The Great Barrier Reef

Formed around 9,000 years ago and can be found in the Queensland area of Australia. The coral was formed after the last ice age, as the coral can only be grown below water level as the ice melted this increased the level of the water and formed the reef. The reef stretches 1,250 miles with an area of 135,000 square miles. It is estimated to be home to 2,000 types of fish and 500 species of coral.

Shark Bay World Heritage and Marine Park

A World Heritage area and is home to many endangered species and set in Western Australia. Monkey Mia and Shell Beach are two of the main areas of interest within the park. Monkey Mia’s natural untouched surroundings are home to bottlenose dolphins which can often be fed, tiger-sharks and dugongs. Shell Beach is made of deep layers of cockle shells 40 miles long, this gives a long white beach with aqua blue ocean waters of the Indian Ocean next to it.

Sydney Opera House

Designed by the Danish architect, Joern Utzon. The Opera House was completed in 1973 and can be found on Benelong Point. The Opera House is the biggest art center in the world, consisting of, five theatre bars, 100 rooms, 60 dressing rooms, five rehearsal studios and the green room canteen and lounge. The final cost came to $100 million. It is possible to tour the Opera House and view it’s performing arts.

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Based in the Northern territory of Australia and is one of Australia’s most famous features. Uluru formerly known as Ayers Rock was changed in 1985 by the Australian Aborigines after the Australian Government handed the title over. The Rock is masked in Aboriginal myth and legend from years past, it is a single rock consisting of sandstone rich in crystalline minerals making it’s colour change throughout the day. Generally the Rock appears red or orange however when it rains it can turn purple or black. Uluru is a popular tourist attraction standing 1,200 feet high with many tourists attempting to climb it, although not many people make it all the way.

Kakadu National Park

Located in the Northern Territory of Australia it covers 20,000 square km and has a very diverse environment. Tourists can have the experience of seeing ancient aboriginal rock art or visit the floodplains of the South Alligator River with its amazing assortment of wildlife. If you take the Adelaide River tour you will get to see the famous jumping crocodiles, you will be amazed as they jump for food and you can get as up close and personal as you dare!!!

Cairns to Sydney is a classic Australia backpacker tour.
Highlights include Magnetic Island – a backpackers paradise, Byron Bay – a Surfers Paradise, Airlie Beach – gateway to the stunning WhitSunday Islands, and world heritage listed Fraser Island the world’s largest sand island. On this tour you’ll get the opportunity to sleep in a swag, eat bushman’s tucker, spot a koala, sail The Whitsunday islands, dive or snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, surf and sample Aussie wine. Tempted? There’s loads more information and a detailed itinerary by clicking the map below.

In terms of weather many people think it’s best to do a Cairns to Sydney tour before the Australian summer as it will be getting a bit hot and sticky up North so it’s a great time to migrate South for the cooler climate in Sydney.