There is not anything that you cannot do in Australia.  PLus there are so many reasons why you would absolutely love to go there and spend time on a holiday.  In fact, that is the reason that so many people go off for a trip to Australia.  

A holiday in Australia can mean heading off to the beaches to lounge around in the sun, hitting the oceans to dive in and look at the amazing life under the waters, or venturing into the Outback for a good fun time.

So just who is going off to Australia for their holidays, to visit friends or family, or for education?  The infographic below takes an in depth look at the amount of people from different countries who are going to the land down under.  It even reveals the reasons why people are heading there and the principle tourist spots in Australia.  Have a look and start planning your Australian adventure today!

Of course, there is only one way to really find out.  So I took to the internet and created a poll survey to figure out why people travel in general and also why people choose to travel to the “Land Down Under.”  What keeps coming back for more?  Let’s check it out!

First of all, I travel because I love to see new things.  Whether it is new foods, cultures, or scenery, it just captivates me to see new and exciting things.  Australia keeps me coming back because of the amazing people.  They are welcoming and warm.  What more could you want from a destination? Marc H.

I love travelling mostly because I love to learn.  When you travel, you can’t help but learn.  Australia has so much to see.  The beauty of the country is absolutely unreal to me, and it makes me want to see more and more of it. Sandra W.

I used to be an old fuddyduddy who avoided travel at all costs because I thought it was just too stressful to be fun.  Of course after a trip to Australia, I realized that travel is not only fun, but it is something that I should have learned to embrace a long time ago. Cameron C.

Travel is such an important part of life.  It teaches you more than you realize at the time, and you can take those teachings with you in life to make more out of your life in the future.  Australia allows the traveler to feel at home in a place that could be thousands of miles from their actual home. Mariann L.

Do I really need to say anymore?  I mean these are just four different people out of the many that I polled about travel in general and travel to Australia.  If you need more convincing, then I think you are just being a sillyhead who sits around flipping through their channel guide never satisfied.

I was fairly young, but my parents had friends in Brisbane, Australia that they would visit often.  At ten years old they finally decided I was old enough to make the amazing trip along with them. I had to go get lots of vaccinations from my physician at physician care direct.  I remember the glee and excitement I felt as I packed up my bags for this journey.  Of course I was so giddy that I packed a week early and I had to unpack some of things and then re-pack closer to the actual trip.

The day of our flight to Australia I could barely contain myself.  My parents were starting to reconsider their idea of bringing me along.  I know I was quite the handful, and they were not used to that because I was generally a pretty laid back kid.  I mean this was Australia though, what did they expect from me?

When we arrived in Brisbane I had never quite seen anything like it.  It was so beautiful and so different than what I was used to back home.  The beauty and the culture just wrapped me up in its arms, and even though I was ten I knew how much I loved Australia right then and there.

Of course, I also got to see some amazing wildlife at the Australia Zoo which is about an hour north of Brisbane.  I saw wallabies, kangaroos, and koalas too.  It was something that anyone could love not just a kid.

Since that trip I have returned to Australia at least once every year.  I still find it to be a magical and wonderful place to visit, and I am so very happy that my parents took me along for that first trip when I was just ten years old.

The American accent came in nine places below Kiwi, while Scottish and Irish accents topped the list of those English accents that are most preferred.  Kiwi is very popular in New Zealand, but not so much in Australia.  It’s definitely present in Aussi, but just not to the same degree.  If you’re not from Great Britain or Australia and its near locations, then it would be very hard for you to know when you were hearing a Kiwi accent.  Here is a great video I found that will explain in more detail and let you have a listen:

American’s got talent is one of the most popular shows that people watch all over the world, it comes to no surprise that people in other countries wanted to join in on the fun. Australia’s Got Talent auditions are similar to our American Idol auditions. People of all different backgrounds all over the nation watch people try out in the hopes of having their dreams come true. This video shows a segment of the 2011 Australia’s Got Talent auditions.

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This video clip tells about Chooka, a 16 year old boy that auditions for Australia’s Got Talent. He made up his audition piece on the spot. This clip has his story for where he is from and how he got his start in music. Watch and see if he makes his dreams come true.

For people interested on the chances of becoming a shark snack, check out the infographic below.  It should make you feel a little better. Click it for Megashark Size:

How much do we actually pollute the environment? There are so many things that we do on a daily basis that we don’t think about. Habits are hard to break, but if you see the effects of your actions it’s easier to find a solution to the problems. When I looked at this infographic about the emission levels it was surprising how much the little things add up in CO2 levels. The things that were most surprising were the things that we do on a daily basis like put milk in our cereal, run through a drive-thru and  driving to work and back. Those simple tasks that millions of people preform everyday really add up. Help get Australia on the right track to bettering our environment by reducing their CO2 emissions.

Whichever way you like to do things there is always something new that you can accomplish and discover when you move somewhere new. A survey was taken asking young people if they could choose anywhere in the world to move where would they move? The findings were quite interesting. The locations that young people choose to move to were both rural and urban, rich and poor. In addition to the number of people that want migrate into a new location it also breaks it down to the total amount of gain and loss in both young people, and educated young people. The findings were quite interesting to see what places attract people, and what places attract educated people.

If you want to experience history at the heart of Australia this is the place to start. Canberra has many things for everyone to indulge in. The Australian War Memorial was voted the number one attraction by Australia travelers. The memorial is dedicated to the people who gave their lives for Australia. At the memorial you can search for names, look through pictures, film, records, recordings, and other military information.

If you are in search for a beautiful body of water visit Lake Burley Griffin. Lake Burley Griffin is an artificial lake named after the architect, Walter Burley Griffin who designed the city of Canberra. The lake was completed in 1963. The lake stretches over 2.56 square miles and has multiple attractions located on and around its shore. Lake Burley Griffin is known for it’s recreational activities such as swimming, rowing, wind surfing, sailing, fishing, and riding boats. If you don’t want to get your feet wet no need to worry, there are a number of parks and picnic areas circling the lake. You can enjoy the view while taking a break or letting your kids play.

Australia’s National Zoo is located near the center of Canberra. At the zoo you can take private tours, group tours, explore on your own, and even get up close in personal with some of the animals! Have you ever dreamed of laying your hands on the fastest land animal in the world? If you have, Australia’s National Zoo can make your dreams come true. You can schedule a Meet a Cheetah tour and get to interact with theses fast cats.

One of the most thrilling team building exercises in Canberra is Race Around The World. This activity allows you to work together as a team and find your way around the city. You will go to over 100 different locations, each one containing what you need to lead you to the next checkpoint. You will be given tools such as a gps and instructions on what to do next.

The capital city is truly the heart of Australia. There are so many things that you can do that everyone is sure to find something that they enjoy, for family vacations, business trips, and romantic getaways Canberra is the place for you.