June 30, 2017 | Interests
Fun facts about famous landmarks: Australia & New Zealand
By EF Ultimate Break
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Break out the selfie stick: these famous landmarks make for prime photo opportunities. They also make for some interesting stories. Read on to wow your fellow travelers with little-known facts about some well-known spots during your travels. Then dust off your shoulders as you’re crowned travel guru and lord of fun facts. You're welcome.
P.S.: We were joking about the selfie sticks…sort of.
Australia
Sydney Opera House
The architect of this iconic landmark never returned to Sydney to see its completion.
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Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is larger than the United Kingdom, Holland and Switzerland combined.
Tangalooma Wrecks
Fifteen vessels were deliberately sunk off the coast to create a breakwall (a structure to protect small boats from waves). They also double as a perfect diving site for visitors!
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Auckland
Out of 218 major world cities, Auckland is ranked as the 5th best quality of life.