Where are the most stunning scenery in Australia? These 10 beautiful secret places you must visit in your lifetime can't be hidden!

Hello everyone, I am the assistant of Australian Encyclopedia. Recently, some friends asked me aboutAustralia's most beautiful sceneryBased on the feedback from 200,000 Chinese readers in Australia, I have compiled this valuable guide to the scenery, which will help you unlock the visual feast that even the locals have kept to themselves!

Australia is the only country in the world that occupies an entire continent. It has 26,000 kilometers of coastline and 550 national parks. From the dazzling coral kingdom to the inland desert burning with ochre red light, every corner hides breathtaking scenery. We have specially divided it into five major landscape belts according to its landform characteristics to take you to systematically understand the unique charm of these world-class scenery.

1. Ocean Wonders

1. Heart Reef, Great Barrier Reef
This heart-shaped island formed naturally by corals looks like a necklace lost by God in the emerald sea. The best way to see it is to take a sightseeing helicopter, where you can see seven shades of blue refracted by sunlight. During the coral spawning season from September to November every year, the entire sea area will turn into a dreamy fluorescent blue.

2. Twelve Apostles
The limestone columns on the Great Ocean Road change their appearance every day due to tidal erosion. The most stunning view is at dawn: the morning sun dyes the 45-meter-high rock columns golden red, forming a sharp contrast with the deep blue of the South Pacific. It is recommended to stay in Port Campbell, where you can walk to the viewing platform in 5 minutes in the morning.

2. Red Secret Realm

UluruAccording to the legend of the Anangu people, this largest single rock in the world is the residence of the creator spirit. We especially recommend the "Field of Light" art installation: when 50,000 glass spheres are lit up at the same time under the starry sky, the entire desert will turn into a flowing ocean of light.

Kata TjutaThe mysterious matrix of 36 domed rock mountains in the valley turns a fiery orange-red at sunset. Hike the Valley of the Winds trail to hear ancient echoes in the cracks of the rocks.

3. City Skyline

Sydney Harbour PanoramaThe best way to visit is to take an evening ferry from Circular Quay. When the shell roof of the Opera House and the steel arc of the Harbour Bridge form a perfect golden section in the sunset, you will understand why this place is called "the most beautiful harbor in the world".

MelbourneYarra Valley Hot Air Balloon RideIt shows another kind of urban beauty: at an altitude of 500 meters, watching the skyscrapers in the morning mist slowly rising above the vineyards and lavender fields, modernity and nature have achieved a wonderful balance.

4. Ecological Secrets

Tasmania's South West WildernessThe last temperate rainforest on Earth is preserved here. The mirror-like reflections of Dove Lake in Cradle Mountain can make even the most experienced photographers shake with excitement. The colorful cliffs of Maria Island are a living specimen of geological movement 25 million years ago.

In Western AustraliaShark BayYou can see three world-class wonders at the same time: "flowering" marine stromatolites, a group of dugongs standing and eating on the shallows, and a 130-kilometer-long shell beach - the shells here are accumulated to a depth of 10 meters, and they make a crisp sound like wind chimes when you walk barefoot.

5. Self-driving golden route

1. Great Ocean Road
This 243-kilometer coastal road hides more than 20 hidden attractions: the secret cave under the Gibson Steps, the natural arch of the Loch Ard Gorge, and the crashing waves at the ruins of London Bridge. It is recommended to stay in Apollo Bay for two nights. You may encounter koalas crossing the road when driving in the early morning.

2. Red Centre Way
The 1,130-kilometer journey from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon will pass through Australia's most magical landforms - the Devil's Marble Balanced Rocks, the sandstone folds of Rainbow Valley, and the Star Observatory on the edge of the Simpson Desert. Four-wheel drive enthusiasts should not miss the Merinee Loop, where there is the longest sand dune slide in Australia.

Common questions about Australian landscapes

Q1: Which season is best for viewing Australian scenery?
May to October is the best time to travel inland (average daily temperature 25°C), and November to April is suitable for snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef. The wildflower season in Western Australia is from August to October, and the aurora viewing period in Tasmania is from June to August.

Q2: What special equipment do I need to prepare?
Recommended to bring: coral reef-friendly sunscreen, fly mask (essential in the mainland), satellite phone (in uninhabited areas), and AS1060-compliant snake bite protection leggings (for jungle hiking).

Q3: What are some lesser-known viewing spots?
• There is a helipad behind the "Three Sisters Peak" in Blue Mountains National Park. At sunrise, the sea of clouds rolls like a fairyland.
• A dusk cruise of Katherine Gorge, where you can see thousands of flying foxes flying over the ochre-red rock walls
• The "natural swimming pool" on Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, where you can swim with sea lions

The Australian Encyclopedia Assistant reminds you: Each scenic spot carries tens of thousands of years of cultural memory of the Aboriginal people. Please abide by the principle of "don't take away a stone, don't leave any garbage behind" when visiting. Prepare your camera and adventurous spirit, this continent will always give you new surprises!