Hidden Wonders | Australia ' s Other Extraordinary Landmarks
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Twin Falls Gorge in Kakadu National Park
Three Sisters Only 90 minutes from Sydney , you ’ ll find the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains . Named for the blue haze caused by the release of eucalyptus oil , the mountain range is perhaps best known for the 200-million-year-old Three Sisters rock formation . This vast rainforest is home to avian wildlife like cockatoos , king parrots , lyrebirds and kookaburras . Set off on foot for a spectacular walk along the clifftops , taking in the scenic vistas before you reach Sublime Point . Another option is the walk to thundering Wentworth Falls along the National Pass . Don ’ t leave hungry . Darley ’ s Restaurant in nearby Katoomba offers award-winning cuisine in a Victorian-era homestead .
Kakadu National Park Venture east of Darwin to explore Kakadu National Park , more than twice the size of Yellowstone National Park and another World Heritage Site . Here you ’ ll find ancient Aboriginal rock art sites among the rugged and remote landscape . It ’ s a biodiverse locale of lotus-filled wetlands , cascading waterfalls and lush rainforests . For an above-ground perspective , take a scenic helicopter tour over the park ’ s spectacular escarpments . Each year , the food festival Taste of Kakadu celebrates the area ’ s ancient food history . Learn about bush foods from the First Nations community representing 65,000 years of Aboriginal culture . Participate in a spear-making workshop , try bark painting with freshly ground ochres or attempt to bring sound forth from a didgeridoo .
Kangaroo Island Just 30 minutes by plane from Adelaide on Australia ’ s southern coast is Kangaroo Island . True to its name , this is one of the best places to see kangaroos , koalas , sea lions and seals in their natural habitat . Since koalas spend most of their time perched in eucalyptus trees , they can be difficult to spot without the help of an expert guide . A full-day escorted tour to locate marsupials includes lunch at a private bush camp with fine Australian wines and special access to view a colony of sea lions at Seal Bay .
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