Apart for being known for its top-quality education system, Australian life outside the classroom is more often than not, the main attraction for foreign students.
Whether you’re anxiously preparing for your time in Australia, or studying hard to make the most of your final weeks home, there comes a time you think about your ‘must-do’ activities.
Following are top 5 things to do before you finish your studies in Australia –
Explore wildlife in Australia
The reptile family won’t appeal to you but a close look at one of Australia’s caressable native creatures should be high on your list. Australia has quite a few wildlife sanctuaries that allow you to meet the local wildlife. You might enjoy petting kangaroos, cuddling a koala or feeding a flock of brightly coloured lorikeets. If the larger species intrigues you, whale-watching tours, shark dives and crocodile feeding shows provide plenty of entertainment.
The must try local cuisine
In Australia’s multicultural heritage, you will be able to find food from all parts of the world. However, there are a some favourite items that the natives have fondly adopted as their own. Tim Tams, meat pies, damper, pavlova, lamingtons, a sausage in bread and ANZAC biscuits are the recommended things to try. While you’re in Australia, you should also sample some of Australia’s renowned fresh produce, including seafood, fruit and vegetables, cheese and wine. A visit to the local farmers’ markets will provide a great opportunity to sample some of the best produce on offer.
Beautiful beaches
Australia has no shortage of coastline and beaches since it’s an island, in fact, it is said to take you twenty seven years to visit every beach in Australia if you went to one per day. Besides the sheer number of beaches, Australia has some of the best ones in the world — so they’re definitely worth a visit. You must visit Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, head west to Perth’s Cottesloe Beach or enjoy the sparkling waters and soft sand of Queensland’s Whitehaven Beach. Just make sure you swim between the flags and carry enough sunblock lotion.
Go to a footy game
We all know Australians are big sports fans, with the football getting the maximum attention during the winter months. Those in Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and Western Australia will likely be surrounded by passionate AFL fans, while students in New South Wales, the ACT and Queensland, rugby league may be the sport of choice. There are games in most states each week from March to October, with a select number of regional AFL games scheduled in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, North Queensland and Canberra throughout the year.
Travel
Australia’s landscape is huge and with tons of variety. There are travel opportunities for all types of people. You can choose from one of the capital cities, the Outback, the Great Barrier Reef, sunny beach towns, winery regions, rainforests, even the snow. If you’re low on money, or time- a short road trip within your state can also give you a good experience.