Youtube comments of Teagirl009 (@Teagirl009).
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Good vid. Ok, this whole "barefoot is common in Australia" thing.... It's actually NOT lol. Yeah at the beach and in parks people take shoes off. And maybe if they duck into a fish and chip shop on or just accross from the beach. Kids are more likely to do this. But I can't recall seeing any adult, in any suburbs/states I've lived in, in suburban shopping centres or supermarkets with no shoes. Also it'd be kind of silly, as the roads and footpaths get roasting hot here in summer!🔥. What you will see are a LOT of thongs, especially in summer.
Tourists that comment that it's expensive here are usually staying in the big tourist areas in the city or Bondi or the Gold Coast etc. And eating out at tourist trap restaurants , shopping at convenience stores or city IGAs.
Unless you're going to a very cheap country in south east Asia for example, then yeah travelling to any Western country can add up in costs. I found this to be the case while travelling through Europe. But I chose to stay in hotels around the cities as I was travelling solo for 2/3 of the trip.
There are plenty of cheap/affordable dining out and take away food options in Australia. Do a little looking or ask us locals 🙂. Local pubs have good meal deals, lots of cheap Asian cuisine available too.
Stay in cheaper small business hotels or air b&b a little bit away from the touristy areas. You can get some good priced 4 star accomodation if you look around and book ahead.
Or hire a caravan (RV) and spend some of the time on the road.
There's also a lot of free and cheap activities to do and places to see. Public transport is pretty reasonably price. And on weekends around Sydney for example or to the blue mountains or down the south coast, It's capped at $8 AUD, $4 kids ( age 3 & under free) - unlimited travel on all trains, buses, ferry's, trams.
We're outdoorsy, you'll find people walk more here too (or ride). Not jump in the car all of the time.
Our price tag includes tax for everything. When eating out, there's no tipping, higher wages.
I remember someone did a comparison to their overall cost of living in Australia Vs the US about a year or 2 ago (after moving here) and it ended up being about 13% higher than in the US. But with their income here being almost 40% higher, they still ended up better off.
Kaitlyn from Kinda Australian just did a video comparing US and Aussie grocery shopping.
Renting here and buying a home IS pretty pricey especially in the Sydney and Melbourne areas. Other areas and other states can fair better in that regard.
Buying a new car will cost more (as we sadly no longer manufacturer here👎).
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How dare they leave the Big Pineapple out!? Lol.
Off the top of my head, I've been to the the big pineapple, the big Banana, the big pelican, the big cow, the big shell, the big Stubby, the big merino, the big macadamia nut, the big whale, the big Ned Kelly, the big submarine.
My favourite is the Big Pineapple, just on nostalgia. Went there a lot as kid. They had steam train rides and an animal farm there . And macadamia nuts and great sundaes.
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Haha I remember being shocked when I came across the pay to use the toilets/bathroom thing in European countries.
That's definitely not a thing in Australia. Our taxes go towards public rest room cleaning etc. They don't get cleaned every hour here but most do get cleaned several times a day and re stocked.
Another thing I noticed in Europe is many bathrooms in fast food places like McDonald's, you needed a code to access the bathroom.( which you get as a customer). I guess to stop non customers using them.
I visited Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany, Austria and The Netherlands.
Loved them all for different reasons. The architecture is impressive . Switzerland was probably the place I felt the most safe and relaxed.
He's right the hotel rooms in Europe are generally smaller and the bathrooms tiny compared to Australia and the US.
The walking wasn't a big shock as Australia is very outdoorsy and we walk a lot or cycle anyways.(I got blisters though in europe because I just wanted to see everything lol). We're not as car dependent for everything unless it's for longer distances, interstate or you live in a rural area. We have good public transport in and around our capital cities and people living in these areas do walk a lot too. When I lived in Sydney til recently, we would rarely ever catch public transport from one end of the city to the other etc. You'd just walk everywhere. We'd usually only catch transport to go home. Or go across the harbour or to another suburb further away or something.
