Spectacular aerial photos show Australia like you’ve never seen it before

AN AUSTRALIAN aerial imaging company has shared stunning photos of the country, revealing a seldom seen beauty.

Home to incredible white sandy beaches and some of the largest pearls in the world, Broome is one of WA’s most scenic holiday hubs and a gateway to the majestic Kimberley region in WA.

AN AUSTRALIAN aerial imagery company has shared stunning images of Australian landscapes, showing the so called Lucky Country from a scarcely-seen vantage point.

With drone and planes increasingly being used for aerial imaging and surveillance, we should all be getting used to being watched by an eye in the sky.

Sydney based company Nearmap captures some of the most frequently-updated aerial imagery in the world, often used by clients as a fast way to survey and measure a particular location.

But a bird’s eye view can sometimes reveal spectacular beauty.

“It’s the view from above that offers something special. It unveils the entirety of our natural scenery in intricate and incredible detail and truly shows the diversity of our unique landscapes to reveal the very best Australia has to offer,” said Nearmap CEO, Rob Newman.

“We regularly fly over Australia and capture high-resolution aerial images for our customers. We’re often amazed at the images we stumble across,” he added. “And wanted to share them with all Australians to appreciate.”

And they’re pretty special.

Runaway Bay, QLD

The waterways of Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast are an ideal location for dropping your fishing line in to a calm water estuary. Originally known as Angler’s Paradise, Runaway Bay is known for its laid-back vibes and boating adventures.

The sprawling homes of Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast.

Laverton, WA

One of Western Australia’s famous gold and nickel mining regions, Laverton is situated in the Goldfields Esperance area and is home to two major open-pit gold mines.

A Laverton open-pit gold mine from above.

Alice Springs Airport, NT

Alice Springs, in the heart of Australia’s red centre, is a thriving regional hub with regular flights connecting it to all parts of the country. The airport has a well established aircraft storage facility benefiting from the dry, arid and low humidity environment, ideal for aircraft preservation

Two planes taxi on a dusty runway at Alice Springs Airport.

St Kilda Marina, VIC

Located only 10 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, St Kilda is a seaside playground. It’s one of Melbourne’s largest marina facilities, hosting up to 500 vessels.

The beautiful turquoise waters of St Kilda Marina.

Woodvale, VIC

Situated in central Victoria, Woodvale is a rural community with a rich history dating back to the gold rush era. Woodvale has a small active community with a welcoming spirit and is an ideal bush walking location.

Woodvale is a rural community with a rich history dating back to the gold rush era.

Kooragang, NSW

Located in Newcastle, NSW, Kooragang is known for its coal export port and wind turbine. Kooragang’s wind turbine generates enough power for 150 homes per year.

Kooragang is one of the largest coal export terminals in the world.

Boyne Island, QLD

Located on the Central Queensland Coast, Boyne Island named after the Boyne River, is home to the largest aluminium smelter in the Southern Hemisphere.

In the 2011 census, Boyne Island has a population of 4406.

Broken Hill, NSW

A gateway to the sun-seared beauty of the Australian outback, Broken Hill in far west NSW, has a solar farm the size of London’s Hyde Park. The facility is one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere, sending enough electricity to the national grid to power 17,000 homes a year.

This solar farm is one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.

Dry Creek, SA

Located north of Adelaide, Dry Creek is mostly an industrial suburb and has a series of pink salt pans. Dry Creek is also home to a network of cycling and walking trails through remnant areas of eucalyptus woodlands and grasslands.

The rather aptly named Dry Creek of South Australia.