Most Instagrammable Places in Australia

There is nothing quite like Australia, from pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters, to bright orange desert with epic rock landforms to the incredible wildlife, Australia really has it all. If you’re planning a trip down under and you’re not sure where to go, hopefully my list of the most instagrammable places in Australia will give you some inspiration. I have divided the best photo spots in Australia by state so that you can easily work out your own itinerary.

Most Instagrammable Spots in New South Wales, Australia.

1) Sydney Opera House

One of the most photographed places in Australia is the iconic Sydney Opera House. Thanks to its unique shape and positioning on Sydney Harbour there are lots of different angles to capture one of the most famous buildings in the world. My personal favourites are from the Sydney Opera Bar and Kirribilli.

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2) Bondi Icebergs Pool

Have you even been to Sydney if you don’t visit Bondi Beach and the beautiful Bondi Icebergs Pool?! You can easily snap a shot here from the road just above the pool.

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3) Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay

Just 4 hours south of Sydney is one of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, Hyams Beach.

TOP TIP – If you want to capture a photo on this beach with not many people in I would recommend going during winter (I went in August) or going early in the morning.

Related Blog Posts:
– Top 8 Things to Do in Jervis Bay

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4) Hanging Rock, Blue Mountains

Just outside of Sydney is the beautiful Blue Mountains, where you’ll find a number of instagrammable spots and incredible landscapes, such as the Hanging Rock.

Please be aware that in order to get to the end of hanging rock you will need to jump a gap of about 80cm. Please be careful!

Related Blog Post
– How to get to Hanging Rock in the Blue Mountains
– Top Instagrammable Spots in the Blue Mountains

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5) Lincolns Rock, Blue Mountains

One of the best sunset spots in Australia, and the best viewpoint in the Blue Mountains. Lincoln Rock is well worth the visit but you will need a car to get here.

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6) Cape Byron lighthouse

Byron Bay is one of the trendiest beach towns in Australia, and a popular destination for backpackers and road trippers.  Cape Byron Lighthouse is probably the most famous photo spot in Byron Bay. Not only is this where you will find Australia’s most easterly point, but its picturesque vantage point makes it a great spot to watch both the sunrise and sunset, whilst also dolphin spotting!

TOP TIP – Cape Byron Lighthouse is a lot busier on the weekend, so if you can I would come midweek. You can either walk up, or drive, however you will need to pay $4 an hour parking. Although parking is free after 6pm!

Related Blog Posts:
– 10 Most Instagrammable Photo Spots in Byron Bay
– East Coast Australia Road Trip Itinerary – Byron Bay to Fraser Island

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7) Figure of Eights Rock Pool

If you’re looking to plan a day trip out of Sydney then I would recommend heading south into the Royal National Park to see the unique Figure 8 Pools.

TOP TIP – With the ever changing tide and crashing waves, it can be a dangerous location. A number of people have been injured here by waves washing them over the sharp rock plateau. In order to stay safe make sure you check the tide before going, you need to go at low tide when the swell is under 1m. You can check the tide for the figure 8 pools here, remember that the tide changes daily.

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Most Instagrammable Spots in Victoria, Australia.

8) The 12 Apostles

The most iconic landmark along the Great Ocean Road is the Twelve Apostles, however there are now only eight stacks left. As the vegetation around the Twelve Apostles is protected you will have to follow walkways to see all of the stacks. As the Twelve Apostles are so popular it is where all tour companies will come, so it is super busy during the day.

TOP TIP – I would advise going at sunrise so you can avoid the crowd (plus the light at sunrise is super magical). 

9) Gibson Steps

Gibson Steps is the first stop along the part of the Great Ocean Road that has all the amazing coastal formations. You can either head to the viewing platform near the carpark or you can descend the steps to the beach.

TOP TIP – I would avoid coming at high tide as the sea takes up most of the beach.

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10) Beauchamp Falls

Head into the Great Otway National Park in Victoria and find your own piece of paradise at Beauchamp falls. As there is a 3km return walk to get here it isn’t as busy as most of the other waterfalls in the area, so it feels like you’ve discovered your own serene oasis!

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11) Brighton Bathing Boxes

The Brighton Bathing Boxes just outside of Melbourne are a popular stop for photography lovers as they are just so colourful and cute!

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Most Instagrammable Spots in Queensland, Australia.

12) Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays

Voted the most beautiful beach in Australia, Whitehaven is a must visit on your trip to the Whitsundays.

