Activities in Australia

Australians are naturally out doorsy people, with the amazing outback and spectacular beaches it is know wonder most of the activities undertaken here are based out doors.

When one asks what there is to do in Australia it will usually be answered with Boating, Camping or Fishing! There are many other options as well though. Rock climbing and abseiling are favourites, bike riding, motor bike riding, horse riding, bush walking, surfing, cricket and the all time favourite footy.

AFL or Australian Rules Football is Australia's favourite sport, if visiting Victoria and in particular if stopping in Melbourne it is a must to visit the MCG or Melbourne Cricket Ground the home of AFL. The MCG has it's own museum dedicated to the game.

It is all about sport though, each state has their own grape growing region. Australians are very proud of their local produce with many markets open on the week end which show case all the locally grown goods. Wineries also offer tours and tastings as well as many now having their own cafes on sight. A trip to the many wine areas of Australia is a great day trip.

Each major city has their own story to tell, to help them do so they all have many heritage listed buildings, art galleries and museums for tourists to visit and learn a little more about the city. The local zoo's are always a huge attraction, with so many species of animals which are native to Australia but also deeply endangered the bid to increase awareness is huge. Zoo's and Aquariums around Australia all use their profits to helping with environmental research and wildlife rehabilitation.

There are many shops and entertainment venues located right across the country, although whilst in Australia one can't go past a good old fashioned Aussie Barbeque. A Barbie as they are known to the locals is a time to catch up with friends and become one with the out doors.

The only way to find out how much there is to do in Australia is to come and visit your self. There is no better time then know to start exploring this great land.