Things To Do In Australia

By Ben Pate


There are a thousand of things to do in Australia. It is both a continent and a country so one does not have to pass through tiresome national boundaries. The wide continent is laid out from West to East, an open, inviting and interesting country. Passports are, however required so be sure to get your passport renewal for your damaged passport processed.

Frequent Vacationers

It all depends on the person doing things, whether he or she will find them interesting. A grandmother from England visiting her new grandchild will find everything that she wants to do in the suburban bungalow where her family lives. A hiker and lover of open spaces will be in a personal paradise as he follows a track through gum trees into the Outback. Can't get there with a pasport renewal, though.

Australia In Books

The Victorian novelist, Charles Dickens is sometimes criticized for sending one of his most loved characters, the ever deeply in debt Mr. Micawber, to Australia as a colonist. However, the written history of the penal colony that became a thriving country does seem like the stuff of fiction. The written history of the land discovered by Captain Cook runs further back into the unwritten stories of the aboriginal people recorded in the rocks, sands and customs of the vast continent.

Sidney Opera

In some ways the Sidney Opera House with its iconic concrete shells is a riposte to people who have in the past dismissed the country and its people as 'convicts'. Of course, many of the people transported to Australia were worthy people, and the 'House' symbolizes in its living stream of events the cultural richness of a society that respects and generates artistic excellence. The Opera House symbolizes the strength of a uniquely indigenous culture. There is so much to see but a damaged passport can cause travel problems so be sure to get your passport renewal if it is necessary.

Great Barrier Reef

Lovers of the sea and of aquatic activities will find things to do all around the continent. From sailing to fishing, surfing and snorkeling, aquatic sports are strongly represented. The Great Barrier Reef is so large that it can be seen from outer space. Stretching for more than two thousand kilometers off the coast of Queensland. The world's largest reef is covered by many tour operators specializing in favorite areas where divers can marvel at aquatic diversity.

Flora And Fauna

The fauna of this country has evolved in strange and unique ways so that strange creatures are found here and nowhere else. It is not only kangaroos that can be found in their natural habitats but many other creatures such as spiders, bats and moths. It is only the crocodiles that seem to have a common ancestry with the African species. Otherwise, the fauna is uniquely and distinctively antipodean

A Unique Country

The benign climate encourages people to get out into open air and participate in games rather than watch others play on television. English games such as cricket and rugby are played well, and the country has even gone to the extent of introducing its unique version of rugby called 'Australian Rules'. The Australian Open is a world-renowned event on the international tennis tour and the standard of the national cricket and rugby squads is consistently high,supported by healthy provincial and club infrastructures.




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