The homeland of platypuses and kangaroos is quite an exotic vacation spot. Vacation in this country will be bright and unforgettable. And what to bring from Australia as a keepsake? Read about it below.
National clothes and household items
To visit a country that differs from your native one literally in everything, and not buy anything to remind you of the peculiarities of culture, traditions and way of life is just a crime. One of the most popular Australian souvenirs is the boomerang. No other country in the world will be able to find such a miracle. Previously, it was a hunting device that always comes back when thrown.
Now it is a great original gift. First, it's not expensive. Secondly, it is very light and does not take up much space in a suitcase. Boomerangs of various sizes, from key chains to exclusive models, with ethnic patterns or carvings can be found in almost every souvenir shop.
A cowboy hat will delight the stronger sex. In markets and shops in Australia, this headpiece is sold in a set with a storage pouch. Usually, these hats are made from kangaroo skin, which makes them durable, flexible and water resistant. Girls and women are unlikely to be interested in hunting tools. Therefore, it is better for the fair sex to choose another gift. And in Australia this will not be a problem:
- Opal jewelry. The continent is home to the world's largest deposit of these precious stones. The cost of jewelry, depending on color and size, can be quite high. Experienced travelers are advised to shop at specialty stores in Melbourne or Sydney.
- Uggs. Another Australian invention. In any shopping center, these shoes are sold all year round. A variety of colors and sizes will allow you to choose the right option. Only in Australia you can buy high-quality sheep wool ugg boots at a relatively low price. If buying real shoes is expensive, buy a keychain - a cute and fun souvenir.
- Cosmetics. Emu and eucalyptus are also symbols of the southern continent. Cosmetic oils are considered to be excellent complex personal care products as well as having medicinal properties. Papaya shampoos, creams and gels are a versatile gift to give to anyone. Natural cosmetics with medicinal and antibacterial properties are sold in pharmacies and shops at an affordable price.
Australia is home to everything unusual. Small children will definitely love the soft toys depicting local animals: kangaroos, platypuses, koalas, possums and anteaters. The student can be presented with an inverted world map. It will be very interesting for the child and his parents to know what the world looks like in the representation of the countries-antipodes of the northern hemisphere.
A souvenir that can only be brought from Australia is home furnishings or clothing with dot painting. In this way, the aborigines recorded the history of their lives. Wall panels painted using this technique are very popular among tourists.
What food and drinks to bring from Australia?
An edible souvenir that will definitely withstand a long flight is the macadamia nut. It is also called the Australian nut. The fact is that there are only nine species of this plant in the world. And five of them grow only in Australia.
You can buy nuts both in a regular grocery store and in a souvenir shop. In the latter, of course, they will be very effectively packaged. They taste slightly like hazelnuts and have medicinal properties. They treat migraines, diseases of bones and joints, sore throat.
However, you should be careful with these nuts. Possessing many properties beneficial to humans, they have the opposite effect on dogs. For unclear reasons, after eating macadamia, they practically cannot move and stand for almost a day.
Vegemite is another traditional Australian product. Not everyone will appreciate the taste of this viscous pasta. Salty and bitter at the same time, with a beef broth flavor, it will become a very exotic gift.
Sweets will be a more pleasant souvenir. In any grocery store you can buy: Tim Tam cookies with chocolate, caramel or fruit filling; Cherry Ripe chocolate bar will definitely appeal to cherry lovers; Lamington cake - a delicate sponge cake with chocolate icing and coconut flakes.
From exotic products as an edible souvenir, they buy emu, kangaroo or crocodile jerky. Locals eat them as a beer snack. For drinks, it is recommended to buy the traditional Stubby beer (often sold with a special cooling case) or dark rum, which sometimes comes with a bottle of cola.
