1. New South Wales
   Victoria
2. Queensland
   Jervis Bay Territory

One of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef generates between up to 6 billion Australian dollars a year in tourism. Supporting a wide diversity of living creatures from as far back as 20 million years (yes, million), the reef is home to over 2,000 different species of birds and animals. It's a favorite among tourists, and it's a sight to behold.

1. South Australia
   Christmas Island
2. The Coral Sea Islands
   New South Wales

To help the 100,000 climbers who visit Mount Kosciuszko ever year, Australia built a public toilet at 6,900 feet high. It helps with climbing the last 300 feet! If you want to fit in with the locals, call the mountain "Kozzy."

1. South Australia
   Queensland
2. Western Australia
   Ashmore and Cartier Islands

Western Australia occupies the country's western third, covering about 975 thousand square miles. Most of the state's 2.6 million residents live in or near Perth, a city known for Rottnest Island. The island has no shortage of alluring attractions, including Wadjemup Bidi, walking trails that let you explore inland lakes, headlands and other beautiful sights.

1. John Island
   Fraser Island
2. Christmas Island
   Tusee Island

Comprised of sand that has been accruing for almost 750,000 years, Fraser Island contains criminally amazing panoramic views, lush rainforests and rich diversity of fauna. It's one of the most unique and unusual places on Earth.

1. Victoria and New South Wales
   Northern Territory and South Australia
2. Jervis Bay Territory and Christmas Islands
   Western Australia and Tasmania

The Murray River the longest river in Australia at 2,508 kilometers in length. Beyond its natural beauty, the Murray also has several practical uses — its banks contain a whopping 37 golf courses, and it's also home to the world's biggest canoe race.

1. Victoria
   The Cocos
2. Australian Antarctic Territory
   South Australia

The hottest temperature ever recorded in Australia happened in the small, remote outback town of Oodnadatta, which is in South Australia. Oodnadatta features the Oodnadatta Track, an outback track popular among first-time bush campers and a solid traffic alternative to the Stuart Highway.

1. Tasmania Island
   Melville Island
2. Snapper Island
   Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island has a coastline spanning 509 kilometers, where bushland, lobster fisheries and gorgeous beaches make their homes. Kangaroo Island is known for its small, tight-knit community, and much of the economy comes from the agriculture industry as well as art. About 10% of Kangaroo Island's residents sell art, according to some estimations.

1. Victoria River
   Sunderland Sea
2. Bass Strait
   Devonport River

Bass Strait separates Tasmania from Australia, notably Victoria, and is known for a somewhat mysterious UFO incident. A man by the name of Frederick Valentich was flying a small airplane when he saw a strange object buzzing about his plane. The airport personnel he was in contact with then heard some scraping noise, and Valentich and his plane subsequently vanished and were never seen again.

1. South Australia
   Northern Territory
2. Norfolk Island
   Tasmania

The Northern Territory (often referred to as "NT") aptly occupies the most northern portion of Australia — hence the name! Home to hundreds of Aboriginal languages, the territory is probably best known for Uluru, a single massive formation made of sandstone, and The Olgas, an arrangement of rock domes.

1. Sydney
   Launceston
2. George Town
   North Esk

If you ever visit Launceston (Tasmania's second-biggest city, after Hobart), make sure you check out Cataract Gorge Reserve, a gorgeous natural wonder full of photogenic greenery. You should also visit the Port of Launceston, even though it's rarely used nowadays. Launceston is still known as a historic city, as it was one of the first places settled by the Europeans.

1. Sydney
   Melbourne
2. Brisbane
   Perth

According to the New South Wales government, Sydney welcomed 11.1 million domestic overnight tourists in 2018, with visitors staying a total of 29.6 million nights. Considering all the attractions, including the iconic Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, it's no wonder that tourists are flocking to the city.

1. Hobart
   Adelaide
2. Darwin
   Mount Woodroffe

This is kind of a trick question because Mount Woodroffe isn't actually a city, it's the highest peak in South Australia. Access is limited because visitors are required to pass through Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands, which can only be visited if you are an Anangu person or have a permit.

1. South Australia
   Northern Territory
2. Western Australia
   Queensland

With so much space, it's no wonder that Western Australia boasts so many attractions. If planning a trip, make sure you stop by Hutt Lagoon, a natural wonder that literally changes colors and has been seen in lilac, pink and others. It's also free to access, no less.

1. Christmas Islands
   New South Wales
2. Jervis Bay Territory
   Queensland

Granny Smith apples got their name from Maria Ann Smith, an orchardist who cultivated the apples accidentally from an unintentional seeding. After her death, local orchardists bought part of her farm and discovered the apples in her compost, naming the apple in her honor.

1. Liverpool
   Newcastle
2. Melbourne
   Brisbane

Founded in 1797, Newcastle is not only the second-most populous city in New South Wales, but it's also the second oldest. There are six beaches within a five-minute drive, which might explain why four-time surfing champion Mark Richards hails from there.

1. Bunbury
   Geraldton
2. Perth
   Dunsborough

Perth is renowned for being one of the sunniest places in the world, enjoying an average daily dose of about 8 hours of sunshine. Per capita, more self-made millionaires call Perth home than anywhere else in the world.

1. New South Wales
   Victoria
2. Queensland
   South Australia

Considered one of the most severe bushfires in history, the Black Friday disaster on January 13, 1939, killed 71 people and incinerated more than 4,000 buildings. This caused the Australian Royal Commission, which was born out of the disaster, to implement changes in forest management.

