Top 10 things to do in Australia

This list could be 20 or 30, but here are the top ten:

1. Sleep under the stars in the desert near Uluru (Ayres Rock).

2. Crocodile hunting in the Kakadu National Park of the Northern Territory.

3. Snorkel (or dive) with millions of tropical fish in the Great Barrier Reef

4. Drive on the Great Ocean Road between Melbourne and Adelaide.

5. Camping on the beach and spotting dingoes on the world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island.

6. Sailing around and around the stunning tropical island of the Whitsundays.

7. Hike through the dozens of beautiful national parks on the island of Tasmania.

8. Learn all about Aboriginal culture and how to throw a boomerang at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Center.

9. Rest on the beach and surf the waves practically anywhere on the coast.

10. The museums, cafes, restaurants and shopping centers of Sydney and Melbourne.

There really are a lot more amazing experiences to have in Australia, so here are a few more state by state.

Queensland

Ride the scenic train to Kuranda.

Rafting on the Tully River.

Playing with kangaroos and koalas at the Australia Zoo.

Strolling through the Brisbane Botanical Gardens.

· Partying all night in one of the many clubs on the Costa Dorada.

Exploring the beautiful rainforest at Cape Tribulation and Daintree.

Humpback whale watching and all kinds of marine life in Hervey Bay.

New south Wales

Hang out in Byron Bay, the fantastic surfer town.

Hiking and camping in the mountainous Kosciuszko National Park.

Pedaling through the vineyards of the Lower Hunter Valley.

Meeting the Three Sisters in the spectacular Blue Mountains.

Visiting the real Australian city of Broken Hill.

Victory

Relaxing on the beach in the cool Melbourne suburb of St Kilda.

Experience breathtaking hikes through the Grampians.

Meandering down the Murry River on a steamboat.

· Exploration of the stunning Croajingolong Coastal National Park.

Northern Territory

Watching the sunset over the mysterious Kata Tjuta.

Hike along the spectacular edge of Kings Canyon.

· Taking a lot of silly photos in Devils Marbels.

Swim in a natural waterfall spa in Litchfield National Park.

Learning about Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr in Kakadu National Park.

Paddling through the ancient gorges of Nitiluk National Park.

South Australia

Wildlife observation on beautiful Kangaroo Island.

· Wine tasting in the Barossa Valley.

Opal noodles in the desert at Coober Pedy.

Hike through the stunning scenery of Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges.

Western australia

Surfing the waves and sipping wine around Margaret River.

Snorkel with whale sharks in the coral reefs of Ningaloo Reef Marine Park.

Stroll the treetop hike through the giant trees in Walpole’s Valley of the Giants.

· Ride a camel on beautiful Cable Beach near Broome.

Relax in one of the many Fremantle cafes near Perth.

Searching for gold in the desert near Kalgoorlie.

Jump on the wave at Wave Rock near Hyden.

Wildlife viewing in remote Kimberley and Bungle Bungle National Park.

Visiting the unusual rock formations of the Pinnacles near Cervantes.

Itinerary by car in Tasmania

Hiking the Cradle Mountain and Lake Clair National Park.

· Have a picnic with a panoramic view of the beautiful Wineglass Bay.

Ride the chairlift over the impressive Cataract Gorge near Launceston.

· Tasting and grazing in the wineries and restaurants of the Tamar Valley.

Browse the many Salamanca market stalls on Hobart’s Saturday mornings.