Animals and Places

• Australia Animals
• Birds of Australia
• Australia Parrots Corellas
• Seals in Australia
• Wildlife Parks in Australia
• Crested Cockatoo
• Flinders Ranges South Australia
• Koalas Australia
• Rainbow Lorrikeets
• Saltwater Crocodiles
• Wombats Australia

Australia Wide

• Kangaroos Australia
• Pebbly Beach Kangaroo
• Kangaroos Feeding
• South Coast Whale Cruises
• Sea Eagle Bournda National Park
• Australian Hobby Falcon - Bird of Prey
• Enchidna
• Mallacoota Kingfisher
• Birdlife NSW South Coast
• Kookaburra - Kingfisher

Australia Places of Interest

• Pilbara Western Australia
• Victoria Australia Gippsland
• Canberra Kids Activities and Fun
• Simpson Desert NT
• The Kimberley, WA
• Queensland Aboriginal Tours
• Kangaroo Island
• Queensland Barrier Reef
• Queensland Rail Tours
• Esperance WA
• Daintree Queensland
• Uluru Kata Juta
• Australia Arnehem Land
• Bay of Fires, Tasmania
• South Australia Indigenous Experiences
• Australia Places to Visit

Australia Tourist Guide

• Touring the Sapphire Coast
• NSW Touring Map
• Touring the Victoria Coast
• Sydney Places to Visit
• Australia Places of Interest
• Australia Maps

Australia has its own unique fauna, animals that evolved very differently from those on other continents. There are also introduced species that have thrived in the wild, lacking any sizeable predators that limit them on their homeland turf. Yes, you can find wild buffalo, camels, horses and other animals imported at some stage from overseas.

Australian National Parks

Part of Australia’s heritage to the world are its grand National Parks and Reserves. There are many, they protect not only the native animals but the plants, insects and birdlife.

For the discerning visitor, you can find national parks and state reserves within easy reach of the capital cities as well as further out and in the remotest of regions of the continent.

You can also find animals to spot, you can take eco tours and perhaps most interestingly, take an Aboriginal tour for an indigenous perspective in many of the parks. A growing number of them are being co-managed by the National Parks people and local Aboriginal people.

Kalbarri National Park

This park is rated as one of the most spectacular natural attractions found in Western Australia. On the coast of the Indian Ocean, there are stunning views of red sandtone cliff canyons and coast.

Also in Kalbarri, bird lovers would love a visit to Rainbow Jungle in Western Australia. This bird park has the largest walk in and free flight parrot aviary the country.

More about Australia’s Coral Coast.

New South Wales NSW

New South Wales, with Sydney as its capital, continues to attract millions of visitors every year. The state has deserts in the far west, stunning national parks and charming places along the coast to visit. Stunning beaches line the coast, the snowy mountains in the south offer alpine vistas and winter snow sports. See more about NSW.

Coral Coast Queensland

The Coral Coast in Queensland is where the Southern part of the Great Barrier Reef begins, making the reef accessible from Brisbane, a four hours drive. Whale watching is very popular here, as is cruising and dolphin watching. Fishing, snorkelling and diving are permitted in designated areas. Bundaberg and the Coral Coast.

Northern Territory NT

The Northern Territory has the Red Centre of Australia, with Uluru being an iconic desert natural wonder and the mystifying Kata Tjuta, previously called the Olgas.

To the north of the state, at the Top End, World Heritage Areas including Kakadu and Litchfield. See NT Map. More NT.

Australia Map

Map of Australia showing places to go Australia Map.