Driving everytime you leave the house for every little thing is considered a bit lazy and a waste of fuel. We generally like to be outside and there's lovely parks and stuff and low pollution. Even going to the local shops or pharmacy to pick up a couple things a lot of Aussies will just grab a bag and walk or ride a bike. If you're doing a big weekly shop or something then yeah you'd drive or catch public transport.
Cash is king? Interesting. I used cash for small things here n there but I used my card a lot and that was over 10 years ago. In Australia it's the opposite. We've become a largely cashless society. Most people use tap n go/paywave.
One thing I noticed was the prices for dining out varied a LOT in famous tourist areas, then you walk a few streets back and they were reasonable again. But that's like a lot of places. Dining around the opera House for example can be pricey.
The main tip for anyone really is don't be too loud or obnoxious, respect the local customs and rules. Don't constantly interrupt tour guides with a million questions on tours.
Some places you can't take photos. In certain museums and chapels/churches etc. So always read the signs and respect those rules. And some places you can't even talk in. Like the Sistine chapel in Vatican City. No talking or photos.
And like you say try to learn a few basic words and phrases. Most places appreciate the effort, Italians always were happy to see people trying and some would praise you lol. Paris not so much lol. They can be a bit arrogant and intolerant of others trying their best to speak French. They pretend they don't understand what your saying if it's not in a perfect french accent. I remember being mocked by guy working at the train station, laughing to his co worker about how I asked which train to Rouen. They pretended not to understand and made me write it down then laighed. Wankers. Also got told "better to speak English than not so great french". So then I reverted to English and got told off someone else for speaking English 🙄
A lovely person actually came up to me in Rouen when I was a bit lost and offered me assistance in English. I told her I was a bit wary of asking for help because of the people in Paris and she said they're known for being assholes even to other French people.😂
We tend help people here. I would never be rude to someone speaking in broken English asking for help. It's costs nothing to be kind. I often got asked for directions and help from tourists in Sydney. And was always happy to help.
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We need a formal treaty with our first Nations people. It's been talked about and promised by past leaders but we need action. We need a change in PM, away from this absolute flog. We need to start manufacturing more here including cars again, we need better internet and an efficient high speed train network between states.
More money and education on mental health! But honestly I think almost every country needs to do way more there.
Oh and way more financial investment in our fire fighting resources and capabilities and proactive measures for bushfire seasons and climate action.
Seeing Ian's interest on our country has made me also re affirm we need to know more about ourselves and our history.
We need more education in our schools about our full history (including our Indigenous/First Nations people) and not just our ancient but more recent history too. Last weekend for example, was the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin during WW2.(19 February 1942). They live streamed the anniversary gathering. Yet it barely gets a mention. I don't think anyone on YouTube covered it aside from news outlets.
I requested it as a video topic several times recently and in the past but my comments remained overlooked. The discord link doesn't work for me so I couldn't request there. It's just something that doesn't seem to be taught much in schools outside of the northern territory. Or it wasn't when I was in school many years ago.
Many Australians and probably almost zero Americans even know that Australia was targeted and attacked for two years. Thousands died, 1700 across subsequent attacks according to Lt. Winspear (more than what was initially reported due to supposed cover ups /burying the stories). Not just Australian soldiers died/were injured, but also US military that were here at the time. My great grandfather was stationed in Darwin during the time, didn't return home until the war was declared over.
If you ask people, most know about Pearl harbour but don't know about Darwin. Even though more bombs were dropped on Darwin and more ships were sunk in Darwin. And the attacks continued for 20 months beyond Darwin and including Sydney, Newcastle, Townsville, Exmouth etc.
There's was also some crazy stuff that happened on Darwin after the air raids too.
Indigenous Australians also played an important, and largely unrecognised role during the war, helping with surveillance, maintaining radar stations and destroying unexploded bombs etc.
An awkward truth - the bombing of Darwin is a good watch or read.
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thebombingofdarwin
As surviving 101 yr old former Lt. Brian Winspear said last weekend...."we must always remember to never forget".
Even if people want it forgotten or buried.
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Both are great. It depends on what you're looking for. In terms of beautiful scenery and wonderful laid back people with a similar sense of humour and quality of life, population density etc they're both equal imo.
