Australian nature has worked hard to create unique miraculous sights that have been revered by local tribes for thousands of years and are of great interest among Europeans.
Australia has always been and remains one of the most tempting tourist destinations on the planet. Nowhere in the world can you find such a variety of endemic plants and animals. Only here you can walk through the light eucalyptus forest in which there is no shade, and see the koala bear, eating only the leaves of this tree throughout its life. The world famous city of Sydney strikes with the beauty of buildings built in different architectural styles. And the Sydney Opera House or the city aquarium will forever remain in the memory of foreigners who have visited here.
Uluru and Kata Tjuta
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park has been a member of the worldwide network of biosphere reserves since 1977. And since 1987 it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Far from the coast, a huge sandstone monolith rises amid the sultry bush. Living here for more than 20,000 years, the Anyagu aborigines call this rock Uluru, considering it sacred. Even to pronounce aloud the name of the cult mountain is considered unacceptable for them. And they often prohibit foreign guests from filming it, warning them of the danger. According to legend, it arose in time immemorial, when the ancestor spirits left the center of the earth, dug in, formed the mountains and hills located here. The rock goes 6 km underground, and rises 340 m above the soil. All of it is penetrated by caves and has several gorges. To Europeans, the sacred hill is better known as Ayers Rock.
Another attraction of these places, Kata Tjuta, is located 50 kilometers from Uluru. It is translated from the local dialect as “many heads”. The first foreigner who saw these mountains was the traveler Ernest Giles. He also named them Mount Olga, in honor of the Queen of Württemberg. The height of the highest rock is 1050 m. The mountain range was formed over 300 million years ago.
National park
In the northern part of the continent is the Kakadu National Park. It has a width of 100 km and goes 200 km into the interior of Australia. The park is the largest bird habitat in the entire southern hemisphere. It has become a haven for forty species of animals that are on the verge of extinction.
On the steep cliffs, you can see various images left by people. Scientists have found that 50,000 years have passed since their creation. The Gaguju people that still exist here are considered one of the most ancient civilizations on earth.
