Relocating is a life adventure! What about if this relocation is in one of the furthest countries from Switzerland? What if you have the opportunity to move to Australia? With an area of 7692 square metres, Australia is a vast country, being the 6th biggest one in the world. Crown Relocations would like to help you on this important decision and we provide you with some key information about its three biggest cities: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Sydney Surrounded by water, Sydney became world famous after the Olympic Games in 2000. What is special about this city is its multicultural environment, with more than five million inhabitants coming from every corner of the world. From a tourist perspective, there are plenty of things to do and visit: the Opera House, sculpture gardens, the Sydney Harbour Bridge… the list is endless. Newcomers are impressed by its beaches and bays as well as by the worldwide cuisine options available in restaurants and stores, and they adore the weather, with warm summers and mild winters. Melbourne Also known as Australia’s southern “Garden City”, Melbourne is considered one of the world’s most liveable cities. It is home to several world-class universities including Melbourne University, Monash, La Trobe, and Melbourne Business School, and it is Australia’s cultural hub. Life is never boring there. Unlike the rest of Australia, one can experience the four seasons in the city, with mild and humid winter and hot summers. Moreover, each of Melbourne’s neighbourhoods is special with a distinct flavour, so every expat can find the ideal place to live, fitting every taste and budget. Getting around Melbourne is easy, both by car and public transport, as the major roads are set out on a grid and it has a good train, bus and inner-city streetcar network. Brisbane A growing city by virtue of both its increasing population and investment opportunities, Brisbane is a mix of British heritage and European style architecture, with an ever-aspiring skyline. An easy-going attitude and a huge sense of community are some of the most famous traits of Brisbanites – as the local inhabitants are known. This community sense has partially developed as a response to extreme weather events, which obligated the city to adopt a range of adaptation measures. One of the things newcomers appreciate the most about Brisbane is the combination of colorful history and the relaxed way of life. You can explore shopping and historic precincts, dine on Queensland seafood, soak in the culture at a museum or art gallery, or stroll through South Bank. Also, less than half an hour from the centre of the city is Moreton Bay and its islands.