Life in Australia
“Australia is not just about studies. It also offers plethora of recreational activities and outing attractions to students. In fact, the country is well known for its tourist attractions like cities like Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Brisbane”, said Rohitas Batta, vice president, United Indian Associations, New South Wales. The country offers a lot of sports like cricket and soccer.

New South Wales offers world famous attractions including Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australian Museum, Royal Botanic Gardens, Darling Harbour, Taronga Park Zoo and Bondi Beach. “Outside of Sydney, there are hundreds of towns and beautiful spots. The Blue Mountains west of Sydney offer amazing scenery”, said Batta.

In Northern Territory, Darwin is a multicultural city with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Attractions include the Botanical Gardens, the Territory Wildlife Park, the Museum and Art Gallery and Mindil Beach markets. Katherine is a great city for experiencing Aboriginal culture and art before heading south to Alice Springs and Uluru. Kakadu National Park boasts hundreds of species of wildlife and over 5,000 Aboriginal rock art sites dating.

While, Queensland has lots of sun, beautiful beaches, coral reefs, rare and unusual wildlife, and some of the most spectacular rainforests and bushland you will ever see. Brisbane is brimming with cultural attractions including the Brisbane City Gallery, Parliament House, Botanic Gardens, Queensland Museum and Queensland Art Gallery.

According to Saupriya Solanki, a student of Central Queenland University, Roackhampton, “Brisbane, the capital makes an excellent base for touring the Gold Coast - Australia's heaven. It is also called as “the coast with the most”. It’s a totally contrasting experience. In one day, we can enjoy surfing on golden beaches, bushwalking in subtropical rainforests, cruising down oceanfront boulevards in a fun convertible, or taking a dinner cruise aboard a luxury yacht.” Just a little farther north is the Sunshine Coast, with its understated sophistication and lavish fine-dining at Noosa. Only a couple hours away is the largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island, where you can drive four wheel drives on the beaches and swim in any of the plentiful freshwater lakes.

In the heart of Queensland's Great Barrier Reef, lie the Whitsundays, 74 islands floating like jewels in the tropical warm waters of the Coral Sea. Discovering the Great Barrier Reef is one of life's must-dos and it's easily accessible from Queensland’s mainland coast at Airlie Beach or directly from the islands. It is a cosmopolitan and vibrant town filled with palm-fringed beaches, waterfront parks and alfresco dining restaurants.
South Australia, which sits below the Northern Territory in the middle section of the south coast of Australia and having Adelaide as its capital, is famous is famous for its wineries, wildlife and natural attractions, opean and Asian immigration.

Separated from the Australian mainland about 9000 years ago, Kangaroo Island remains one of the most unspoilt natural wonders of the world. You'll find seals basking on quiet beaches; koalas munching on gum trees; echidnas wandering in search of insects: echidnas wandering in search of insects; and kangaroos, goannas, wallabies, penguins and birds at just about every turn. Kangaroo Island is a 30-minute flight south from Adelaide, or less than two-and-a-half hours by car and ferry.

Besides, Victoria has some of the country’s best museums and entertainment venues. Victoria is known for its sporting events, such as the Grand Prix and the Melbourne Cup, its incredible scenery and its network of regional cities. There are ski fields and beaches, along with wine-growing regions and industrial centres. Phillip Island is a great destination for a family getaway. About two hours drive from Melbourne, it offers diverse accommodation to choose from, wildlife experiences, and plenty of opportunities to get into the water. The Mornington Peninsula is a popular summer resort for Victorians, as is Phillip Island where you can watch the Penguin Parade.

Western Australia is renowned for its natural wonders including coastal areas, wildflowers and red rock canyons. There are many Aboriginal communities up north around the Kimberley region. The State capital, Perth, is full of museums, galleries and restaurants. In the south of the State, there are beach towns, farming and vineyards. To the north and east are the more rural towns. Tucked away at the far south of the country and across the untamed waters of Bass Strait, lies Tasmania, a place rich with heritage and spectacular natural history.

Useful Websites:
www.studyinaustralia.gov.au [1]
www.endeavour.dest.gov.au [2]
www.australianscholarships.gov.au [3]
www.immi.gov.au [4]
www.aqf.edu.au [5]