In terms of landscape diversity, Australia wins for me. We have thousands of beaches, tropical islands, ancient rainforests, snow capped mountains in winter, Red deserts & the outback. And deep ever revealing or evolving history of the world's oldest continuing living culture.
Some things get overlooked when saying "Australia is expensive" as a blanket statement.
Australia has the highest minimum wage in the world at $21.38 an hour. (Currently $15 USD).
Most wait staff/hospitality workers earn around 26-33 an hour for example. More on weekend or public holidays.
Canada is 12th on the min. wage list and the USA is way down on the list.
I've seen expat teachers coming over from the UK that say they are earning 40-50% more here. So even with some things costing a bit more they say they are still better off here.🤷♀️
If you're coming from the US and looking
At prices, remember you're not paying tax on top of the prices in stores, it's already been added. You're not paying 20% in tips everytime you eat out, catch a taxi or Uber or get a hair cut, or basically do... anything.
Your medications will be significantly cheaper here. For both prescription and OTC meds. And access to universal healthcare if you're a permanent resident.
Rent and housing can be quite expensive in and around major cities here for sure. You can fair better by exploring other options away from these areas though.
If I had to live somewhere else, I'd probably choose New Zealand. I personally kind of like being in the southern hemisphere and away from a lot of the choas. But if I had to pick somewhere in the Northern hemisphere, I'd pick Canada. 🙂
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Cob loaves are an old party/entertaining staple in Aus. There's endless filling options. If you ever feel like making. Heres just two ideas.
Mexican inspired cob
Toppings (optional)
Sour cream
Guacamole
Tasty cheese
Lime
Coriander
Corn chips
Cucumber and capsicum sticks
Salsa
2 large tomatoes
Bunch coriander
1 red onion
1 red capsicum
Filling
250g beef mince
1 brown onion finely diced
1tsp smoked paprika
1stp garlic powder
1 tin black beans
Step 1
To prepare your cob, start by slicing the lid off carefully. Once removed, pull out the filling of the cob so that there is plenty of room inside to add all of the meat and bean mixture. Set aside
Step 2
To make the salsa, dice the fresh ingredients and combine in a bowl with salt and lime juice to taste
Step 3
Heat 1tbs oil in a pan and add diced onion. Stir until translucent and then add the ground beef
Step 4
Once the beef has browned add the garlic powder, smoked paprika and the tin of drained and rinsed beans. Stir gently for 5-10 minutes or until all the meat is cooked through and the beans are warm
Step 5
Spoon the mince mixture into the cob and add grated cheese while the mince is still hot. Add the salsa and toppings to taste
Step 6
Optional: Lightly brush the discarded cob filling with butter and toast under grill until crisp!
Cheesy bacon cob.
1 cob loaf
4 bacon rashers, finely chopped
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
250g cream cheese, softened
300ml thickened cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups (180g) coarsely grated tasty cheddar
Chopped flat-leaf parsley, to serve
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
Step 2
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and paprika and cook, stirring, for 5 mins until bacon is crisp and brown. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
Step 3
Heat oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 mins or until onion softens. Stir in two-thirds of the bacon. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Place the cream cheese, cream and mustard in a large bowl and stir until almost smooth (there will be some lumps). Add the onion mixture, half the spring onion and 11/4 cups (150g) of the cheddar and fold until combined.
Step 5
Use a serrated knife to cut 4cm from the top of the loaf. Remove the bread from the centre of the loaf, leaving a 2cm-thick shell. Tear the bread centre and lid into 3cm pieces. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the bread shell. Top with remaining cheddar. Place on the prepared tray and arrange the bread pieces around the loaf. Bake for 20 mins or until golden.
Step 6
Sprinkle with the reserved bacon, remaining spring onion and parsley to serve.
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So glad you did this one Ian🙂. I love their channel. I've watched quite a few of their videos, always so informative and so well done.
Re national parks entry, it varies from state to territory. Some states require permits for some parks (yes there's annual passes available), others don't require permits but may charge a small fee for camping for example. Others may charge vehicle entry but free for cyclists or on foot. But I'd say more are free than not free.
In Queensland - you do not need a permit for any of the national parks.
