It is clear that anyone heading to Australia for the first time is spoiled for choice in terms of the things they can do and see once they arrive.
This massive, welcoming country is somewhere which has something for just about everyone. If you have ever wondered what you would do if you spent time here then the following are some of the very best options to consider.
Feel the Spiritual Side of Uluru / Ayers Rock
For many people, this incredible natural landmark is the first thing to spring to mind when they think about Australia. It looks incredible in photos but you have to see it in person to fully understand the majesty and mystery of this ancient rock. This is a highly spiritual place for the local indigenous people and it is important for tourists to visit it with a lot of respect and care. Even getting here is an adventure, as Uluru sits in a hugely remote area that takes some effort to get to. This is likely to be one of the highlights of the time spent in Australia for most people. It takes a fair bit of time to get out here but it is definitely well worth it.
Marvel at Sydney Harbour
There can be few people in the world who wouldn’t instantly recognize the lovely Sydney Harbour at first sight. Perhaps the most recognizable aspect of this place is the weird but visually appealing Sydney Opera House. This is one of the world’s most iconic buildings and something every visitor and new arrival to Australia will want to see. Of course, there is also the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge to grab your attention as well. Overall, Sydney is one of the world’s most exciting cities these days.
Take a Ride on the Great Ocean Road
If going on a road trip is what you most want to do then Australia is the perfect place to do it. There are some of the best road trip options in the world for you to try here. For a start, the massive Highway 1 route takes you all the way round the country and will see you clocking up close to 25,000km if you have time to do the whole thing. Another option is to take the head out on the marvelous Rainforest Way in New South Wales and Queensland. Add in the mighty Savannah Way road trip from Cairns to the historic pearling town of Broome and it is clear that is an ideal country for an adventurous, long-distance road trip. However, the Great Ocean Road remains probably the best road trip around. This sweeping trip takes you all the way from Torquay to Allansford. It runs for over 243km and features highlights such as the 12 Apostles and some stunning sea views.
Enjoy Some Top Class Sporting Action
You probably already know that Australia is one of the world’s great sporting nations. After all, they have top class national teams in sports like rugby union, rugby league and cricket. Big sporting events here are popular occasions which attract massive crowds. If you want to see a typical Australian sport then what about the exhilarating Australian ruled football? This is an intense, fierce type of sport that attracts passionate supporters to the games. If you end up emigrating to Australia you are almost certain to end up as a fan. There are few things more thrilling than heading out to see a top Australian sporting event like this in the middle of a big crowd of sports lovers.
Go to the Beach
You didn’t expect us to miss out the Australian beaches, did you? A few of these are among the list of the finest beaches on the planet, and there are so many of them from choose from too. The options for hitting the sand include world famous city beaches in cities like Sydney and remote, idyllic beaches elsewhere. Of course, if you want to try your hand at some water sports then this is the perfect place to do it as well. Australia is famous for having some of the best surfing spots in the world but there is a lot more to do than just surf here. Otherwise, you could just use your time on the beach to relax and let all your worries melt away.
