15 Best travel destinations in Portugal, Europe's Hidden

Portugal is one of the fanciest, desired, and popular halts on the world-famous "Eurotrip". The city is located on the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula and there are many places to visit in Portugal, which you must visit on your Portugal trip. The best travel destinations in Portugal includes the terrain ranging from mountains and grape gardens in the north to the farmlands and medieval villages in the Central region and the stunning beaches along the Southern coastline, everything that you might desire on your heavenly vacation!

Best Places To Visit In Portugal

Your trip will be incomplete without experiencing visiting these unique places in Portugal and explore the best out of it.

1. St George’s Castle

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This is one of the top-rated tourist attractions in Portugal and is one of the most popular places while your visit to Lisbon. The castle is situated near Alfama on atop a hill and its battlements, museums, and marvelous archaeology making this citadel a must-visit place for every visitor.

Location: R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal
Timings: 9 AM – 6 PM*
Entrance fee: INR 400 for children & INR 700 for adults*

2. Jeronimos Monastery

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Undoubtedly Portugal's Holidays can’t be said completed without visiting the  Jeronimos monastery of the 16th century, which is the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lisbon. This is an absolutely awesome monument echoing the rich history and culture of this region.

Where: Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal
When: 10 AM – 5 PM*
Entrance Fee: INR 800 for adults*, a Special discount will be available on the official website

3. The Lisbon Oceanarium

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The Lisbon Oceanarium is listed in one of the most amazing destinations to visit in Europe, especially if you’re traveling with your family. It’s acknowledged to be one of the largest and finest aquariums in Europe which is home to diverse species of fish and other aquatic animals.


Where: Esplanada Dom Carlos I s/nº, 1990-005 Lisboa, Portugal
When: 10 AM – 6 PM*
Entrance Fee: INR 800 on an average(differs for age groups); family packages are also available*

4. Monserrate Palace

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Is it possible no to mention the beautiful gardens of Monserrate? No list would be complete in Portugal’s point of interest if you overlook this beautiful place. If you’re in Portugal for a romantic honeymoon destination then this place has to lie on the top of your list as it’s praised as one of the best vacation destinations.

A charming stroll with your sweetheart on a sunny day is one of the most romantic getaways in Portugal.


Where: 2710-405 Sintra, Portugal
When: 9:30 AM – 8 PM*
Entrance Fee: INR 700 for adults & INR 400 for children*

5. Sintra National Palace

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If you get wonderstruck what to explore in Portugal, then this surely has to be on your bucket list! A pair of odd-looking conical chimneys figures out the exterior of Sintra National Palace. It was built in the 14th century for the former King, Joao I and is the oldest living castle in Portugal.

Where: Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, 2710-616 Sintra, Portugal
When: 9:30 AM – 7 PM*

6. News Museum

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One of the most attractive places to visit in Portugal is the News Museum nestled in the same building as the Toy Museum. It presents the role played by news, media, and communications in the contemporary world.

Where: R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal
When: 9 AM – 7 PM*

7. Evora Cathedral

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Despite its forbidding exterior, you’ll be surprised and amazed with the interiors. The resistant granite façade has been strong since 1204. The architecture features a fortress and is highlighted by a pair of impressive asymmetrical bell towers.

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Where: Largo do Marquês de Marialva, 7000-809 Évora, Portugal
When: 9 AM – 6 PM*

8. Porto Bridge

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Porto Bridge is known to be one of the most ahead-of-its-time places to visit in Portugal. The Bridge Climb manages the guided tours of this iconic structure with participants dressed in harness, securing their lifeline in order to scale the towering heights safely and comfortably.

Where: PTE Luis I, Porto, Portugal
When: Open all day*

9. Cais da Ribeira

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Portugal travel can be best viewed in the beautiful lakeshore quarters of Porto, which is a fascinating puzzle of narrow winding streets, strolling passageways, and low-slung sun-hungry walkaways. The Praça da Ribeira, or more commonly known as the Riverfront Square is a popular dating point the area's youth and one of the most beautiful places in Portugal.

