Australia's 53 top 'off the beaten track' sites

Uluru, the Reef, the Whitsundays, Kangaroo Island, Kakadu, Monkey Mia, the Great Ocean Road, the cities... All well worth visiting – but everyone knows it. Here are 53 ace Australian secrets you should try if you’re experiencing crowd trouble

1. Cape York (QLD)
Possibly the wildest and most remote place in the country. Getting to the top is one of Australia’s last great adventures.
Off the beaten track (OTBT) rating: *****

2. Lizard Island (QLD)
There are many Barrier Reef islands, but Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler told us this is his favourite.

OTBT rating: ***

3. Atherton Tablelands (QLD)
Rainforests, waterfalls, mountains and rare tree kangaroos, plus clamber inside giant lava tubes at Undara Volcanic NP.

OTBT rating: ***

4. Dunk Island (QLD)
Part resort, but mostly national park, with beaches you’ll never want to leave, just a short trip from Mission Beach.

OTBT rating: ****

5. Hinchinbrook Island NP (QLD)
Rainforest, beaches, wildlife and a wrecked WWII bomber all on the world’s largest island NP. Hike the 32km Thorsborne Trail.

OTBT rating: ****

September 16th, 2011

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