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The final tally of votes is now in and while you backed some of New7Wonders’ choices, you also returned the crown to a few classic attractions missing from their list.
Photograph: Judy Bellah
South America’s gushing spectacle washes away the competition as top natural wonder. From the dizzying walkways to the spray from Devil’s Throat, the sight of this colossal waterfall is seared into traveller’s brains.
Photograph: Mark Newman
The rocky wonder favoured by the New7Wonders list was Table Mountain, but the Grand Canyon, with its vermillion cliffs and river-carved rock faces, takes the number two spot among Lonely Planet readers.
Photograph: Kraig Leeb
Teeming mangrove swamps and basking lizards hurtled Indonesia’s Komodo National Park into third place.
Photograph: Tom Cockrem
This subterrannean river captured your imaginations, but it seems the whole country is dear to your hearts. Our survey showed an incredible 8 destinations from the Philippines were put forward, from the Banaue Rice Terraces to the Chocolate Hills of Bohol.
Photograph: Richard l’Anson
The final tally of votes is now in and while you backed some of New7Wonders’ choices, you also returned the crown to a few classic attractions missing from their list.
1. Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil
Photograph: Judy BellahSouth America’s gushing spectacle washes away the competition as top natural wonder. From the dizzying walkways to the spray from Devil’s Throat, the sight of this colossal waterfall is seared into traveller’s brains.
2. Grand Canyon, USA
Photograph: Mark NewmanThe rocky wonder favoured by the New7Wonders list was Table Mountain, but the Grand Canyon, with its vermillion cliffs and river-carved rock faces, takes the number two spot among Lonely Planet readers.
3. Komodo, Indonesia
Photograph: Kraig LeebTeeming mangrove swamps and basking lizards hurtled Indonesia’s Komodo National Park into third place.
4. The Amazon
Photograph: John Borthwick
Finally, something we can all agree on. The rich jungles of the
Amazon’s river basin are big hitters for our users.5. The Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Photograph: Leonard Zell
Another firm favourite, this azure expanse of Queensland coastline is a magnet to snorkellers, scuba divers and beach hoppers.6. Puerto Princesa Underground River, Philippines
Photograph: Tom CockremThis subterrannean river captured your imaginations, but it seems the whole country is dear to your hearts. Our survey showed an incredible 8 destinations from the Philippines were put forward, from the Banaue Rice Terraces to the Chocolate Hills of Bohol.
7. Uluru, Australia
Photograph: Richard l’Anson
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