Australia is located in the southern hemisphere and has some of the most exotic and varied scenery, from the forbidding subarctic environment in southern Tasmania, the tropical rainforests and Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, the wetlands of Kakadu, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the Olgas in the Northern Territory, to the red deserts in central Australia. To discover some of the unique features of each state or territory, choose one from the list below or click on a state on the map. Select a State Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia