June to August is the summer in the northern hemisphere. The heat is unbearable. Many people choose to stay at home with the air conditioner blowing and eating watermelon. But have you ever thought about going to the southern hemisphere to escape the summer heat and ski? Every year from June to August, Australia is the In the winter, you can ski in the snow-covered Australian Alps, or head to Canberra to celebrate the Fireside Festival and go snorkeling after viewing the flowers in Puling.

Many people will say, in fact, there are many indoor ski resorts in China, why should we go to Australia to ski? The special thing about skiing in Australia is that you can see a lot of native wildlife while skiing. On ski slopes you can sometimes see wombats, possums and kangaroos.

You can occasionally see wild horses, as well as unique local birds. The Australian alpine region is very beautiful, but it is also an Australian scenery that people tend to overlook. Next time you think of Australia, I hope you don’t just think of the beaches and deserts, but also the snow-capped mountains.

In addition to skiing, festivals are held every August in Canberra and surrounding villages and towns such as Yass, Hall, Murrumbateman and Gundaroo. The month-long Fireside Festival, rich in wine, delicacies and various festive entertainment activities, makes people excited and get rid of the cold by the fire in the southern hemisphere winter.

Any food lover will love this folk festival that showcases the region’s famous agricultural products and fine wines. At the food village Gendaroo, you can try wood-fired pizza at the former stables, or enjoy a multi-course meal while watching a fire dance performed by entertainers with twirling torches.

Of course, the fun at Fireside isn’t limited to good food and wine. The Canberra Symphony Orchestra's performance in the wine cellar surrounded by wine barrels is so appropriate that it continues to be one of the most popular projects. Previous festivals have also featured piano solos, afternoon jazz and virtuosic guitar concerts.

Australia is full of snorkeling resorts, and the Great Barrier Reef is a good place. It is called the eighth wonder of the world and is the largest coral reef marine park on earth, including 1,500 species of fish. There are 4,000 species of marine mollusks and 350 species of corals. Since this is one of the few unpolluted areas, these creatures still retain their most original appearance. After boarding the cruise ship from the cruise terminal in the morning, you will arrive at Green Island. You can try activities such as snorkeling, underwater walking or taking a boat out to sea.

In addition to snorkeling, winter in Australia is also the best time to watch whales. From late April, southern right whales migrate to the temperate breeding waters of South Australia and Victoria. At the same time, humpback whales will also swim north along the east and west coasts from Byron Bay to the warm waters of Hervey Bay, which means that between May and November, you Whales can be seen at many tourist spots along the Australian coastline.

In Australia, the most common ones are humpback whales and southern right whales. In addition, there are also opportunities to find blue whales, small killer whales and minke whales in specific areas. Although whales are famous for their size, there is nothing dangerous about seeing them up close by boat. Whale watching is therefore an activity suitable for all ages.