Australia's Aborigines believe their ancestors formed massive Ayers Rock, or Uluru.
Photograph by Mark Laricchia/Corbis
Travel Favorites
World Heritage Guide
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Great Barrier Reef
Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the Great Barrier Reef, a World Heritage site in Australia, from National Geographic.
Australia Features
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Australia's Slot Canyons Photo Gallery
With ropes but no GPS, daring Aussies plunge into the hidden canyons of the Blue Mountains. Venture into the mysterious world of Australia's slot canyons with adventure photographer Carsten Peter in this gallery of images.
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Top 10 Beach Cities
Click through our gallery of the top cities to visit with beach gear.
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Great Barrier Reef
Dive deep into the largest living structure on Earth, home to a plethora of coral, parrot fish, barracuda, and sharks.
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Fraser Island Photo Gallery
Fraser Island remains a place apart, with an uncanny ability to weave itself into the dreams of all who draw near.
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Australia's Dry Run
What will happen when the climate starts to change and the rivers dry up? The people of the Murray-Darling Basin are finding out right now.
Featured Trip
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Australia's Outback & Great Barrier Reef
During this 11-day adventure, hike, camp, and canoe in the Northern Territory’s national parks; discover the unique culture of the Aborigine community; and snorkel at the vibrant Great Barrier Reef.
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