| Since Australia is an island continent it has an | | | | of the major tourist attractions of Australia. |
| extensive coastline. The coastline comprises of the | | | | Fraser Island: This is yet another world heritage listed |
| South Pacific Ocean on the east, the Indian Ocean on | | | | site in Australia credited for being the largest sand |
| the west, the Coral Seas and Arafura to the north | | | | island in the word. Covering an area of more than |
| and the Southern Ocean and Tasman Sea to the | | | | 144 km the island is situated off the coast of |
| east. With a coastline that stretches for more than | | | | Queensland. Visitors to the island will be able to find |
| 37,000 km you can expect Australia to have some | | | | sand hills rising to heights of 214 m at times. The |
| of the most fascinating beaches in the world. | | | | island is also home to a host of freshwater lakes that |
| The total number of beaches present in Australia is | | | | can go deeper than 60 m. The fact that the island is |
| over 11000. This is a world record in and of itself. | | | | densely populated with rainforest territory further |
| Since Australia does not share its borders with any | | | | adds to its charm. The unique thing about this Sand |
| other country it has most of its cities and towns | | | | Island is that the sand is incapable of retaining the |
| along the coast. In general you can get the coast in a | | | | water and it is only when plants decay that water is |
| matter of one hour from anywhere in the country. | | | | retained. Hence you can expect to see a very unique |
| The interesting thing is that the extensive coastline | | | | natural environment on Fraser Island which is why it |
| experiences a wide spectrum of climates from one | | | | is one of the top-rated tourist attractions. |
| end to the other. You will be able to find beaches | | | | Nigaloo Reef: For those interested in snorkeling and |
| that experience tropical climate whereas on the | | | | scuba diving, this wonderful site in Western Australia |
| opposite side you would find temperate areas in the | | | | is a must visit destination. Visitors to the reef will also |
| south. Also amongst the coastal environments that | | | | get to catch a glimpse of the whale shark which |
| naturally exist in Australia are lagoons, mangroves, | | | | frequently makes its way to this part of the country. |
| rainforest, cliffs, rocky, sandy, islands, towns and | | | | Also amongst the marine life that you will be able to |
| even cities. | | | | witness at the reef are humpback whales, Manta |
| Some of the biggest attractions from the coastlines | | | | Rays And Dugongs. |
| of Australia are as follows: | | | | Since the coastline of Australia attracts a large |
| The Great Barrier Reef: This is the largest natural | | | | number of tourists you will be able to find plenty top |
| coral formation in the word that extends for more | | | | notch accommodation in these areas. From |
| than 2000 km. There are over 3000 individual reefs | | | | Queensland to Western Australia and New South |
| that combine to make this natural wonder of the | | | | Wales to the Northern Territory each region of the |
| world which is now listed in the world heritage areas. | | | | country is loaded with luxury hotels, fascinating |
| It has also been included in the seven wonders of | | | | resorts, motels, holiday apartments and bed and |
| the natural world and is surrounded by 900 pristine | | | | breakfast joints. |
| tropical islands. As such the Great Barrier Reef is one | | | | |