Australia is not only a country of breathtaking beauty but of cultural and historic significance. The most perfect travel Australia journey will include a mix of cultural and natural exploration of this great country.

Listed below you will find some of the greatest places to visit during your extreme travel Australia journey that will create unforgettable memories for years to come. Top 10 Places that should not be missed during your next vacation to Australia.

1. Opera House in Sydney is a signature trademark of Australia depicted on many postcards. The Opera House was built by a Danish architect Jorn Utzon in 1973 and represents a ship ready to sail. This magnificent buildings hosts over 3000 thousand opera, ballet and theatre performances every year and attracts over 200,000 tourists to admire its architectural design.

2. Blue Mountains region in Australia is a nature's oasis located within a 2 hour car ride from Sydney. Nowhere else in the world you are going to be submerged into the wilderness fully without any reservations and at the end of the day you can relax in the comfort of world class accommodations and dine at exclusive restaurants. Everybody, old and young, can find plenty of things to do like hiking, scenic railway, visiting a row of limestone caves where you can witness a series of aboriginal wall art and many more family friendly activities.

3. Great Barrier Reef is a unique collection of living coral organisms that is even visible from the space. Over 2,000,000 million tourists come annually to the east coast of Australia to experience the majestic beauty of coral reefs. Tourists are normally brought by various vessels and allowed to wander only around certain areas in order to preserve the ecosystem and prevent the possible damage to the Reef Barrier. Apart from enjoying the coral beauty you can also see numerous species of ocean habitat that call The Great Barrier Reef its home like dolphins, whales, green turtles, exotic fish and dugong.

4. Kakadu National Park is the largest nature's reserve in Australia and is a true nature lover's paradise. This national park offers multiple guided hiking tours to enjoy the spectacular beauty of true Australia, the largest collection of aboriginal wall art and perhaps see some of the rarest animals and birds in the world. Amazing wildlife, waterfall creek and rare fauna and flora make Kakadu National Park the ultimate destination for any Australian vacation.

5. Shark's Bay in Australia is a great place to explore nature's unique marine creatures in their unique and unaltered ecosystem. Here you can see world's rare species of turtles, whales, sea snakes, sharks and dugongs. You can also embark on diving and snorkeling adventures here in Shark's Bay.

6. Kangaroo Island is one of the few left untouched by civilization spots on the earth where you can experience the authentic beauty of Australia. About one third of the island is a protected conservation zone intended to protect the island's ecosystem. Here you can sample world's tastiest dishes like fresh sheep's milk cheeses, honey and virgin olive oil pressed from the olive trees growing on the island. Take one of many tours offered on the island to sea seals basking in the sun or koalas having a eucalyptus snack. Kangaroo Island is yours to explore.

7. Uluru- Ayers Rock is the most famous natural icons of Australia. These unique sandstone formations change colors depending on the time of the day and changing weather. Spectacular views could be especially enjoyed by means of helicopter rides and climbing tours which are hot attractions in the area.

8. Nambung National Park offers splendid opportunities to enjoy secluded Australian beaches for swimming, diving and snorkeling. This park offers multiple camping and picnic grounds. It's home to amazing giant limestone pillars that were supposedly formed thousands years ago from broken seashells brought here from the ocean. Catch the wave and go windsurfing that is going to be an experience of a lifetime.

9. Twelve Apostles are not to be missed during your vacation to Australia. Twelve Apostles are colossal limestone rocks created by means of erosion of underwater rock formations. These rocks rise proudly from the water of the South Ocean. The Twelve Apostles magically change colors in the sunrise and sunset creating breathtaking background for any picture that you are going to take home from Australia. These rocks are surrounded by two main attractions of the area, namely Marine National Park and Port Campbell National Park.

10. Tasmania is perhaps the cleanest and the least polluted island in the world situated just 240 kilometers off the Australian mainland. Here you can enjoy what Australia has to offer along its tall mountains, lush vegetation, mountain lakes and rivers. Enjoy over 2000 kilometers of hiking trails and 18 National parks that offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy camping for nature lovers of the world.

Travel Australia journey can offer amazing opportunities for the thrill seeker like you.

Caroline Hawthorn is one of the fellow contributors of the travel blog at http://www.TravelInformation123.com.