Blessed with one of the best climates in the world, Australia enjoys easy access to sun-kissed beaches, breath taking national parks and bustling cities. When visiting this top sporting nation you wont find yourself short of opportunities to learn new skills, try new sports and make new friends.
Gold Coast | Learn to Surf | Brisbane | Whale Watching | Zoos | Sydney Tower | Jet Boating | Olympic Park | Bondi Beach
Australia is one of the greatest sporting nations in the World, especially when it comes to one of the country’s most popular sport- rugby. The Australian national rugby team otherwise known as the Wallabies have competed in all World Cup competitions and have won on two occasions, in 1991 against England and 1999 against France.
The Wallabies play at a number of stadiums across the country. These include Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, ANZ stadium in Sydney, the Subiaco Oval in Perth and the Suncorp stadium in Brisbane. The participation of rugby varies throughout the country with Queensland having the highest rates. Nevertheless the love of rugby will be felt wherever your travels take you. With so many rugby clubs across Australia, any level of rugby will be accommodated for. As well as the chance to play a competitive fixture against a local club, the opportunity to visit Australia’s famous landmarks like the Sydney Opera House or even Ayres Rock will be a once in a lifetime opportunity. No matter what part of the country takes your fancy, Australia will offer fantastic locations with friendly faces wherever you go. From the golden beaches of Queensland to the bustling cities of Sydney and Melbourne.
Noel Bennett, Teacher, Repton School
Alex Sykes, Teacher, Rednock School
Joe Clarke, Riverside International School
