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Australia, known as the “Land Down Under,” is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. There is so much to see in Australia that I couldn’t keep this section to just ten photos. You will see that a couple of my top ten photos from my time in Australia are actually photosets. I spent the majority of my time in Sydney, the Red Centre of the Northern Territory, and the Victoria State. I hope you enjoy “Buzzin’ Around Australia in 10 (plus) photos!
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Photo #1 - Simpsons Gap - Northern Territory, Australia
Located in the Red Centre of the Northern Territory, Simpsons Gap was one of the first stops on my tour of the West MacDonnell Ranges. When I took this picture, the sun was at the perfect angle to bring out the bright red colors. I could truly see why they call this area the “Red Centre.” To learn more about Simpsons Gap and the West MacDonnell Ranges, click HERE.
Photo #2 - Loch Ard Gorge - Victoria, Australia
Named after the British Clipper that wrecked nearby in 1878, Loch Ard Gorge was the final stop on my tour of Victoria, Australia’s Great Ocean Road. I took this picture from the end of an observation platform, looking towards the gorge. To learn more about Loch Ard Gorge and the Great Ocean Road Tour, click HERE.
Photo #3 - Sydney Harbour at Night - Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sydney Harbour is known for many famous sights, including the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. I was thrilled to find that my hotel room overlooked the harbour. I took this picture at night from my hotel room window. To learn more about this spectacular hotel, click HERE.
Photo Set #4 - My Best Koala Pictures
During my visit to Australia, I wanted to see a koala. It turns out that seeing, and even petting, a koala was much easier than I thought. These photos come from two different wildlife sanctuaries. The photo of “Daisy Feeling Shy” was taken at the Featherdale Wildlife Park in Sydney, and the zoomed-in koala photo was taken at the Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary near Melbourne. To learn more about the Featherdale Wildlife Park, click HERE. To learn more about the Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary, click HERE.
Photo #5 - The Brighton Bathing Boxes - Victoria, Australia
The Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes were originally built to protect modesty during the Victorian Era. Owners would use the boxes to change into their bathing suits. Today, although they really don’t serve a purpose, the bathing boxes are still popular. One recently sold for over AUS$250,000. I took this picture because I thought it showed a few of the unique colors and designs. To learn more about the Brighton Bathing Boxes, click HERE.
Photo Set #6 - Darling Harbour at Night - Sydney, NSW, Australia
The second most famous harbour in Sydney is Darling Harbour. I was glad that I brought my tripod as I was able to capture some beautiful pictures of the colorful harbour at night. To learn more about Darling Harbour, click HERE.
Photo #7 - Surfing at Bondi Beach - Sydney, NSW, Australia
No trip to Sydney is complete without visiting Bondi Beach. I took this opportunity to try out my zoom lens and capture a few pictures of some local surfers. To learn more about Bondi Beach, click HERE.
Photo Set #8 - Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park - Northern Territory
The highlight of my entire trip to Australia was visiting Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory. I enjoyed looking at the beautiful red colors and learning about Australian Aboriginal Culture. To learn more about Uluru/Kata Tjuta National Park, click HERE.
Photo #9 - A Helicopter Tour of the 12 Apostles - Victoria, Australia
During my tour of the Great Ocean Road, my guide insisted that a helicopter tour was the best way to see the beautiful rock formations. To ensure that I could take the helicopter tour, he dropped off the rest of the tour members and made a special trip to the helicopter depot. I took this picture looking out the window of the helicopter. To learn more about the 12 Apostles and the Great Ocean Road Tour, click HERE.
Photo #10 - Sydney Opera House - Sydney, NSW, Australia
The Sydney Opera House is the best-known sight in all of Australia. I took this picture looking across Sydney Harbour from the Overseas Passenger Terminal. To learn more about the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour, click HERE.