The Bungle Bungle's Range, in Purnululu National Park, is one of the most fascinating geological landmarks in Western Australia. From an aircraft, the Bungle Bungle?s Range is an imposing sight. The orange and black stripes across the beehive-like mounds, encased in a skin of silica and algae, are clearly visible as you approach from the south. As you sweep further over the range a hidden world of gorges and pools is revealed, with fan palms clinging precariously to walls and crevices in the rocks. In the Kija Aboriginal language Purnululu means sandstone. The name Bungle Bungle's comes either from the corruption of an Aboriginal name for the area, or from a misspelling of one of the common Kimberley grasses found here, bundle bundle grass. The Bungle Bungle Range rises up to 578 metres above sea level. The range stands 200 to 300 metres above a woodland and grass-covered plain, with steep cliffs on the western face. Elsewhere, particularly where Piccaninny Creek has formed Piccaninny Gorge, the range is cut by deep gullies and breaks up into complex areas of ridges and domes, with prominent orange and black or grey bands.

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Cradle Mountain greets the visitor on arrival at Dove Lake. Cradle Mountain forms the northern end of the wild Cradle Mt - Lake St Clair National Park, itself a part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The jagged contours of Cradle Mountain epitomise the feel of a wild landscape, while ancient rainforest and alpine heathlands, buttongrass and stands of colourful deciduous beech provide a range of environments to explore. Icy streams cascading out of rugged mountains, stands of ancient pines mirrored in the still waters of glacial lakes and a wealth of wildlife ensure there is always something to captivate you. The area is one of the most popular natural areas in Tasmania. A visit will reveal why.

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The Daintree Rainforest is a dense jungle area in Far North Queensland. It is part of the Australian Wet Tropics environment protected by World Heritage Listing, United Nations. A couple of hours north of Port Douglas, you can witness jungle clad mountains sweep steeply down to the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef. Cape Tribulation is a magnificent area to see the rainforest meet the reef. A dramatic clash of green and turquoise blue separated by a sandy white beach lined with coconut palms. The Daintree has the crocodile infested Daintree River flowing through its north. The eyes of the jungle watch you as you cruise through the thick undergrowth. Daintree Village, once the heart of the timber industry, nestles in a bend of the Daintree River where cruise boats glide between the jungle homes of birds, animals and reptiles including large crocodiles and pythons. Discover the ancient plants and meet some of the animals that make the jungle their home. The Daintree Rainforest supports an endless array of life forms whose lives and routines elaborately intertwine. At least 90 species of the exquisite orchid family are found in Queenslands wet tropics, nearly half of these cannot be found anywhere else. The jungle is alive with creatures. Look out for parrots, orange-footed scrubfowl, and the famous cassowary. The Daintree is famous for its beautiful fan palms. A vast array of orchids, vines, mangroves and ferns, including the giant fern go to completing the real life movie set. And yes, the rainforest really does meet the reef.

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The unique environment, which is Fraser Island, is impressive in its sheer size and beauty. Its colourful history and Aboriginal heritage have made it a popular place for visitors to explore. For the naturalist, it is a rare and special garden. To the Aboriginal tribe, which lived there for generations, it was paradise. To the angler, it means a full creel. To the 4WD enthusiasts, it is the ultimate off-road experience. To everyone who visits Fraser - it is the largest sand island in the world and one of Australia's World Heritage sites. Fraser is the largest sand island in the world being 124km long and covering an area of 163,000 hectares. It encompasses an amazing variety of landscapes, long surf beaches, cliffs and gorges in shades of orange, red, yellow and pure white sand, dense rainforests, vast, desert-like sandblows, freshwater lakes perched high up in the dunes, winding streams, great basalt headlands and salt pans with eerie mangrove forests. Sand ... sculpted over time by wind, water and waves. Dunes ... dotted with freshwater lakes. Forests, heaths, swamps and woodlands ... home to a richly varied wildlife. Towering rainforest giants, fern-fringed creeks, wildflower-filled wallum, stark sandblows, high sand dunes, coloured sandcliffs, sweeping beaches ... this is Fraser Island. The northern half is National Park and most of the island is carefully managed as a recreation area for nature-based recreation. When you take the time to explore this large sand island, you will be inspired by its incredible beauty and delighted by the variety around you. Yet Fraser Island is remarkably fragile.

