It’s likely that the only things that come to mind when one thinks of Australia are kangaroos, venomous spiders, and crocodiles, but there is so much more to see when traveling across this magnificent continent. This ancient land mass is a cornucopia of sights and experiences unlike any other, and those who have the wanderlust for travel have to include Australia in their scrapbook of memories.

From the expansive white beaches of western Australia to the Surfer’s Paradise on the Gold Coast to the east, this land is filled with fantastic panoramas and peopled with some of the most fascinating and endearing folks to be found anywhere in the world. The variety of flora, fauna, and geographical wonders will astound and amaze even the most seasoned of travelers. Few other nations can boast the incredible variety of deserts, waterways, forests, and marine habitats that make up this bountiful land.

The prehistoric gorges of Kakadu National Park offers 300 square kilometers of natural beauty, such as the waterfalls that tumble gracefully and powerfully over rock that has existed for thousands of millions of years. Cave drawings reveal the stories of giant roos that once populated this region, feasting on prehistoric insects and plants whose offspring continue to inhabit this incredible area.