Australia is packed with awesome attractions but some of them also harbour serious dangers. From encounters with fearsome wildlife (think snakes, stingers, salties and sharks) and inhospitable terrain to extreme heat and treacherous surf, numerous perils face visitors to many of the country's tourist hotspots. We’ve rounded up some of the deadliest yet still appealing places in Oz. Follow the safety advice, rules and regulations and they can be enjoyed safely.

Click through this gallery to discover Australia's most dangerous tourist attractions...