Take a different view on all things Australia! The land Down Under is stunning from every angle, but the view from above offers a particularly unique perspective.
We’ve chosen a bird’s eye view from each Australian State, capturing the distinctive colours and characteristics of this dramatic and diverse country.
And the stunning, secluded beach above? We’ll let you know where this is at the end…
Where better to start? Visible from space, the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living structure and home to an abundance of marine life, including manta rays, sea cows, large green turtles, over 400 types of coral and 1,500 species of fish.
The Great Barrier Reef is famous for its exceptional snorkelling and scuba diving, but is equally as sensational seen from a glass-bottomed boat, semi-submersible or helicopter.
Of enormous spiritual importance to The Anangu people, the traditional custodians of the land, Uluru exerts a powerful presence on all who visit.
Formed around 550 million years ago, the mystical monolith rises an impressive 348 metres above the surrounding outback of the Northern Territory. Did you know however, that like an iceberg, the majority of Uluru is below the surface of the earth? By some estimations, extending up to 2,500 metres down.
The colourful coastline at James Price Point in Kimberley, Western Australia combines lush green foliage and dramatic red cliffs, with dazzling white sand beaches and the glistening turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Kimberley is one of the world’s last great wildernesses. Three times the size of England, the region is home to just 40,000 people, but packed with spectacular waterfalls, remarkable landscapes and wildlife.
Built into the rocks on the shore of Bondi Beach, Iceberg Pools is a Sydney icon. It is the home of the Bondi Icebergs Club, which was established in 1929 by local life savers who wanted to maintain their fitness during winter months, and is now a thriving hub for both recreational and competitive swimmers.
Enjoy the best view of Bondi from the poolside clubhouse, practise your breast stroke whilst the waves of the South Pacific crash around you, or catch your first wave with a 2 hour Bondi surf lesson with a qualified surf instructor.
Formed approximately 200 million years ago, the mind-bending pink Lake Eyre has to be seen to be believed. Its striking pink colour, a result of the incredibly high levels of salinity, contrasts beautifully with the sand-coloured outback.
The lake can be found in the far north of South Australia, 400 miles from of Adelaide. It is the largest salt lake in Australia, spanning a vast 6000 km², fed by tributaries in neighbouring Queensland and the Northern Territory.
With lush, ancient rainforest on one side and gorgeous sun-bathed cliffs and epic ocean views on the other, the Great Ocean Road is regularly voted one of the world’s greatest scenic coastal drives.
A highlight of the drive is a stop to view the 12 Apostles. Despite only seven remaining, the latest victim succumbing to the ocean in 2005, these spectacular sea stacks still attract visitors from all over the world.
With beautifully manicured, fragrant rows of lavender, Bridestowe Lavender Estate is a journey of the senses. Set amongst the rolling hills of the Tasmanian countryside, the estate is one of the world’s largest lavender farms.
The lavender is harvested when it reaches full bloom in summer months. The flowers are then distilled to extract their oil which is then used to make an array of products, such as skin creams, teas, soaps and aromatherapy oils.
Roebuck Bay, on the coast of Kimberley, is a unique blend of colours, where turquoise water laps at the shore of red hued mud flats and course sand beaches.
In easy reach of Broom, Roebuck Bay is a magnet for migratory birds, including eastern curlews, black-tailed and bar-tailed godwits, greater sand plovers and great knots, which travel from as far and wide as Siberia and northern Asia.
The snaking Elizabeth Quay Bridge lights up the Perth’s vibrant waterfront; home to luxury hotels, restaurants, and cafes with stunning river and city views.
With a direct flight from Heathrow, Perth is a popular gateway to Australia. After a few days in the city, you can head north to Ningaloo, to snorkel on the coral reef, or south to the wineries of Margaret River and pristine beaches by Albany.
Bunda Cliffs, where the crashing waves of the Great Australian Bight hit the continent’s landmass. Dramatic from above, the views from on top of the 70 metre cliffs are equally spectacular, especially between May and October when you may just spot southern right whales, who come to breed in the ocean waters.
The white coloured rock exposed at the base of the cliffs is a remnant of the ancient seabed that once joined Australia to the Antarctic continent, some 65 million years ago.
And lastly, jumping back to the start. This beautiful beach can be found in Queensland’s Cape Tribulation – the breathtaking coastal region where Daintree Rainforest, the world’s oldest rainforest, meets soft sand beaches and the lapping waves of the Pacific Ocean.
If you would like to see this incredible land for yourself browse FREEDOM’s Australia holiday ideas.
For a few more perspective altering images, check out our blog, The World from Above.
