Australia is one of those places that have everything you’re looking for. This country is so vast and blessed with beautiful beaches, natural attractions, thriving dining scene, all of which can easily be your next best photography spot.
Many incredible places in Straya that seem to have been pulled from the pages of a fairytale book and some unbelievable views you may have seen in films. So, if you’re thinking about which incredible spots to visit, we’ve got you covered.
Aside from bringing your photography gear, you’ll also need to look for an easy way to get around the country. So, make sure you do your homework first and look for an affordable compact rent a car, which you can easily do online. Once you’ve found a ride, you’ll have a safe and convenient way to transport all your equipment and other belongings and visit all these amazing destinations anytime you want. Now, to help get you inspired, here are some of the best Aussie photo locations to add to your bucket list.
Crystal Shower Falls
There’s something about the sight and sound of clean, pure water freely cascading that calms and relaxes one’s mind, body, and soul. You can find one of the country’s fantastic waterfall at Dorrigo National Park. It’s just located near Coffs Harbour in the North Coast Region.
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Enjoy spectacular views as you walk through the lush rainforest to reach the Falls. From there, you’ll see a suspension bridge that will take you behind the waterfall into a rocky cavern. We can’t blame you if you feel a strong urge to stick your head under the waterfall. Just be sure to keep your camera nice and dry.
Umpherston Sinkhole
Also known as The Sunken Garden, the beauty of the Umpherton Sinkhole is a sight to behold. You’ll be amazed at the size and depth of this sinkhole. To fully appreciate its beautiful setting, take some snaps from the viewing platforms at the top of the sinkhole.
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Located in the heart of Mount Gambier, this captivating place is home to many unique animals, like the friendly possums which make an appearance at night to feed. Also, you can see lots of trees and plant life. So, if you want to take some impressive nature and wildlife photos, you won’t be disappointed.
Sydney
If you only have enough time to visit just one place, then make sure it’s the beautiful city of Sydney. One of the top Aussie photo locations you must include in your bucket list is this city’s harbour.
Even if you’ve been here many times before, you will never run out of new and creative ways to capture dazzling shots of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and The Sydney Opera House. It’s also a great starting point to explore the East Coast and the majestic Blue Mountains.
The Blue Mountains
Speaking of majestic mountains, you can save a lot of time travelling to the Blue Mountains from Sydney by car. It’s just roughly a 50-minute drive away from the city.
Whether you are a professional photographer or just an avid traveler with a smartphone camera, you’ll be hard-pressed not to take amazing photos of The Blue Mountains. The Blue Mountains is a favorite spot for Sydneysiders for a quick weekend getaway and taking some of the best nature walks.
These are just some of the best photo locations you can only find in Australia. We’ve barely scratched the surface, but we hope these destinations listed above are enough to get you started on your journey very soon.
Are you planning to travel to The Land Down Under? What Aussie destination have you included on your bucket list and why? Have been on a photography road trip before? If so, how was your experience? We’d love to know. Tell us and share what was so special about it by leaving a comment.