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Sea Cliff Bridge
Bridge
4.8
• Iconic bridge offering scenic coastal views • Drive along this unique cantilever bridge over the Pacific Ocean
Kiama
Place
• Coastal town known for its Blowhole and lighthouse
Gerringong
Place
• Charming seaside town with vineyards and beaches
Ulladulla
Place
• Popular coastal town with a busy fishing port
Horse Head Rock
Scenic spot
4.7
• Unique rock formation resembling a horse's head • Located near the Bermagui Blue Pools
Bermagui Blue Pool
Swimming pool
4.7
• Ocean rock pools for swimming and snorkeling • Fed by clean ocean water
Aslings Beach Rock Pool
Swimming pool
4.6
• Scenic rock pool perfect for a refreshing swim • Located by Aslings Beach
Merimbula
Place
• Coastal town known for its beaches and lake • Popular for whale watching and water sports
Wilsons Promontory
Place
• National park with granite mountains, forests, and beaches • Home to diverse wildlife
Phillip Island
Island
4.7
• Famous for its Penguin Parade at sunset • Offers wildlife encounters and scenic coastal drives
Ellery Creek Big Hole
Landmark
4.7
• Permanent waterhole in a gorge, great for swimming • Accessible via Namatjira Drive
Standley Chasm
Landmark
4.5
• Dramatic narrow gorge with towering walls • Best visited around midday for sunlight to hit the walls
Simpsons Gap
Natural feature
4.8
• Waterhole and chasm within the West MacDonnell Ranges • Home to black-footed rock wallabies
Uluru
Natural feature
4.6
• Iconic sandstone monolith, sacred to Anangu people • Best seen at sunrise or sunset for changing colors
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park
National park
4.8
• Group of large domed rock formations, also sacred to Anangu people • Offers walking trails like Valley of the Winds and Walpa Gorge
Kata Tjuta - Valley of the Winds
Hiking area
4.8
• Scenic walk within Kata Tjuṯa with stunning views • Features steep sections and can be challenging in heat
Walpa Gorge
Hiking area
4.7
• Shorter walk within Kata Tjuṯa, leading to a permanent waterhole • Offers views of the dome formations
Perth
Place
• Starting point for road trips to Exmouth and Esperance • Capital city of Western Australia
Exmouth
Place
• Northern coastal town, gateway to Ningaloo Reef • Best visited between May and August
Lancelin Sand Dunes
Landmark
4.6
• Vast white sand dunes popular for sandboarding and quad biking • Located north of Perth
Turquoise Safaris - Sea Lion Tours
Tour agency
4.8
• Opportunity to swim with Australian sea lions • Boat tours are available from Jurien Bay
Kalbarri National Park
National park
4.7
• Features coastal cliffs, river gorges, and wildflowers • Visit Nature's Window and Skywalk
Coral Bay
Place
• Direct access to Ningaloo Reef from the shore • Popular for snorkeling and diving with whale sharks
Port Noarlunga Jetty
Fishing pier
4.7
• Historic jetty with a reef sanctuary beneath it • Popular for snorkeling, diving, and fishing
Blanche Point 🏵️✨
Scenic spot
4.7
• Coastal lookout offering panoramic views of St Vincent Gulf • Part of the Aldinga Reef Aquatic Reserve
Port Willunga Beach
Park
4.8
• Long sandy beach known for its fishing and swimming • Close to Willunga township with markets and cafes
Sellicks Beach
Place
• Beach where vehicles are permitted on the sand • Features dramatic cliffs and beautiful sunsets
Carrickalinga
Place
• Coastal town with a stunning white sandy beach • Ideal for family holidays and water activities
Second Valley Beach
Park
4.7
• Secluded sandy cove near Victor Harbor • Great for swimming and relaxing
Rapid Bay
Place
• Known for its historic jetty and diving opportunities • Spot leafy sea dragons in the waters
Middleton
Place
• Popular surfing beach with a relaxed atmosphere • Good spot for whale watching during migration season
Port Elliot
Place
• Historic coastal town with beautiful Horseshoe Bay • Explore the cliff top walks and enjoy local cafes
Moonta Bay
Place
• Family-friendly beach with a long jetty and swimming enclosure • Visit the historic Moonta Mines
Wauraltee Beach
Beach
4.6
• Secluded beach known for its tranquility and natural beauty • Ideal for fishing and enjoying quiet coastal scenery
Berry Bay North
Landmark
4.7
• Popular surfing beach with consistent waves • Offers camping facilities nearby
Daly Head
Natural feature
4.6
• Premier surfing spot with powerful breaks • Part of a national surfing reserve
Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park
Park
4.8
• Features dramatic coastline, shipwrecks, and diverse wildlife • Offers various walking trails and camping spots
Shell Beach Rock Pool
Landmark
4.8
• Natural rock pool perfect for a dip on a warm day • Found within the scenic Innes National Park
Marion Bay
Place
