Australia Life and Culture

Apollo Bay is a picturesque coastal town located in the state of Victoria, Australia, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The town is situated on the Great Ocean Road, a 243-km scenic drive that takes visitors along the breathtaking coast of Victoria, passing through several towns and villages along the way. Apollo Bay is approximately 150 km from Melbourne and is a popular stop for visitors who are exploring the region. The town is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, including rugged cliffs, lush rainforests, and stunning beaches. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, including swimming, surfing, fishing, and hiking. The town also has several parks and gardens, including the Apollo Bay Botanic Gardens, which is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, and the Apollo Bay Park, which provides a perfect place for picnicking and relaxing. One of the most popular attractions in Apollo Bay is the Great Ocean Walk, a 104-km trek that...

What is Australia Day?  When is Australia's National Day and what are the special activities on this day?  Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Australia's biggest holiday. Australia Day is the official national day of Australia and observed annually on 26 January.   Australia Day is one of the biggest holidays of the year for Australians.  This is the occasion when most people will be off to celebrate the important event marking the independence of Australia.  History  It is a major holiday commemorating the arrival of Captain Arthur Phillip and the First Fleet of 11 ships and approximately 1,350 men, who arrived in Botany Bay between 18 and 20 January 1788 to form a colony.  New territory for England.  However, the area was deemed unsuitable for settlement and they moved north to Port Jackson on January 26, 1788, stopping at Camp Cove, which became known as the "praetor" of the Cadigals.  Icon  The main symbols of Australia Day are th...

Gold Coast is a great tourist destination not only for domestic tourists but also for foreign visitors. As one of Queensland's most developed megacities, the city is known for its surfing, amazing endless beaches, the largest theme parks in the Southern Hemisphere, shopping, vibrant nightlife with night markets and famous restaurants. With a beach stretching up to 70km, and tropical forests including famous parks listed as heritage of the world, the Gold Coast is undeniably a place with an attractive environment and lifestyle.  The weather on the Gold Coast is wonderful year-round with four undivided seasons. The subtropical climate is ideal for enjoying the outdoors, with an average of 245 days a year of nice, sunny weather. In summer (from December to February), daytime temperatures are usually around 20°C. You can enjoy cooler temperatures, around 16°C, in the hinterland, especially in winter. The most rainy season is from January to March with hot days often accompanied ...

How do Australians celebrate the New Year? We invite everyone to find out. In Australia, Christmas is considered the biggest holiday of the year. Many families and children have the longest holiday of the year which can last up to a month. Especially children who are absent from school from before Christmas until the end of January.   People enjoy this bustling atmosphere until the new year (according to the Lunar calendar). New Year's party will take place on the last day of the year. When the time of New Year's Eve hits, Australians will stir up the space with whistles, rattles, car horns and church bells to welcome a prosperous and joyful New Year. Australia is one of the earliest places to celebrate New Year's Eve in the world. New Year's Eve in other countries is synonymous with winter, fireplaces, roast goose, warm sweaters and champagne.   As for New Year's Eve in Australia, the weather is close to ... 40 degrees Celsius. Therefore, people often go on ...

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Facts about ANZAC DAY and its anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli: 'ANZAC' stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Every year on the 25th of April, hundreds of thousands of Australians and New Zealanders around the world gather at dawn on Anzac Day. Anzac Day is a time for the community to come together to remember and recognise the service and sacrifice of members of the Australian Defence Force. Originally a commemoration of the landing of Australian and New Zealand forces at Gallipoli in modern-day Turkey in 1915, Anzac Day is a public expression of gratitude and reflection which resonates to the present day. The landing of Gallipoli in April 25th, 1915 50000 fought and 8000 people die The first countries to start the first world war was Germany, Australia, Hungary against Britain, Russia and France. The highest award for bravery is called the Victorian Cross and only seven men got it. They fought for 8 months in Gallipoli More Aussie groups died of diseases t...