Where: Cais da Ribeira, Porto, Portugal
When: Open all day*

10. Roman Temple

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Roman Temple is recognized to be one of the most famous religious places to visit in Portugal. The Roman Temple is also widely known as the Temple of Diana, the Roman Goddess. Although the legend continues like misname, the fact says that this temple is amongst the crowd gathered and a must-visit place for travelers. It's is one of the best travel destinations in Portugal in regarding the medieval architecture.

Where: Largo do Conde de Vila Flor, 7000-863 Évora, Portugal
Entrance Fee: INR 700 for adults & INR 400 for children*

11. Medieval village

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Sortelha, a small village in Portugal showcases the true soul of a medieval era and one can only take a voyage through the lovely streets to indulge in it more and find out something new. The cultural level that shadows most of the region of this village offering a great vibe for all the history shades and you’ll definitely be in need of some durable shoes to trek through the relics of this historic site.

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Also Read: 10 Offbeat Places In Europe For A Fabulous Summer Vacation

Where: R. do Encontro 2, 6320-530 Sortelha, Portugal
Entrance Fee: NA

12. Nazaré

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Nazare is believed to be the most traditional fishing village in Portugal. It’s rested approximately in the centremost point of its Atlantic coast. It depicts historic and colorful traditions (including women with 7 skirts). You will love surfing here, in addition to the delicious seafood. In short, one of the best picnic spots in Portugal.

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Where: Located almost 80mi north of Lisbon, in central Portugal.
Entrance Fee: NA

13. Berlanga

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Berlanga is glorified as one of the most off the beaten track you will witness in Portugal.
The whole island is blessed with a natural reserve which is home to abundant protected species of plants and birds. Here you can spot several bays with turquoise waters, impressive rugged mountains and isolated beaches you'll share exclusively with seagulls.

This place in Portugal attracts tourist in masses. Berlanga is acclaimed to be one of the best travel destinations in Portugal.

Where: A 30 min-long bumpy boat ride – from the Peniche region located on the Berlengas islands.
Entrance Fee: NA

14. Gerês National Park

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The Peneda-Gerês National Park is located in the extreme north-east of Portugal. It extends over an area of 70,000 metric acres of wild vegetation, spectacular waterfalls and rapidly gushing small rivers.

Zip-lining, rafting, canyoning, rock-climbing are all the adventurous activities you can go for! Or simply go for a walk on nature.

Where: ‎Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
When: On Working days, open from 9 a.m. to 12.30 pm and from 2 pm to 5.30 pm*
Entrance Fee: NA

15. Óbidos

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Óbidos is an existing heritage. This aged village is a mesh of cobbled-stone medieval streets, odd handicrafts shops, and bakeries that contribute to making a lovely view.
Wandering around the surrounding walls gives a completely different outlook on the city (on one side) and to the hills (in the other). and enwraps beautiful handicrafts shops bordering the narrow streets.

While Óbidos can still be considered as Europe’s hidden gem.
Also, it’s one of the best travel destinations in Portugal. Don’t forget to try the local food, ginja: ginger in edible chocolate cups.

Where: Located on the Atlantic Ocean coast
When: Hit the place during the months of July and August.
Entrance Fee: No fee

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10 Most Beautiful Churches In Australia You Must Visit

When you are in Victoria or in Melbourne, you might not witness the equal religious enthusiasm and the same great, rich, and ancient churches and cathedrals in Europe. But don’t get worried of the massive tradition of cathedrals and churches in Victoria depicts the history of the country's 19th century. In country’s relatively short history, it has built some remarkable Gothic-style cathedrals of its own.

Here’s a list of most beautiful churches and cathedrals you will find in Australia.

1. St Michael’s Uniting Church

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St Michael’s Uniting Church is one of the most beautiful churches in Australia originally built in 1839. The church was once destroyed and then again finally was rebuilt in 1866 by Joseph Reed. The designer of the church was the same that was of the famous Melbourne Exhibition Building as well as The Melbourne Town Hall. The design was inspired by the Lombardic style which was followed by Joseph Reed. He was an appreciator of the late Roman iconic architectural tradition. The architecture reflects a theatre-like design so that everyone in the church could look at the minister and hear him speak.

Expect: You’ll love the theatre-like ambiance and the 19th-century structure of the church and indulge in the present-day practices of preaching at the church that mainly focuses on your embrace of the inner well-being.