(Aside from vehicle permit for driving on K'gari/Fraser and Moreton ).
Camping fees do apply to some parks. And these are usually pretty affordable eg $28 for a family or $7 single person.
Qld also has the most relaxed drone rules. You can fly a drone in any Qld national park without a permit. Other states can be strict about drones in national parks.
Western Australia you will need a permit for entry into their national parks, so an annual pass there would be a definite saver if you're planning to explore WA.
In NSW - Park entry fees for vehicles apply at only 45 out of 870 national parks and reserves. And camping fees for some too.
Anyways you get the idea, I won't got through every state and territory 😆.
Bribie island is indeed lovely. And that ocean beach I have visited before and had all to myself. Same with the beach I used to live near in Sydney. I'd often be one of the only people there. There's always going to be crowded tourists beaches like Bondi, Coogee, surfer paradise on the gold coast etc. But there's also plenty of none crowded virtually empty beaches, especially on week days.
Aside from Bribie, some other Qld NAT parks I've visited - Moreton, Rainbow Beach, The GC hinterland - Lamington and O'riellys and Springbrook.
On the sunshine coast - glasshouse mountains nat park, noosa nat park, cooloola. Unfortunately I haven't been to any outback Qld parks or even to outback Qld at all. And definitely have a lot more up far north to see. Spent 14 years in Sydney and saw some amazing parks around there And greater NSW too.
Mate the state/territory tourism offices need to bring you guys here for a year on a working holiday visa, promoting Australia.😃
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I know you get a million ideas for videos. But I'll throw out another one! There's a cool connection between Hawaii and Australia you may not know about. 🏄♂️
There's a tonne of articles and videos on this but just to give you a basic history:
Duke Kahanamoku (the surfing king who there is a statue of in Waikiki) came to Australia in 1914. There's a statue of the Duke overlooking Freshwater beach in Sydneys northern suburbs. He was here for a surfing carnival in December 1914, I believe. He was said to have helped popularise and expand surfing in Australia, due to his charm and popularity and the press that went with him. And of course his talent!
He gave a second surfing demonstration 10 January 1915.
He constructed a solid board from sugar pine and with it famously performed Hawaiian-Style surf shooting.
The original board that Duke created, and rode has been kept on display at the Freshwater SLSC since 1952. (He donated it then ona subsequent visit to Sydney, I believe).
Having lived in Sydney for many years until about a year ago, and having been to Hawaii years ago, I have been fortunate to see both statues up close!
On the 10th of January 2015, they did a re-enactment to celebrate the 100 year anniversary. They invited Hawaiian surfer Duane DeSoto over to ride a replica of the Dukes heavy board.
They called it Dukes Day. They've had several Dukes Days since 2011, I believe. People come from all over and many surf on those old style boards.
I'm not a surfer but I love history, I love Sydney, I love Hawaii and I love finding these kinds of cool historical connections 😊🏄♂️🤙
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With the pandemic, many more movies and streaming shows were relocated to Australia, incentives like government funding and tax cuts. Off top of my head. Streaming ones like 9 perfect strangers, Wolf like me, The Tourist, Gold and many many more.
The new Elvis movie, Thor Ragnarok and the new one, Shang Chi, Ron howards "13 lives" about the Thailand cave rescues.
The new Julia Roberts and George Clooney movie "ticket to paradise", and her recent one with sean Penn "Gaslit", Joe Exotic, Backlight with Liam Neeson, The young Rock Dwayne Johnson, currently shooting the prequel to Mad max - furiosa. Etc etc
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In Australia, we have so many amazing local fish and chip shops (many also sell chicken and burgers) and take away/fast food shops that we frequent. A lot of people will go to those over a fast food chain. Same way we'd go to a local coffee shop over Starbucks.
That being said, moving Hungry Jack's into the road side service stations with Shell, was genius.
There's no Hungry Jack's right near me, but there is a Maccas and a Red rooster. I prefer Red Rooster chips. But honestly I'd usual choose one of my local fish n chip shops for a fast food treat.
