Do Australians think Britain is an attractive tourist destination?

Question

If you are Australian, what is your opinion of England?

Answer 1

I've lived here for 29 years, not by choice.
I came back with my mum because she wanted to see her father. I had never met him so it was exciting for me. We stayed here and got a house but missed Oz terribly still do all these years later. We are in the process of going home in the next couple of years.

I think the U.K is attractive to Aussie's because of your history, castles, Roman artifacts etc. which we don't have over there. Also because all our ancestors come from here being transported to Oz for stealing a loaf of bread, best thing they ever did.
But as a tourist there are some very bad points about the U.K. The exchange rate is awful, don't get a lot for your money over here. The pollution and amount of rubbish around the streets. Over crowding, too many houses too close together, you build on every block of land, too many cars, roads aren't wide enough, very high crime rate and lenient sentences, red tape, you seem to be kept in your place and not encouraged to grow, two tier health system and of course the weather. There is no room to breathe. And you are very backwards in a lot of technology.

Of course, people who have lived here all their lives will not notice this until you step away and look back.

The Australian attitude is, nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there.

Answer 2

Going to Britain (especially London, but also places like Edinburgh) for a working-holiday is seen as a right-of-passage by a lot of young Australians these days. A lot of us have parents who were born in the UK and so we still feel some attachment to it because of family. Some of us even prefer the weather over there - especially those of us who inherited pasty-white skin that turns bright red after 5 minutes in the Aussie sun! But as other people have said, there's fantastic history, culture and employment opportunities, plus Europe is only a couple of hours away.

Answer 3

Speaking for myself. I have never been to Britain but would like to visit one day. The main thing that attracts me is the history and Britains relevance to Australias history.
The main turnoff against me staying a long time would be the weather.
Its generally regarded as a good base camp for seeing the rest of europe.
Many of my friends have done the whole backpacking, live in london for a few years thing. The main draw card for staying for most of them was the amount of money they were able to make compared to at home and that they felt comfortable basing themselves there (not too much of a culture shock, no language difficulties) and then being able to do mini trips around europe.

Answer 4

extra Australians die in India in prepare or bus injuries. i admire India and the persons and can in no way boycott the country. this is only disgraceful that Indian pupils seem to have picked out in Melbourne. every time somebody asks if Australia is a racist u . s . a . I say "NO"... and then crap like this occurs...

Answer 5

There's one simple answer for those that don't: You know where the Heathrow Express stops? Yes? See ya and don't forget your passport.

Answer 6

Australians always complain about the UK - but they all come!!

Answer 7

More than likely until they step off the plane,and realise they have made a terrible mistake.

Answer 8

no...not much here...omce you remove the hsitory...but very eciting place to be....capital of the world for entertainmnet