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Natural landmarks in the australian outback

The Australian outback features sandstone rocks, canyons, and salt plains. This territory contains geological formations like Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon. The area includes underground towns, meteor craters, waterfalls, and cave systems. The region also houses rainforest, coral reefs, and wildlife areas.

Uluru
Uluru

Northern Territory, Australia

The red sandstone monolith rises 348 meters above the plain. It holds cultural importance for Aboriginal people.

Kata Tjuta
Kata Tjuta

Northern Territory, Australia

36 rounded red sandstone rock formations rise above the desert. The highest peak reaches 546 meters.

Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon

Northern Territory, Australia

The sandstone canyon is 270 meters deep. The red rock walls contrast with green vegetation at the bottom.

Purnululu National Park
Purnululu National Park

Western Australia, Australia

The striped sandstone towers rise up to 300 meters. The orange and gray layers formed through weathering.

Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu)
Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu)

Northern Territory, Australia

Large granite rocks spread across 1800 hectares in a flat landscape of the Australian outback.

Lake Gairdner
Lake Gairdner

South Australia, Australia

Salt lake covering 4300 square kilometers, used for speed records and motorsport events.

Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy

South Australia, Australia

The town contains over 250000 mine shafts and 3500 residents live in underground homes to avoid heat.

Wilpena Pound
Wilpena Pound

South Australia, Australia

A mountain basin measuring 17 kilometers in length and 8 kilometers in width in the Flinders Ranges.

MacDonnell Ranges
MacDonnell Ranges

Northern Territory, Australia

The mountain ranges extend for 644 kilometers and contain deep gorges with numerous Aboriginal rock paintings.

Wolfe Creek Crater
Wolfe Creek Crater

Western Australia, Australia

A meteorite crater measuring 880 meters in diameter, formed approximately 300,000 years ago by a meteorite impact.

Mount Augustus
Mount Augustus

Western Australia, Australia

A 1106-meter-high red sandstone monolith with a circumference of 49 kilometers.

Mungo National Park
Mungo National Park

New South Wales, Australia

A site containing 42,000-year-old human remains and sand dunes that hold fossils and artifacts.

Chambers Pillar
Chambers Pillar

Northern Territory, Australia

This sandstone formation reaches 50 meters in height and stands isolated in the red sand desert of the outback.

Litchfield National Park
Litchfield National Park

Northern Territory, Australia

The park contains several waterfalls, natural swimming pools and two-meter-high termite mounds with precise north-south orientation.

Dig Tree
Dig Tree

Queensland, Australia

A eucalyptus tree with historical markings that served as a camp site for the Burke and Wills expedition of 1861.

Painted Desert
Painted Desert

South Australia, Australia

An area of multicolored hills composed of sandstone, clay and silt, colored by mineral deposits.

Mimbi Caves
Mimbi Caves

Western Australia, Australia

The limestone caves formed during the Devonian period create an underground system. The Gooniyandi community guides visitors through culturally significant sites.

Daintree Rainforest
Daintree Rainforest

Queensland, Australia

The 180 million year old tropical forest houses 3000 plant species. The forest canopy reaches heights of 45 meters.

Karijini National Park
Karijini National Park

Western Australia, Australia

The park contains gorges with red rock walls up to 100 meters deep. Several waterfalls flow into natural pools.

Cape York Peninsula
Cape York Peninsula

Queensland, Australia

The peninsula extends over 137000 square kilometers. The area contains monsoon forests, savannas and mangrove swamps.

Monte Cristo Homestead
Monte Cristo Homestead

New South Wales, Australia

This Victorian mansion from 1885 functions as a museum of paranormal events. Visitors can join night tours to learn about reported supernatural occurrences.

Tasmanian Wilderness
Tasmanian Wilderness

Tasmania, Australia

This protected area contains ancient rainforests and alpine regions. The reserve spans over one million hectares and houses numerous endemic plant and animal species.

Lost City
Lost City

Northern Territory, Australia

Natural rock formations in red sandstone create patterns similar to city buildings. Access requires four-wheel drive vehicles through remote desert tracks.

Gibb River Road
Gibb River Road

Western Australia, Australia

This 660-kilometer unpaved road crosses through gorges and cattle stations. The route passes waterfalls, rock formations, and contains examples of indigenous rock art.

Shark Bay
Shark Bay

Western Australia, Australia

World Heritage area known for its pristine beaches, abundant wildlife including dugongs and dolphins.

Marree Man
Marree Man

South Australia, Australia

Mysterious giant geoglyph of an indigenous man carved into the landscape, visible from the air.

Windjana Gorge
Windjana Gorge

Western Australia, Australia

Stunning gorge set amid the Kimberley region with high cliffs and inhabited by freshwater crocodiles.

Glen Helen Gorge
Glen Helen Gorge

Northern Territory, Australia

Picturesque watering hole surrounded by towering red cliffs, important refuge for local wildlife.

Ningaloo Reef
Ningaloo Reef

Western Australia, Australia

The coral reef system contains over 500 fish species and 300 coral species in clear waters. Visitors can swim with whale sharks.