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10 Underrated Australian Destinations​

1. The Flinders Ranges

The Flinders Ranges are a series of mountains in South Australia that offer some of the best hiking in the country. With stunning scenery and plenty of opportunities for adventure, the Flinders Ranges are a must-visit for outdoor enthusiasts.
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2. Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is a small island off the coast of South Australia and is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. With pristine beaches, rugged cliffs, and a wealth of wildlife, Kangaroo Island is a nature lover's paradise.
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3. Phillip Island, Victoria

Phillip Island is home to one of the world's greatest living wonders, the Penguin Parade. Every evening, hundreds of little penguins waddle up the beach to the island's breeding grounds. The season runs year-round, peaking at Christmas, Easter, Chinese New Year and school holidays, when it's wise to book a month in advance.
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4. The Nullarbor Plain, Western Australia

The Nullarbor Plain is the world's largest single exposure of limestone, stretching over 500 kilometres along the South Australian and Western Australian border. This expanse is a unique part of Australia, with almost nothing but flat, arid land as far as the eye can see. It’s eerily beautiful.
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5. The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, New South Wales

The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden is one of Australia's largest gardens and a must-see for any nature lover. The garden is 1000 metres above sea level and spans across 28 hectares. The garden also has a number of different trails, including a guided ‘nature therapy’ rainforest walk and 150 different native bird species.
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6. The Pinnacles, Western Australia

The Pinnacles is one of Australia's most unique natural sites. This area is home to a collection of limestone pillars that rise up out of the desert sand like a field of giant mushrooms. The best season to visit the Pinnacles is in the months of August to October, as the days are mild and wildflowers, along with wattle, begin to bloom in the spring.
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7. The Olgas, Northern Territory

The Olgas (now more commonly known by their indigenous name, Kata Tjuṯa) are a group of three large, red-coloured pillars in the Northern Territory. These pillars can be seen from a number of different lookout points around their base. According to Wikipedia, the 36 domes that make up Kata Tjuṯa are composed of conglomerate, a sedimentary rock consisting of cobbles and boulders of varying rock types including granite and basalt, cemented by a matrix of coarse sandstone. The highest dome, Mount Olga, is 1,066m above sea level.
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8. The Great Ocean Road, Victoria

The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia's most famous attractions. This stunning coastal road skirts the Southern Ocean, through the Twelve Apostles, Bells Beach, and the surf town of Torquay. The Falls Music & Arts Festival (usually held in Lorne over New Year's Eve) is a must-see - this festival attracts thousands of music fans to ring in the new year with popular local and international acts.
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9. Daintree Rainforest, Queensland

The Daintree Rainforest, estimated to be over 135 million years old, is one of the most beautiful rainforests in the world. This lush, tropical rainforest is filled with exotic plants, rivers and waterfalls. The best way to experience the Daintree Rainforest is with a tour of Mossman Gorge & Daintree National Park. Many operators also include a ‘crocodile cruise’ on Cooper Creek.
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10. Fraser Island

Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world, and is a popular destination for those looking for a beach holiday. With crystal-clear water and miles of white sand beaches, Fraser Island is a must-visit for anyone looking for a tropical beach escape or a 4wd adventure.

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So what do you guys think? Are any of these places on your ‘bucket list’? And be sure to let us know if you think we missed anything out.​

 

[Ricci]

With so many beautiful places in our own backyard it has always amazed me that people choose to go overseas on holiday. I would love to spend more time visiting these unique places but with the cost of fuel etc going through the roof I think my travels in the foreseeable future will be severely curtailed.

 

[Jill57]

With so many beautiful places in our own backyard it has always amazed me that people choose to go overseas on holiday. I would love to spend more time visiting these unique places but with the cost of fuel etc going through the roof I think my travels in the foreseeable future will be severely curtailed.

Yes I agree Ricci not going O/S again have seen a lot of Australia but would like to visit more wonderful spots but it all depends on fuel prices, first it was Covid now fuel prices

 

[Kimba]

We always take for granted the places that are closer to home. I have lived on 3 continents and still find out about places that are near where I used to live but that I never knew about because I didn't look.

 

[Vin]

I’m really surprised tassie has not been mentioned. There are so many places to visit in tassie the Cadbury chocolate factory, cradle mountain , Hobart and Launceston

 

[Anubis]

Will put Blue Mountains Botanic Garden on my list, been to all the others.

 

[Kimba]

I’m really surprised tassie has not been mentioned. There are so many places to visit in tassie the Cadbury chocolate factory, cradle mountain , Hobart and Launceston

Don't forget Coles Bay & the Freycinet Peninsula, and Bruny Island. As well as Hastings Caves and Richmond. Where you can get the best pepper steak pie in Australia.

 

[JayKay]

Just a thought, the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island has seating built above sand these days, like an Ampitheatre.
You don't actually sit on the sand like in the old days. Still a most worthwhile visit seeing nature so close. The displays available beforehand are very well done.

 

[Jonathan Leane]

Hi guys -

Definitely should have mentioned Tassie. My partner and I just came back from a trip to Hobart and loved it. Bruny Island was particularly amazing - and waaay bigger than I thought it was going to be!

 

[Mindygirl12022]

I’m really surprised tassie has not been mentioned. There are so many places to visit in tassie the Cadbury chocolate factory, cradle mountain , Hobart and Launceston

I agree with this, having lived in both Launceston and Hobart, they have beautiful and dramatic places to visit. Eaglehawk Neck is one, not from where the old ruins of the Port Arthur Jail are, beautiful lavender farms, the Cataract Gorge in Launceston, the list is long.