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The majestic coral structures that make up the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef extend over 2,500 kilometres from Cape York in the north and Bundaberg in the south. It has the most diverse animal and plant ecosystems on earth. There are more than 1,000 islands in the Great Barrier Reef - not to mention the 70-plus islands in the Whitsundays - making it almost perfect for the keen diver and sailor. The water around Great Barrier Reef islands fulfils all your fantasies - warm, crystal blue, and clear enough to see every subtle colour on coral or a fish's tail. Not surprisingly, certain islands have become meccas for scuba-divers all over the world. Dive sites are sprinkled up and down the Queensland coast, and diving operations are concentrated in mainland towns like Airlie Beach, Mission Beach, half-way between Cairns and Townsville, and Port Douglas. It is the easiest thing to go on a diving tour, whether you are experienced, intermediate or a beginner. Qualified divers are waiting to coax you into the crystal-clear waters all year round. You can choose the length of your diving trip. Charter a boat and take a day trip from the mainland, or join a longer diving trip that weaves in and out of the islands. Or, make diving part of your stay at one of the reef islands.

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For over 150 years Jenolan Caves have been enticing visitors from all around the world. Although you would like to get a photo of a formation inside one of the caves, you can?t get a photo because photos can not be taken inside the caves. Were not talking rugged holes in the Earth that speilologists dig although specialist groups can take you down natural caves if you wish. Almost 400 caves have been discovered in the region as the river carved the mountains from the inside out. Some sections will leave you breathless, like the Cathedral in the Lucas Cave. It?s large enough to hold a couple of hundred people and has a dome reaching several metres over your head. And before you ask, a couple of weddings have been hosted there. Seven caves have been developed for tourists and are available for tours lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours. The cost of most tours is around $15-$20 per adult and most of the facilities are rather expensive so the cost of even a single day can be quite high. Once in a while you just have to throw your wallet away and have some fun

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Kakadu is in Australia?s tropical top end, the delicate pink beauty of the waterlily and the prehistoric brute strength of the crocodile merge in stunning Kakadu National Park. Rivers with roaring waterfalls and a landscape of towering sandstone escarpments cradle some of Kakadu?s treasures waiting to be explored. Kakadu is a cultural landscape. The spiritual ancestors of Aboriginal people shaped it during the Creation Time. These ancestors or 'first people' journeyed across the country creating landforms, plants, animals and Bininj/Mungguy* (Aboriginal people). They brought with them laws to live by ceremony, language, kinship and ecological knowledge. They taught Bininj/ Mungguy how to live with the land and look after the country Kakadu National park is about 250 to 260 kilometres from Darwin. To drive to Kakadu National Park from Darwin you need to give yourself about 3 hours travelling time.

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Kangaroo Island, near the tip of South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, is Australia's third largest island. Civilisation and wilderness meet there in harmony, and sea lions, penguins, dolphins, koalas and kangaroos live in a natural environment. Kangaroo Island is 155 km long, up to 55 km wide, and covering an area of 4,500 square kilometres. It is an island still so pristine in its beaches and wilderness areas it casts a spell not only on committed Nature lovers but on the casual traveler as well. Visitors can easily reach Kangaroo Island by sea or air. A short 30 minute flight from Adelaide brings visitors to Kingscote Airport. The airport is located 13 km from Kingscote. Transport is available, but arrangements should be made at the time of booking. Relatively mild conditions are experienced during both summer and winter, typical of the insular character of island climates. At times, cool ocean breezes make windproof clothing necessary, while central areas of the Island occasionally experience temperatures of 35 - 40oC There are several reasons why Kangaroo Island has become well known as a place to see wildlife in its natural habitat. More than half the Island has never been cleared of vegetation, with about one third conserved in National and Conservation Parks, including five significant Wilderness Protection Areas. The remaining uncleared areas form bush corridors between larger areas of vegetation