Location: St Michael’s Uniting Church, 120 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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2. St Paul’s Cathedral

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St Paul’s Cathedral was originally designed in a European Gothic style. It was designed by William Butterfield. It’s another 19th-century construction between 1880 and 91. With the designs of Butterfield’s original, in 1926, John Barr redesigned the spires and they were constructed around that time. At once the architecture was destructed in 1885 to accommodate the Cathedral’s southern end. It is known to be one of the most popular cathedrals in Melbourne.

Expect: While your visit to the Cathedral, devote a little time to peace. They also have weddings, funerals, and baptisms (ceremony of giving a name to the newborn child) in the cathedral alongside several other religious services. You can also stroll around to admire the magnificent beauty of the church.

Location: St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders Ln & Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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3. St Patrick’s Cathedral

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The church kind of give you the vibes of must-visit pay to it. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is positioned in the heart of Melbourne’s Central Business District. This is acclaimed to be one of the most popular destinations when it comes to churches and also amongst the most beautiful churches in Australia. The mesmerizing part about St Patrick’s Cathedral is its absolute simple yet elegant design. The architecture is just awesome, visually a retreat and that’s not only because of its exterior. In the interior part, you will see the massive blue-stoned walls, breathtaking and giving it a neo-gothic look. The design of the cathedral was the idea of Architect William Wardell who got inspired by his love for medieval cathedrals of England which was very much prevailing during the 19th century.

Expect: See the 19th-century architecture and have a peaceful time at the St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Admire the charm of the 19th century neo-gothic structures and stones.

Location: St Patrick’s Cathedral, 1 Cathedral Pl, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

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4. Sacred Heart Cathedral

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While appreciating the fascinating beauty of the churches of Australia, Sacred Heart Cathedral will captivate you with not only its history but also with the artistic beauty. The Sacred Heart Cathedral is overflowed with surprises, wonders of architectural captures and serenity of the scenery. The architect of this architecture is William Tappin who built the cathedral in the English Gothic style. The design has attained a structural height, enabling the interior of the church as bright as it could be. If you are a fan of art then pave your way to this well structured, stylish old architecture making your trip a memorable one.

Expect: Have a look at the big organ kept inside the cathedral which happens to be one of the rare highlights of the church visit. Here you’ll experience the mass times, ceremonies, baptisms, and rites. There are weddings, baptisms and pre-wedding education in the process.

Location: Sacred Heart Cathedral, Mackenzie St, Bendigo, VIC, Australia

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5. St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong

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Hit in the immensely rooted history of Geelong’s St Mary of the Angels Basilica. The church was built as per the strategy of a rapidly growing population during the Gold Rush period. That was the time when there were many Catholics in need of a sacred place who lived there and they wanted to copy their religion-dominated life like that of England’s. The town was going through the Gold Rush period the population rose nearly to its four times in numbers and reached 4000. This gave rise to inspiring a larger church to fit in the growing population. The church is renowned to be one of the iconic places in Geelong. The credit goes to the exquisite designs of this magnificent cathedral-like building. The church is nearly 200 feet long and 130 feet wide which was built spending around 40,000 pounds during the time of construction.

Expect: Indulge yourself in the masses and explore the wedding ceremonies and funeral rituals and other holy rites.

Location: St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong, 136-148 Yarra St, Geelong, VIC, Australia.

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6. St Mary Star of the Sea

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St Mary Star of the Sea is known to be the most significant and beautifully designed church in Australia which was built in the year 1900. Being one of the most beautiful churches, it happens to be amongst the largest parish churches in Melbourne with an area to hold over 1200 people. The design by the architect Edgar J. Henderson was inspired by the French Gothic styles and the church was built in the time period of eight long years. The determination of such a long time span paid off as the church is acknowledged to be one of the striking and beautiful churches in Melbourne, Australia.
Expect: Witness the amazingly stunning beautiful architecture of this gigantic church, take part in masses, pray alone or simply spend some time with yourself in the serenity.
Location: St Mary Star of the Sea, 33 Howard St, West Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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7. St George Cathedral

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St George’s Cathedral is known to be the mother-church of the Anglican Diocese of Perth. In 2001, it was listed in heritage as it’s a fine example of Victorian Gothic architecture, making an important contribution to central Perth’s streetscape, and is kept in high regard by the community and Anglican church members. The church was built in 1888 designed by famous Australian architect Edmund Blacket. The cathedral belongs to a masterly example of Victorian Academic Gothic architecture. The construction of the Cathedral was made using local jarrah for the arches, bricks from Swan River brickyards, limestone from Fremantle, bluestone pillars from Victoria, marble from Italy, and a Caen stone pulpit carved in France.

Expect: Applaud the beauty of the rose colored brick interior of the cathedral which is simple yet elegant.

Location: 38 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Australia

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8. St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral

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St Francis Xavier's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the heart of Adelaide, South Australia. It is jointly nicknamed the City of Churches. The construction of the cathedral began in 1851, making it Australia’s oldest cathedral, designed by Richard Lambeth. However, the architecture was not completed until 1996. It’s classified as a Gothic Revival building, built in an Early English style. Murphy Bell is the main bell in the tower, which is over 150 years old. The cathedral is surrounded by 13 bells which are rung by the members of Australian and New Zealand Association Bellringers.

Expect: You will see a great mass in the cathedral along with lovely bronze statues of Joseph and Jesus and the flight into Egypt are also featured on the western side of the cathedral.

Location: 39 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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9. Albert Street Uniting Church

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Albert Street Uniting Church is located in the middle of Brisbane’s CBD. The church is the spiritual home of Wesley Mission Queensland. This heritage listed architecture was designed by George Henry Male Addison and built from 1888 to 1889. In Brisbane, by the time of early 20th century, it was the main Methodist church in the city and became the Uniting Church after its formation in 1977. The design is in red brick color with white Oamaru limestone trimmings. The spotlight is the pulpit and decoratively painted pipe organ.

Expect: You will see the annual conferences opened each year in church and significant occasions for Methodists were celebrated there.

Location: 319 Albert St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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10. Saint Mary Cathedral

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The picturesque Saint Mary Cathedral is located in the heart of the City of Sydney.
It was built in the academic Gothic style. The completion of the church took three main stages. The cathedral has got the greatest length of amongst any other church in Australia (though it’s neither the tallest nor largest overall). The first stage was completed in 1865, then in the 1920’s, the second phase was put to rest by the Great Depression. And the final phase included closing the cathedral from 2006 until 2009, when a second spire, new seating arrangements for 1,600 people, and an underground community center were revealed. It’s one of the most beautiful churches in Australia.

Expect: The lateral view of the building from Hyde Park is just amazing with pointed arches and simple tracery.

Location: St Marys Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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17 amazing South American countries having stunning night view

South America is superlatively suited stargazing (sky-watching), offering some of the world’s most wonderful constellations in a crystal-clear night sky. It’s up to you whether you plunge in Bolivia or you travel to Ecuador, here are some of the best travel destinations in the amazing South American countries offering the best and the serene roof of heaven.

1. Atacama Desert, Chile

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Chile houses the largest astronomical project on Earth, Chile’a Atacama Desert attracts numerous of Astro-tourists every year. The country is worldwide famous for its astonishing starscapes, the Atacama separates the Andes from the Pacific by way of an extremely large desert plateau.
Travelers generally stay in the town of San Pedro de Atacama, which has a nice miniature Meteorite Museum, and either take an astronomically-oriented tour or join the weekend public tours offered at the multi-nation astronomical Project ALMA. You can thus have exquisite views of the desert and Valley of the Moon from the ALMA’s visitor’s center, located at 2,900 meters.

2. Amazon Rainforest, Brazil

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To surround yourself in the bushes of the Amazon rainforest is the best getaway to be away from the city lights. Just float along the Amazon river looking up at the stars.

3. Elqui Valley, Chile

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Elqui Domo hotel in Chile is especially an astronomically-oriented happening, offering dome stays (which have retractable roofs for open-air sleeping) and ‘observatory bedrooms’ that are specially designed for glancing at the night sky full of dotted with stars. Do you know, it has it own on-site observatory? Well, it does! Completed with fancy Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. The beautiful hotel also offers astronomical tours and tarot readings.

