Key attractions in Australia, by state
Places of interests in New South
Wales include Byron Bay, the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley, while the three-week-long Vivid Sydney remains the biggest event in the state capital this year. There’s also the cage-free wildlife experience that’s scheduled to begin at the end of the year.
Discover Aboriginal culture in the Northern Territory, where you can enjoy the beautiful sunset at Uluru, a giant sandstone rock that holds a deep spiritual meaning to the Anangu people. You can also swim in the Mataranka Thermal Pool or visit the amazing Kakadu National Park, a world heritage park.
In Queensland ,fansofthe beach can have the time of their life at the Gold Coast or Fraser Island, a world heritate location and the world’s biggest sand island. There’s also the world’s oldest tropical rainforest in this part of Australia called the Daintree. Queensland is also the best starting point for tourists who wish to check out the Great Barrier Reef as many tours are available along the state’s coastline.
Tasmania, meanwhile, is the place to be if you’re dying to see a Tasmanian devil or a penguin. The state is also known for its “convict history”, with Port Arthur – the country’s most notorious convict settlement – being one of its main attractions.
The world’s most livable city, Melbourne, lies in the state of
Victoria, and is worth a visit if only for its food and coffee culture alone. From there, head to the Dandenong Ranges for some beautiful sceneries or to Yarra Valley for some wine tasting tours.
Want to dive with the whale sharks? Then put Western
Australia on your list, and you may even see some humpback whales and manta rays. Malaysians would perhaps be more familiar with the state’s capital, Perth, which is a great place for bar-hopping nights out with the boys or girls.
There are more than 200 wineries located within South Australia; the ATE host state is known as one of the world’s premiere wine producing areas. There are 18 large winemaking regions including Penfolds Grange, Barossa, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale. Of course, other than wineries, South Australia also has other attractions like Kangaroo Island and national parks, many of which are located less than two hours’ drive away from the capital city, Adelaide.