Some of the world’s most extraordinary natural and cultural treasures can be found in Australia’s 20 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Among the wonders of Australia’s World Heritage sites are prehistoric rainforests, ancient Aboriginal settlements, unique landscapes and natural attractions, convict heritage, and iconic buildings from the 20th century. Some sites are listed for their heritage value, while others are listed for their natural or cultural value.
| Name | Date Inscribed | Category | Country | Visited |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakadu National Park | 1981 | Mixed | Australia | |
| Great Barrier Reef | 1981 | Natural | Australia | |
| Sydney Opera House | 2007 | Cultural | Australia | Sydney Opera House (2019) |
| Willandra Lakes Region | 1981 | Mixed | Australia | |
| Tasmanian Wilderness | 1982 | Mixed | Australia | |
| Lord Howe Island Group | 1982 | Natural | Australia | |
| Gondwana Rainforests of Australia | 1986 | Natural | Australia | |
| Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park | 1987 | Mixed | Australia | |
| Wet Tropics of Queensland | 1988 | Natural | Australia | |
| Heard and McDonald Islands | 1997 | Natural | Australia | |
| Shark Bay, Western Australia | 1991 | Natural | Australia | |
| Macquarie Island | 1997 | Natural | Australia | |
| Fraser Island | 1992 | Natural | Australia | |
| Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte) | 1994 | Natural | Australia | |
| Greater Blue Mountains Area | 2000 | Natural | Australia | |
| Purnululu National Park | 2003 | Natural | Australia | |
| Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens | 2004 | Cultural | Australia | |
| Australian Convict Sites | 2010 | Cultural | Australia | |
| Ningaloo Coast | 2011 | Natural | Australia | |
| Budj Bim Cultural Landscape | 2019 | Cultural | Australia |