Australian Institute of Sport and New Zealand’s Millennium Institute of Sport
Learn about sports fitness and nutrition, sports psychology, leadership and teamwork at two of the world’s leading training facilities. The Australian Institute of Sport was designed specifically for a range of elite sporting activities. It contains training facilities for basketball, gymnastics, netball, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball, water polo, archery, boxing and rowing.

You will also experience New Zealand’s Millennium Institute of Sport and Health. Completed in February 2002, it was established to help New Zealanders excel in sports and to contribute to a healthier nation. Its extensive facilities are used for the training and preparation of high performance athletes. On-site sports medicine and science services help people of all ages and fitness levels become healthier and perform better.
 

Sports in the South Pacific
Aussies love sports – it’s an easy way to strike up a conversation.

To New Zealanders, sports and outdoor activities are a significant part of their recreation. They consider participation in sports to be an admirable pursuit.

Players of “Aussie Rules” football rarely wear padding, but most wear mouth guards. Long socks are required.

In Australia, “Aussie Rules” football is the most highly attended spectator sport.

Surfing and swimming are very popular in Australia, along with jogging, cycling, skiing and snowboarding.

Fiji has won more World Championships in Sevens Rugby than any other country.