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Whether you’re an amateur or pro photographer, you can easily mix your hobby with pleasure while travelling the gorgeous landscape in Australia. From deep valleys and impressive gorges to jaw-dropping sunsets and beautiful wildlife, Australia is the ideal place for picture-snapping Aussies to get down under and capture the land’s innate beauty through the lens. Here’s a list of some of the best places in Australia where you can take a snapshot of Mother Nature’s treasures.

Hotspots for Amazing Sunrises and Sunsets

Lord Howe Island is an island where 70 percent of the land is protected reserve. All of the beaches along the island’s coastline offer superb vistas of the sun rising and setting out of the Pacific Ocean. Capture the rainbow of colours and ever-changing mood of sunrises and sunsets with vibrant pinks and hues of blue. Ned’s Beach is a popular haunt for photographers, and you can also enjoy a cool swim or scenic snorkel after you’re finished with your camera-happy shots. From sunrise to sunset, the colours of Uluru range include rusty orange and brown to inky purples and deep reds. The best shots are from a distance from the monolith, and there are also viewing platforms around this national park. In addition to photographing sunrises and sunsets, you can also take snapshots of this expansive sandy desert and Kata Tjuta. At the Three Sisters rock formation in the Blue Mountains, there are also magnificent sunrises and sunsets. These three peaks jut out from the bush and rise up to 900 metres above the valley. Light bounces off in multiple directions and creates sky shades of gold and pink. There is a visitor centre with great vistas of the Megalong Valley. You can even climb the Golden Staircase and get a bird’s eye view of the Three Sisters.

Best Locations for Landscape Photos

Nestled in Morton National Park, the Budawang Ranges are close to Canberra and Sydney. This location is a wonderland of photographic opportunity. You can capture impressive shots of the beehive-style monoliths, open heath, massive cliff faces and Tolkien-like ferny grottos. The best times to photograph are during the spring and autumn, and you’ll likely want to spend at least two days there to take in all the scenic sites. Stradbroke Island features a gorgeous coastline of impressive beaches, rocks and gorges. It’s truly a magical place for photographers. At the Gorge Walk, you can also get great shots of pods of whales as well as sharks, turtles, dolphins and rays.

Devils Marbles in Central Australia holds a special fascination for many photography geeks. The formations stretch around one square kilometre consisting of boulder clusters and granite tors that majestically emerge from ghost gums and spinifex. All in all, these formations are truly exotic and beautiful. Along the track to Devils Marbles, there are also worthy photos to be taken of footprints in the sandy ridge and dusty lines of corrugated track.

Native Animals at Kangaroo Island

There’s plenty to do and photos to take at Kangaroo Island. You can capture great shots of wildlife in their natural habitat. At Kingscote and Penneshaw, you’ll find kangaroos, brush-tailed possums and tammar wallabies. The little penguins waddling to the shore in Penneshaw are picture-perfect. Bushwalk past the waders and swans along Murray Lagoon and get pictures of over 200 species of birds. There are also great shots to be taken of the picturesque coastline and stunning sunsets. In addition to snapping your favourite scenes, you can also swim with the dolphins and enjoy some caving adventures at Kelly Hill Conservation Park.

Camera outings in Australia are filled with days of fun adventure, but did you ever consider what you would do if you lost your treasured camera or luggage while travelling? Even costly travel delays at the airport can cause you headaches and money. Having travel insurance is the best way to avoid problems that may arise from unforeseen circumstance. You can easily compare travel insurance rates online and select a package that suits your budget. Get smart and protect yourself and your gear so you can enjoy your picture-taking adventures with peace of mind.

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