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Great Barrier Reef — Wonder down under Great Barrier Reef — Wonder down under Of all Australia's natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef, stretching along the Queensland coast, must be the most precious. It is the world's largest World Heritage site and since 1981 has been the world's biggest coral reef eco-system. Watch the videoRead the factsheet

Great Ocean Road — Wonder down under Great Ocean Road — Wonder down under The Great Ocean Road is a wonderful drive with many diversions. Around 25 beaches, 13 waterfalls, eight lighthouses, eight shipwrecks and delightful towns. And of course, plenty of lovely cafés and restaurants. Watch the videoRead the factsheet

Lord Howe Island — Wonder down under Lord Howe Island — Wonder down under Lord Howe Island is a roughly crescent-shaped eroded remnant of a 6.9 million year old shield volcano. The tiny island is 10km long and 1.5km wide. It protects a lagoon and is fringed by the world's most southerly coral reef. Watch the videoRead the factsheet

South-west Tasmania — Wonder down under South-west Tasmania — Wonder down under Tasmania is one of the earth's most remote places. It is crammed with national parks, rare beauty and spectacular landscapes, being on the World Heritage List is almost commonplace in Tasmania. Watch the videoRead the factsheet

Sydney — Wonder down under Sydney — Wonder down under Sydney is a popular tourist destination, thanks largely to its beaches and cosmopolitan appeal. The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are internationally recognised landmarks and the view from the top of the bridge is breathtaking. Watch the videoRead the factsheet

The Kimberley — Wonder down under The Kimberley — Wonder down under The Kimberley was one of the earliest settled parts of Australia. The massive area is remote and rugged with wide horizons, ancient gorges, beautiful rock pools and long and clean beaches. Watch the videoRead the factsheet

The Red Centre — Wonder down under The Red Centre — Wonder down under Australia's Red Centre is just that. The fiery-coloured earth holds many secrets and the golden triangle of desert wonders is the spiritual heart of this vast continent. Watch the videoRead the factsheet

           
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