We adore this scorched land of wide plains, rough mountain ranges, and floods and droughts. There are some lucky people who get to call Australia home, not least because of the continent's unending wilderness and diverse topography.
However, there is a lot of the nation for many of you to discover. It's time to add 10 of Australia's best-kept natural wonders to your bucket list.
In this article, we explore the top 10 hidden gems in Australia which you definitely need to visit in 2023. So sit back, and save these hidden gems for your next Australian adventure!
Montague Island, New South Wales
Montague Island, a largely flat, continental island off the coast of Narooma in New South Wales, is home to two main attractions: Little Penguins and Fur Seals.
You can stay on the island in the former lighthouse keepers' cottages, and it makes for a great viewing location for the humpback whale migration each year.
Carnarvon Gorge, Queensland
One of Queensland's best kept secrets is this uninhabited, little-known national park. Carnarvon Gorge, which was carved out over millions of years, has high sandstone cliffs covered in lush vegetation that descend to the creek at its base.
The area is home to a variety of bird and animal species, open grasslands, and palm trees native to the rainforest.
Gunlom Falls, Kakadu National Park
At Gunlom in the Kakadu National Park, a climb to the top of this waterfall and billabong system will bring you to a natural infinity pool with views of the southern part of the park. It's totally worth the hike.
Cape Pillar, Tasmania
The tallest cliffs in the southern hemisphere, which rise 300 meters above the ocean below, can be found at Cape Pillar on the far south-eastern tip of Tasmania's coastline.
The Three Capes Track passes by the rocky cape, which can only be reached on foot. Don't forget your camera because the views north to other rousing capes are breath-taking from the top of the cape.
Great Wall of China, Flinders Ranges
The Great Wall of China is a striking rocky ridgeline in the South Australian landscape, not to be confused with the Walls of China in Mungo National Park that are on this list as well.
The Great Wall is a fantastic place to view the surrounding ranges and makes for a great sunset spot, with the red earth illuminating in the golden hour. It is actually just outside the Flinders Ranges National Park and is overlooked by most park visitors.
Little Beach, Albany
This beach, which is a part of the Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve, is known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, fine white sand, and rocky hills that surround the bay.
Beautiful views from the headland over the beach and waters to the north make the Two Peoples Bay Heritage Trail worth the hike. Thirty-five kilometers east of Albany, drive to Little Beach. Without the crowds of the city, enjoy Australia Day by the beach with a picnic.
Mungo National Park, New South Wales
Avoid the crowds by visiting Mungo National Park while everyone else is flocked to Uluru and The Olgas. You will be treated to breathtaking desert vistas and campsites that are likely to be all to yourself.
The Walls of China, massive rock formations that tower over the surroundings, are the main incentive to travel off the beaten path here. Check before you go because the park may be closed due to flooding or a fire threat at certain times of the year due to rapidly changing weather conditions.
El Questro Wilderness Park, Kimberley
El Questro, a lodge on the El Questro cattle station, is in the middle of the uninhabited, untamed Kimberley region. It immerses you in the landscape.
El Cuestro, with its approximately 700,000 acres of land, the majority of which has not yet been explored, is a paradise of swimming holes, epic mountain ranges, and incredible vistas, and is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see one of the world's true final frontiers.
Secret Falls, Hobart
While this one isn’t a secret to the locals, most visitors to Hobart wouldn’t have a clue these fern- and rainforest- engulfed waterfalls exist so close to the city. At the base of Mount Wellington, just 15-miniutes walk from the road, Secret Falls drop about three metres down a narrow crevice.
If you’re looking for a dose of tranquillity in nature but don’t have a lot of time, these falls are the perfect antidote right by the city.
Point Hicks, Victoria
The Point Hicks lighthouse, located on a rocky outcrop in the Croajingolong National Park, gives off the impression that it is remote, largely because it is.
Visitors have the option of camping in the national park or staying in the lighthouse keeper's cottages, both of which are a six-hour drive from Melbourne.
There is nothing but rocky, wind-swept coastline, bushland, and ocean as far as the eye can see. Visit enormous sand dunes, go on a bushwalk, go canoeing, go fishing, or go surfing along the unspoiled coastline.
We hoped you enjoyed discovering the local finds and less known places which are scattered around Australia. We are confident that visiting some of these hidden gems will make your Australia trip even more memorable!
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