Significant places

Built and natural

The Singing Ship is a monument to Captain Cook who discovered Australia

Cooberrie Park, Yeppoon sanctuary for animals

Special local monument to workers at Farnborough sugar mill.

Parliament houseParliament house is where the Australian government has its meeting

Opera houseThe Opera house is an important Australian landmark where many special events are held

War memorialThe War memorial is a special building to remember all the Australian men who have fought in wars to protect our country.

Sydney harbour bridgeSydney Harbour Bridge is a built site. It is a very famous place. People all over the world recognise pictures of the bridge

Botany bayBotany bay is a Natural site and is where Captain Cook first landed in Australia

12 ApostlesThe 12 Apostles are a very famous rock formation in Victoria

Ayers RockAyers rock is a natural site that is very important to the Australian Aboriginal community.

Port Arthur

Port Arthur is in Tasmania. Many buildings were built there as part of a convict prison. It is an important part of Australian history.

Great Barrier ReefThe Great barrier Reef is the largest Reef in the world.

Daintree forestThe Daintree forest is a very old and special natural place.

Mt KosciuskoMount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in Australia. It is in New South Wales. Because it is a mountain it is a natural site.