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Australia Travel Guide

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5 reasons to travel to Australia

A trip to Australia is something most travellers dream about. Whether you want to go for a holiday, to study or to emigrate, the country is like a magnet and its power of attraction is incredibly strong. Returning travellers are unanimous, you are guaranteed to discover an amazing country.

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Measuring yourself against the wide-open spaces
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Discovering Aboriginal culture
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Exploring cosmopolitan cities
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Diving on the Great Barrier Reef
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See animals that are unknown in Europe

1. Measuring yourself against the wide-open spaces

If you're looking for a getaway, vastness and wide-open spaces as far as the eye can see. Australia is the place for you. The distance between cities is almost infinite. Between them is nature in every imaginable form and varied landscapes to take your breath away.

2. Discovering Aboriginal culture

To do this, you need to go to the Red Centre, Alice Springs and Ayers Rock, right in the middle of the land of the Indigenous Australians. Here, you can learn more about the beliefs, culture and art of this people. Cave paintings, artwork, the didgeridoo, how to throw a boomerang, ancestral legends - immerse yourself in the origins of a country.

3. Exploring cosmopolitan cities

Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and above all Sydney are considered to be amongst the most beautiful cities on the planet. They attract people from all over the world to the extent that they have truly become symbols of cosmopolitanism. This creates a unique and very pleasant atmosphere which is unusual for such big cities.

4. Diving on the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most extraordianry natural sites in the world. Go and try your hand at diving, or better still climb into a cage for a terrifying face to face encounter with a great white shark.

5. See animals that are unknown in Europe

Australia is home to totally unique species. Kangaroos, koalas, the world's most dangerous snakes, duck-billed platypuses, dingoes, wombats, possums and the incredible Tasmanian devil, all go to make up wildlife that only a trip to Australia will allow you to see.

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Why travel in Australia

Lovers of cosmopolitan cities or of wide-open spaces, a trip to Australia is right for you. The antipodes are not just a kangaroo's jump away, so don't go if you're not prepared for a long trip.

You should go if...

You are comfortable in large cities
You dream of observing koalas and kangaroos in the wild
Your budget is not too much of a problem
You dream of seeing the immensity of the Red Centre
You are not frightened of long distances
You want to surf on mythical beaches
You don't fear diving with the great white shark
You want to learn more about Aboriginal culture
You want to sail in Sydney, the most beautiful bay of the world

You shouldn't go if...

You have a limited budget
You don't have at least 3 weeks to spend
You don't want to spend 24 hours in an airplane
You don't speak a word of English
You are in search of authenticity

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When to go in Australia?

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You can visit Australia in any season, even if it is better choose the date of your departure according to the climate of the region visited. You can visit any region of Australia in spring and autumn: the climate there will be all the more pleasant. Summer, from December to February, is a very pleasant period in the south, and the winter climate is very pleasant in different regions. Check the climate of your specific destination before you leave.

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What to see in Australia?

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Prepare your trip in Australia

To go to Australia, to the antipodes, is the dream of travellers from all over the world. Here is everything you need to know for a successful trip to the other side of the world.

What documents to travel with in Australia?

British citizens do need visas to enter Australia. You can apply online for an electronic visitor visa.

You may need to undergo a health examination before a visa is granted, e.g. if you're over 75 years of age.

Health advise

You don't need to have had any special vaccinations to enter Australia unless you're coming from a country with a risk of yellow fever. Just make sure that you're up to date with all the vaccinations required in your own country.

Language

Naturally, English is the official language of this Commonwealth country. The accent is different to UK accents. Australians have the annoying habit of speaking fast and abbreviating certain words. It's just a question of getting used to it and it doesn't take long.