Australia's 7 Natural Wonders

Australia is home to a huge diversity of natural beauty.  

From the impressive mountains and temperate forests of Tasmania, to the tropical sands and palm trees of Queensland, and everything else in-between.

With this in mind, it can be difficult to decide where to visit and what to see if you want to experience some of our awe-inspiring nature. Thankfully, our dedicated Facebook supporters have made the job a little easier by narrowing it down to seven.

Why seven, you ask? Well, the ancient Greeks believed seven represented perfection and plenty, and because it was the number of the five planets known anciently, plus the sun and moon. Which is why such lists as the seven wonders of world exist. For sentimentality, let’s stick with the number seven.

Without further ado, here they are (in no particular order):

The forests of Southern Tasmania:

These majestic forests contain the world’s tallest hardwood trees. With large swathes of old-growth bushland, this area provides a crucial habitat for endangered Tasmanian Devils and Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagles.

The Great Barrier Reef:

What more is there to say about the Great Barrier Reef? The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef. It contains an abundance of marine life and comprises of over 3,000 individual reef systems and coral cays, and literally hundreds of tropical islands and divine golden beaches.

Cape York Peninsular:

This vast and wondrous region is home not only to incredible nature but also is rich in Aboriginal and European cultural heritage. From expansive savannah to lush tropical forests, Cape York Peninsular is one of the most unique places on the planet.

The Kimberley:

The wild and stunning landscapes of the Kimberley are home to an incredible array of plants and animals – including threatened bilbies, five species of turtle, the Gouldian Finch, sawfish and a recently discovered miniature dolphin species.

Uluru:

It couldn’t be a list of natural Australia’s most popular landmarks without Uluru could it. What can we say that hasn’t already been said? With more than 250,000 visitors each year, Uluru is no secret natural wonder. The rock art on Uluru is thought to have dated back 5,000 years. The site is now jointly managed between the Traditional Owners and Parks Australia.

Kakadu:

Kakadu National Park is recognised as a global treasure. It is World Heritage listed for both its magnificent nature and our living Aboriginal culture. Currently, it is the largest national park in Australia, covering almost 20,000 square kilometres. That’s nearly half the size of Switzerland!

The Twelve Apostles:

Well, there aren’t quite 12 anymore, but that doesn’t seem to matter – this windswept part of Victoria’s coastline is as beautiful and popular as ever. Rough waters swirl against untamed beaches which adorn these Australia’s southern shores. Cliffs give way to breathtaking rock formations. 

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