4. Tatacoa Desert, Colombia

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You can actually camp out neighboring an observatory in Colombia, assuring you a pretty celestial night sky. The Observatorio Astronómico de la Tatacoa is located just outside Villavieja, giving you incredible night brimmed with beautiful desert landscapes.

5. Chimborazo, Ecuador

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As you move towards the top of Chimborazo will get you as close as is kindly possible to the stars. That’s amazing! Isn’t it? And why not you’re at the highest point on earth in respect to the center of the planet. As we know that the planet, Earth is not perfectly round, Ecuador, in reality, is closer to space than the rest of the planet. Identifying this viewpoint, Chimborazo is closer to the heavens than Kilimanjaro or even Everest.

7. Easter Island, Chile

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The Easter Island is world’s most remote populous island offering unobstructed views of the Milky Way, and let you see the brilliant night sky full of natural light glittering and making your heart stop! The island’s famous stone Moai statues are the only one accompanying you while when you will be gazing at stars from the heavens for aeons.

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8. Sacred Valley, Peru

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The Sacred Valley in Peru has an interesting concept. Climb 1,000 feet up to reach the hanging transparent lodgings. It’s located on the way to a destination to Macchu Picchu, Skylodge’s Adventure Suites draw adventure tourists year-round.

9. El Bolsón, Argentina

Argentina is the country where you can do three types of camping, one is the municipal that is provided by the local government, offering basic luxuries at an affordable price), privado (private, unreasonable, often with extreme nice facilities, including hot showers and all the necessaries for asado barbeques), and the libre (this basically means you can camp wherever you want, including national parks, as long as it’s not private property). So, decided where you want to camp?
Patagonia, a small, nature-loving city of El Bolsón is the best place to kick off. The place is fenced by renowned Andean mountain peaks giving you the perfect view for sky-gazing.

10. Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia

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In the remote Southwest of Bolivia, a flat spread of 3,800 square miles of salt spreads out. Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat, which is a boundless sheet of hexagonal tiles (produced by the crystalline nature of salt), which is scattered with the pyramid of salt.

Salar De Uyuni is beautiful pyramid made with salt bricks gripped together with salt mortar, the hotel and everything inside it are made of salt, including chairs and tables. While there is no electricity and no electricity on the way to the facilities in Hotel Playa Blanca, and its water must be merchandised in, it offers even more important and certainly rare properties: utter silence, an enveloping austere beauty, and a jaw-dropping view of the night sky. Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia offers you the best night sky view amongst the other amazing South American countries.

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11. Mancora, Peru

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Mancora’s lavish boutique hotel! K!CHIC offers a suite (Himalaya) which has a full queen-size bed on one roof, where you can lounge while having the glimpse of stars and it’s unfair not to mention the incredible sea view.

12. Lake Toro, Chile

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The Patagonia Camp in Chile welcomes you with private luxury yurts (tents) with domes giving you full access to stare at the night sky without ever leaving your cozy little yurt-bed. The amazing site is nestled in the middle of a forest of unique coihue trees with breathtaking views of Lake Toro and the rugged mountains of Torres del Paine National Park.

13. Iquitos, Peru

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Do you want to feel staring at the night sky without a blink from the treetops? In Peru, you are offered this opportunity at the Treehouse Lodge in Iquito. The place is accessible only by boat trip over Yarapa River in the northeast of the country, its hanging, fort-like habitations make the place look like transported to another beautiful world.

14. Tigre, Argentina

Located in the Paraná Biosphere Reserve, Yporá offers travelers connecting with nature, the incredible biodiversity of Argentina is spellbinding amid stars. The eco-community here offers canvas and other accommodations on an island in the Tigre River delta. Yporá also offers various activities and programs.

15. Praia do Sagi, Brazil

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In northeast Brazil, Sabambugi’s bamboo bungalows right up to the ocean gives you the stunningly beautiful sunsets and breathtaking night-sky views.

16. Iguazu, Argentina

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This monstrous waterfall stretching over Argentina and Brazil is worth seeing! But it’s like a cherry on top to catch sight of this splendid place under the night sky.

