Australian sights are endlessly diverse, and nature is truly unique. Only there you will find the most picturesque Blue Mountains, the mysterious and sacred Uluru, a rock in the form of a wave and sandstone formations called ‘12 Apostles’.
Also, Australia is famous for its biodiversity: there’s an island full of penguins, many national parks where animals and birds live, while the rarest species of plants and trees grow on the mountain slopes due to the special climatic conditions.
Do you dream of seeing it with your own eyes? Start planning your trip now and don’t forget to rent a car in Australia. The most beautiful places are located away from the major cities, making the car the easiest way to get there. Well, if you’re ready then let’s start our big Australian road trip.
Twelve Apostles
This picturesque group of coastal limestone cliffs is located off the coast of Port Campbell National Park in the Australian state of Victoria. Their number has long been less than that indicated in the title. Now there are 8 rocks, the ninth collapsed in July 2005.
Limestone structures are most susceptible to erosion by wind and waves, so one cannot be sure how long this natural wonder will be available. While the forces of nature haven’t yet completely destroyed them, this is one of the most visited natural attractions in Australia. Getting to this wonder of the world is not so difficult: you can take a trip by car rental from Melbourne.
Blue Mountains
This is another of Australia’s most recognizable natural attractions. The picturesque region of mountain ranges, gorges and plateaus is located in New South Wales. More than 400 species of various animals live there.
This area received its name because of the blue misty haze that surrounds the tops of the eucalyptus trees growing there. In the Blue Mountains, there are several viewing platforms from which you’ll be able to admire the most impressive mountain landscapes. There are also several museums, caves, a cable car, suspension bridges and an old railway. You can easily get to Katoomba by a rental car from Sydney – it will take you a little less than 2 hours.
Uluru National Park
This is a national park in the central part of the country. Founded in 1936, it covers an area of 132.5 thousand hectares.
How to get to it? Pick up under 25 car rental Australia in Alice Springs, situated 450 km from the sight. Driving in the desert won’t be easy, so it’s recommended that you fill up a full tank of fuel and stock up on water.
The main attraction of the park is Uluru Rock – the largest monolith in the world, with caves, springs and aboriginal rock paintings. The park is home to 20 species of mammals: giant red kangaroo, rocky kangaroo, marsupial jerboa, dingo dog and others.
Kakadu National Park
Situated in the Northern Territory, this UNESCO-listed protected reserve provides one of the country’s most majestic landscapes. Its total area is about 20 thousand square kilometers. The diversity of the natural environment allows you to admire the many representatives of the Australian flora and fauna.
The park is home to over 1,700 plant species. Also, this area keeps 74 species of mammals, more than 280 species of birds, 117 species of reptiles and several species of amphibians. Among the most famous representatives of the local fauna are wallabies, kangaroos, dugongs, small bandicoot and black flying fox.
Mount Kosciuszko
Located in New South Wales in the southeast of the country, Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in Australia. Its height is over 2,000 meters. The national park, hosting the peak, provides many entertainment options: among them are a fully-equipped ski resort, thermal lakes, excellent hiking trails, and even a ski lift.
Those wishing to get to the top of the mountain don’t have to cover the distance on their own – it’s possible to use the ski lifts, the running from the very foot and almost to the very top.
The most convenient way to get to Mount Kosciuszko is from Melbourne, driving a rental car towards the Jindabyne village.
Bunda Cliffs
The Bunda Cliffs are located in South Australia and look like the end of the earth. Those who have been to Dover or Etretat will understand what this is about. However, in Australia the scale is more mesmerizing. The cliffs stretch here for as much as 200 km, thereby skirting the Great Australian Bay.
You can explore this popular attraction in Australia in a rental car by visiting five main viewing points, stretching for 85 km. The rocks are beautiful on their own, but if you come here during Australia’s climatic fall, you can admire whales. Whales come there to give birth to cubs and raise them in the first months of life after birth.
The Bungle Bungles
This impressive mountain range is located in Kimberley, Western Australia. Its landscapes are especially recognizable by turrets of red sandstone, which form a kind of rocky honeycomb.
For millions of years, wind erosion and precipitation have formed these curvy rock formations in the Bungle Bungles mountain range. Orange and dark gray stripes near the tops also give them a unique look.
