15 Insta Pics That Will Inspire Travel to Australia

Australia: The land of stunning beaches, amazing wildlife, breathtaking national parks, cool cities and BBQ’s on the beach! All the things you must see in Australia.

Having lived in Australia for 5 years now, I can safely say that life is just better in the land down under! I’m lucky enough to have had the chance to travel Australia and see some of the amazing places this beautiful country has to offer. These Instagram pics have inspired me to pack my bags and head off on another Aussie adventure!

The whitest sand in the world and clear blue waters = absolute paradise!

Awesome aerial shot by @bciss on a scenic flight over Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach – hands up who would rather be here than at work this week! #me #lovewhitsundays #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #fromwhereyoudratherbe

A photo posted by #lovewhitsundays (@whitsundaysqld) on Jan 6, 2016 at 9:16pm PST

Swimming with whale sharks is next on the bucket list for me! You can find them on the Ningaloo Reef along with turtles, dolphins, manta rays and heaps of other marine life.

Scary…. Comment, have you ever seen a shark? #ningaloocoast #westernaustralia #shark #scary #upclose #andpersonal #camera #sea #blue #snorkelers Image from: http://www.australiascoralcoast.com/attractions-events/coral-coast-events/nature’s-extraordinary-calendar

A photo posted by Ningaloo Coast🐳 (@ningaloo_coast) on May 16, 2015 at 9:45pm PDT

Gunlom Falls is one of my fave spots in Australia. Looking out at Kakadu National Park (which is the same size as Belgium!) from the plunge pool is incredible!

Gunlom Pool, Kakadu National Park 🌎⛰ @kakadutourism @ausoutbacknt #darwin #oz #Australia #wild #aussielife #kakadu #lifeiswild #peaceful #pool #gunlom #relaxing #roadtrip #topend #bestoftheday #blog #travel #travelblog #gooutside #voyage #photo #passion

A photo posted by @aldmblog on Dec 28, 2015 at 7:07am PST

Surf, sun, dolphins, and a chilled out hippie vibe..Byron is just amazing.

Double Shakas! #GoPro #LiveUnbound #Freedive #ByronBay #Shaka

A photo posted by KYLE TAYLOR (@kylextaylor) on Sep 29, 2015 at 2:44am PDT

I’ll never get enough of this view!

Our Fan Photo of the Week is this fiery sunset above the city skyline and @rbgsydney from across Sydney harbour. #ilovesydney Credit: Andy Vu

A photo posted by Sydney Australia (@sydney) on Feb 4, 2016 at 9:58pm PST

Because there is nothing more Aussie than an amazing beach and the chance to get up close with kangaroos..all that’s missing is a good old Aussie BBQ!

This is the type of welcome you get when visiting Lucky Bay in #Esperance. @trex.photography captured this happy snap on a recent trip to the picturesque beach, located within Cape Le Grand National Park in @australiasgoldenoutback. Be sure to say hi to the resident kangaroos on your next visit to this beautiful part of #westernaustralia. #thisisWA #SeeAustralia #luckybay #australiasgoldenoutback

A photo posted by Western Australia (@westernaustralia) on Jan 30, 2016 at 7:16pm PST

Because where else can you sleep in a swag (tent like sleeping bag) in one of the oldest sacred aboriginal sites in the world and star gaze all night?!

Night of day…it’s a stunning photo opp!

A photo posted by Uluru Adventures (@uluru_adventures) on May 24, 2015 at 9:55pm PDT

Just look!

Woah, now this is definitely postcard material! @anitaski witnessed this incredible scene over the #GlasshouseMountains in @queensland’s @visitsunshinecoast – and she admitted “I had to pinch myself a couple of times to remind myself this was real!”. The ‘Sunny Coast’ (as it’s affectionately known) isn’t just about stunning beaches – it’s also home to a spectacular hinterland region, where you’ll find the extinct volcanic Glasshouse Mountains which can be explored by car, bike, foot or even by rock climb.

A photo posted by Australia (@australia) on Feb 12, 2016 at 3:32am PST

Home to some amazing plunge pools, waterfalls, historic sights and termite mounds, Litchfield National Park, Kakadu’s smaller next door neighbour is not to be missed!

What a lifeee! 🎥 @becnef

A photo posted by KYLE TAYLOR (@kylextaylor) on Jan 11, 2016 at 11:38pm PST

A pink lake? Say whaaaaat!? Whilst noone really knows for sure why Lake Hillier is pink, scientists believe that the colour comes from dye caused by bacteria in the salt crusts. Either way, how many people can say they’ve visited a beautiful pink lake?

Lake Hillier / Pink Lake –Western Australia, Australia

A photo posted by @weareplanetearth on Feb 1, 2016 at 9:37am PST

The beautiful coastline between Melbourne and Adelaide AND the beautiful sunsets over the twelve apostles make for a popular tourist destination and an awesome road trip opportunity!

It is better to travel well than to arrive.

A photo posted by Sarah Girsang (@sar_gir) on Feb 15, 2016 at 12:58pm PST

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Spot the heart? 😉 Beaut snap from @thewelltravelledman #valentinesday #heartreef #greatbarrierreef #qld #australia #travelscavenger #thewelltravelledman #seeaustralia #traveler #lifeofadventure #findyouradventure #backpacking #travscav #natureporn

A photo posted by Travel Scavenger (@travelscavenger) on Feb 14, 2016 at 2:29pm PST

In the middle of the world’s largest sand island lies Lake Mckenzie with the clearest waters and some of the world’s whitest sand – swim, sunbake and explore the area before hopping back in your 4WD to cruise around the island. Fraser Island, one of my fave East coast Oz spots is a MUST VISIT backpacking friends!

Das Leben ist bezaubernd. Man muss nur durch die richtige Brille schauen. #lakemckenzie#fraserisland#cantouchthesky#swedishgirlsandme:)

A photo posted by Sarina (@sarin_ahhh) on Feb 15, 2016 at 8:05pm PST

In Northern Queensland you’ll find the Great Barrier Reef, the only reef in the world visible from space! Go snorkelling, diving or take a helicopter ride to see some of the world’s most beautiful coral and diverse marine life!

“Epic underwater visibility at Hook Island” @oceanrafting showing off our very impressive underwater world! 🐠🐠 #lovewhitsundays #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #greatbarrierreef

A photo posted by #lovewhitsundays (@whitsundaysqld) on Feb 5, 2016 at 10:01pm PST

Visiting Kakadu’s waterfalls make’s you realise just how big this National park really is!

There’s more than a few ways to get wet and wild in ‪#‎NTaustralia‬! Yes it’s the waterfall season, which means it is now one of the most spectacular times of the year to visit #Kakadu. Photo: @Explore_epic_earth

A photo posted by Northern Territory – Australia (@ausoutbacknt) on Feb 7, 2016 at 5:35pm PST

Have we missed any? What is your favourite place in Australia? Let us know in the comments below!

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