1. New South Wales
   Queensland
2. Victoria
   Tasmania

Canberra is the capital, but it's also the biggest inland city in Australia, not to mention the eight most populous city. Its nickname is Bush Capital, and residents are referred to as "Canberrans." The name is derived from a word of an extinct language, and it translates to "meeting place."

1. Victoria
   Queensland
2. The Coral Sea Islands
   New South Wales

The Wallaman Falls has a drop of 879 feet, with the pool at the bottom of the waterfall measuring 66 feet in depth. One hundred thousand people visit the Falls every year, mostly to camp in the surrounding area, but you can swim at the bottom of the falls if you so wish.

1. Australian Capital Territory
   Jervis Bay Territory
2. Queensland
   South Australia

No less than 907 millimeters of rain fell upon Crohamhurst on a single day in 1893. A cyclone was passing through, which was the reason for the rainfall, though Crohamhurst is known to be pretty wet as it is. A natural waterfall in a Crohamhurst creek is shown here in 1984.

1. Australian Capital Territory
   New South Wales
2. Tasmania
   Norfolk Island

Sydney was the host for the 2000 Summer Olympics, which saw Australia rank fourth in terms of medals, with a grand total of 58 ⁠— 16 of which were gold. The closing flag-bearer of the 2000 Olympics was now-retired swimmer Ian Thorpe.

1. Murray River
   Tamar River
2. River Stix
   Victoria River

Discovered in 1819 and boasting a length of 560 kilometers, the Victoria River passes through Gregory National Park, which is known for its woodlands and gorges, among others. It's common for locals to call it "The Vic."

1. Western Australia
   South Australia
2. Queensland
   New South Wales

Australia's largest electorate is in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, which is in Western Australia. It's the largest because the district encompasses the town of Kalgoorlie and surrounding areas in Western Australia's outback.

1. Queensland
   Tasmania
2. South Australia
   Northern Territory

With estimations that it's 180 million (yes, million) years old, the Daintree is the oldest rainforest on earth ⁠— as if its abundant biodiversity weren't already impressive. This rainforest is so precious that it was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1988.

1. Australian Capital Territory
   New South Wales
2. South Australia
   Western Australia

Featuring five marine parks and three important bird areas, Spencer Park is a great example of Australia's abundant nature and biodiversity. Fishing is forbidden in Sanctuary Zones to protect ocean life.

1. Tully
   Brisbane
2. Townsville
   Cairns

An average rainfall of 11 feet, 10 inches, descends onto Tully each year. Australia's annual rainfall record is 7.9 meters, which occurred in 1950, and Tully has an iconic Golden Gumboot to represent this. As you could probably guess, whitewater rafting is a popular tourist attraction.

1. South Australia
   Queensland
2. Western Australia
   Australian Capital Territory

With a population of 175 people, Marble Bar is located in Western Australia's Pilbara region. What's crazy is that locals have gotten so used to the heat that many don't even have any air conditioning. Talk about melting under the heat while waiting for your beer. Marble Bar is shown here in 1898.

1. Jellyfish
   Snakes
2. Sharks
   Crocodiles

The heart can seize and stop beating if even a small amount of venom is ingested or injected into the body. Box jellyfish, in particular, are scary because they swim quickly, unlike most jellyfish, and anecdotal evidence points to some 20 to 40 deaths caused by box jellyfish every day.

1. South Australia
   Northern Territory
2. Western Australia
   Queensland

Wolfe Creek, in Western Australia, is where the largest meteorite crater in Australia lies. It's deduced that the meteor that hit Wolfe Creek was about 2,800 feet in diameter, causing a crater 200 feet deep from the rim to the crater floor. Experts also think that the meteorite hit a little less than 300,000 years ago and had a mass of approximately 50,000 tonnes.

1. 12
   Four
2. Eight
   99

There are four different species of kangaroo in Australia, with the Red Kangaroo, shown here, being the largest. The largest Big Red ever seen was recorded to be 6 feet, 9 inches tall. Still not taller than Shaquille O'Neal.

1. Northern Territory
   Victoria
2. Christmas Islands
   Queensland

Brisbane Ranges National Park is a national park a little way outside of Melbourne. It's mostly popular for its camping grounds and hiking routes, which are accessible for people of all kinds of fitness levels. You can also catch a koala or two snoozing around while on your trail!

1. Western Point
   Western Australia
2. Denham
   Steep Point

Steep Point is mainland Australia's most western point, and it's the furthest you can travel on foot towards the sunset. It's known for its abundant marine life and is Australia's most renowned land-based game fishing places, with over 320 different species of fish swimming around. If you want to get there, though, you'll need a four-wheel drive and an access permit.

1. South Wales
   Queensland
2. Cocos Islands
   Australian Capital Territory

The Mungo Woman, as she has come to be known, was discovered in 1969, and is believed to be over 42,000 years old! Sometime later, a Mungo Man was found, though no relation exists between the two, as the man is thought to have been buried roughly 50 years ago.

1. Queensland
   Tasmania
2. South Australia
   Northern Territory

Anna Creek Station is so massive that it's over six times larger than King's Ranch in Texas and even bigger than Israel and Belgium. In a good season, the Station runs about 17,00 animals. Because of dingo attacks, the Station stopped housing sheep and switched to cattle.

1. Victoria
   Queensland
2. Western Australia
   Tasmania

Victoria used to be credited as the birthplace of the secret ballot box. However, after the Tasmanian Electoral Act of 1856 was discovered, credit was appropriately given to Tasmania.