National Park
Near where I live there is a National Park, and a lot of people enjoy doing walks and go swimming in the natural pools and rivers in it.
Shared by kittyrosx7
Traditions and everyday life in AustraliaFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Australia. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
452 keepsakes from Australia (169 traditions and culture, 283 personal) · page 5 of 16
Near where I live there is a National Park, and a lot of people enjoy doing walks and go swimming in the natural pools and rivers in it.
Shared by kittyrosx7
The first Tuesday in November is when a horse race called the Melbourne Cup is run and is branded as the "race that stops the nation".
Shared by LizzyP
Australia has many great camping, fishing, hiking places to enjoy with family or friends. Enjoy the wildlife while on your adventure.
Shared by Oma13Witch
The beginnings of an Aboriginal woven basket. Traditionally practiced by women and seen as “women’s business” by Aboriginal people.
Shared by IntrovertedLady
ever since i was about 5-6 months old i loved trains. i just love how they work and the noise and it just fills me up with exitment.
Shared by scomo bad
Spending Christmas in the unbearable heat, instead of having a white Christmas. Having a pavlova with whipped cream and fresh fruit
Shared by dilemma_____
We have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and at night especially if you live in the country the night sky is magic .
Shared by love life
In Australia, it is customary that you fill up your car with petrol before you pay which I heard is different in other countries!
Shared by carmennAUS
Every Christmas, my family celebrates with a pavlova (meringue topped with cream and fruit). It is usually homemade by my mum.
Shared by Mad1208
A beautiful mountain range that calms my soul and refreshes my mind. It has so many hiking/walking trails and they are magical.
Shared by ACDP4079
At least once a month my friends and I go to the cinema to watch a movie (that we all agree to watch in a groupchat beforehand)
Shared by Trinity221
Sundays at Bunnings they sell these sausage sizzles - sausages in white bread with onions and your choice of sauce - so yum !!
Shared by Ginafleur
I travel and see all different cultures and landscapes like oceans desserts rainforests and all different kinds of wildlife
Shared by Adventure koala
People in Freo love a good cinnamon scroll and chai from Big Loaf! It's great to eat down at the beach on a summers morning
Shared by Bridey Rose
Tastes just as magical as it sounds~~ Often eaten at children birthday parties, celebrations or as a daily sweet treat :D
Shared by Ellyr
Every Christmas my mum makes a meringue topped with cream and fresh fruits and it's always my favourite part of Christmas
Shared by Izzy12
Every Christmas as a family, we have an australian dessert called pavlova! It is made out of cream, meringue and fruit!
Shared by Hannah.weck
I help facilitate the national commemoration of the service and sacrifice of Australian service persons in times of war
Shared by docwinters
The 12 apostles are well known for this area. Over time the apostles have eroded away and there are only about 6 left
Shared by Love my craft
We love to go to the national parks to hike and see the view of the mountains, the air is really fresh up there too~
Shared by Miss Amethyst
Love camping and being in nature... I go with great friends who all have 4wd and the places we go are breathtaking
Shared by jessicalouise
Birds come to me very often Whenever I sat in a park or being in the nature. Got some friendly birds in Australia!
Shared by CrochetAddict
Walking along the waterfront is at times magical. The views and the feel is great whether in winter or summer.
Shared by Aussie Cazz
aussie food that's made with white bread, butter, & sprinkles (100s & 1000s). super yum and nostalgic.
Shared by ilovelattes
In summer, my dad plays guitar at the local pub. Family and friends all go to listen and have a drink.
Shared by SunsetMiraculous
Annual flower festival that people from all over Australia come to see. Beautiful parks & gardens.
Shared by AussieBex
A few early morning scenes from my home city , Perth. Swan river , Kings Park and Cottesloe beach
Shared by Golf and Wine
Going to the beach for walks, watching sunrises, swimming and building in the sand and surfing
Shared by Borkow
This is how our sky looks in the middle of our country, with no light pollution from cities.
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