We tend to eat a lot of seafood here and a lot of Asian cuisine take away/take out like Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Japanese etc. Sushi rolls places are everywhere and very popular as a quick take away option. And Middle Eastern food like kebab shops, Lebanese restaurants etc.
In terms of American franchise for fast food or take away , off the top of my head we have Hungry Jack's, Dominoes, Taco Bell, McDonald's, Subway, Pizza Hut, KFC, Starbucks, and in the last couple years a few Chick Fil A have popped up in Sydney and Melbourne.
And we also have our own fast food/take away chains like Red Rooster, Grill'd, Crust pizza, Oporto, Nandos (from South Africa I think), Guzmen y Gomez, Schnitz, Salsa, Mad Mex, Pie Face, Sushi Train, Sumo Salad etc etc
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I'm Australian too. Yes we were taught the 7 continent model which includes both North and South America as separate continents. The 7 continent model is the most widely accepted continent model. Used by USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, UK, India, Pakistan, parts of western Europe, Japan, China, Indonesia, Philippines and most other Asian countries.
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It all depends on where you are in terms of whether you get extreme temperatures, or a dry heat or sticky humid weather but with more regular lower temperatures. And of course the remote outback and desert areas have their own brand of heat.
For me it's the humidity rather than the actual temperature that's the killer. The east coast, especially Qld and NSW get a lot of humidity in summer. I've lived for many years in both states at times. Living back in Qld the past year, it's humid AF, a lot of summer storms lately! The average temperature lately, where I am (south east Qld) is 24-28,°C most days. So it's really not that hot in terms of temperature, it's fairly stable. So days will go into the 30-34 degrees but not lately.
We tend to only get the extreme hot temperatures ocaasionally, where it's into the 40s. But the humidity is definitely a regular thing up here. And that can make it feel hotter than it is sometimes.
Other parts of Qld up far north and also the west, definitely can get hotter more often though.
The heat in western Australia is more of a dry heat but they usually get hotter temperatures. Perth is 34 degrees tonight, where as Brisbane is 23...but it's humid.
We had a heatwave a couple years ago in Sydney, where we had a week of temperatures in the mid to high 40s. I think 46 was the highest it got in my area. But I lived close to the ocean so we had a breeze still.
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Interesting vid. Some of this is a little outdated. The minimum wage in Australia is now $20.33 . The highest in the world still.
Lockout laws in Sydney are gone now.
$40 a meal? Not where I eat lol. I don't really go to fancy restaurants often though. On average I'd spend $15-25 a meal. And no tipping of course.
There's a lot of good local pubs and cafes and restaurants that have good deals. And we have a lot of amazing authentic Asian food outlets and restaurants (popular cuisines here are Vietnamese, Japanese, Thai, Malaysian, Chinese, Indian etc) which usually have pretty decent prices. Sushi rolls and Banh Mi food outlets are popular. Good for cheap, grab on the go healthier options, if you don't want typical fast food. (Banh mi $6-7, sushi rolls usually around $3-4).
Ask the locals, wherever you are, for tips on good, affordable places to eat. 😊
Not sure about Mainland USA but when I've travelled to Hawaii, meals were pretty similarly priced and then adding tips and taking the exchange rate into account, it actually got kinda pricey.
The public transport is good in and around cities and most suburbs and towns. Kaitlyn (from kinda Australian) who moved from Philadelphia to Sydney will tell you it's better than where she's from.
But of course like you say, if you're comparing it to Europe and some smallers Asian countries...then it's definitely not as great lol. I noticed that myself when travelling though Europe. Their transport network is better. Australia is too big.
We do have interstate trains but most people just fly, it's relatively cheap especially if you book ahead. Sydney to Brisbane or Sydney to Melbourne can be as low as $40-50 for example. Was just looking at flights earlier today, average price is about $70 between Sydney and Brisbane.
Of course Travelling around parts of Australia on road trips is definitely popular.
Petrol here can be expensive though. And yes alcohol because of the extra taxes in part to try and curb alcoholism. Same with tobacco prices to try and reduce addiction. But not being a drinker or a smoker, it doesn't affect me.
Groceries can be more expensive here. But local fruit / veg and farmers markets can save money there. And stores like Aldi & costco are cheaper than the big two chains.
