Here are 10 insanely gorgeous sunrise and sunset views which team #GLAadventure captured during their journey in Australia. Some are best seen from the specific spots; others are great no matter where you view them from- but all definitely worth the team's effort!
Location 1: Coffs Harbour
Want to see all kinds of crazy sky colours? Head straight to Coffs Harbour to get either a sunset or sunrise view. You will be amazed to see how relaxed the atmosphere here is with its spectacular coastline and many other attractions.
Route check: Coffs Harbour is a 6.5-hour drive north of Sydney and about 390 km south of Brisbane.
Location 2: The Great Ocean Road
Rise and shine and capture the sun. Regarded as world's most scenic coastal drives, this place was built by the soldiers who returned between 1919 and 1932 and dedicated to soldiers killed during World War I.
Travellers will also get access to several prominent landmarks, including the Twelve Apostles limestone stack formations, the arch and the London Bridge.
Location 4: Blue Mountains
If you are looking for one of Australia's most beautiful natural attractions then head straight to Blue Mountains.
Quick Fact: Did you know the blue colour of the mountains comes from the eucalyptus oils reflecting on the leaves?
#GLAadventure's recommendation: Watch the spectacular sunrise at the famous Blue Mountains. It's best for travellers to stay overnight in Katoomba, which is a small town about two hours from Sydney.
Location 6: Uluru
Visit to this mammoth rock is on everyone's bucket list! Just look at this picturesque view of the mighty Uluru - It simply looks magnificent from the ground, and the view with the sunset is simply gorgeous and spiritual.
Commonly known as the Ayers Rock, it is one of the most impressive landmarks in Australia. It's a huge chunk of sandstone that resides in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and is located down towards the southwest corner of the Northern Territory; close to the geographic centre of Australia. A World Heritage site, Ayers Rock also goes by the Aboriginal name of Uluru and some 400,000 to half a million people a year visit Ayers Rock.
Location 7: Smoky Bay
Orange Red Madness! Nothing beats watching a sunset at Smoky Bay, the Oyster capital of Australia.
Smoky Bay is a thriving community of 200 people and is located some 40 kilometres South East of Ceduna and 60 kilometres north of Streaky Bay. Take a halt at this place to get some awe-inspiring views and learn Oyster Farming.
Location 8: Cocklebiddy
Cocklebiddy, a small roadhouse community located on the Eyre Highway in Western Australia is usually the third stop after Norseman on the long journey east across the Nullarbor Plain.
It's also famous for its underground caves and lakes. Watching the sunrise above the clouds at this beautiful town, is a must on any Australian bucket list.
Location 9: Stuart Highway
This is one of Australia's major highways, and runs from Darwin in the north, via Tennant Creek and Alice Springs, to Port Augusta in the south - a distance of 2834 km.
#GLAadventure's recommendation: If you choose to drive on this highway early in the morning then you will be rewarded with such classic sunrise shots.
Location 10: Coober Pedy
Just imagine a place with no buildings and no architectures, here everyone just lives underground and then imagine spotting the sunrise at this larger-than-life place.
This underground town was established in 1915 following the discovery of opal there. It will also be interesting for you to know that ninety five per cent of the world's opal comes from this area.
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