23 avril 2008
Photos d'Adelaide
Merci Steph' d'avoir bien voulu me céder ces quelques photos our agrémenter mon blog ;)
Voici donc des photos d'Adelaide prise cet été ( pour nous c'etait encore l'hiver puisqu'elles ont été prise en février de cette année :p )
1ere chose à faire lorsqu'on arrivera là bas, s'acheter un vélo !
En deux, s'acheter une combi de surf ... si si je vais oser !
28 février 2008
Videos de présentation de l'Australie
Cliquez sur l'image pour acceder aux videos ( merci au website Australie-australia.com)
Attention cependant ! la vue de certains paysages peut créer une dépendance quasi hystérique ...
1...2...3 ! dreamt !
21 février 2008
Le coût de la vie à Adelaïde ( en anglais )
About Adelaide
- About living in Adelaide
- Climate
- Cost of living
- Dress
- Medical cover
- Time zone
- Transport
- Working while studying
About living in Adelaide
Home to 1.2 million people and as Australia's fifth largest city, Adelaide is located between white sandy beaches and the Mount Lofty Ranges. Known as the 20-minute city, it takes 20 minutes to get from the city to the hills or beaches. It's also renowned for its parklands, which ring the city centre and make up 45 per cent of the total city area. The New Yorker magazine called Adelaide “possibly the last well-planned and contented metropolis on earth” and Lonely Planet described it as “civilized and calm in a way that no other Australian State capital can match”.
Whether you're into arts, music, sports, outdoor activities, or simply spending time with friends shopping or eating out, there will always be something entertaining to do. The city is a popular venue for international and national sporting events such as Test cricket at the Adelaide Oval, the SA Open Golf Championship, the Classic Adelaide car rally, and the Tour Down Under cycling race.
All of the city's major learning and cultural institutions are only a short walk or drive from the heart of Adelaide. Tree-lined North Terrace in the city centre is home to the South Australian Art Gallery, the State Library, the South Australian Museum, Government House and two of UniSA's campuses. Just a stroll from the Botanic Gardens and the banks of the River Torrens, these campuses are in ideal settings for study, entertainment or relaxation.
Adelaide is regarded as the food and wine capital of Australia, with 50 per cent of all Australian wine produced here. Many major department stores, shopping centres, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and entertainment facilities are conveniently located within the city and outer suburbs. It is also home to the National Wine Centre and numerous food and wine events. Adelaide has more restaurants per head of population than any other major Australian city, over 70 pubs in the city centre and the largest fresh produce market in the Southern Hemisphere.
More information and virtual tour of Adelaide
Cost of living
In Adelaide, you can do more with less. The affordability of Adelaide means more to spend on food, accommodation, supplies, travel and entertainment. Recent research from the Economist Intelligence Unit shows that it costs 18% more to live in Sydney, 17% more to live in Melbourne, 6% more to live in Perth and Brisbane.
Living costs can be affected by whether you live alone or share with others; whether you live in areas of high demand such as by the beach or in the city centre; and by your style of accommodation.
The following is a guide to what an average student can expect to pay before and after arriving in Australia, average basic weekly expenses and costs of some regularly purchased items. All prices are in Australian dollars.
Before arrival
| First term/semester tuition fee | per offer letter |
| Overseas student health cover (annual single premium) | $349 |
After arrival
| Textbooks and study materials (depending on program) | $300 - $600 |
| House/flat deposit (less if sharing - refundable) | four weeks rent |
| Rent in advance (less if sharing) | $300 average |
| Electricity/gas deposit | $29 - $65 |
| Telephone connection charge | $59 - $209 |
| Household setup (linen, groceries, etc.) | $220 |
Basic weekly expenses
| Rent (less if sharing) | $90 - $250* |
| Food | $50 - 80 |
| Bills (gas, electricity) | $15 - 25 |
| Transport | $15 - 20 |
| Other (entertainment, clothes etc.) | $35 - 40 |
| Telephone / postage | $20 - 30 |
| TOTAL WEEKLY EXPENSES | $225 - $445 |
| TOTAL YEARLY (52 WEEKS) EXPENSES | $11,700 - $23,140 |
* Share flat / house $90, UniHouse $160, Student Residence $250 (inc. food and fully furnished).
These figures are only intended as a guide to your weekly cost of living in Adelaide.
Students can reduce costs by sharing with other students.
Item Costs
| Bowl of noodles / fried rice | $4.50 - $5.50 |
| Loaf of bread | $1.80 - $3.50 |
| 1 litre carton of milk | $1.65 |
| Bottle of water (600ml) | $2.00 |
| Cup of coffee | $2.00 - $2.50 |
| Big Mac | $3.45 |
| Cinema ticket (student rate) | $10.50 |
| Phone call (local) | $0.40 |
| Bus ticket (student rate) | $0.90 - $1.60 |
Time zone
Adelaide is +9.5 hours GMT and +10.5 hours GMT during daylight savings time (summer time). For example 12-15 hours ahead of the United States and 7-8 hours ahead of the United Kingdom and Europe.
Climate
Adelaide has four distinct seasons that include comfortable temperatures in summer to refreshingly mild winters. Whyalla, because of its location is generally warmer.
| Summer | Autumn | Winter | Spring |
| December to February | March to May | June to August | September to November |
| Dry and hot | Warm | Cold and wet | Sunny and cool |
| 15° to 35° C | 10° to 29° C | 5° to 19° C | 9° to 25°C |
| (59° to 95° F) | (50° to 85°F) | (41° to 66° F) | (48° to 77° F) |
Dress
Dress on campus is informal. In summer, lightweight clothes and sandals or sneakers are sufficient. In winter, warm clothing with woollen sweaters, coat and a waterproof jacket are needed.
