7 Things To Do And See In Your Backyard
By
Izzy
I know what we're all thinking. Corona, you've made your point and you've had your time. Can you rack off now so we can travel around the world please and thanks??!!?!
Whilst jet setting overseas is off the table for the time being, I guess we're pretty lucky that we're stranded in Australia. I mean, seriously, our backyard is pretty red hot. Here are some things you can do in it!
1. The Overland Track
The Overland Track is Australia's premier alpine walk in Tasmania. Beginning at the iconic Cradle Mountain and ending at Australia’s deepest lake – Lake St Clair, this 65 kilometre, six-day trek is pretty spectacular.
Yes, it will be physically demanding and emotionally challenging, but oh man it's worth it.
2. The Kimberley region
The Kimberley region, spread over Australia's entire north-western corner, is one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. Here you'll find prolific wildlife, majestic canyons, freshwater swimming holes and several outback stations, as well as one of Australia's greatest 4WD road trips. You'll definitely wanna see the natural phenomenon that is the Horizontal Falls and Buccaneer Archipelago’s 1,000 rocky islands emerging from a cornflour blue ocean.
Man, Australia is cool.
3. Daintree National Park
Dating back 180 million years, Daintree is one of the oldest vegetations in the world. The jungle stretches across approximately 1,200 square kilometres of land, making it the third-largest tropical rainforest in the world. It is also the only place where two world heritage listed sights stand side by side; where the rainforest meets the reef. The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest live together peacefully and the wildlife flourishes between the two.
One of the best spots to take in is where the rainforest meets reef at the amaaaaazing Cape Tribulation. If you have a 4WD vehicle, you can also take the Bloomfield Track, an unsealed road that leads to Cooktown.
4. Uluru
Every Australian should visit the Red Centre at one point in their lives, if not for the cultural significance, then at least for all the gorgeous watering holes and camping spots that run aplenty here.
Pack your mates in a van and spend days exploring the long roads and mountain ranges that make up the Northern Territory, or embark on the legendary Larapina Trail. When you make it to Uluru, be sure to learn about what makes it so important and be amazed at the sheer scale of it all.
5. Ski Slopes
Our backyard may be best known for its beaches, reefs and outback, but it's also home to the third-longest land-based mountain range in the world.
The Great Dividing Range offers up hiking trails and vistas from end to end, but towards the southern end of the range, you'll find some great places to shred a ski slope. No matter if you've never tried skiing or snowboarding, now's your chance to give it a go!
6. Whitsundays
The Whitsundays are made up of 74 Island Wonders, on the beautiful tropical coast of Queensland. The stunning natural landscapes of coast and islands are dotted with secluded beaches and friendly towns.
Set amongst an awe-inspiring blue ocean, the Whitsundays offers snorkelling, turtle spotting, swimming with tropical fish, and spectacular sunsets and beach lookouts.
7. Drive down the Great Ocean Road
Known as one of the world’s greatest ocean drives, the Great Ocean Road encompasses 243 kilometres of the Victorian coastline. Some of the funkiest spots are: Apollo Bay, the Otways rainforest, spectacular surf beaches and interesting rock formations like the Grotto and London Bridge.
The most popular attraction is the 12 Apostles - it literally looks like it's out of a movie.
So there are just seven things you could do and see in Australia and trust me, there are tonnes of more options!
