Australia surprises everyone with its dramatic climate contrasts. While most countries have one main climate, Australia hosts many in one massive land. You can travel a few hundred kilometres and move from blazing deserts to thick, wet rainforests. The secret lies in its geography. A large dry landmass sits under high-pressure zones, blocking rain and creating vast deserts in the interior like the Great Victoria and Simpson. But moist Pacific winds bring heavy rain to the northeast, allowing ancient rainforests like the Daintree—over 180 million years old—to thrive. This creates a rare natural wonder where arid deserts meet tropical greenery. But it doesn't stop there. Australia's landscape also includes savannas, mountains, wetlands, rivers, beaches, and the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system near those rainforests. About 70% of Australia is dry land, yet life flourishes everywhere, showing a perfect balance between extremes. For travellers and scientists, Australia is like exploring two worlds in one unique continent.