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Located just off the east coast of Australia along the southern coast of Queensland, Fraser Island is a vast island that stretches over 123 kilometers in length and 22 kilometers at its widest point. With a huge area of approximately 184 000 hectares it is regarded as the world's largest sand island. The total volume of sand above sea level on Fraser Island is directly proportional to the mass of 113 cubic kilometers. The immense sand blows and cliffs of colored sands are part of the longest and most complete age sequence of coastal dune systems in the world and they are still evolving.
With its long uninterrupted white beaches flanked by strikingly colored sand cliffs, natural sandblows, rocky headlands and over 100 pristine freshwater lakes, Fraser island is a place of exceptional beauty. The combination of shifting sand-dunes, tropical rainforests and lakes makes Fraser Island an exceptional site. Ancient rainforests grow in sand along the banks of fast-flowing, crystal-clear creeks. Fraser Island is the only place in the world where tall rainforests are found growing on sand dunes at elevations of over 200 meters.
Fraser Island is one of the most significant natural wonders of the world and ranks along the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and Kakadu National Parks as being of universal significance its special environments. It is made up of sand that has been accumulating for approximately 750,000 years on volcanic bedrock that provides a natural catchment for the sediment which is carried on a strong offshore current northwards along the coast. Today the island is a popular tourism destination in Australia.
Source: Wikipedia; Via: Planet Apex
With its long uninterrupted white beaches flanked by strikingly colored sand cliffs, natural sandblows, rocky headlands and over 100 pristine freshwater lakes, Fraser island is a place of exceptional beauty. The combination of shifting sand-dunes, tropical rainforests and lakes makes Fraser Island an exceptional site. Ancient rainforests grow in sand along the banks of fast-flowing, crystal-clear creeks. Fraser Island is the only place in the world where tall rainforests are found growing on sand dunes at elevations of over 200 meters.
Fraser Island is one of the most significant natural wonders of the world and ranks along the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru and Kakadu National Parks as being of universal significance its special environments. It is made up of sand that has been accumulating for approximately 750,000 years on volcanic bedrock that provides a natural catchment for the sediment which is carried on a strong offshore current northwards along the coast. Today the island is a popular tourism destination in Australia.
Source: Wikipedia; Via: Planet Apex
The Wave Rock is a natural rock formation that is shaped like a tall breaking ocean wave. Located near the small town of Hyden in the Western Australia, this spectacular rock forms the north side of the Hayden Rock. The Wave Rock is a part of the Hyden Wildlife Park, a natural reserve in Western Australia.
The wave measures nearly 14 meter in height and around 110 meter in length. The shape of the wave is formed by gradual erosion of the softer rock beneath the upper edge, over many centuries. It is thought to have formed about 60,000,000 years ago. The wave is interestingly colorful with vertical stripes of grey, red and yellow. The color is believed to have been caused by the rain washing chemical deposits down the face.
The Wave Rock is one of the major attractions in the Hyden Wildlife Park because of its geological feature and the changing of colors and appearance during different times of the day. Many people visit the Wave Rock every year, one of Australia's major natural wonders.
The wave measures nearly 14 meter in height and around 110 meter in length. The shape of the wave is formed by gradual erosion of the softer rock beneath the upper edge, over many centuries. It is thought to have formed about 60,000,000 years ago. The wave is interestingly colorful with vertical stripes of grey, red and yellow. The color is believed to have been caused by the rain washing chemical deposits down the face.
The Wave Rock is one of the major attractions in the Hyden Wildlife Park because of its geological feature and the changing of colors and appearance during different times of the day. Many people visit the Wave Rock every year, one of Australia's major natural wonders.
Located on the south-east coast of Australia, on the Tasman Sea, Sydney is known as the Harbor City. It is the largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia. Sydney has a reputation as one of the world's most beautiful and liveable cities.
