Population: Over 1 million

Size: 151,215 sq km

Major Cities: Christchurch and Dunedin

Population: Around 3,250,000

Size: 113,729 sq km

Major Cities: Auckland, Wellington, Palmerston North, Hamilton

We take a closer look at the Land of the Long White Cloud and the opportunities it offers

New Zealand has been a favourite destination of holidaymakers and travellers for decades, thanks to its spectacular scenery, welcoming people, modern lively cities and rich, diverse culture. It regularly features in newspaper and magazine lists of the world’s best places to visit, including those compiled by travel experts like Lonely Planet.

Population: Around 2.3 million

Size: 2,529,875 sq km

Major Cities: Perth

Population: Around 5.5 million

Size: 227,416 sq km

Major Cities: Melbourne

Population: Over 500,000

Size: 68,300 sq km

Major Cities: Hobart

Population: Over 4.5 million

Size: 1,730,648 sq km

Major Cities: Brisbane

Queensland is one of Australia’s top tourist destinations and it’s not hard to see why, with its long golden beaches, sparkling surf and exotic rainforests. The south east of the state – Brisbane and the Gold Coast – includes some of the country’s busiest holiday spots, while further north Queensland moves into the dry and then the wet tropics, culminating in the steamy city of Cairns, which is surrounded by rainforest.

Population: Around 7.2 million

Size: 800,628 sq km

Major Cities: Sydney

Population: 22,872,706

Size: 7,617,930 sq km

Major Cities: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane

With a population of almost 23 million, Australia is one of the most diverse and dynamic nations in the world, known for its laid back lifestyle, vibrant culture, exciting cities and spectacular landscapes.

Traditionally home to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Europeans began to settle in the country in the eighteenth century.

There are hundreds of vocational courses on offer at colleges in Australia and New Zealand, in a wide range of subjects. The amount of choice may seem daunting at first but Study Options can help you select the best options for you.