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17. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

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Galapagos Safari Camp greets you with a spectacular night sky views from their Viewpoint Terrace including luxury tents with their own private balconies. The 55-acre tented farm community offers picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean and plenty of activities (including a kids’ club) for exploring Ecuador’s famous “enchanted islands. Galapagos Islands in Ecuador credits to be one of the amazing South American countries offering the best night view.

13 Best Things To Do in Queensland

Queensland, Australia, lies at the top of every bucket list of family trips when it comes to vacations. The serene atmosphere surrounds taintless and untouched beaches, the iconic Great Barrier Reef, breathtaking theme parks, tropical rainforests and plenty of lovely opportunities to witness the animal encounters in this part of the country that has a lot to offer.

So, here’s a compiled list of 11 Best Things to do in Queensland when on a family vacation.

1. Boodjamulla National Park, Savannah Way

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Boodjamulla National Park is an emerald green oasis in the wilderness of Queensland that blooms with wildlife and is the off-the-beaten-path experience you will dream of. Alternatively, known as Lawn Hill, Boodjamalla’s is found amid sandstone cliffs, rich green river, kayaking, hiking, and camping.

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2. Snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef

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The historic, the iconic and the one and only Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia’s natural wonder and vantage points. Is it possible to miss this beautiful destination in your lovely family vacation trip? The reef is a blend of 900 islands and 2,900 individual and unique and exclusive reef systems, coral cays, pleasing and delightful tropical islands, and impeccable golden beaches. The reef is the largest living structure on Planet, Earth. There are plenty of options for exploring the great reef: Some go for whole day snorkeling, and some opt for a pontoon (a flat-bottomed boat used as a support for a temporary bridge) stationed out in the reef where you can snorkel and also board a glass-bottom boat and enjoy the best time you will ever experience in this stunning island. It’s amongst the top spots to go in Queensland, Australia for a reason.

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3. Larc Tour of 1770

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Spend a fabulous day searching for 1770’s Town in a bright pink LARC — an amphibious vehicle designed to transport goods at the time of war and is one of the best day trips you’ll come across Australia.

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4. Enjoy the Sun-Soaked Beaches

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Queensland is the witness of some stunning beaches in all of Australia. With its warm weather throughout the year, you can have the pleasure to enjoy these beaches whenever you make the adventure trip to the country.

From Brisbane, Queensland’s capital city, enjoy the sun-bathe and surfing here in the Sunshine Coast north of the city. Expanding from Caloundra to the north of Cooloola, you will see some of the best beaches in the world.

You will love the beaches around Noosa. Noosa National Park offers diversity in hiking trails from through the rainforest and along the spectacular coastline. After you’re tired from your hiking, rest yourself at the extremely pleasing beach spots like Tea Tree Bay, Winch Cove, and Granite Bay.
In addition from north Brisbane, Bundaberg also has some stunning beaches and Bargara Beach and Elliot Heads falls under the category of popular ones.

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5. Daydream Island, Whitsundays

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The island offers you enough fusion of relaxation and activities for all of us and you’re in The Whitsundays. Daydream Island is amongst the seven islands of the Molle Group of islands which is part of the Whitsunday Islands Group, placed in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. The alluring island is one of a few inhabited islands in the Whitsundays.

The gleaming bays, secluded beaches, and spellbinding rainforest are few of the island’s natural beauty that travelers love experiencing in Daydream.

Daydream locks up three fascinating beaches in its region, and you will enjoy snorkeling and underwater exploration amidst 40 marine fish species and 50 coral varieties.
Daydream accounts to be a peaceful and relaxing tropical tranquility surrounded by nature, in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations.

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6. Burleigh Heads National Park, Gold Coast

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Burleigh Heads is one of the travelers favorite place on the Gold Coast. It’s a natural headland in the heart of the Gold Coast that offers stroll along the rocky foreshore and through the rainforest, and a great chance to have a glimpse of giant whales in spring and the sea-eagles towering along the coast. Ancient volcanic columns hit the sea in this park featuring rainforest, eucalypt forest, pandanus groves, tussock grassland, coastal heath, and mangroves.

The northern side of Australia credits to be the most famous surfing point breaks. At Burleigh Heads catch a glance of magnificent sunrise whilst watching the surfers at the point.

