Australia is a well known location blessed abundantly with rugged beauty, natural diversity, and both natural and modern wonders. Australia, one of the most important countries in Oceania is home to many World Heritage Sites inscribed by UNESCO. Here lists some of the amazing locations and landmarks you cannot miss whilst visiting Australia. Try capturing the essence of the Aussie charm and spend a day in pure joy.
Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour, home to two of the iconic Sydney landmarks can be identified as one of the most visited tourist destinations in Australia. Sydney Opera House, one of the world’s newest UNESCO sites and most famous architectural marvels in the entire world is quite famous for its sail-shaped shells and white gleaming beauty. The harbour is also home to some of the world-class cruising restaurants. Try to cruise aboard a premium glass boat dinner cruise in Sydney so that you can enjoy the uninterrupted views of the harbour with a delicious dinner and amazing cruising and dining experience. You can take in the spectacular views of the epic Sydney light life, lit-up urban masterpieces and also Sydney Harbour Bridge, another heritage-listed Sydney textbook icon or the famous “coat-hanger”. Get aboard a glass boat dinner cruise in Sydney Harbour and admire these wonders while feasting on a signature dinner menu freshly prepared by the chefs onboard and click some stunning pictures in the background while sipping a glass of your favourite drink which can be purchased from the fully licensed bar onboard.
Royal Exhibition Building + Carlton Gardens
You might have heard about the great international exhibitions of 1880 and 1888 in Melbourne. The Royal Exhibition Building, which was designed and built in the nineteenth century by Joseph Reed can be identified as one of the major attractions of the city of Melbourne. It is located in the northeastern part of the business district surrounded by the beautiful heritage-listed green garden. The Royal Exhibition Building and the neighbouring Carlton Gardens played a significant role in these most significant events staged in colonial Australia. These events helped to introduce the saga of Australian enterprise and technology to the globe. The Royal Exhibition Building was assembled from slate, steel, timer, brick and a unique combination of Romanesque, Italian Renaissance, Lombardic, and Byzantine styles. It is popular as a commercial exhibition venue, but there are regular tours from Melbourne Museum.
Australian Convict Sites- Port Arthur
There are eleven Convict Sites in Australia that have been included among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They all are scattered around Norfolk Island, Sydney, Tasmania, and Perth including the Cascades Female Factory in Hobart, Fremantle Prison, and many more. Port Arthur in Tasmania, one of the famous Australian Convict Sites that has been presented as the best surviving example of the colonial expansion of European powers and the large-scale labour convicts' transportation. Head over to Port Arthur and try to walk around the ruins of Victorian buildings where the convicts lived and worked, under extremely harsh conditions. Take in the close-up view of the ruins and the beautiful bay. The place has an innate charm and a highly friendly weather condition even in the baddest of the season. It is only the ruins of a tragic past that makes the place less beautiful; because Port Arthur﹘ the location﹘ is serene and peaceful. There are other photographic locations or popular points of interests nearby, including Tasman Arch, Eaglehawk Neck, and Devil’s Kitchen you shouldn’t miss.
There are many more that can be added to this famous Australian heritage-listed sites and location list. But try visiting these at first and learn about the geographical, cultural, and historical importance of these locations.
