5) Blue Mountains National Park

Known for dramatic scenery, it encompasses steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages dotted with guesthouses, galleries and gardens. Katoomba, a major town in the area, borders Blue Mountains National Park.

Elevation: 1,215 m

Area: 11,400 km²

Highest point: Mount Werong

4) Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore. Wikipedia

Address: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney NSW, Australia

Construction started: 28 July 1923

Height: 134 m

Opened: 19 March 1932

Architects: John Bradfield, Ralph Freeman, Thomas S. Tait

3) Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

The park is home to both Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Wikipedia

Address: Lasseter Hwy, Uluru NT 0872, Australia

Area: 1,326 km²

Hours:

Open today · 8am–5pm

Phone: +61 8 8956 1128

Established: 1987

2) Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland in northeastern Australia, is the largest living thing on Earth, and even visible from outer space. The 2,300km-long ecosystem comprises thousands of reefs and hundreds of islands made of over 600 types of hard and soft coral. It's home to countless species of colourful fish, molluscs and starfish, plus turtles, dolphins and sharks.

Area: 344,400 km²

UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription: 1981

1) Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, Australia. It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.Wikipedia

Address: Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Construction started: 2 March 1959

Capacity: 5,532

Opened: 20 October 1973

Architect: Jørn Utzon

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