Australia has always been remembered for its deep bellied Kangaroos as the national animal and the diverse species of the wild animals and birds found in the continent. Australia is one of the oldest and the smallest continent in the world, famous as the Kangaroo Continent. It is divided into many regions: Northern Australia, Southern Australia, Western Australia, South Wales, Queensland, Victoria etc. The South Wales capital city Sydney is quite popular amongst the tourists for its spectacular Opera House.
The lush tropical rainforests, the high mountain peaks, the cerulean sea make it ideal as an adventure destination. Owing an uneven territory, in some regions the Australian continent turns most populous while in other regions it remains sparsely populated with most of the area covered with forests, deserts and plains. Once a fertile area with plenty of lakes and marshes, Australia has developed itself as the most progressive continent in the world. The sharp contrasts in the landscape of Australia is evident in the Lake Eyre in South Australia, with the lowest elevation of 16 m below sea level and the highest Mt Kosciusko peak, in New South Wales, which is 2228 m above sea level.
Australia's deserts are competent with Sahara desert in Africa. The snowcapped mountains are also huge and picturesque complementing one the best surfing beaches in the world. To start with, The Kimberley region in Western Australia is renowned for its spectacular outback, the contrast of the red earth, deep gorges and waterfalls, to the white sandy beaches of the coast. Another tourist attraction is the Gascoyne region, with its Shark Bay World Heritage area and the Ningaloo Marine Park ideal for watching whale sharks and dolphins and snorkelling. The Mid-West region in the Western Australia gets laden with wildflowers from August to November pulling surplus tourist traffic. The Goldfields with its gold mines and the capital city Perth located on the Swan River are other tourist spots in Western region.
Northern Australia stretches itself between the lush green tropical rainforests and spectacular waterfalls among the savannah woodlands and the vast Simpson Desert.The Southern part of Australia is the country's driest region with 60 percent of the state enveloped with desert. South Australia is also the center for wine production in Australia where you can visit the wineries and sip the sample wines. Driving through barren desert, cruising along the Murray River or relaxing on one of the many fine beaches along the coastline can also be your leisure activities.
Queensland is the most beautiful and captivating territory in Australia. With its magnificent coastline, wide sandy beaches, national parks, vast plains, lush tropical rainforests, forested mountains and the natural wonder - the Great Barrier Reef, it is Australia's most frequently visited tourist destination.
