Australia Unit 6 Framework Travel Destinations 4th Hour S. Land

List reasons why travelers will or will not visit the area of Australia.

Why go to Australia? Australia is one of the most remote countries in the world and, ironically, one of the most popular places to visit, especially among backpackers and budget travelers. Because of its distance from the US, not many Americans tend to visit Australia. The flights are long and expensive, and when you only have a few weeks of travel, wasting a few days flying probably doesn’t make sense to a lot of travelers. Anyhow, here are a few reasons to save up your vacation time and brave that long venture across the Pacific.visit Australia

Known for its famed opera house and harbor, Sydney also boasts an incredible bridge, great parks, delicious food, lots of free things to do, and amazing surfing. Whether you go to Manly Beach or hang out with everyone else in Bondi, Sydney is a place to relax in the sun and enjoy the water. Darling Harbor has a number of good restaurants and great entertainment venues, and the Chinese Garden is quite relaxing. For a night out on the town with colorful locals, there’s nothing like King’s Cross.Sydneylots of free things to do

One of the most famous reef systems in the world, the Great Barrier Reef is world-renowned for its abundance of marine life and world-class diving opportunities. Its everything it's cracked up to be. You can spend one day or a few diving this reef. Though everyone leaves from Cairns, leaving from Port Douglas will get you to less crowded dive spots.Cairns

The Godwana Rainforests of Australia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains the most extensive area of subtropical rainforest in the world. Occupying over 350,000 hectares, the area consists of over 50 reserves and national parks, stretching from Newcastle to Brisbane. This area is home to some to the most ancient flora and fauna in Australia, making it an incredibly unique natural wonder.

Liam HemsworthLiam Hemsworth was born in Australia.

Why Not go to Australia? This is an earthworm. An earthworm! Sure, it’s not dangerous, but it’s giant!

Commonly found floating along the Great Barrier Reef, the sting of a box jellyfish can cause excruciating pain and sometimes fatalities. Each corner of the jellyfish has about 15 tentacles, each containing about 500,000 cnidocytes, which are explosive cells that inject venom into the victim.

Merely growing up to 5 to 8 inches, the blue ring octopus is one of the most venomous creatures in the ocean. There is no antidote to its venom, which is powerful enough to kill humans.

Being pinched by these alien-like creatures called coconut crabs cause excruciating pain, not because they’re poisonous,f but because they hold their grip for a long time.

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