• Gateway to Innes National Park, popular for fishing • Offers a jetty and beautiful beaches
Yorketown
Place
• Town surrounded by unique pink lakes • Explore the salt lakes for scenic views
Pink Lake
Lake
4.1
• Striking natural salt lakes known for their vibrant pink hues • Best seen on clear days for maximum color
Point Turton
Place
• Coastal town with a sheltered bay and jetty • Popular for fishing and safe swimming
Cairns
Place
• Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest • Best visited between June and August
Coolangatta
Place
• Southernmost suburb of Gold Coast, known for surfing beaches • Relaxed vibe compared to central Gold Coast
Hervey Bay
Place
• Main hub for whale watching tours (July-November) • Gateway to Fraser Island
K'gari
Island
4.7
• Largest sand island in the world, UNESCO World Heritage site • Drive a 4WD along 75 Mile Beach and swim in Lake McKenzie
Bundaberg Central
Place
• Known for its rum distillery and ginger beer • Visit Mon Repos Turtle Centre (November-March)
Agnes Water
Place
• Southernmost surf beach on the Great Barrier Reef coast • Twin town with the historic community of Seventeen Seventy
Seventeen Seventy
Place
• Historic town where Captain Cook first landed in Queensland • Offers scenic cruises to the Great Barrier Reef
Yeppoon
Place
• Coastal town with a lagoon and views of Keppel Bay islands • Gateway to the Capricorn Coast
Rockhampton City
Place
• Beef Capital of Australia, with historic buildings and a riverfront • Visit the Tropic of Capricorn Spire
Cape Hillsborough
Place
• National park famous for wallabies and kangaroos on the beach at sunrise • Offers scenic walking trails
Airlie Beach
Place
• Mainland gateway to the Whitsunday Islands • Enjoy the Airlie Beach Lagoon and vibrant nightlife
Bowen
Place
• Coastal town with eight beautiful beaches and a Big Mango • Good base for exploring nearby reefs and islands
Magnetic Island
Island
4.8
• Island paradise with koalas, hiking trails, and secluded bays • Accessible by ferry from Townsville
Paluma
Place
• Village in the Paluma Range National Park • Offers cool rainforest walks and swimming holes
Wallaman Falls
Landmark
4.8
• Australia's highest single-drop waterfall • Located in Girringun National Park
Mission Beach
Place
• Tropical beach town, known for skydiving and white-water rafting • Gateway to Dunk Island
Daintree Rainforest
Park
4.7
• Oldest rainforest in the world, meeting the Great Barrier Reef • Explore via boardwalks, river cruises, and guided tours
Fitzroy Island
Place
4.4
• Continental island with rainforest and fringing reefs • Popular for snorkeling, diving, and glass-bottom boat tours
Torquay
Place
• Surfing capital of Australia, home to Bells Beach • Visit the Australian National Surfing Museum
Point Impossible Beach
Beach
4.5
• Popular nudist beach with good surfing conditions • Located just east of Torquay
Teddy's Lookout
Landmark
4.7
• Panoramic views of the Great Ocean Road winding below • Offers stunning coastal vistas over the St George River
Twelve Apostles Viewpoint
Landmark
4.8
• Iconic limestone stack formations emerging from the Southern Ocean • Best viewed at sunrise or sunset
Sparks Gully
Landmark
4.9
• Secluded spot along the Great Ocean Road • Offers peaceful coastal views
Gibson Steps
Landmark
4.8
• Descendable cliff-face steps leading to the beach below the cliffs • Offers a unique perspective of the rock formations
Deep Blue Hot Springs Warrnambool
Public bath
4.5
• Geothermal mineral pools for relaxation • Offers different pools and bathing experiences
Pea Soup Beach No 1
Point of interest
4.6
• Sheltered beach perfect for families and swimming • Located in the charming town of Port Fairy
The Bakers Oven
Landmark
4.6
• Unique rock formation resembling a baker's oven • Located along the rugged coastline of the Great Ocean Road
Hopetoun Falls
Place
4.7
• Beautiful waterfall accessible by a short rainforest walk • Cascades into the Aire River
Sandy Cove
Landmark
4.8
• Secluded sandy beach offering tranquility • Ideal for quiet walks and enjoying coastal scenery
London Bridge
Scenic spot
4.7
• Natural archway that was once a double-span bridge • The inner arch collapsed in 1990
Beauchamp Falls
Landmark
4.7
• Beautiful waterfall cascading into a fern-filled gully • Requires a moderate walk through lush rainforest
Esperance
Place
• Coastal town known for its white sandy beaches and turquoise waters • Best visited between December and February
Bunbury Farmers Market
Farmers' market
4.7
• Popular market for fresh local produce and gourmet foods • A great stop for stocking up on road trip snacks
Busselton Jetty
Landmark
4.6
• Longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere • Features an underwater observatory at its end
Dunsborough
Place
