Australia

AustraliaExploring „Down Under“

• Canberra is the capital (360 000 people)• 23 million inhabitants• Sixth largest country in the world (8 mio. km²)• Head of the state is Queen Elisabeth II. (Commonwealth)• World famous for its unique wildlife, outstanding landmarks and

beautiful cities• Consists of the 6 states Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland,

New South Wales, Victoria, the island state Tasmania and ot the 2 territories Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory

Australia

Animals

National Sport - Surfing

7 000 km by camper – 3 000 km by bus (Greyhound) – 5 000 km domestic flights

Travel distances in Australia (5 weeks)

• Camper is best for exploring the vast country (especially in the winter months)• Camping is free at many beautiful places• Greyhound bus is cheap and goes almost everywhere• Hostels are very common in each town

Travelling in Australia

• Biggest city in Australia (4.9 millions)• State Capital of New South Wales• One of the world‘s largest natural harbours• World famous for its Opera House• Beautiful beaches surround the city

Sydney

Melbourne

• Second largest city (3 millions)• State Capital of Victoria• Cultural Capital of Australia• Host City of the annual Australian Open

• „Outback“ means to be far away from civilization• Is made up of deserts (e.g. Red centre) and tropical rainforests

(e.g.Kakadu Nationalpark)• Challenging living conditions for humans and animals in the desert

areas• Home of the Aborigines (many sacred sites)

The Outback

• Dry desert country• Ayers Rock (Uluru) most spiritual place for the Aborigines• Uluru is a large (800m above sealevel - 350m above the country)

sandstone rock• Olgas (Kata Tjuta) are a group of 36 sandstone rocks • Highest is Mount Olga (1069m above sealevel – 500m above the

country)• Beautiful sunsets and great hiking opportunities

The Red Centre

• In the Northern Territory• One of the most beautiful nationalparks in Australia• Famous for the beautiful landscape and the animals• Perfect for watching wildlife (crocodiles)• Rock art

Kakadu Nationalpark

• Tropical Rainforests (Top End)• Barriere Reef (Biggest coral reef in the world)• Famous coastline (Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast)• Fraser Island - biggest island made of sand (125km long, 15km wide)• Famous 75-Mile-Beach on Fraser Island• Beautiful city Brisbane

East Coast

Brisbane

• Capital of Queensland• Third largest city (Population of 1.7 million)• Beautiful bay area• Famous for nightlife and the cafe scene • Great climate the whole year round• Surrounded by beautiful beaches and rainforest• In the middle of the famous coastline (Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast)

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