| Surely, Australia is the smallest continent and can be | | | | at least one of its natural parks. One good example is |
| described by many other superlatives. It is known as | | | | the Kakadu National Park where you can have a |
| the flattest continent as well as the driest inhabited | | | | first-hand experience of the beauty of the country's |
| continent. To counter these implausible descriptions, this | | | | rainforest. This place is also the right place to go if you |
| country and continent is the home of the world's | | | | want to have a first-hand look at the Aboriginal cultural |
| largest coral reef, that is, the Great Barrier Reef. It is | | | | artifacts. |
| also where Mount Augustus can be found, which is | | | | 4. Experience the underwater spectacle of the Great |
| known to be the world's largest monolith. | | | | Barrier Reef. Australia's natural wonder will not be the |
| Together with this country's rich history is their rich | | | | same without the famous Great Barrier Reef, and you |
| natural resources. When Australia is mentioned, we | | | | just cannot afford to miss and experience the |
| immediately think of cute marsupials such as koalas | | | | spectacle it brings, especially if you are a lover of |
| and kangaroos. But more than that, its alpine heaths, | | | | marine life. |
| tropical rainforests, and marine life boast of a large | | | | If you are a person who just loves to travel, there are |
| biodiversity. In fact, it has the largest number of reptiles | | | | indeed lots of reasons why you should get yourself an |
| of any country, with 755 species. | | | | Australian tourist visa. Besides its natural wonders, |
| It is indeed a shame if you visit the country and not | | | | Australia also boasts of vibrant and classy capital |
| experience its natural wonders. Here are just few of | | | | cities, which include: |
| the things that you can do to experience Australia's | | | | 1. Sydney, NSW. This city is a combination of urban |
| mega biodiversity: | | | | lifestyle and natural wonder. It is where the world |
| 1. Be in the company of the ever lovable koalas. As a | | | | renowned Opera House is located and it is filled with |
| child, you surely have a favorite teddy bear. You | | | | world-class shopping centers. In Sydney, you can also |
| choose to keep it even though it is already old and | | | | go kayaking under the Harbor Bridge. |
| dirty. Why not live again those sweet childhood | | | | 2. Melbourne, Victoria. The city prides of known |
| memories by being in the company of live teddy bears, | | | | shopping precincts, sophisticated restaurants, and a |
| which are, the koalas. You can go to Kangaroo Island | | | | flourishing art scene. |
| to meet these cute creatures. In this place, you will also | | | | 3. Brisbane, Queensland. It is a melting pot of the old |
| meet other lovable animals such as sea lions, wallabies, | | | | and new. In this city, you will find gardens, sandstone |
| platypus, and bandicoots. | | | | cathedrals, and skyscrapers all together. Some of the |
| 2. Swim with the world's biggest fish. Many people are | | | | activities that you can do include riding a bike through |
| scared at the mere mention of the word whale shark, | | | | the City Botanic Gardens and exploring urban villages. |
| which is known as the world's biggest fish. If you are | | | | 4. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The capital |
| one of these people, shake off your fear as whale | | | | city of Australia, Canberra is the place where you can |
| sharks are actually gentle underwater giants. You can | | | | find more about the country's sport heroes by going to |
| do this by swimming with them on Ningaloo Reef. | | | | the National Institute of Sport and Science, or explore |
| 3. Visit at least one national park. A nature trip in the | | | | its political history at Old Parliament House. |
| land down under will not be complete if you do not visit | | | | |