10 Reasons You Should Choose Australia to Travel (Part 1)

As a remote but highly developed country, Australia has captivated us with its unique natural wonders and exotic wildlife. Australia is one of the few countries where no matter your travel preferences, budget or age, it can offer travel experiences that can’t be found anywhere else.

But, is it worth taking that long flight to visit one of the most remote countries in the world? Correct!

From cultural richness to stunning beaches and adventurous trips to the outback, here are ten reasons why Australia should be on your top list.

1. The perfect destination for a road trip

The 6th largest country in the world and a continent of its own, Australia has approximately 2.97 million square miles for you to enjoy at your own pace.

There’s plenty of backcountry and wilderness to camp and enjoy in solitude, and plenty of small cities and towns to roam and explore.

You may choose to spend months traveling around the country as you visit each state, or maybe just a few weeks focusing on the eastern part of the country. You could even spend weeks on the island of Tasmania!

But, what if you don’t have much time on the road? You can spend three or four days cruising the coastal roads in Melbourne and Sydney. This was one of my favorite road trips to date. It’s so beautiful!

Or, if you only have a day or two, you can drive along the famous Great Ocean Road! This one cannot be missed.

2. Experience Aboriginal cultures

Although they make up only about 3% of the population, Australia still has a strong Aboriginal identity through the conservation of many different indigenous peoples, including more than 600 Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations.

These indigenous people have thrived across Australia for over 50,000 years and were the original settlers before colonization.

Today you can visit many of their sacred sites, including the most famous and holiest, Uluru.

Also known as Ayers Rock, this sandstone monolith (or mountain!) has hosted indigenous ceremonies for over 10,000 years, and the local Anangu community believes their ancestors still live there.

Imagine watching the sunset from Uluru – such an amazing experience!

Other sacred Aboriginal sites worth seeing are Kata Tjuta, Birrarung Marr, Wilpena Pound, Lake Mungo, Grampians National Park, and many more.

3. Great weather in Australia

Australia has sunny weather all year round. Although the south can be chilly during the winter (May to June), the northern part still has summer-like weather 365 days of the year.

During this time of year, you will see tourists and locals migrating from south to north. There, you can enjoy activities like camping, hiking, surfing and sunbathing on the beach any day of the year.

4. Beautiful beaches

Australians are proud of their beaches and with good reason! Australia has some of the best beaches in the world! With more than 23,000 miles of coastline, you’re sure to find the perfect beach for you.

In fact, there are no less than 11,011 beaches in Australia, including big-wave surfer’s paradises, pristine white sand beaches and family-friendly coastlines, among many others.

Among Australia’s most beautiful beaches are Shelly Beach in Sydney, Whitehaven Beach near the Great Barrier Reef, Cable Beach in Broome, Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas, and the famous Hyams Beach – known to have the whitest sand in the world.

5. Nature and Wildlife

Much of Australia is still wild and in a natural state. As mentioned, Australia is the perfect place to sunbathe on beautiful beaches, go diving in the Great Barrier Reef (more on that below), soak up the open spaces, and camp with the wildlife.

Many people think that Australia is all about a desolate desert landscape, and while there’s plenty of that, you’ll be surprised that it’s also full of lush forests with tropical waterfalls where you can bathe and relax.

And did you know you can ski in Australia? Yes, it snows there too! The country is so diverse that it offers an ever-changing outdoor experience all year round.

You can ski near Melbourne but sunbathe on a tropical beach in Cairns or Darwin at the same time of year.

Australia’s iconic wildlife is certainly unique and impressive. Kangaroos, Koalas, koalas, macaws and wombats are some of the creatures you will see roaming around in their natural habitat.