A sampling of destinations visited through Queens programs in Australia.

Your time in Australia will take you on a journey through this continent country’s bounty of natural resources, the Great Barrier Reef being the biggest name — and well deserved.

You’ll also visit cultural spots, such as the Sydney Opera House, one of the world’s most recognizable buildings.

	The Rocks This 19th century village, located in central Sydney, is the spot where modern Australia began.
	Uluru (Ayers Rock) The giant sandstone rock formation in Australia’s desert is a sacred Aboriginal site.
	Great Barrier Reef The world’s largest reef system is perfect for underwater exploration of myriad marine life.
	Daintree Rainforest The biggest continuous rainforest on mainland Australia, this natural resource is home to an amazing diversity of plant and animal life.
	The Outback This huge expanse of remote, arid Australia is home to some of the country’s most unique animals, including the kangaroo, emu and dingo. Fossils are also found here.
	Sydney Opera House Built of precast concrete shells, this performing arts center is one of the iconic designs of the 20th century.  Surrounded on three sides by Sydney Harbour, it has become the symbol of the city.
	Blue Mountains Located in New South Wales next to the Sydney metropolitan area, the Blue Mountains offer natural beauty and historic villages that help tell the story of Australia’s history.
	Port Douglas A former gold-mining town, it rebounded in the 1980s with a new tourism industry and serves as an important center from which to explore the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
	Aboriginal Culture The indigenous cultures of Australia are among the oldest in the world and in spite of a troubled history have maintained their spiritual connection to the environment in which they live.