Some things here are cheaper like mobile phone and data plans. Americans always saying it's much cheaper here. But I guess that's handy when our WiFi isn't always the best 🤣.
And yep costs of housing especially in the capital cities....is absolutely insane. You'd have to buy way out away from the cities/big towns to be able to find something decently priced.
And remember when buying things here....the price already included taxes. The price tag is what you pay. No extra costs at the register.
I think both places have their pluses and minuses in costs of living and travelling around.
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So often I see Americans say they think it's weird or wrong that Australians say Capsicum. Yet it is correct, named from the scientific plant, capsicum annum. Maybe it's easier to say with our accents 🤷♀️
Pepper over here would refer to the seasoning, pepper. As in salt and pepper. And to me if, you call something a pepper it should have a bite or some level of spice to it. Like chili pepper/peppercorns. Yet capsicums are kind of sweet, not peppery or spicy.
I've lived in both Sydney region and north brisbane suburbs and the buses usually stop at the stops if someone is there...they only dont stop if theres no one there, or if the bus is full to legal passenger capacity. And if it's a main transit stop or park and ride stop they will srop for a couple of minutes regardless. Hailing is more common at stops where swveral routes may use the same stop frequently. It's a courtesy for the driver.
It's normal for us with our shopping centres and trolleys because they are designed to be' one stop" places. Our shopping centres usually have two, sometimes 3 supermarkets in them, which makes total sense convenience wise. And there's usually ample room, unless its a tiny shop but thats no worse than people with prams/strollers. Most of the time people would go to those tiny shops first and supermarket/bigger shops after. Or leave the trolly outside with someone if you're not shopping alone.
Minimum wage here is $24.10 an hour so the video must be old or she's incorrect . It'll be $25 later this year. What you call job benefits over there, are rights under the law here.
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I can't speak on Europe re wait staff as it can't vary from country to country, I've had great and not so great. Same with the water it varies. I don't know if it's to do with the drinkability of water in some places? In Australia the tap water is considered safe to drink in all states. So yes they give free chilled bottles of tap water.
But re service here, I'm going to have to counter respond to your impression about Australian service being base level and not smiling or chatting. Aussie personalities in general aren't even like that lol (Though in touristy areas there are a lot of 'working holiday visa' wait staff so maybe not everyone is as chatty as Aussies 🤷♀️. there's also a lot of Asian and fusion restaurants and sometimes there might be a cultural difference in the approach with quieter, less "fussing" staff.)
But generally speaking service is good across the board. And I've eaten in most states here. We are even known for having happier fast food servers at places like maccas (That observation came from some Americans )
In restaurants, where there is table service, you will be greeted by your wait staff person, they will Usually give you the free bottle of table water and chat for a moment. If you need a while to order they'll come back or if you want a recommendation they will give to you or if you have any dietary requirements.
They usually tell you to let them know if you need anything else during the course of the meal. And will usually come over early to mid way through the meal to see if everything is ok. Some places will also check in at the end too ask how everything was. Or if you pay at the register at the end they will ask how everything was too.
Many cafes and some restaurants are pay at the counter/registere so that can be a little different. But still the person that brings you the order will usually be friendly and approachable, if you need anything else.
Aussie like to chat generally speaking.
But obviously if you're in a busy touristy area or its during peak service, there isn't time to fuss over everyone repeatedly throughout the meal.
To be honest I think because the staff arent relying on customer tips, they don't need to be ott. Which can across as a bit fake and "I'm just doing this because I need tips". Good, friendly service doesn't need to be over the top, just balanced.
Of course there's always going to be some staff in any country you will catch on a crap day or maybe they are not suited to hospitality work. I've experienced rude service in Hawaii yet was expected to pay a service tip. I've also experienced rude service in France, Germany and yes, Australia. I have experienced genuine, above and beyond service, especially in regards to me being coeliac.
Generally speaking, I think the service in Australia is a balance of friendly and attentive but not ott smothering and fake/ass kissing. Which is how we are. 😂🤷♀️
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In answer to your question, would definitely love to see a big things video.
