Life in Australia is mostly outdoor oriented. A large portion of the Australian continent is hot, dry and sparsely populated, but it holds a certain magic for those who love wide open spaces and expansive skies. The majority of Australians live in coastal areas because the interior of the vast continent called "the Outback" can be a very arid area.

Fishing in Australia: Australians are very passionate about fishing. It is difficult to resist fishing because of the number of incredible places to fish, and the number and variety of species available, combined with an excellent climate, sunshine almost all year long, and idyllic locations.

Beach Lifestyle: Australians live by the sea, and the beach compliments the house, creating an extended backyard to play. Australia is surrounded by the Pacific, the Indian and the Southern Ocean. There are 7000 officially identified beaches around Australia’s coastline, more than any other country in the world, and every single one has public access. Since most of Australia is sunny throughout the year, this provides an excellent alternative of relaxation all year round. But one must know that because of the thinning of the Ozone layer above some areas, there is a greater danger to the penetration of harmful rays from the sun. The sun here is very strong and burns the skin really fast.

Sports: Australians are passionate about sports. From cricket to footie, horse racing   and everything in between, Australians take their sport very seriously indeed. One of the first games to win a national following in Australia was soccer, which now enjoys a national following. 'Footie', or Aussie rules rugby, is one of Australia's main obsessions and is played on every level imaginable. Having been created in Australia for Australians in 1856, it is now the country's national sport. Cricket is Australia's most popular summer sport, and Australia dominates the international cricket scene.

Tennis is another very popular sport in a country whose climate supports playing for most of the year and who hosts the Australian Open annually in January. Water sports are a major feature in the life of most Australians. Iconic amongst this plethora of ocean-related sports associations are surf life saving clubs. Nowadays surf life saving clubs train millions of Australians in sea safety skills.

Conservation of the environment: Australians are dedicated to the preservation of the nature. It not only covers nature conservation but it spans into the cities as well. The majority of the population are very concerned about ecological and preservation matters, involving themselves as much as possible to keep it that way. Not only will normal people report damage to the environment, but the authorities will also hand out heavy fines for dumping anything you are not allowed to.

The outback: The Australian outback can be one of the most inhospitable environments on earth. But within the outback lies an unseen beauty and ancient life-force that is treasured not only by tourists but by the many people who make the outback their home. Despite its harsh climate, the outback is home to many varied wildlife including kangaroos, dingoes, camels, brumbies (wild horses), snakes, geckos, a collection of birds, and a wide variety of hardy plant life.

The outback has long been inhabited by Australian Aboriginals who are deeply connected to the earth and the wildlife. Australia's outback is home to some remarkable natural sights. Uluru or Ayers Rock is probably the most commonly recognised outback icon in Australia. Listed as a World Heritage Site, Uluru is a sandstone formation that rise out of the flat red outback floor to stand 348m high and is decked with many ancient cave paintings around its base.