Working while studying
International students can apply for a work visa and work for up to 20 hours a week during the semester and full-time during semester breaks. Applications for a Work Rights visa can be made at the commencement of study. Spouses may be permitted to work in Australia but they must also apply for a Work Rights visa. Please note that conditions vary for research students studying on a scholarship. For more information visit the Department of Immigration.
Medical cover
It is a condition of your student visa that you have private health insurance for the duration of your stay in Australia as you are not covered by Australia's national health program, Medicare. For more information visit Learning Connection
Transport
Unlike sprawling cities like Melbourne and Sydney, Adelaide is a quick and easy place to get around, with an integrated bus, train and tram public transport system connecting all parts of the city and suburbs. It is possible to reach almost any point of the metropolitan area within 20 minutes. Students receive a discount on public transport fares, and a 10 trip multi trip ticket will cost a student about AUD$12.00.
There is also the Adelaide FREE buses allowing you to travel around the city centre at no cost.
Depending on your personal finances and where you live, you may wish to purchase a bicycle or a car. Please note that all motor vehicles must be registered, and you will require a driver's licence to drive a motor vehicle in Australia. You may be able to use your international driver's licence, depending on the class of licence you hold.
Both metropolitan and regional campuses are easily accessible by public and private transport, and parking is available at some campuses (Magill, Mawson Lakes, Underdale and Whyalla).
For further information regarding transport timetables, driver's licences, motor vehicle registration and road laws visit:
27 janvier 2008
Glenelg the place to be
Glenelg se situe au sud d'Adelaïde , ses plages ses tobogans géants ses centaines de kilomètres de côtes ...
Glenelg is a popular beach-side suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. Located on the shore of Holdfast Bay in Gulf Saint Vincent, it has become a popular tourist destination due to its beach and many attractions, home to several hotels and dozens of restaurants.
Established in 1836, it is the oldest European settlement on mainland South Australia (the oldest being Kingscote on Kangaroo Island), with the proclamation of the colony of South Australia. It was named after Lord Glenelg, a member of British Cabinet and Secretary of State for War and the Colonies.
The name Glenelg derives from the Gaelic Gleann Eilg. It is noteworthy for being a palindrome.
What do you think about this photo ?
Le tram !
J'espere que les prochaines photos seront de moi !
Adelaïde
Ou comment tomber raide d'une ville où l'on est jamais allée ... ( et non je ne placerais pas l'accent sur le "e" nah )
Et là je vais faire ma grosse feignasse et copié collé le link de wikipédia roooo feignasse va !
Une culture méditerranéenne prédomine, avec brunch (gros petit dejeuner pris a 11h pour remplacer le petit dejeuner et le dejeuner) ou lunch (déjeuner) ) face à la mer à Henley Beach et Glenelg et déjeuner en terrasse pratiquement les douze mois de l'année. Adélaïde en elle-même est en fait un carré de 1 mile de côté, entourés de parcs (parklands), dont le Colonel Light avait juré qu'aucune construction n'y devrait être bâtie. Le reste de la zone urbaine d'Adélaïde est composé d'un patchwork de banlieues (suburbs), qui s'étalent sur 90km de Seaford au Sud à Smithfield au Nord, et de 20km d'Ouest en Est, jusqu'au Mount Lofty Ranges (sommet: Mont Lofty, 710m).
Les endroits à visiter sont sa rue commerçante (mall) Rundle Street, qui est encore le plus grand mall de l'hémisphère sud à ce jour. Les bâtiments d'époque de North Terrace. North Adelaide: le quartier chic. Les plages urbaines: Glenelg, Henley Beach. Il est de bon ton de goûter au fruit dont les Adelaideans (habitants d'Adélaïde) sont très fiers: le vin, et en particulier dans la Barossa (vallée au nord-est), mais aussi la MacLaren Vale, au sud. Il y a aussi les collines d'Adélaïde où on peut trouver beaucoup de petit vignobles. On peut visiter, aussi, 'Hahndorf' qui est une petite ville avec beaucoup de sites pour les touristes comme les galeries d'art et le boulanger 'Kaffehouse'.
On peut également y visiter la Holy Trinity Church, une église bâtie en 1838, ainsi que la Scots Church de North Terrace, une des premières églises d'Adélaïde. Le jardin botanique d'Adélaïde est réputé être le plus beau d'Australie. Le musée d'art (Art Gallery) contient des pièces de l'époque coloniale et une collection de céramiques du Sud-est asiatique.
Adélaide compte trois universités de renommée mondiale:
- L'Université d'Adélaïde (University of Adelaide),
- Flinders University
- L'Université de l'Australie Méridionale (University of South Australia, abréviation: UniSA)
La reconnaissance universelle de leurs diplômes ainsi que la possibilité d'obtenir sa résidence permanente à l'issue de son cursus font de ces institutions des lieux d'étude privilégiés pour les enfants des Asiatiques voisins aux revenus confortables.
Sur le point de vue des voies d'échanges, Adélaïde dispose d'un aéroport international (code AITA : ADL), d'un port (Port Adelaide), et des réseaux routiers et ferroviaires pour rejoindre les autres grandes villes du continent.
Enfin, Adélaïde est réputée être le point de départ pour des expéditions vers la merveilleuse Kangaroo Island, à 130 km au sud, et dans le désert (Outback), plus loin vers le nord. Prenez le Ghan, qui vous menera jusqu'à Darwin, ou l'Indian Pacific jusqu'à Perth. Port Augusta, à quelques 300km au Nord, sera la porte de l'Outbac par la route.Un peu plus au nord, on trouve une région montagneuse: Flinders Ranges, dont le point culminant St Mary's Peak est à 1188 m.
By night le hyatt regency hotel
Cliquez sur le lien pour découvrir en video les plages d'Adélaide
Adelaide's beaches