I haven't seen even close to them all myself. But off the top of my head, over my life I've seen: The Big Pineapple, The Big Shell, The Big Banana, The Big Merino, The Big Cow, The big Macadamia, The Big Prawn, The Big Stubby, The Big Pelican, The Big Pie.
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Really enjoyed this! 😊
I haven't been to the N.T yet. And barely scratched the surface in WA.
But some of National Parks I've seen/been too:
In Qld - Lamington National Park and Springbrook national park (Gold coast hinterland), Noosa national park, Carnarvon National Park, Glasshouse Mountains National park, Morton Island national Park.
In NSW - Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Blue mountains National Park, Royal National Park, Kosciusko National Park, Sydney Harbour National Park, Jervis Bay national park.
In VIC - Dandenong Ranges National Park, Grampians National Park.
WA - Yanchep National Park, Yalgorup National Park.
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Most geographers will tell you, Australia is technically not an island, it is a continent. Or continental land mass. The world largest Island is Greenland. People that call it an island may not understand the criteria for a continent. An island is a land mass that's smaller than a continent. Yes technically the continental landmass is surrounded by water but Australia cannot be both an island and continent. It's a continent and a country.
Some of the reasons or criteria whi it's a continent;
Australia sits on it's own tectonic plate, Greenland for example shares tectonic plate with north America.
Australia has Indigenous bio life (flora and fauna, plants and animals that can only be found in Australia).
There's also an anthropological distinction that is part of why Australia is considered as one of the 7 continents, The Indigenous people of Australia. They belong to a race that is contained to continental Australia and the surrounding islands.
And lastly, it's too damn big to be an island 😜
Re Australia Vs New Zealand.
Honestly, both countries are naturally beautiful and have a lot of offer. There's many similarities in the culture/people/lifestyle, many shared slang terms, very similar sense of humour, both being Australasian. There's of course many differences that make the people and places uniquely Australian or New Zealand too.
We might take the piss out of each other at times but it's all light hearted and genuinely we're mates and would be there for each other in times of need.
I got nothing but love for Our Kiwi friends accross the ditch. :)
Under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement , Australian and New Zealand citizens are able to enter each others countries to visit, live and work pretty easily.
A lot of kiwis live in Australia. About 15% of their population. I think they make up our top tourists And amongst the top countries that migrate to Australia. (Along with India, China and the UK).
And obviously a lot of Aussies visit the beautiful Aotearoa/New Zealand. There are many blended Oz/Kiwi households in Australia.
With the flights being only about 3 hours from most of the east coast to Auckland, and fairly cheap...makes it very easy to live and work and visit between countries.
Mate, I think you're gonna need about 6 weeks to decently do a good chunk of Oz/NZ. 😆
Tourism Australia need to sponsor you. Or at least a couple of the state Tourism boards.
Come on Tourism NSW, Tourism NT, Tourism Tasmania etc !
Don't come in winter though. Come in spring or the last month of summer or early Autumn. You wanna make the most of some of our beautiful beaches and beach weather.
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I question the refrigerator claim in the vid. Scottish Australian James Harrison invented the mechanical refrigerator. The first person to patent it too. His technology is also used in air conditioning systems too.
~"While numerous methods of refrigeration were conceived prior to this invention, Geelong Advertiser newspaper editor James Harrison created the first vapour-compression mechanical ice-making machine in 1851. It was first patented as a “refrigerating machine”. By 1857, he created the world’s first large-scale refrigerator.
Harrison won a gold medal at the Melbourne Exhibition in 1873, proving meat that had been frozen for months was still edible. It wasn’t long until meatpacking plants and more importantly, breweries, bought into the invention. His patent remains the blueprint for refrigeration around the globe. "~
This video was very UK US invention focused.
So i will add - Australia also invented the cochlear ear implant, Google maps, black box recorder, emergency escape slide for aircraft, ultrasound technology, baby capsules, the pacemaker , polymer bank notes, electric drill, motorized lawn mower, dual flush toilet, WiFi, polilight forensic lamp, cervical cancer vaccine, application of penicillin. Theres more but that's off top of my head lol.
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