Australia is a highly developed state with an area of7692 kilometers, which is one of the largest in the world. Located in the south of the globe, it is unique in that it covers the entire vast continent and the nearby islands of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
It is necessary to distinguish Australia - continent and Australia - the state occupying the fourth place in the ranking of the best countries of the world, which indicates a high standard of living of the population.
Terra Australis Incognita
In this article we will talk about the state,called still the Australian union. In ancient times, people assumed that in the Southern Hemisphere there are undiscovered corners, named as Terra Australis Incognita, which means "unknown southern land". Before the advent of Europeans, local people living in tribes, extracted food with the help of stone tools.
In 1770, an expedition led by D.Cook, examining the coast of previously unknown lands, recognized their possessions of Great Britain. After 18 years, dangerous convicts began to be brought to the continent, which was in isolation, until 1840.
However, in a new country came for a better share and free people who founded on the mainland different colonies, which later merged into one, called the Australian Union in 1901.
Income to the treasury from tourism
The amazing state of Australia, whose attractions are known all over the world, takes care of the development of new tourist routes, bringing the main income to the country's budget.
Due to the variety of natural and man-made monuments, travelers who want to see as many unusual places as possible can sometimes find it difficult to navigate on the spot.
Great Barrier Reef
For those who dream of a break from civilization,offers noteworthy adults and children's travel routes fantastically beautiful Australia. The state, whose attractions can be called real natural wonders, is making every effort to preserve an unusual colony of marine organisms located off the coast of the country.
Giant reef, consisting of polyps, is visible evenfrom space. Marine organisms throughout their life form a unique capsule - coral. Thus, the colony of polyps reaches an incredible size, most of which is under water. This amazing spectacle is remembered by all those who have come to the coast - over the smooth surface of the ocean, over 900 coral islands grow every day.
Those who are not limited in finance, offersa wonderful holiday in the hotels located on the islands of Australia. The sights, first discovered by the French traveler Bougainville, are the largest and longest living organisms in the world.
Researchers of the World Ocean have determined thatthe total area of polyps is 3.5 million square kilometers, which is much larger than Great Britain, which considered the country its colony, and organisms appeared more than eight thousand years ago.
Australia (state): attractions. Pink Lake Hillier
Another amazing place where tourists come from all over the world, despite the unusual color, has a natural origin.
Located on the island of Middle Lake sincehis discovery at the beginning of the XIX century keeps the mystery of the pink shade of his waters. There are several versions explaining the strange coloring, but scientists of the world tend to one of them, suggesting that the delightful color of the lake is the result of the activity of various microbes. And in hot months the color of the saline pond changes to bright coral.
Local guides warn that the best time tovisiting an unusual reservoir is a summer that lasts in the country from December to February, because it is then that the color of the water becomes saturated and visible from afar. Tourists are offered the opportunity to view the local landmark from the air in order to fully enjoy the beautiful sight.
Abandoned British Ship
Homebush Bay has been abandoned for many years.British ship, which was acquired by the government of the country. In the 1970s, the swimming craft was written off, and it remained forever at the mouth of the Parramatta River (Sydney, Australia). The state, the sights (the photo is presented below), which changed to unrecognizability under the influence of wildlife, did not begin to take care of the abandoned ship.
Now the ship is completely rusty, and its inspectioninside is not made. However, from the coast, tourists enjoy a stunning view of the ship, completely entwined with mangroves, the swimming facility looks especially beautiful at sunset.
Devil stones
In a valley in the south of the country more than a million years agounder the influence of erosion processes formed huge boulders, called the devil. The state of Australia, whose sights elicit a sense of admiration, considers these stones to be a symbol of uninhabited places.
Water and wind rounded the granite blocks left over from volcanic eruptions, when hot lava seeped through cracks in the crust.
The temperature difference affects the boulders not in the best way, and some of them split in half.
The ancient aborigines of Australia keep the legend thatthat the devil himself had once passed through this valley, scattering giant stones with a reddish tinge. Now this corner is a special attention for curious tourists who come to admire the fantastic looking terrain with massive boulders.
Sanctuary of Ricketts
It is impossible not to tell about the unusual museum underopen air, located near Melbourne. In a small park, the audience is represented by 92 sculptures created by clay and wood by potter William Ricketts. The state of Australia, whose sights are quite interesting, is proud of the museum, called the sanctuary. For 33 years he worked on the creation of his works Ricketts, who had lived among Aborigines for a long time and was impressed by their special attitude to nature.
Museum created by the hands of one personconsidered one of the most mysterious places of the country. Strange sculptures seem to grow out of moss-grown boulders and look out from behind the mighty tree trunks, and some statues spread their wings, as if protecting each other.
Tourists strolling here for hours, mark a completely different atmosphere of unity with nature.
Amazing Australia Attractions(We discussed the description of some of them in the article) will always attract tourists wishing to enjoy the beauty of nature and monuments created by human hands. Even seasoned travelers will discover many new places, the memory of which will remain for many years.
