Home at Last in Glen Waverley
Having spent further than a month in Australia — 35 days, to be precise — I was in Glen Waverley, a Melbourne exurb. While my trip generally consists of solo peregrinations, this was a delightfully different experience. I met up with a set of sisters from different regions of India — Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab. My first contact was with Shivar, but thanks to the prodigies of common musketeers, our platoon soon grew.
For nearly a week, we spent our days veritably much as we’d have spent it back home in India — talking, laughing, and swapping stories. This was a familiar setting despite being nearly differently in the world. The feeling of familiarity was so great that when I saw the auto’s license plate — Haryana 16, Bhivani — it slightly felt like I was in Australia presently.
The Australian States Experience
Geographical layout of Australia consists of colorful countries and homes. Having stayed in Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, previous to my appearance in Melbourne( Victoria’s capital), I can compare these two metropolises as the top civic centers in Australia with their separate personalities
| City | State | Atmosphere | Cost of Living | Notable Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | New South Wales | Busy, business- acquainted | Extremely expensive | Financial center, Bondi Beach, Manly Beach |
| Melbourne | Victoria | Cultural and laid- back | expensive but lower than Sydney | further sightseer lodestones , smaller strands |
Sydney reminded me of the traditional rush of big metropolises — people busy working with advanced cost of living befitting it being a center for finance. Despite the great strands at Bondi and Manly, there were a lack of effects for callers to do.
Melbourne, on the other hand, has a more relaxed artistic atmosphere with plenitude of effects to do and see. More south than Sydney, it doesn’t have nearly as numerous strands, but makes up for this with its full artistic life and slightly lower living charges although Australia in general is still expensive.
Mount Dandenong Sunset Adventure
Our first spin was northeast from Glen Waverley to Mount Dandenong to watch the evening. The trip was only 15 twinkles, and we set up free parking from 6 AM to 10 PM when we got there.
As we mounted advanced, the air came noticeably cooler, with a sweet scent that filled the mountain. The views were panoramic — a great hello to Victoria’s natural decor .
The former day, we had traveled to the Great Ocean Road, considered by utmost to be the world’s most stunning littoral drive. The experience did further than confirm Australia as an ultimate sightseer destination with well- saved natural lodestones .
Phillip Island Expedition
The coming day handed a new adventure with eight of us traveling to Phillip Island. It took a bit over one hour and fifteen twinkles from Glen Waverley, traveling east out of Melbourne megacity.
Phillip Island has numerous lodestones , and our first experience was go- karting. Important note for excursionists riders need to weigh lower than 100 kilograms. In the evening, the islet features its famed Penguin Parade, where little penguins come out of the ocean — a special wildlife hassle.
While we were exploring, we set up that Phillip Island also has
- 1. A chocolate plant( ideal for taking back monuments to India)
2. Free- roving kangaroos - 3. Scenic littoral decor
- 4. The major ground of fame
Rules and Regulations of Australian Culture
What’s utmost remarkable about Australian living is the strict following of rules, especially those concerning road safety Violation Penalty Exceeding speed limit $ 224-$ 227 3 dereliction points Use of mobile phone whilst driving $ 1,100-$ 1,200 Penalties on public leaves Double standard fine The dereliction point system means accumulating 12 points leads to license suspense. Cameras are universal, including movable units that can catch violations without motorists noticing. Phone use is only permitted for navigation when the device is mounted to the dashboard.
Population Curiosity
A notable fact regarding Australia is its population. In malignancy of enwrapping 7.7 million square kilometers, Australia has a fairly stingy population in discrepancy to India. The maturity of the land is desert, with great road connections between areas with people.
The top speed limit is 110 km/ h, well below what numerous excursionists would be used to on similar extensive open roads. Yet strict enforcement of these limits is what keeps Australia’s remarkable road safety record complete.
Evening Entertainment Bowling Competition
At the end of our day, we went to a near boardwalk for bowling at 8 PM. To my surprise, outside it was still light — a different scene from a month ago when darkness descended at 6 PM. This change in daylight pattern is a reflection of Australia’s season.
We reserved two lanes at Bowling Forest for about$ 190. While we had originally allowed of playing two games( about$ 77 per game), time was n’t on our side, and we ended up playing one match. Our sides were balanced Sunny, Kartik, and Jas against myself, Navdeep, and Rahul.
The competition was conclusive — I had scored 159( whimsically called my” Sachin Tendulkar century” after crossing 99), and the other platoon failed to score once 100. The palm was conclusively ours!
Weather Patterns and Planning
Melbourne’s climate is good of citation for excursionists planning a trip. In discrepancy to the forecastability of numerous places, Melbourne can have several rainfall changes within a day — from rain to sun and vice versa. This extends to temperature too, with stormy spells bringing down the temperature.
We had largely sunny rainfall during our trip, which made our out-of-door conditioning indeed more. For unborn trippers
, it’s necessary to pack layers and be ready for unanticipated changes.
Last Words
The combination of Australia’s natural lodestones , well- saved structure, and artistic diversity is a testament to its being a awful place. The striking difference between its large geographical extent and fairly low population provides an indelible experience as a rubberneck — commodious roads, admiration- inspiring decor , and metropolises that have their own separate characters. Whether you are looking for ocean drives on the Great Ocean Road, wildlife guests on Phillip Island, or artistic gests in Melbourne, Australia has gests that leave you with recollections to last a continuance. Just be sure to follow the business laws, dress for changeable rainfall, and enjoy the easy- going pace that makes Australia unique.