TOP TIP – Make sure you select a cruise that allows you to visit the Hill inlet (to the north of the 7km long Whitehaven beach). The swirling blue and turquoise water over the white sand is quite a site.

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13) Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system and stretches along the coastline of Queensland. It is definitely worth a visit if you come to Australia. The best place to access the Great Barrier Reef is either from Cairns or the Whitsundays.

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14) Windin Falls

One of my favourite places in Australia, Windin Falls is an epic natural infinity pool overlooking the Atherton Tablelands. If you are road tripping around Queensland I would definitely recommend a stop here!

It’s not the easiest to find so check out my blog post on how to get to Windin Falls.

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15) Fairy Pools, Noosa Heads

The Fairy Pools in Noosa Heads are beautiful natural rock pools with super clear water, you can watch all the little fishies from above.

TOP TIP – Go at low tide to discover the pools when the water is still and crystal clear. 

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– East Coast Australia Road Trip Itinerary – Byron Bay to Fraser Island

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16) Lake Mckenzie, Fraser Island

One of the most incredible places in Australia, the sand is a shocking white, and the water so clear and turquoise!

I loved Fraser Island so much that I visited it twice! If you’re heading to the East Coast of Australia it’s a must see!

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17) Wallaman Falls

Wallaman falls is Australia’s tallest single-drop waterfall and you can choose to just enjoy it from the viewing platform, or you can take the more adventurous route down to the plunge pool. This track is quite steep with a number of loose rocks so please make sure you wear closed footwear. You will need around 1-2 hours to walk down and back up again (plus however long you want to stay at the bottom for).

Related Blog Posts:
– The Ultimate North Queensland Road trip – 2 week itinerary Cape Tribulation to Airlie Beach
– Top 13 Waterfalls and Swimming Holes in North Queensland.

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18) Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is a really unique part of Australia where the city and sky scrapers meet the beach, Surfers Paradise is one of my favourite beaches in Australia.

TOP TIP – If you want to capture all of the buildings without too many people you can go to Kurrawa Park during the day. Or the main beach at surfers paradise at sunrise (or in the winter!)

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19) Glass House Mountains

If you’re looking for a little trip outside of Brisbane the Glass House Mountains are a great place to stop and go hiking.

TOP TIP – Park at Wild Horse Mountain about an hour before sunset and walk a steep 10 minutes up for this view.

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20) Walsh’s Pyramid

Walsh’s pyramid is an independent peak with a distinct pyramidal appearance. If you’re road tripping around Northern Queensland it is well worth a pit stop.

TOP TIP – Head to Behana Gorge Road for the most iconic view.

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Most Instagrammable Spots in Western Australia

21) Hellfire Bay

My personal favourite beach in Australia, Hellfire Bay is simply breath taking. The water is SUPER turquoise, the sand incredibly white and it is surrounded by Cape Le Grand National Park. If you come to Western Australia you have to road trip from Perth to Esperance!

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22) Lucky Bay

If you are hoping to catch site of some wild kangaroos chilling on a beach then you need to come to Lucky Bay near Esperance to the south of Western Australia

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23) The Blue Boat Shed, Perth

The Blue Boat Shed in Perth is growing so much in popularity that they are actually looking at building public toilets here! This beautifully symmetrical boat shed floating out on the water is perfect for your Instagram pictures.

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24) Exmouth

If you are hoping to encounter some of Australia’s amazing marine life then you won’t want to miss visiting Exmouth and the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. Here you can encounter hoards of turtles during nesting season or the biggest fish in the ocean, the whale shark.

TOP TIP – Turtle nesting season is from November to March, this is when you will see hundreds of turtles coming to shore to laying eggs, an incredible experience to encounter in person.

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25) Elephant Rocks

In the south of Western Australia you will find some super unique coastline such as the Elephant Rocks in William Bay National Park. From certain angles the rocks resemble a herd of elephants, hence the name! Make sure you also check out Green Bay which is a short walk away.

TRAVEL TIP – Try to go to Elephant Rocks at low tide (under 0.7m) so that the water isn’t between the rocks and you can actually go down onto the beach.

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26) Lake Hillier, Esperance

On a little island south of Esperance you will find the pinkest lake ever! Lake Hillier is a saline lake on the edge of Middle Island, you will need to book a helicopter tour to see it for yourself.

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27) Hutt Lagoon

If you don’t fancy forking out for a helicopter tour over Lake Hillier than you can stop at another pink lake which is just north of Perth, the Hutt Lagoon. There are lots of different angles to capture this pink lake, find out the best photo spots for the Hutt Lagoon here.

