australia is home to no less than 19 unesco world heritage sites, including fraser island, the sydney opera house, great barrier reef and pristine tasmanian wilderness. there are beautiful beaches, lush jungles and vast expanses of bright red earth in the outback. you can spend your time in the great outdoors surfing and snorkelling, or stick close to the urban centres and get your fill of delicious food and drink, topped off with some of the world's most famous art and cultural exhibits.