Geography
of Australia
Physical landscape, rivers, mountains, and geographical features of Australia
🗺️ Physical Map
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📐 Total Area
7,688,126 km²
💧 Major Rivers
Explore 3 significant rivers flowing through Australia.
🏞️ Murray
Longest river of Australia. It originates from Mount Kusciuszko and drain into Indian Ocean. It also forms boundary between New South Wales and Victoria.
🏞️ Darling
It is a tributary of Murray River and flows from Southwest Queensland. It is 3rd longest river of Australia.
🏞️ Murrumbidgee
It is also a tributary of Murray River. It Originates from Western Slope of Eastern Highlands.
⛰️ Major Mountains
Discover 3 notable peaks and mountains in Australia.
🏔️ Mount Kosciuszko
It is the tallest mountain of the country. It is also a part of Main Range of Snowy Mountains in New South Wales.
🏔️ Mount Townsend
It is 2nd highest mountain in Australia.
🏔️ Mount Rams Head
It is 4th highest Mountain.
🌾 Plains & Landforms
Western Plateau
Covers about two-thirds of the total landmass of Australia.
Features an ancient, very flat, and dry shield of rock.
Contains famous desert areas like the Great Sandy and Great Victoria deserts, as well as unique rock formations like Uluru.
Eastern Highlands
Also known as the Great Dividing Range.
Runs 4,000 kilometres from Cape York down to Victoria.
Features high mountains, steep cliffs, and deep valleys, including the Snowy Mountains and the Australian Alps.
Central Lowlands
Sits right in the middle of the continent, lying flat between the Western Plateau and Eastern Highlands.
Features low elevation basins, much of it sitting below sea level.
Home to Lake Eyre, Australia's largest salt lake, which stays dry most of the time.
Coastal Plains
Forms a narrow, flat strip of land around the outer edge of the continent next to the ocean.
Contains rivers, sandy beaches, and fertile farming fields.
Home to most of Australia's major cities and human population.
🌤️ Climate
Climate ZonesTropical North:
High humidity and wet monsoons from October to April (temperatures 35°C to 40°C), followed by a warm, dry dry-season from May to September (temperatures in the high 20s).Arid Center (The Outback): Desert and semi-arid conditions covering a large portion of the land; summer days often exceed 40°C, while winter nights can drop near 0°C with low annual rainfall (under 250 mm).Temperate South and East: Mild winters and warm-to-hot summers found in regions like New South Wales, Victoria, and most of South Australia.Mediterranean Southwest: Hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters near Perth and Adelaide.
Seasonal Timing
Summer: December – February
Autumn: March – May
Winter: June – August
Spring: September – November