Ｌｅｉｓｕｒｅ ａｎｄ Ｒｅｃｒｅａｔｉｏｎ ｉｎ Ａｕｓｔｒａｌｉａ：ｐａｓｔ，ｐｒｅｓｅｎｔ ａｎｄ ｆｕｔｕｒｅ

Abstract:In this paper， the author would like to cover three key aspects in respect ofAustralian leisure.， firstly，the historical antecedents of leisure behavior within Australiancultural life; secondly， an examination of existing leisure patterns; and finally， a considera-tion of leisure in the future.

Key words: Australia; Leisure; History; Behavior; Culture