Australia-an overview provides you with an in depth knowledge about this country. With a land mass of approximately 7,686,850 square kilometers, Australia is considered to be the sixth largest country of the world. The vastness of Australia can be estimated from the fact that this country is almost 50 percent larger than Europe. However Australia at the same time is sparsely populated with a population density of only 2 people per square kilometer. With oceans guarding Australia, it is hardly surprising that this country boasts of the maximum number of sea beaches. Totaling 10, 000 the sea beaches add to the attraction of Australia. In fact the beaches and islands in Australia are counted among the other most popular Australia destinations in this beautiful country.

The coastline of Australia stretches to a massive 25,760 kilometers. Every city has a number of beautiful beaches that offer the tourists loads of activities. Among numerous beaches, the Bondi beach in Sydney is one of the most recognized ones in this country. A visit to this beach would make you feel like you are on the sets of the famous “Bay Watch” serial. From tanned real life savers to bikini girls, from surfers braving the high sea waves to people willingly roasting themselves in the sun; you would see it all. This 1 kilometer long beach is surrounded from both sides by headlands. Ranked as one of the most frequented beaches in Australia, Bondi all the year round remains crowded. The city of Cairns is also home to a lot of beaches and islands in Australia. Holloways beach in this city is perfect for swimming. Holloways beach, on the other hand, is famous as a picnic spot. Cafes and accommodation places are right there on the beach. Kewarra Beach in Cairns likewise is a popular place in Australia. Other popular beaches are found all over Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and others.

A good part of Tourism in Australia includes visiting islands.Out of the 8222 islands in Australian territory, Tasmania is the largest. Located 200 kilometers south of the eastern part of Australia, Tasmania is separated from the main land by Bass Strait. Other islands are Kangaroo Island, Melville Island, Fraser Island, King Island and others. All these islands offer great scenic beauty and miles of pristine sea beaches. There is no dearth of accommodation places too on these islands.