5 Places to visit in Australia

1. The Great Ocean Road (Victoria)

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The Great Ocean Road is arguably one of the best scenic drives of the world. Its official length is 243 kms (approximately 150 miles), but it will take you a full day to enjoy it due to the narrow and windy traffic lanes (only one in each direction). It hugs the coast line with panoramic views of the ocean and cliffs, and it winds its way through cool climate rain forests.
There are many beaches that you can stop and swim at along the drive, and also numerous townships, hikes, and other attractions for you to partake in. For more details please visit www.visitvictoria.com.

2. The Grampians National Park (Victoria)

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Located 175 kms north of Warrnambool (the official end of the Great Ocean Road) is the Grampians National Park and the township of Halls Gap. The park is 1,672 km² in size and is host to amazing hikes, series of low-angled sandstone ridges, and is one of the richest Indigenous rock art sites in south-eastern Australia.
Its beauty and grandeur are well known to locals, and stuns all who come to visit. You can almost feel the magic of the Indigenous dream time legends in the land around you. For more details please visit parkweb.vic.gov.au and www.visitvictoria.com.

3. Sydney (New South Wales)

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While many Australian's will scoff when they read this, believing Australia has many better attractions, the reason Sydney has made the list is because it is such an iconic feature of Australia. For those of you have made a flight from potentially the other side of the world, if you come and don't see Sydney, it's a bit like going to Germany and not drinking a beer, or to England and not seeing London, or America and not trying a hot dog.
There is plenty to see and do in Sydney apart from the well know attractions of the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and Bondi/Manly beaches. Sydney is host to the great Taronga Zoo, there are festivals on all year long, it is steeped in Australian pioneering history, and much more. For more details please visit www.sydney.com.

4. Byron Bay (New South Wales)

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Located in New South Wales, just south of the Queensland border, Byron Bay is popular with not just international tourists, but is also a favourite holiday destination of Australians. The lighthouse is amazing at sunset (and it is the most easterly part of mainland Australia). There are a range of music festivals over the year that attract international and local musicians alike.
Locals again may turn their nose up at this selection, but it's hard to argue that it's not a beautiful place. However, the price you pay for this is that it is tourist central, home to thousands of backpackers at any one time. Despite this fact, the kilometres of pristine beach, the weather, surfing, scuba diving, and other attractions will ensure that Byron Bay remains one of Australia's top tourist destinations for years to come. For more details please visit www.byronnaturally.com.au.

5. Fraser Island (Queensland)

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Located just off the coast near Hervey Bay, Fraser Island is the largest sand in the world. With over 120 kilometres of pristine beaches it's easy to understand why thousands of people visit each month. The most popular way to get around the island is by hiring a 4wd for 2-3 days and explore where ever your fancy takes you.
With inland fresh water lakes, rainforests with rare flora and fauna, the Dingo, wrecks for snorkelling and scuba diving, gorgeous beaches, and much more, it's no wonder this paradise is such a sought after tourist destination. For more details please visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au.