QUEENSLAND
Home of the Aviation Study Centre and Aviation Australia, the
state of Queensland is famous for it's excellent weather all year
and superb flying conditions. This state has become very popular
for flight attendant and pilot training and ensures an enjoyable
lifestyle for visiting international students. This state has
the most beautiful beaches and rainforest in Australia and a very
outdoor lifestyle.
Capital City: Brisbane (2,000,000 approx) dynamic,
modern, fast growing; popular with international students; very
safe.
Visitor Attractions: Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise),
Sunshine Coast, Cairns / the Great Barrier Reef
Weather : Tropical, warm, sunny. Range (celcius):
14-24 in winter; 22-31 in summer
Links: Queensland
Government, Brisbane
City Council, Cairns
Council, Gold
Coast Council, Tourism
Queensland
Following is a list of universities in
Queensland:
Australian Catholic University
Bond University
Central Queensland University
Griffith University (including the Conservatorium of Music and
the Queensland College of Art)
James Cook University
Queensland University of Technology
University of Canberra (Brisbane Campus)
University of Queensland
University of Southern Queensland
University of the Sunshine Coast
NEW SOUTH WALES
The state of New South Wales is the oldest and most populated
state in Australia. The capital city of Sydney, alone has over
3,000,000 residents making it the largest city in Australia. The
state has a wide range of natural features and borders on the
Snowy Mountains where skiing is very good in winter. Diversity
is a major feature of New South Wales. You can live in the busy
city or choose from a number of smaller country town and beachside
lifestyle options.
Capital City: Sydney (3,000,000 approx)
Visitor Attractions: Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, Blue Mountains, Snowy Mountains ski
area
Weather: Range (celcius): 5-20 in winter; 15-30
in summer
Links: New
South Wales Government, Sydney
Morning Herald, New
South Wales Tourism Centre
Following is a list of universities in
New South Wales:
Australian Catholic University
Central Queensland University (Sydney Campus)
Charles Sturt University
Deakin University (NSW Campus)
James Cook University (Sydney Campus)
Macquarie University
Southern Cross University
University of New England
University of New South Wales
University of Newcastle
University of Sydney
University of Technology, Sydney
University of Western Sydney
University of Wollongong
ACT - THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
The ACT is a territory of which the capital city is Canberra -
Australia's Capital City. Set approximately 150 km south west
of Sydney, the ACT covers 4,067 square kilometres and has a small
population of about 312,000, most of whom live in Canberra city.
As it is the capital city of Australia, most embassies are located
in Canberra.
Capital City: Canberra (312,000 approx)
Visitor Attractions: Parliament House, Museums,
National Gallery, Snowy Mountains ski area
Weather: Range (celcius): 0-15 in winter; 10-30
in summer
Links: ACT
Government, Canberra
Times, Canberra
Tourism Centre
Following is a list of universities in
the ACT
Australian Catholic University (Canberra
campus)
Australian National University
University of Canberra
VICTORIA
Victoria is the second largest State in Australia (by population),
with 4.7 million people living in a land area of 227,420 km2.
The capital city of Melbourne is considered by many to be the
"arts and fashion centre of Australia". Melbourne has
a rich history and many beautiful old buildings, museums, galleries
and theatres. The city is packed with excellent restaurants and
boasts a very sophisticated arts scene. Outside Melbourne, the
state has beautiful natural surrounds with many small towns, farms
and wineries.
Capital City: Melbourne (2.5M approx)
Visitor Attractions: Wide range of historical
scenery, museums, galleries, excellent shopping, skiing areas,
wineries
Weather: Victoria is renowned for i's cold, rainy
winters and hot dry summers. Range (celcius): 0-10 in winter;
20-40 in summer
Links: Victorian
Government, Herald
Sun Newspaper, Victoria
Tourism Centre
Following is a list of universities in
Victoria:
Australian Catholic University
Central Queensland University (Melbourne Campus)
Deakin University
James Cook University (Melbourne Campus)
La Trobe University
Monash University
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
Swinburne University of Technology
University of Ballarat
University of Melbourne
Victoria University
TASMANIA
Tasmania is Australiafs only island State. It is situated 240
kilometres south of mainland Victoria across the Bass Straight.
Tasmania is famous for its natural beauty and its relaxed friendly
atmosphere. The island of Tasmania covers an area of 67,800 square
kilometreswith a population of only 472,000 people. Tasmania
is also known for its arts, culture and gourmet delights such
as dairy products, smoked salmon and wine.
Capital
City: Hobart (245,000 approx)
Visitor Attractions: Bush-walking and hiking,
camping, photography, gormet foods and wine
Weather: Range (celcius): 5-20 in winter; 15-30
in summer
Links: Tasmanian
Government, The
Mercury Newspaper, Tasmania
Tourism Centre
Following is a list of universities in
Tasmania:
Australian Maritime College
University of Tasmania
SOUTH
AUSTRALIA
South Australia ispicturesque state reknown for its wineries,
natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle. The population of the state
is about 1.5 million and the size is about 985,000km2. The State
capital is Adelaide which is famous for hosting the annual Festival
of the Arts and the Adelaide Fringe Festival - both major arts
and music events. Approximately 80% of the world supply of opals
come from South Australia. For more information about opals, click
here to
visit the Coober Pedy Town Council opal website.
Capital
City: Adelaide (1,125,000 approx)
Visitor Attractions: Wineries, opal mining &
tours
Weather: Range (celcius): 10-20 in winter; 15-25
in Adelaide (hotter and dryer in the north of the state)
Links: South
Australia Government, The
Advertiser Newspaper, South
Australia Tourism Centre
Following is a list of universities in
Tasmania:
Flinders University
University of Adelaide
University of South Australia
WESTERN
AUSTRALIA
Western Australia is huge. At over 2.5 million km2, it is one
of the largest states in the world. However, the entire state
has a population of under 2 million - most of whom live in Perth,
the state capital. Perth is a modern bustling city with a beautiful
harbour town of Fremantle nearby. Outside this area, though the
state is largely spectacular wilderness and desert. The Indian
Ocean coastline is rugged and popular with tourists due to its
unique beauty.
Capital
City: Perth (1,125,000 approx)
Visitor Attractions: Fremantle,
Rottnest Island,
wildflowers, native animals, spectacular scenery, aboriginal culture,
swimming with dolphins at Monkey Mai and Pearls.
Weather: Mostly warm and dry. Range (celcius):
10-20 in winter; 15-25 inPerth (hotter and dryer in the north
of the state)
Links: Western
Australia Government, The
West Newspaper, Western
Australia Tourism Centre
Following is a list of universities in
Tasmania:
Curtin University of Technology
Edith Cowan University
Murdoch University
University of Notre Dame
University of Western Australia
NORTHERN
TERRITORY
Like Western Australia, the Northern Territory
is largely unpopulated. The capital , Darwin, sits on the north
coast in close proximity to Indonesia. The state, at about 1.35
million km2, is famous for Australia's most iconic tourist destination
- Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the south. The second city in the Northern
Territory, Alice Springs is well known for its excellent aboriginal
artists and unique local natural environment.
Capital City: Darwin (200,000 approx)
Visitor Attractions: Kakadu National Park, Alice
Springs, Uluru (Ayers Rock), many spectacular desert and rock
formations, extensive aboriginal cultural and arts
Weather: Extreme temperatures from very hot to
very cold and extreme weather from very dry to heavy rain.
Links: Northern
Territory Government, The
News (Newspaper), Northern
Territory Tourism
Centre
The Northern Territory has one university,
Charles Darwin University as well as a small number of English
language and business colleges and TAFE.
