Relevant information on moving to Australia
The name Australia has a double etymology. One comes from the Latin Australis, from the south: from an “unknown land of the south” (terra australis incognita).
Australia is one of the 14 independent countries that make up Oceania, and is the sixth largest in the world. It is surrounded by the Indian, Antarctic and Pacific oceans, and separated from Asia by the Arafura and Timor Seas. It has a coastline of 25,760km, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world for its stunning beaches, perfect for surfing and other water sports.
The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef, is located off the northeast coast and stretches for more than 2,000 kilometres. Ranging in width from 100 to 300 km, it is made up of a large number of separate islands.
Prices of removals to Australia
The price of a move to Australia will depend, to a large extent, on the costs of collection and delivery in the city of origin and destination.
The price will be higher if you have to deliver your belongings to a fourth floor flat without a lift than if you have to deliver them to a house at street level. It will also be more expensive for a removal that requires a street to be blocked off for the whole morning, with permits to be requested from the local council, than another where traffic is not interrupted.
In any case, the approximate prices for a 40 m3 container are:
Moving from Madrid to Sydney: from 2.250 €.
Removal from Valencia to Sydney: from 2.170 €.
Moving from Barcelona to Sydney: from 2.450 €.
Climate of Australia
Much of Australia is desert or semi-arid. It is the driest and flattest inhabited country and has the least fertile soils. Only in the southeast and southwest is there a temperate climate. The northern part of the country, with a tropical climate, has vegetation consisting mainly of jungles, forests, grasslands, mangroves and deserts.
Australian cuisine
There are a small number of desserts and sweet dishes that are very popular and popular in Australia:
- Pavlova: This is the best known. It is a refreshing cake made with cream, meringue and fresh fruit (kiwi, peach, etc.).
- Anzac biscuits.
- Lamingtons.
- Vanilla slice.
Australia’s cuisine is characterised by a range of foods that reflect its multicultural historical past: the indigenous cuisine of the Aboriginal Australians, called bush tucker or bushfood, the British and Irish cuisine of the early European settlers, and the contributions of Asian and Mediterranean cuisine brought by immigrants arriving after World War I. The predominance of Australian cuisine is due to the predominance of bush tucker and bushfood.
Due to the predominance of British cuisine, there is an abundance of pies, roast cuts of meat, grilled steaks, chicken… as well as other forms of meat usually accompanied by vegetables (the combination is known on the continent as meat and three veg).
The quintessential Australian dish is meatloaf. There are also other dishes that are not as popular as meatloaf, but are a popular Australian delicacy. Cabanossi is a type of sausage similar to salami.
Other common dishes in the Australian diet are those cooked with meat from exotic animals such as crocodile, kangaroo or buffalo. Also important are crustaceans known as mud crabs and yabbies.
Top attractions in Australia
Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory, is noted for its natural beauty and cultural value, with crocodiles, hundreds of birds and Aboriginal rock art. For millennia, Aboriginal people have lived on and protected this land. Their spiritual connection is recognized on the World Heritage List.
The Great Barrier Reef is ideal for sea and marine life lovers. Home to dolphins, manta rays, turtles and tropical fish of a thousand colors. It is the largest coral reef in the world, visible even from space. More than 1,500 species of fish and 400 types of coral make it a natural treasure.
You can’t leave Australia without crossing Sydney Harbour by ferry.
The views are spectacular and convey a great sense of freedom. Seeing the Sydney Opera House facing the blue sea is an unforgettable experience. It is an iconic image that deserves to be photographed and remembered forever.
Watching the sunrise over the red desert at Uluru is a unique experience. Uluru is a huge rock formation located in Kata Tjuta National Park. It is a sacred place for Australian Aboriginal peoples. And official symbol of the Aboriginal heritage of the country.
Tasmania is an island of green valleys, quiet villages and unspoiled coastline. Its cool climate in winter and temperate in summer makes it ideal for escaping the heat. In a single day you can see lakes, jungles and white sandy beaches. A place full of contrasts that will undoubtedly surprise you.
Broome, on the west coast of Australia, is where the desert meets the sea. Its multicultural population gives it a colorful and welcoming atmosphere. There you will find the famous Cable Beach, with white sand and turquoise waters. An ideal place for sunset camel rides and unforgettable views.
The Whitsunday Islands, near the Great Barrier Reef, are an aquatic paradise. Ideal for diving, fishing, kayaking, hiking and extreme sports. Whitehaven Beach, famous for its white sand and turquoise sea, stands out. It is best to stay in Airlie Beach, with nightlife and affordable prices.
The Kimberley region of Western Australia is ideal for adventurers. It can only be visited in the dry season, from April to November. It is a vast area of bushland, three times the size of England. It offers natural pools, impressive gorges and spectacular waterfalls.
The Barossa Valley is one of Australia’s largest wine regions. It produces more than a quarter of the country’s wine, with famous brands such as Jacob’s Creek. It is located just 45 km from Adelaide and is part of the local culture. It has a German touch due to the influence of former Germanic settlers.