Barrier Reef. And if possible go SCUBA diving there.I have recently... Continue reading »

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