Four great Aussie destinations you just have to visit

When it comes to traveling throughout this diverse unique landscape, there are some places that can simply draw you back again and again. Depending on the time of year you visit, you can see even the most familiar of destinations in a new light. We take a look at three of Australia's most popular destinations, and one you may never have heard, but you'll want to tell your friends about.

The Kimberley, Western Australia

Purnulu National Park, bungle bungle range

According to Tourism Australia, this unique part of WA is ‘one of the most sparsely populated areas on earth¹’. And as anyone who has ever been fortunate enough to spend time exploring its many wonders will tell you, it’s home to some of the world’s great natural wonders. Explore the 1,000 rocky islands that make up the Buccaneer Archipelago. You can take in the true majesty of this ‘drowned coastline’ by taking a scenic flight or for a more intimate, up close experience, a luxury houseboat cruise can take you places most never see. And while you’re here, time spent discovering the wonders of the Bungle Bungle Range in World Heritage Purnululu National Park is an experience that will never be forgotten. A region steeped in over 300 million years of ancient history, it’s a place where every rock holds a story as old as time and the indigenous communities that make it their home will make you feel welcomed.

The Bay of Fires, Tasmania

Situated on a 50 kilometre stretch of Tasmania’s East Coast, The Bay of Fires has been named by Lonely Planet as the hottest travel destination in the world². The area was so evocatively named by Captain Tobias Ferneaux³ in 1773 after spotting the fires of the indigenous inhabitants dotted along the coastline. From Binalong Bay in the south – a magnificent spot for a swim or surf along its pristine white sands to Eddystone Point in the north, The Bay of Fires is a string of breathtakingly beautiful beaches, interspersed by lagoons and rocky bluffs. It rightly deserves its reputation as one of the most pristine natural wonders of the world.

The Daintree Forest, Queensland

Described by Sir David Attenborough as “the most extraordinary place on earth”, The Daintree Forest and the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area is one of the oldest continually surviving rainforests on Earth and one of the most biologically diverse tropical rainforests in the world. A visit to this very special part of Australia is always a rewarding, life affirming experience.

Baird Bay, South Australia

Fancy swimming with sea lions and dolphins in the crystal clear ocean of South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula? What do you mean you’ve never heard of it? Well, you’re not alone. The Baird Bay Ocean Eco Experience⁴ is just that – an experience you’ll remember for the rest of your life. And one that you're certain to tell your friends about for many years to come.⁴