Australia is one of the most popular destinations for travelers - from backpackers on a budget to lovestruck honeymooners to retirement-age couples. But for many travelers in the US, the distance is a major deterrent. Flights can be expensive and many routes require at least 24-hours for you to arrive at your destination. So the overall conclusion is sometimes it’s easy to spend your vacation somewhere a little closer to home.
But Australia is more than worth the journey, as it has everything a traveler could want. Visit this beautiful country and you can guarantee you won’t go home disappointed.
Here's some reasons why.
The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the biggest and most famous reef system on Earth. Stretching for over 2300 kilometers along Australia’s northeast coast, it has vibrant blue oceans, diverse marine life, and endless opportunities for diving. You could spend your entire vacation exploring the reef.
They speak your language
Although it's great to experience new cultures and unfamiliar places, sometimes the language barrier can be a bit stressful when you’re on vacation. So for as much trouble as it is for Americans to travel there, once you arrive you don't have to worry about communicating with locals.
Sydney
Sydney Harbour is one of the most iconic locations in the world, and you've no doubt seen countless pictures of the famous opera house rising out of the water. And if opera isn't your thing, the city also boasts countless other attractions such as backpacker paradise Bondi beach, an architecturally impressive bridge, gorgeous parks, and endless places to enjoy delicious food.
The natural landscapes
If you prefer the great outdoors then leave the city behind and explore the vast swathes of wilderness that Australia has to offer. Perhaps the most famous natural landscape in the country is Uluru, otherwise known as Ayers Rock. This colossal sandstone formation rises out of the ground in the Northern Territory, covering an impressive eight kilometers. The iron present in the rock creates a vivid red that looks incredible at sunset and sunrise.
The food
If Australians are famous for one thing, it’s throwing a barbecue. An Aussie barbecue is a huge tradition, and no trip down under is complete without tossing a few steaks and shrimp onto a searing hot grill and cracking open a few beers. Most parks and outdoor spaces in the country will have several fire pits and barbecues for anyone to enjoy.
There are so many more things to enjoy about this fantastic nation, from the glorious weather to the Roma attractions to the diverse wildlife, but hopefully, these five reasons have convinced you to visit Australia in the future.
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