I live in the States and it's boring here. Every time they show Australia on TV it looks like heaven. I always picture sunny weather and beaches and surfing and kangaroos whenever anybody mentions Australia. Is it really as awesome as it sounds?
2007-03-12 19:35:39 · 9 answers · asked by earthtojoe 2 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
It is too big and diverse to give a single answer. it is a great country and there are a thousand good things about it and a few bad things. From the beauty of Tassie, to the beaches of Perth, the wonders of Uluru. However don't come over with a false starry eyed perception that it is some sort of some sort of utopia as it just may not meet expectations. Thefts, murder, poverty, drunkenness, drugs and rock and roll happen here -just like everywhere else. If you are an unemployed Aboriginal living in Redfern surviving on little money and dealing with racism your perception could be a little different to one of our media tycoons lounging on their cruiser in Sydney harbour.
2007-03-13 00:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by kenny 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Austrlia's definatley how they show it on TV. I've lived in Tasmania all my life (the island south of melboure), and we have beautiful beachers a few minutes walk away which are never crowded, perfect weather in summer and a friendly atmosphere, especially at the famous salamanca markets on saturdays. We've got great surf beaches, and wallabys (small roos) everywhere as well as platypus, echidnas, and the tasmanian devil. better come quick 'cause the devils are dying out!
2007-03-13 03:17:29 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly W 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO It is NOT as awesome as it sounds.
It is a thousand times better!!! Come, see!
(Kangaroos? Yeah there are plenty of them but don't expect to see them hopping down the sidewalk. They are very shy and in the wild you don't get near them much not that you want to. They can hurt you real nasty if you get too close)
2007-03-13 07:28:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I really hope that you do come and visit us in 'The Lucky Country'.. The flight is long, but it's worth every bit!
I've been halfway across this country and I'm still seeing things that I can't believe!
Take a look at my photo gallery of some australian cities and rural areas:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bne1986
2007-03-13 03:20:26 · answer #4 · answered by Jonny G 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the best! and i mean it. yes,there are lots of great beacehs here, the sunny weather is really great but could hurt your skin but i love the sunburn!
kangaroos are so cool and koalas are so0o0 cute!
the people are so0o0 wamr and friendly. everyone tries to give way for one another. they don't rush and have time to say hello! it's so great here!
2007-03-13 12:33:46 · answer #5 · answered by warrior is a child 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely !!
One of the top places on the planet .... here's some links to the Official Tourism Sites ..... and accommodation if you're thinking of flying to down under.
The pictures should tell a thousand words .... happy dreaming ... hope you make it one day soon.
2007-03-13 02:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by Snowman1234 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
actually, it's better. some person on Y!A said Oz was where God took his vacation n i couldn't agree more. I love Australia and u will love it too if u come. ironically, i really want to go 2 America...just for the experience!
2007-03-13 06:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by ~ B_e_K_z ~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What can i say its the best country in the world. Where a long way away but thats a good thing i reckon.
2007-03-13 02:46:23 · answer #8 · answered by Leroy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are right it is fantastic to be an Aussie hope one day you can come downunder for a holiday.
2007-03-13 02:44:11 · answer #9 · answered by molly 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