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Australia’s the land of the barbequed shrimp, skimpily clad beach babes and the numbat. These are the most obvious draw cards for visitors Down under but Australia is also home to other ultra-obvious famous landmarks. This takes you on a journey to them with a brief descriptor of each one.

The Sydney Opera House

Located smack-bang in downtown Sydney this music hall was finished in 1973 and is a, “must-do,” destination for all singers. Variously described as a sail ship, or a head-dress it is Australia’s answer to the Empire State Building or the Eiffel Tower. Designed by Dane, Jorn Utzon, the building went through an argumentative birth with the architect ceding completion to the New South Wales Government architects who finalised a shadow of the real version that was intended for this harbourside setting. This is one true global icon with more than Opera going on in its grand theatres and forecourt restaurants.

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Uluru (Ayers Rock)

One of the most enduring images of Australia is the famous large single rock that sits in the heart of this brown land. The “Rock,” as it is lovingly known is a real draw card for visitors who are always eager to climb to the top. This is still allowed although many are trying to name this pastime, “desecration,” of traditional Aboriginal land. Mystical stories abound here with tales of tourists meting a horrid end if they deign to take any souvenir smaller rocks home with them. The landmark is quite extraordinary, changing colours with the time of day or the shifting skies.

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The Great Barrier Reef

Skirting the Eastern Coast of Australia this landmark is the world’s longest and largest reef system providing visitors with much needed colour experience in this otherwise dull continent. Home to innumerable fish and coral life the Reef is a must-do for anyone thinking about a visit to this mysterious and remote land. Even if you can’t swim, boat with see-through bottoms; project you across the Reef so no-one misses out on seeing the dazzling display of life under the seas.

Tasmania – the Apple Island

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Tasmania is Australia temperate paradise to the south of the continent that is an experience in itself. Snow capped peaks, verdant green pastures an exotic food are the hallmark of this Island of Apples. Tasmania is worth visiting herself because she is so gorgeous. Tasmania is green and lush kissed by the cooling rains of the Roaring Forties and stepped in convict history from day’s yore.

The Wild Outback

The “Outback,” is out-the-back of most of the cities and towns of this sparsely populated nation. If you are standing facing the sea then the Outback is thousands of kilometers behind your back. Uluru is the centre of the Outback which is also the setting for those famous movies about that crocodile hunter, “Crocodile Dundee.” Many a spooky tale springs from this empty and haunting place but any visitor will find stories both indigenous and introduced to draw them to this wild realm. It’s a true Australian holiday that includes this wild realm. 

Conclusion

These sights are the most famous offerings for tourists to Australia. If your itinerary includes these then you will have got value for money seeing most of what makes Australia unique. There are countless others but this guide takes you to the most famous and obvious reasons why people visit this remote and wild country.

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