Why TEFL Course in Sydney, Australia?

Australia is a country but it is also a continent. Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. It's about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the USA and 50 per cent larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre. Australia boasts over 10,000 beaches, has a huge desert, the only Great Barrier Reef, a unique wealth of indigenous flora and fauna, a dense rainforest cover and an exclusive population of aborigines. Australia has something for everybody- whether you are a nature lover, adventure sports person, wildlife enthusiast, anthropologist or just a traveller, Australia is an outdoor paradise.

What is the attraction?

The outdoor lifestyle and physical beauty of Sydney makes it one of the world's most sought after cities to visit. Consistently voted the world's best city by international travellers, Sydney has everything you would expect from it – world-renowned icons, internationally-acclaimed art performances, stylish restaurants, an effervescent night scene, chic shopping, unique landmark architecture, posh hotels, and a vibrant beach culture. However, Sydney is not just about a cosmopolitan city it has a treasure trove of one of the most alluring countryside.

The gateway to Australia, Sydney is renowned as a dynamic and cosmopolitan city, combining excellent business and education facilities with great leisure.

What is in it for you?

It is the oldest and largest city in Australia and is set on one of the world's most stunning harbours, fringed by easy-to-reach, sandy beaches. The World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House, is the landmark of Sydney skyline. Sydney Harbour separates the city into north and south, with harbour side villages, beachside suburbs and inner city areas full of life and their own distinctive character. Sydney's Bondi Beach is synonymous with anything to do with beaches and is a must visit for all travellers to this part of the world. A sunny and moderate climate contributes to the relaxed lifestyle and love of the great outdoors. There are five major national parks around Sydney with 8,000 square kilometres of open space.

This multicultural fabric of the city can be experienced in the variety of food on offer at the restaurants and cafes which serve local fresh produce and world-class wines. Sydney has a dynamic arts and cultural scene. It is home to some of Australia's leading arts organizations such as Opera Australia, Sydney Symphony, Sydney Dance Company and Sydney Theatre Company and has produced many talented writers, film directors and performers.

The first on the list is the world famous building, The Opera House. It is one of Australia's icons and a must see on every visitor's itinerary. Although called the Sydney Opera House it is really a performing arts centre.

A 3 hour guided climb to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, offers the ultimate experience of Sydney at day or night.

An adventure on the new Skywalk begins when you step outside of the tallest building in Australia – Sydney Tower. Skywalkers are harnessed to the tower before a 30min tour of two platforms including a glass floor & an electronic moving platform.

Australia's No 1 attraction, the Aquarium has a staggering collection of 11,500 Australian marine animals spanning 650 species, including a seal sanctuary and the world's largest Great Barrier Reef exhibit.

The only unique indoor wildlife park in the world with 6000 all-Australian animals is the Wildlife World. It dispalys Australia's unique and indigenous flora and fauna, right in the heart of Darling Harbour.

What better way to view Sydney than experiencing the romance, fun and adventure of a hot air balloon ride. Departing from historic Parramatta, you will enjoy the panoramic views of the city while soaring over picturesque parks and gardens and enjoying the sweeping views of the Sydney skyline and Sydney Olympic Park.

Evening and nightlife

Australia's best known entertainment district is Kings Cross. The area never sleeps, working around the clock to live up to its long heritage as a colourful, energetic and the hub of pubs. Clubs, bars, dance venues, theatre, cabaret and adult entertainment, complimented by a smorgasbord of some of Sydney's best known restaurants and cafes. Pitt Street Mall is Australia's busiest and most cosmopolitan shopping areas and has something for every style and budget and has more than 600 specialty stores.

A range of evening entertainment is also available on board Sydney cruise vessels including, opera arias, three piece dance band, classical jazz and operetta:

Weekend excursions

Two World Heritage-listed areas, the second oldest national park in the world, 40 national parks and reserves, renowned wine regions, mountains, rivers, eucalypt-filled valleys, rich tablelands are enough to keep you busy for many weekends to come.

An aerial ride on a gondola, 270 m above the valley of the Kedumba River in the Blue mountains .is an experience to write home about. You can go Kayaking with dolphins at Nelson Bay or re energize your heart and body at a luxury spa in the Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains or Southern Highlands. If you are the kind that loves the wind in your hair then drive the Grand Pacific Drive from the Royal National Park to North Wollongong – with its landmark Sea Cliff Bridge or cruise along the laid-back Hawkesbury River on a houseboat.

For the animal lovers Australia's largest collection of reptiles at the Australian Reptile Park is a discovery. Just an hour and a half away from the city is the World Heritage National Park. . Enjoy bushwalking along well-marked trails, visiting Scenic World where you can go on cable car rides for fantastic views of the Three Sisters, shopping in quaint Leura village, explore the mystical Jenolan Caves. For people who cannot stay away from the water about 2 hours away from Sydney is the Blue Water paradise where you can cruise with the bottle nosed dolphins. If this were not enough try hang-gliding or paragliding at Stanwell Park or have a taste of eleven different beers at the Five Islands Brewery.

Weather in Sydney

The temperature averages a warm 23 ° C (72° F) in summer and averages around 13° C (55° F) in winter. Sydney is bathed in sunshine for around 342 days of the year and has an average annual rainfall of approximately 1220 millimetres (48 inches).