Uluru is one of 261 sites vying for New 7 Wonders of Nature status
Tourism Australia are urging lovers of the country to cast their vote for Australia’s two nominees up for New 7 Wonders of Nature status.
Landmarks Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef have been shortlisted for the award, but need the support of voters to win them through to the next round.
Uluru is currently lying seventh, while the Great Barrier Reef in third.
Competition is tough, with Australia’s nominees up against some of nature’s most iconic landmarks, including the Grand Canyon, Ha Long Bay and Mount Everest.
A spokesman for Tourism Australia said, “Both the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru are equally worthy iconic natural wonders and with everyone’s support they have a fantastic chance of reaching the ultimate seven.
“Winning a place in the top seven natural wonders of the world would be an amazing honour, and a fantastic opportunity to further promote and preserve the complex balance of Australia’s natural landscapes.”
Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef are among 261 sites from 222 countries. Each site vying for a place in the top 77 ranking nominees when stage voting ends on 7 July.
Successful nominees will then be assessed by the New7Wonders Panel of Experts and 21 finalists will be announced on 21 July to proceed to the final stage of voting, which concludes mid-2011.
More than one billion votes from across the world are expected to be cast, in order to determine the final New7Wonders of Nature.
To cast your vote, all you have to do is visit the Tourism Australia website.
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