subject: Tips For Your First Sports Tour To Australia [print this page] Tours to Australia may be cricket tours or rugby tours, but whichever sport you are about to experience, it's going to be fun. Australians are known for their laidback and friendly approach to sports, so it's important to remember that unruly or aggressive behaviour will be not be viewed kindly. It is, however, an unforgettable opportunity to share with Australians their love of sports and whether you are on tennis, cricket or rugby tours, you are bound to receive a warm and friendly welcome.
Be Prepared.
Travel to any country involves a fair amount of preparation. With Australia, the most important thing to remember is that whatever time of year you travel, it's going to be hot, or at least, very warm. Invest in sun cream, a high factor and plenty of it. This is essential, especially if you will be watching games in the sun. As wide-brimmed a hat as you can find and plenty of cool, linen clothing is important. Getting horribly sunburnt and unable to make the last game would be truly disappointing. It's not just burning the skin, but sunstroke that can ruin your holiday too. Try not to drink too much alcohol and then spend time in the sun, as this can lead to dehydration.
Australia is a long journey and will probably involve a short stop somewhere in Asia. The flight is a good chance to catch up with team gossip, read the sports pages and get yourself in the sporting mood.
Experience Australia.
The main focus of any sports tours will, of course, be on watching the games, but you will also want to experience this vast country. Depending on where you are, there's bound to be an exciting city to explore. The standard of living in Australia is very high and the cities are cosmopolitan, cool and modern. Sydney highlights include Bondi Beach, Surfers' Paradise and the famous Sydney Opera House. Melbourne highlights include the National Sports' Museum, which is a must for anyone on sports tours. A day trip to Phillip Island is definitely worth too it if you have the time. This is the place to see penguins and plenty more of Australia's indigenous wildlife. The nightlife in Melbourne is also more than enough to keep you entertained between each game.
Depending on how long you have and where your tour is, there are many world famous attractions in Australia. Other possible highlights of the country include snorkelling or diving on the Great Barrier Reef, visiting Uluru or a trip to Alice Springs.
An international tour to Australia really is the ultimate holiday for sports lovers. Guaranteed weather and guaranteed sport - a match made in heaven. If this is your first time to the country, do prepare yourself for the heat and take it easy when enjoying yourself in the sun. Also be sure to make time for the great attractions and wildlife this country offers.