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At 52 square kilometres in area, Magnetic Island certainly provides a host of attractions, both man made and natural. A total of 23 bays and golden, palm fringed beaches surround the island. Some are accessible by road, with more secluded being reached via bush tracks or from the sea. With 25 spectacular beaches and a dramatic coastline studded with magnificent hoop pines and huge granite boulders, Magnetic Island is the "natural destination" with a wide variety of environmental experiences and attractions. Two thirds of the island is protected National Park and is home to over 100 species of bird-life including Bluewing Kookaburras, Black Cockatoos, Curlews, Plovers and Sea Eagles. Views from the winding roads or walking tracks are among the most spectacular in the world

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Kata Tjuta, meaning many heads to the Australian Aborigines, is a group of more than 30 rounded red conglomerate masses of rock rising out of the desert plain in the Northern Territory of Australia. Some of the rocks are bunched close together with only narrow precipitous crevices between. Others, rounded and polished by the wind, are more spaced apart. The highest is called Mount Olga (1500 feet). This park, formerly called Uluru (Ayers Rock ? Mount Olga) National Park, features spectacular geological formations that dominate the vast red sandy plain of central Australia. Uluru, an immense monolith, and Kata Tjuta, the rock domes located west of Uluru, form part of the traditional belief system of one of the oldest human societies in the world. The traditional owners of Uluru-Kata Tjuta are the Anangu Aboriginal people. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park was inscribed on the World Heritage List in two stages, initially for its outstanding universal natural values and then for its outstanding universal cultural values: Natural as an example of on-going geological processes; and as an example of exceptional natural beauty and combination of natural and cultural elements. Cultural as an outstanding example of traditional human land use; and being directly associated with living traditions and beliefs of outstanding universal significance.

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The Opera House is situated on Bennelong Point, which reaches out into the harbour. The skyline of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the blue water of the harbour and the Sydney Opera House, viewed from a ferry or from the air, is dramatic and unforgettable.

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The Pinnacles are one of Western Australia?s most renowned icons, an amazing moon like landscape north of Perth covering an area of hundreds of acres. The Pinnacles can be visited on a day trip or a s part of an extended tour to the northern part of Western Australia. The Nambung National Park is the home to the mystical Pinnacle Desert. This facinating landscape covers some 404 hectres. The Nambung National Park is about 250 kilometres north of Perth.

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The Twelve Apostles rock formation can be seen from the Great Ocean Road Victoria, standing as sentinels against a dramatic backdrop of cliffs and wild oceans. The Twelve Apostles coastline has its origins about 10-20 million years ago when billions of tiny skeletal fragments created limestone formations beneath the sea. While the Twelve Apostles area is known for its scenic beauty, there is also plenty of adventure and activities for all. There are activities such as abseiling, surfing, canoeing, bushwalking, 4-wheel drive tours and much much more.

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Uluru is located 478 kms southwest of Alice Springs along the Stuart Hwy. The rock is located in the 1 325 hectare Uluru-Kata National Park. The size of Uluru alone is 3.6 kilometres long, two kilometres wide, 348 metres high and 9.4 kilometres round. Uluru, which belongs to the Anangu Aboriginal people, changes colour in different lights, particularly at sunrise and sunset. Described by explorer Ernst Giles in 1872, as 'the remarkable pebble?. This National Park has been World Heritage listed not only for the importance of its natural phenomena, but also because of its cultural significance. The Centre, the power of Uluru?s ancient spirit will overwhelm you. Once you stand at its base, touch it and explore the mysteries of its perimeter, you will understand why it's not only a treasured icon to local Aboriginal people, but also one of the great wonders of the world. Uluru is a gallery of Aboriginal rock carvings and paintings and all around its caves and waterholes each have stories and meanings to its people. Tour with Aboriginal guides, who will explain some of the important creation laws of Uluru.

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