• Coastal town with sheltered beaches and clear waters • Gateway to Margaret River wine region
Eagle Bay
Place
• Pristine beach with calm, clear waters • Ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing
Point Picquet
Landmark
4.7
• Scenic lookout offering views of the Indian Ocean • Good spot for whale watching during migration season
Margaret River
Place
• Renowned wine region with world-class wineries • Also known for surfing, caves, and gourmet food
Pemberton Swimming Pool
Landmark
4.3
• Historic swimming pool fed by a natural spring • Set amidst towering karri trees
Denmark
Place
• Coastal town known for its stunning beaches and karri forests • Explore local wineries and art galleries
Elephant Rocks
Park
4.8
• Beach with giant granite boulders resembling elephants • Features calm, turquoise waters perfect for swimming
Albany
Place
• Historic whaling town with stunning natural attractions • Explore the National Anzac Centre and Torndirrup National Park
Misery Beach
Beach
4.5
• Secluded white sand beach, once voted Australia's best beach • Despite its name, it's known for its beauty
Bald Head Walk Trail
Place
• Challenging coastal walk offering incredible ocean views • Extends along a narrow, rocky spine to Bald Head
Little Beach
Beach
4.9
• Pristine white sand beach within Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve • Renowned for its clear turquoise waters and granite boulders
Bremer Bay
Place
• Coastal town known for its untouched beaches and killer whale expeditions • Best place in Australia to see orcas in the wild
Whyalla
Place
• Steel city with a vibrant marine life, particularly giant cuttlefish • Visit the Whyalla Maritime Museum
Port Lincoln
Place
• 'Seafood Capital of Australia', offering fresh seafood experiences • Try shark cage diving for an adventurous encounter
Coffin Bay
Place
• Known for its pristine oysters and tranquil national park • Take an oyster farm tour and taste fresh oysters
Greenly Beach
Beach
4.6
• Secluded beach with a famous rock pool • Popular for photography and swimming in the natural pool
Talia Caves
Natural feature
4.5
• Sea caves and rock pools formed by ocean erosion • Explore 'The Woolshed' and 'Murphys Haystacks' nearby
Streaky Bay
Place
• Coastal town known for its fishing and pristine beaches • Visit the Smooth Pool for sheltered swimming
Lake Macdonnell
Lake
4.4
• Striking pink lake located adjacent to a blue lake • Offers a unique contrasting natural spectacle
Tasmania
Place
• Island state known for its rugged wilderness and unique wildlife • Best visited between December and March
Cradle Mountain
Mountain peak
4.7
• Iconic national park with pristine wilderness and hiking trails • Summit Cradle Mountain or walk around Dove Lake
Bay of Fires
Natural feature
4.7
• Stunning coastline with white sand, orange lichen-covered rocks, and turquoise water • Ideal for walking, swimming, and photography
Wineglass Bay
Natural feature
4.7
• Famous crescent-shaped beach within Freycinet National Park • Hike to the lookout for iconic views
Mount Field National Park
Mountain peak
4.6
• Tasmania's oldest national park, known for its waterfalls • See Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Tall Trees Walk
Bruny Island
Island
4.6
• Island known for its dramatic coastline, wildlife, and gourmet food • Take a cruise, visit the Neck lookout, and spot white wallabies
Stanley
Place
• Historic fishing village dominated by 'The Nut', an ancient volcanic plug • Take a chairlift or walk to the top of The Nut for panoramic views
Queenstown
Place
• Mining town with a unique lunar-like landscape • Take a ride on the West Coast Wilderness Railway
Penguin
Place
• Coastal town known for its large penguin statue and colony of little penguins • Watch penguins return to shore at dusk
The Pinnacles Desert
National park
4.7
• Limestone formations rising from yellow sand dunes • Part of Nambung National Park
Hutt Lagoon
Natural feature
4.5
• Pink lake known for its vibrant colors due to algae • Great for aerial views or a scenic drive-by
Shark Bay
Natural feature
• UNESCO World Heritage site with diverse marine life • Visit Monkey Mia to see dolphins
Noosa Shire
Place
• Upscale coastal town known for its main beach and national park • Explore Hastings Street for dining and shopping
Whitsunday Islands
Archipelago
4.8
• Group of 74 islands, known for Whitehaven Beach • Popular for sailing, snorkeling, and diving
Cement Creek Redwood Forest
National park
4.7
• Californian Redwood plantation with towering trees • Offers a unique forest walking experience
The Grotto
Landmark
4.7
• Unique geological formation with a sinkhole and rock arch • Offers stunning views of the Southern Ocean
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