Australia isn’t just confined to the big mass in the South Pacific with poor little Tasmania clamoring around the edge. The country also claims a number of territories. Three of them – the Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory and the Aboriginal settlement Jervis Bay – can be found on the main continent. The rest are islands scattered throughout the oceans.
Australian Antarctic Territory
Davis - The southernmost Australian Antarctic station, this base is also known as the “Riviera of the South”, for its milder winters (when compared with Mawson and Casey!) It is considered the premier Australian research …
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There are more than 8,000 islands that are a part of Australia, including eight that are larger than 1,000 square kilometers in size. Western Australia includes more islands than any other state, however, Queensland’s are the most visited. Some of Australia’s islands lie far off the mainland coast, and are heavily influenced by Asian culture. Here are a few of the most popular islands in Australia:
New South Wales:
Lord Howe Island: This island is a World-Heritage listed site. No more that 393 visitors are allowed on the island at any one time, due to limits …
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Some of Australia’s 8000 islands are notable, but not for their beautiful beaches or distinction as a popular travel destination. Here are a few of the most interesting, and difficult, to get to:
Macquarie Island: This island is one of Australia’s most distant possessions, and is closer to the Antarctica than Tasmania. It has been home to an Antarctic research and support station since 1948. It is a world heritage area is home to thousands of sea birds and mammals each spring, when they converge to breed.
Groote Eylandt: This large island, on Australia’s top end, is home to …
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