The feeling of excitement after you have booked a big trip is not to be missed. It is a large part of the journey, waiting and wondering in anticipation. Telling everyone that you know! Learning more about each place you are going to visit before you go. Deciding what to pack. Having plenty of time to pre-arrange passports and visas. Perhaps, buying yourself the perfect travel bag? And of course, really enjoying those pre-travel butterflies in the belly!
Before you embark on your journey, it is nice to get more familiar with the Australian language. Yes, Aussies speak English but they have many interesting and quirky ways of saying things. Here is an example of how Australians measure distance!
While you are counting down the days till you leave for your holiday, what better way to get to know the country than watch a few of the best Australian movies! Australia is relatively new to the film industry but they have still established a force to be reckoned with. A proud film nation, there are plenty of movies to watch and keep you occupied till you leave for your big trip.
With an area of 7.692 square million kilometres, Australia is filled with many weird and wonderful things. From pink lakes and underground towns to thousands of eerie limestone pillars that are up to four metres tall, there are many fascinating things to discover. Are you ready to uncover the quirky side of Australia?
If you visited one Australian beach every day, it would take 29 years to see them all. Australia has an astounding 10,685 beaches to explore.
The east coast of Australia stretches over 4000 kilometres. If you drove from Cairns, Queensland to Melbourne, Victoria non-stop, it would take approximately 50 hours!
Your trip may be already planned and booked but there are also many free activities that you can get excited about before you leave for Australia. With over 10,000 beautiful beaches, thousands of national parks, unique wildlife encounters, vibrant neighbourhoods, and museums, there is so much to do and see in Australia - that costs absolutely nothing at all!
90% of Australians live on the coast. Central Australia is mostly desert landscape. Vibrant cities such as Sydney and Perth are all found along the coastline.
What better way to get to know Australia before you leave than to learn more about the local cuisine. Due to the melting pot of cultures, Australian food is a modern blend of culinary contributions from all over the world. And of course, there are plenty of strange things to sample! Would you try a crocodile burger? Or kangaroo steak? How about beetroot and pineapple on a burger?
Here are 5 classic recipes to try before you travel to Australia.
1. Lamingtons - Known as the 'National cake of Australia' this sweet treat can be found in bakeries across the country.
2. Pavlova - If you are visiting Australian friends for Christmas, you can always expect this classic to be served!
3. Chicken Parmigiana - A meal that you will see at most Aussie pubs, this dish is a local's favourite.
4. Damper - Also known as bush bread, this delight has been made by Indigenous Australians for many thousands of years.
5. Anzac biscuits - A part of Australian history, these yummy treats have been long associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, established in World War I.
Kangaroos are renowned for hopping and can reach speeds up to 60 kilometres per hour. Some can even clear up to eight metres in a single hop! Therefore, it is recommended not to drive at night in the outback or other similar areas. You don't want to run into a hopping kangaroo.
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