Willandra Lakes Region

Willandra Lakes Region, Australia

From series “Famous Unesco Sites in Australia”

Those who like to walk around the scenic natural places, have to pay an attention to ​​Willandra Lakes Region. This beautiful and incredibly amazing place covers an area of ​​approximately 2 400 square km. Contrary to expectations, travelers won’t see lovely lakes there. Once, about two million years ago, there really have been 19 lakes that dried up over time.

Willandra Lakes Region, Australia
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Willandra Lakes Region, Australia Today, their place is occupied by unique geological formations with the marsh vegetation. They attract great interest of travelers and researchers from around the world. Here you can admire the amazing lunar landscape, see rare species of plants and typical inhabitants of desert areas that have managed to adapt to harsh conditions. Willandra Lakes Region is interesting from archaeological point of view. Researchers discovered some unique items there.

Findings show that people lived in these places 60 000 years ago. The most interesting findings were found in the dunes of Mungo Lake. These remains of human activity are the oldest in Australia. Tourists who plan to visit this wonderful region, could walk along sand dunes and dry lake basins, as well as witness the traces of the ancient people who miraculously survived on the clay lands. Next to Willandra Lakes Region, there is a national park of the same name, so visitors always have an opportunity to continue their study of amazing natural attractions. Next - Sydney Opera House

Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, Australia Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, Australia
Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, Australia Sydney Opera House, Australia
Sydney Opera House, Australia Sydney Opera House, Australia

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