While a brief travel on foot seeing the ocean view around the rocky headland from Tallebudgera Creek and see the tumbled masses of six-sided basalt columns. Enjoy your picnic on Burleigh foreshore or else relax on Echo Beach.

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7. Waterfall Way, Atherton

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Drive about one-hour southeast from Cairns, and you make your way in the Atherton Tablelands region. Here you can go for mountain biking, coffee tasting, and hot air balloon drive, amongst other things. Drive 15 kilometer Waterfall Way Circuit that holds some of the best waterfalls in the region including Malanda falls, Milla Milla falls, Zillie falls, Dinner falls, Millstream falls etc.

Also Read: List Of 17 Most Weird And Beautiful Lakes Around The World

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8. Visit the Turtles in Bundaberg

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In the north of Brisbane, travel 4.5 hours and reach Bundaberg during the turtle season (November to March). It depends on when you arrive and you can see the Loggerhead turtles coming to this beach to lay their eggs or see the baby turtles hatch and run down to the ocean. The Mon Repos conservation park dominate as the largest Loggerhead conservation rookery in the southern hemisphere.

Also Read: 11 Strangest And Weird Tortoises And Turtles Found Around The World

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9. See Crocodiles in the Wild

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The Daintree River located 100 kilometers northwest of Cairns and listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wet Tropics of Queensland. Get indulge in one of the various boat tours available and get ready to see these enormous creatures as they relax in the warm Aussie sun. It’s just fantastic to see crocodiles in the various area wildlife parks in the region.

One shocking fact you should know that crocodiles do eat people in Queensland! But from the safety of the boat, it’s just astonishing looking these incredible ancient animals.

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10. Jump On To Theme Parks

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If your you and your family love to explore theme parks, then hit these six parks, all close to each other.

Here is a quick summary:

• Dreamworld: This is Australia’s arguably the best and the largest theme park, with more 40 plus rides, a wildlife park, and live shows. If you want to experience only one theme park in Australia then this is the one! Some say it rivals Disneyland!). As this is amongst the best things to do in Queensland.
• Whitewater World and Wet n Wild Water World: Just make your way into a world of water-filled fun. Explore the WhiteWater World, a dreamy oasis that offers something extraordinary for everyone. wet N wild Gold Coast is located next door to Warner Bros. Movie World and has the biggest slide in Australia.
• Paradise Country: Especially for young children, this park is home to all types of indigenous animals as well as Australian farmyard experiences. You can also book a farm stay on the property.

Note: If you plan to visit multiple theme parks look into buying a joint pass to save money on entry costs.

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11. Explore Gorgeous National Parks

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Explore the picturesque Queensland with more than 200 beautiful national parks in an hour’s drive.

Along the Gold Coast, you’ll see Springbrook National Park offers breathtaking views, lush vegetation, and heart-stripping waterfalls. The Natural Bridge and Springbrook Plateau are two panoramic areas to seek out among four sections of walking trails. Lamington National Park is adorned with 100 plus miles of walking trails scattered with waterfalls, ancient flora, and wildlife.

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12. Relax on the Kuranda Scenic Railway

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When you go up to the mountain of Kuranda on the Skyrail, a relaxing way to cascade through the lush vegetation is on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway which passes waterfalls and deep ravines. Glance for the spectacular bridge at Stoney Creek Falls, the splendid views of the Barron Falls and through the flourishing dense tropical rainforest that closes in just before arriving in Kuranda.

In Kuranda, enjoy plenty of kid-friendly things including a Butterfly Sanctuary, the Rainforestation Nature Park, river cruises and the Australian Venom Zoo, where you will spot many of the world’s deadliest spiders, snakes scorpions, centipedes, reptiles and Tarantulas.

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13. Discover the Undara Lava Tubes, Savannah Way

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One of the most interesting places to visit in Queensland is Undara, home to 164 volcanoes, cones and vents. These ancient lava tubes of the Undara Volcanic National Park are about 275 kilometers southwest of Cairns and two hours’ drive east of Georgetown. It’s an oasis in the wilderness, Undara Experience is neither a resort, a restaurant nor a hotel yet is a fusion or combines all the three. it’s amongst the best things to do in Queensland.

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