Australia is one of the few countries in the world that boasts of an extended coastline that is replete with beaches and islands. Beaches and Islands in Australia are countless and are popular tourist destinations. These beaches and islands are not only famous for their natural beauty but
also for their numerous activities and dining and entertainment options. Some of the well known beaches and islands are Fraser Island, Kangaroo Islands, Mackey beaches and Cairns beaches.
Fraser Island is the largest sand island of the world; it is renowned for its dingos, wildlife, native birds, rainforests, creeks, lakes, fishing, and spectacular natural beauty. The island is a part of the World Heritage List and feature splendid sand dune systems, rainforests on sand, and beautiful freshwater lakes. One of the specialties of the place is that it is the only sand island on Earth that houses rainforests, nestling a wide spectrum of indigenous flora and fauna. The tourists are fascinated by the long sandy beaches, the numerous lakes and creeks, the sprawling rainforests and the wildlife, of the island. Here you can opt for several activities that include whale watching, fishing, swimming, sailing, surfing, parasailing, kayaking and snorkeling.
Kangaroo Island is the third largest island of Australia. The island boasts of unspoilt and pristine beauty, the authorities did not want the natural beauty to be diminished by overdevelopment and excessive tourism. It is one of the rare places in the world where civilization and wilderness co-exist in harmony and peace. The place is replete with a wide array of flora and fauna, cliffs and beaches. As far as fauna of the island is concerned, besides kangaroo, you can also see here sea lions, penguins, dolphins and koalas in a natural environment. The island houses the premier sea lion watching destination, the Seal Bay Conservation Park that boasts of 600 sea lions.
Amongst the beaches, the Mackey region is quite popular with the tourists for its beaches. It boasts of more than 30 beaches, all of which are located within 5 to 45 minutes of the Mackay City. Some of the popular beaches of the region are Harbour Beach, Lamberts Beach, Blacks Beach and Bucasia Beach. All these beaches are the perfect places to relax and rest and view moving glimpses of the beach as well as the sunrise and the sunset. The beaches also offer you the opportunity to participate in activities like swimming, sailing, surfing, kayaking, parasailing, fishing and boating.
In a similar manner the Cairns is also another city that is famous for its beaches. The beaches in Cairns spread over an area of 25 km and some of the popular beaches in the region are Machans Beach, Holloways, Yorkeys Knob and Smithfield. All these beaches offer great natural sceneries and activities along with countless campgrounds, picnic spots, restaurants and night clubs.
Apart from these beaches and islands, there are numerous beaches and islands in the country, all of which are known for their natural beauty and entertainment value.
For more information on Tourist Attractions in Australia visit Travel.mapsofworld.com.
|