TOP TIP – Come around midday to capture the Hutt Lagoon at its most colourful.

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28) The Pinnacles

The Pinnacles are limestone pillar formations within Nambung National Park, some reach heights of up to 3.5m! You will find hundreds of them within the park, there is a road you can follow to easily explore to see them all. Make sure to stop here on your Perth to Broome road trip.

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29) Wave rock

Another very unique rock formation in Western Australia is the wave rock, a landform that was formed over 2700 million years ago! The wave rock is the perfect stop to break up your drive from Perth to Esperance (which is nearly 8 hours).

TOP TIP – If you want a photo alone at wave rock I recommend staying the night here and coming at sunset (or sunrise).

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30) Karijini National Park

If you love adventure then you will definitely want to add Karijini National Park to your Western Australia itinerary. It is completely in the middle of nowhere, and you will need to camp there to easily explore over two days but the unique red landscape is definitely worth it.

TOP TIP – Make sure you check out Hamersley Gorge and Hancock Gorge.

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31) Rottnest Island

You can’t come to Western Australia without taking a quokka selfie! Rottnest Island is an easy day trip from Perth, it’s home to the cutest little marsupials as well as some beautiful beaches.

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32) Purnululu National Park

The Purnululu National Park is a World Heritage Site in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia where beehive-shaped karst sandstone rises 250 metres above the surrounding semi-arid savannah grasslands.

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Most Instagrammable Spots in Tasmania, Australia.

33) Freycinet National Park

Mount Amos was one of the hardest hikes I’ve done, not because of the distance (it only takes about an hour) but because of how vertical and slippery it is! But the incredible view over Freycinet National Park are totally worth it! Just make sure you wear sturdy shoes.

Related Blog Posts:
– Most Instagrammable Spots in Tasmania
– Ultimate 2 Week Tasmania Road Trip Itinerary 

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34) Bruny Island

To the South East of Tasmania you will find the beautifully quaint Bruny Island. Here you can spend time cycling around the island, spotting wild kangaroos and admiring the unique landscape.

TOP TIP – Come to the neck lookout at sunrise or sunset, this way you can head down to the bottom of the stairs for the chance to see some PENGUINS! 

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35) Bay of Fires

Another super unique landscape in Tasmania are the bright orange rocks in the Bay of Fires. Definitely worth a stop on your road trip around Tasmania.

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36) Cradle Mountain

One of the most iconic landscapes in Tasmania, Cradle Mountain is a beautiful National Park with lots of different hikes to enjoy.

TOP TIP – Cradle Mountain National Park has only one narrow road going in and out so to avoid too much traffic you can’t drive in the park from 8am to 6:30pm, but you can catch the FREE shuttle bus!

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37) Eagles Nest Retreat

If you’re road tripping around Tasmania I would recommend spending a couple of relaxing nights at the super Instagrammable Eagles Nest Retreat. There are 3 villas or ‘nests’, each perfectly decorated and with an outdoor bath so you can enjoy the view whilst chilling outside!

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Most Instagrammable Spots in The Northern Territory, Australia.

38) Uluru

Uluru (AKA Ayers Rock) is the most photographed location in Australia, and it’s easy to see why! This epic sandstone rock juts out an impressive 348m high, and is surrounded by miles and miles of flat desert.

Related Blog Posts:
– Top Things To Do in Uluru Australia (best photo spots)

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39) Kata Tjuata

Slightly in the shadows next to its iconic neighbour, Uluru, Kata Tjuata has a super unique shape and is definitely worth a visit if you come to the red centre.

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Most Instagrammable Spots in South Australia

40) Yorke Peninsular

If you’re looking to enjoy your own sand bar surrounded by crystal clear blue water than Yorke Peninsula has you covered! Head to Flaherty’s Beach for your own piece of paradise.

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41) Coffin Bay National Park, Eyre Peninsula

Coffin Bay National Park is a protected area in on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia, it is where you will find beautiful crystal clear still water to relax in whilst you enjoy the sun.

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42) Fleurieu Peninsula

The Fleurieu Peninsula is near Adelaide, in South Australia. It’s known for its wine regions and rugged coastlines. If you have a go pro you’re going to have lots of fun taking photos here!

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Australia is full of incredible landscapes, it is easily one of my favourite countries! There are so many different things to see and do, there really is something for everyone! I hope you have the best time exploring all the most instagrammable spots in Australia.

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