Best nature trips for overseas students in Australia

Planning to study in Australia? Wondering which is the best city to be in? Read on about the 5 Best nature trips for overseas students in Australia, what all they have to offer to the international students and more importantly, how much would it cost to stay there!

There are many things that call students to its shore and while world-class education is one of them, too many it is the lifestyle and better living conditions that call out. Adjudged as one of the most student-friendly destinations, there are ample opportunities for international students in Australia.

1. Blue Mountains (New South Wales)

The Blue Mountains is a rugged region west of Sydney in Australia’s New South Wales. Known for dramatic scenery, it encompasses steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages dotted with guesthouses, galleries and gardens. Katoomba, a major town in the area, borders Blue Mountains National Park and its bushwalking trails. Echo Point affords views of the storied Three Sisters sandstone rock formation.

2. Port Stephens (New South Wales)

Slide down sand dunes, swim with dolphins and learn to surf – Port Stephens, in New South Wales , is an aquatic playground with an impressive 26 beaches. Adventurous travellers will thrive on the opportunity to scuba dive with grey nurse sharks, go horse riding beside crashing waves and tackle a challenging coastal hike. Families will love snorkelling in the gentle bays, swimming with wild dolphins and searching for koalas. There really is something for everyone.

3. Jervis Bay (New South Wales)

It's hard to resist the powder-fine sand and clear turquoise waters of Jervis Bay, on the New South Wales South Coast. The beaches are among the safest and most beautiful in the country. Add amazing scuba diving opportunities, whale and dolphin watching cruises, fantastic bush campsites and quaint coastal villages, and Jervis Bay oozes summer charm.

4. Great Barrier Reef & Fitzroy Island (Cairns, Queensland)

Fitzroy Island is an unspoilt tropical paradise of rainforest and beaches within the calm sheltered waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Fitzroy Island is a National Park, discover spectacular walking trails, abundant marine life, and local wildlife.

5. Uluru / "Ayers Rock" (Northern Territory)

Ayers Rock is one of the most impressive landmarks in Australia. A huge chunk of sandstone and a ‘true’ monolith, it resides in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Ayers Rock is located down towards the southwest corner of the Northern Territory and close to the geographic centre of Australia.

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