Sydney is a beautiful place where there is limitless supply of amazing views for your enjoyment. It is set next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. Beautiful Sydney Harbor gives fantastic views of the city and surrounds. The city is surrounded by nature and national parks, which extend through the suburbs and right to the shores of the harbor.
This is a city of diverse culture, a diverse ethnic blend, diverse shopping and diverse experiences. It is reputed as one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse cities in Australia and the world. Sydney is regularly voted as being one of the best places in the world to live. It has got one of the most relaxed atmospheres of any city on earth.
Sydney possesses a wide array of diversity of modern and old architectural style. The city is also home to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on the planet. Sydney also has a large amount of Victorian buildings, such as the Sydney Town Hall and the Queen Victoria Building.
Sydney is a beautiful place where there is limitless supply of amazing views for your enjoyment. It is set next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. Beautiful Sydney Harbor gives fantastic views of the city and surrounds. The city is surrounded by nature and national parks, which extend through the suburbs and right to the shores of the harbor.
This is a city of diverse culture, a diverse ethnic blend, diverse shopping and diverse experiences. It is reputed as one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse cities in Australia and the world. Sydney is regularly voted as being one of the best places in the world to live. It has got one of the most relaxed atmospheres of any city on earth.
Sydney possesses a wide array of diversity of modern and old architectural style. The city is also home to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on the planet. Sydney also has a large amount of Victorian buildings, such as the Sydney Town Hall and the Queen Victoria Building.
Uluru is a large sandstone rock formation right in the heart of Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park in the southern part of the Northern Territory, central Australia. It is the world's largest monolith. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful sites in Australia, largely because of its unusual rock formations.
This ancient monolith is a sacred site to the Aboriginal people of the surrounding area. It is a place that speaks of timeless folklore, rich indigenous culture and great spirituality. Uluru features stunning Aboriginal rock art sites that can be viewed on guided walks and tours around the base.
It rises 348 meters from the ground, and stretches and enormous 6 kilometers below the surface. The Rock is 863 meters above the sea level. A trip around the rock at its base measures 9.4 kilometers.
Uluru is Australia's most famous natural landmark. The rock also is famous for the sun rise and set on it. The spectacular changing colors of Uluru at sunrise and sunset are visions not to be missed. At different times of the day the colors shift constantly, from pink to blood red to mauve.
This ancient monolith is a sacred site to the Aboriginal people of the surrounding area. It is a place that speaks of timeless folklore, rich indigenous culture and great spirituality. Uluru features stunning Aboriginal rock art sites that can be viewed on guided walks and tours around the base.
It rises 348 meters from the ground, and stretches and enormous 6 kilometers below the surface. The Rock is 863 meters above the sea level. A trip around the rock at its base measures 9.4 kilometers.
Uluru is Australia's most famous natural landmark. The rock also is famous for the sun rise and set on it. The spectacular changing colors of Uluru at sunrise and sunset are visions not to be missed. At different times of the day the colors shift constantly, from pink to blood red to mauve.
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system composed
of over 3000 individual reefs and coral cays and literally hundreds of picturesque tropical islands. The reef has over 400 types of coral, 1500 species of fish and 4000 types of mollusc. It stretches for over
2600 kilometers over an area of approximately 344400 square kilometers.
The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia's most remarkable natural gifts. It is larger than the Great Wall of China and the only living thing on earth visible from space. It is one of the most remarkable natural wonders of the world.
The reef is located in the Coral Sea, on the north-east coast of Australia. It is a very popular destination for tourists, especially in the Whitsunday Islands and Cairns regions. The Great Barrier Reef is blessed with the breathtaking natural beauty.
The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia's most remarkable natural gifts. It is larger than the Great Wall of China and the only living thing on earth visible from space. It is one of the most remarkable natural wonders of the world.
The reef is located in the Coral Sea, on the north-east coast of Australia. It is a very popular destination for tourists, especially in the Whitsunday Islands and Cairns regions. The Great Barrier Reef is blessed with the breathtaking natural beauty.
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