• Six major landforms
• Four river systems
• Expands over 7,546 square miles (19,804 Sq km)

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park is located in the Northern Territory of Australia. The area encompasses 7,646 square miles (19,804 sq km) which represents about a 1/3 of the entire Tasmanian island. The name comes from the Aborigine’s word ‘Gagadju.” The word was misunderstood leading to the accidental name of Kakadu.

Wildlife and nature are abundant throughout the varying ecosystems of Kakadu National Park. Approximately 60 different mammal species call Kakadu home followed by over 280 species of birds, over 50 freshwater species, and over 10,000 different insects. All of these creates can be found within the 1600 to 1700 different species of plants making Kakadu National Park an eclectic nature experience.

Kakadu National Park lies within the tropics just south of the equator. There are two primary seasons which include the dry season and the rainy season. Dry season includes the months of April, May and September. October through December are the primary dry season months and feature magnificent thunderstorms – this region records more lightning strikes per year than any other place on earth. On the flip-side, the rainy season is described as monsoonal.

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• Considered one of the wettest inhabited places on the earth
• Recognized as a world heritage site
• Runs a length of 15 kilometers

Milford Sound

The fjord known as Milford Sound is located in the south west part of New Zealand’s South Island. Milford Sound extends 15 kilometers inland from the mouth of the fjord. The mouth of the fjord is Dale Point and connects to the Tasman Sea. Milford Sound is the most frequented wonder of nature throughout all of New Zealand.

Milford Sound is surrounded by amazing rock faces that reach peaks over four thousand feet. Some of the famous peaks include The Elephant with a peak of 4,977 feet (1,517 meters) and The Lion which reaches a peak of 4,272 feet (1,203 meters).

The wildlife of Milford Sound includes penguins, seals, dolphins, numerous birds, and some times whales. The scenery is spectacular with lush rain forests hugging the cliffs. Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls are two falls that can be experienced year round, however because of the rainfall numerous temporary falls are often enjoyed as well.

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• Largest sand island in the world
• Measures 75 miles (120 km) long and 15 miles (24 km) wide
• Declared a world heritage site in 1992

Fraser Island

Fraser Island is Australia’s sixth largest island, but it is the largest sand island in the world. The island is located near the southern coast of Queensland. The ecosystem of the island includes mangrove forests, eucalyptus forests, peat swamps, coastal heaths and of course sand dunes. The volcanic bedrock serves as an excellent net to catch the sand and sediment carried in the waters along the shore. Accordingly, the island is growing every year.

Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. The length measures 75 miles (120 km) while the width is 15 miles (24 km). The island lies off the coast of Australia and is separated by the Great Sandy Strait. The island has over 100 freshwater lakes.

Fraser Island is home to a variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. The saltwater crocodile can be found on Fraser Island periodically, but it is not a permanent resident.

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The Daintree Rainforest is considered to be the area north of Cairns running from the Bloomfield River to the Mossman Gorge. The area includes Daintree National Park, but it also incorporates Cape Tribulation National Park, state forests as well as some private land.

The Daintree Rainforest is home to a number of endangered species including the popular Bennett’s Tree-kangaroo. There are around 430 species of birds and 12,000 species of insects living in the area. The areas accounts for 65% of Australia’s bat and butterfly species.

Daintree River runs through the rainforest area and delivers the water of the forest to the sea. The river creates an opportunity for visitors to experience salt water crocodiles and a variety of birds that call the area home.

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The Pinnacles are all different shapes and sizes with some reaching ## feet (3.5 m) high. The pinnacles may be jagged, rounded, sharp-edged, or any combination depending on how the wind has eroded them away.

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The Grampians area is home to approximately 900 native plant species. Additionally, visitors may have the opportunity to experience some of the wildlife which includes kangaroos, possums, gliders, koalas, echidnas and around 200 species of birds.

Unfortunately, a brush fire went through the park in 2006 burning almost half of the park’s vegetation. A strong effort has been invested in restoring the vegetation, but the park area is still in recovery.

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The Bungle Bungles get their unique tiger stripes from black algae growth that penetrates the pores of the rock combined with the orange colored build up of manganese and iron stains.

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