Aussie travel book guide publisher, Lonely Planet, announced its top 500 gems around the land down under in its new book Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Australia Travel List.
Ranked from 1 to 500, the list covers hidden gems from every Aussie state and territory. The book invites travellers to discover huge monolith’s, world-class cultural collections, the world’s largest living organism, walks along coastal cliffs and meandering drives – and that’s just the top five of the list!
Ten guest Australian celebrities also reveal their top five places including: Benjamin Law, Tara June Winch, Heather Ewart, Julia Baird, Christine Mansfield, Gordi, Turia Pitt, Mack Horton, Juan Walker, and Matthew Evans.
Check out the top 20 experiences below:
- Uluru, NT
- MONA, Tas
- Great Barrier Reef, Qld
- Great Ocean Road, Vic
- Three Capes Track, Tas
- Bungle Bungles, WA
- Daintree National Park, Qld
- Kangaroo Island, SA
- Dark Sky Park, Warrambungle, NSW
- Vivid Festival Sydney, NSW
- Wilson’s Promontory National Park, VIC
- Kakadu National Park, NT
- Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park, Tas
- Grampian National Park, Vic
- Bondi to Coogee Clifftop Walk, NSW
- Kata Tjuta, NT
- Port Campbell National Park, Vic
- Rottnest Island, WA
- Manly Ferry, NSW
- Museum of Underwater Art, Qld
Each listed destination in the book tells hopeful travellers what to expect from the journey, sight, or experience and some practical advice for planning your own trip.
However, the book is more than just a list of the obvious Aussie spots. Have a read to discover the little known experiences, galleries, museums, wineries, pubs, and places to surprise even the most well travelled Aussie.
So if you’re itching to travel our own backyard, check out Lonely Planet’s new book for some fresh ideas.
