Australia has one of the most diverse environments in the world. It begins in the ancient heart of the desert where we see the remnants of the past. Uluru stands as the centrepiece, a giant rock protruding from the ground. This rock iceberg, the only remains of an old mountain range. Stained with the red of the desert and surrounded by the sand that formed it. Further away lies a giant wave frozen in a silent crescendo. Wave Rock stands tall, another testament to ages past. As we move towards the coast, the red sand turns to dirt. We reach a cattle station, a farm so vast it rivals a small country, with paddocks full of cattle grazing freely. Long, straight roads form the only connection to urban life. The roar of a road train echoes as it spews massive dust clouds in its wake. This massive beast is the king of the road as it hauls an endless line of trailers, keeping Australia moving. It bridges the distance between two worlds. Going further towards the sea, the red dirt becomes firmer and the bush awakens. This is where the trees rise and the mountains form. Leaves rustle and birds sing. This marks the great divide between city and scrub. The green has returned, with rolling wooded hills holding the outback at bay. From there down to the sea, urbanisation has taken its toll. Most people live tucked between the mountains and the sea in a long coastal strip. Cities stretch right to the beachside, with homes dotted as far as the eye can see. Crowds roam the beaches by day and the streets by night. The cities give way to the sea as the Pacific stretches away. Down in the depths, coral extends to form the Great Barrier Reef, the largest reef system in the world. Fish swim in the depths, completing the ecosystem. The waves crash overhead, a pulse that never fades. As the tide turns, the journey through this diverse land flows on.
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