The Twelve Apostles (Victoria)
- Group of limestone stacks off the store of Victoria
- Formed by erosion in the harsh and extreme weather conditions of the Southern Ocean
- Of the original 12, only 8 Apostles are left
- The 9th Apostle dramatically collapsed in 2005
Wave Rock
- Natural rock formation shaped like a breaking ocean wave
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park
- Park with a large sandstone rock formation sacred to the Pitjantjatjara Anangu Aboriginal people of the area
- Around the formation is an abundance of springs, waterholes, rock caves, and ancient paintings
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Whitehaven Beach
The Pinnacles (Western Australia)
- Limestone formations which came from seashells in an earlier era that was rich with marine life
- Shells were broken down into sands that were blown inland to form high mobile dunes
- The way in which the Pinnacles were formed is subject to debate
Bungle Bungle Range
- Beehive-shaped towers made up of sandstones and rocks such as pebbles and boulders cemented together by finer material
- Emerged 375-350 million years ago when active faults were altering the landscape
- Wind and rainfall over millions of years shaped the domes
Manly Beach
- #16 of the top 25 beaches in the world
Sydney Opera House
- Multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney
- #25 of the top 25 landmarks in the world
- Opened in 1973
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Fraser Island
- Largest sand island in the world
- Made up of sand that has been accumulating for 750,000 years on volcanic bedroom
- Inhabited by humans for as much as 5,000 years
- Named after stories of a shipwreck survivor named Eliza Fraser
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Blue Mountains (New South Wales)
- Mountainous region inhabited for several millennia by the Gundungurra Aboriginal people
- Examples of Aboriginal habitation can be found throughout the area, such as a rocky knoll with a large number of grinding grooves created by rubbing stone implements on the rock to shape and sharpen them
Great Barrier Reef
- World’s largest coral reef
- World’s biggest single structure made by living organisms
- Composed of 900 islands stretching for 1,400 miles
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kakadu National Park
- Protected area park the size of Slovenia
- Contains The Ranger Uranium Mine, one of the most productive uranium mines in the world
- Renowned for its natural and cultural value to the Aboriginal people
- Aboriginal people have occupied the Kakadu area continuously for at least 40,000 years
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
City Circle Tram
- Zero-fare tram that runs around the Melbourne City Centre and passes through many tourist attractions
- Began service in 1994
Port Jackson
- Harbour with walkways that lead to views of Sydney and its famous landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Bondi to Coogee Walk
- Cliff top urban coastal walk
Australian War Memorial
- National museum and memorial to Australia’s armed forces and supporting organizations who have died or participated in wars involving the Commonwealth of Australia
- Opened in 1941
Costs
all flights $4,626
food $42/day x 27 days = $1,134
hotel $76/day x 24 days = $1,824
tickets (all attractions) $880
TOTAL for whole itinerary $8,464
