Australia is not merely earth’s largest island; it is one of the planet’s most diverse and comprehensive environments. Few people would argue that Australia’s greatest draw is its natural beauty. This massive continent is home to both tropical rainforests and bone dry outback desert. It has vast rugged mountain ranges and seemingly endless idyllic beaches. The Great Barrier Reef, off the northeastern coastline, can even be seen from space.

Those who live in Australia are well aware of the wealth of natural environment in their country. Finding an Australian who doesn’t love sports or the outdoors is a real task, and with sunshine drenching the landscape nearly every day of the year it’s easy to see why. Most Australians live along the coast, in massive cities like Sydney or quiet enclaves like Broome. The vast interior of the continent is filled with a surreal emptiness punctuated by the mysterious and awe-inspiring Ayer’s Rock (Uluru).