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Check out this article from the Daily Boomerang. It looks like they had a fab time in the local Werribee Gorge near Melbourne. Come on! How can you resist going to a town called Bacchus!
If you are in the Melbourne area looking for an easy day hike that isn’t to far outside of town one of the places I highly recommend is Werribee Gorge State Park. I took a trip to this park that is located a short 40 minute drive west of Melbourne near the city Bacchus Marsh this past weekend. …
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Do you know what a Balmain Bug is? Chances are you’ve read about it in your guide book on the plane ride over. No trip to Sydney is complete without trying some of the fantastic seafood on offer. If you are like me- I am completely overwhelmed when it comes to ordering seafood, knowing if it is prepared properly, and not to mention- knowing how to prepare it is a complete mystery to me. So while visiting Down Under, why not learn a new skill! If …
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First things first, Brisbane is NOT on the coast! Many people arrive and are disappointed to find out that the buzzing little city of Bris-Vegas is not on the coast. It is about an hour in land built on a river.
That said it is still a beautiful and fun place to visit. So close to the infamous Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay, many people fly into Brisbane, and then catch transport from there.
So how do you get around Brisbane and Queensland you ask? The following links provide schedules, routes, and fee information. Click Here to get a map of Brisbane.
Airport Link
Queensland Transport Info
Brisbane City Transport
Public Transport in Brisbane
Queensland Rail
Brisbane does have FERRY service as well. You can call 131230 for more information. Regular ferry services operate between:
• Dutton Park - University of Qld (Contact Dutton Park Ferry Services 018 88 7979)
• St. Lucia - West End
• QUT Gardens Point - South Bank - River Plaza Hotel
• Edward Street - Thornton Street - Eagle Street
• Riverside - Holman Street
• South Bank - Edward Street - Riverside - Dockside - Sydney Street - Mowbray Park - New Farm Park
• High speed CityCat services from Bretts Wharf at Hamilton to the City and the City to West End, St. Lucia and the University of Queensland. Timetable info: Transinfo 131230.
If Public Transport isn’t your thing and you prefer to BIKE it around town:
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Ah, the Aussies! Some very good research dollars have been spent by some of the World’s Top Neurosurgeons and the findings presented at a conference in Carins.
Most of us believe that a big night drinking means a few less brain cells in the morning, but new research suggests this isn’t true. A conference of some of the world’s top neuroscientists in Cairns has heard that there is no evidence drinking alcohol leads directly to the death of brain cells.
In fact, research by Queensland Brain Institute director Professor Perry Bartlett …
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July 1st, the first case of Polio flew into Australia in more than 20 years. A word of caution for all travellers- always make sure you immunizations are up to date! If you were on Thai Airways flight TG999 from Bangkok on July 1, you should get in contact with Victorian Authorities.
Almost 250 people were on the flight from Bangkok to Melbourne early this month with a 22-year-old student from Pakistan who was later diagnosed with the first case of polio in Australia in 20 years, officials said.
About 100 of the mostly-Australian passengers had been contacted and efforts were …
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There’s currently a domestic sale underway by the major airlines, Webjet makes it easy for you to find the best deals by putting all the fares on one page for you to search, compare and book.
To find the cheap flights you’re after simply search your desired departure and arrival cities using the search box here, the fares are already discounted.
Fantastic domestic airfares starting at $41*.
(Based on Sydney to Gold Coast one way)
Travel between: 05 Feb - 13 Mar 2008
On Sale until: midnight 05 Aug 07
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Yes, that is right, it is Prime Minister John Howards 68th Birthday today. For those that don’t know who he is, The Australian Prime minister is equal to the President of other countries, making him the illustrious leader of this glorious upside down island. (he he he…he is the guy in the middle of the photo)
So how will this powerful world leader spend his birthday?
PRIME Minister John Howard will spend his 68th birthday today visiting Australian troops and police helping maintain security in the fledgling nation of East …
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The Rocks Precinct is one of the coolest areas in Sydney. Frequented by tourists as well as locals, it is the home to pubs, entertainment venues, historic sights, markets, and one amazing pancake house. This weekend it plays host to the much anticipated Aroma Festival. Coffee, Chocolate, and Spices. Yum! If you are visiting Sydney this weekend, or you live here- come on down to The Rocks Sunday, July 22.
My commentary after attending the event: It was so much more than I had imagined! Mark …
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Adelaide is one of the unsung heros of Australia. In the central part of the country, it is often times not on the main tourist routes. If you have a bit of time and really like a city that has amazing markets, fantastic places to eat, unbelievable wineries, and phenominal natural attractions such as the Flinders close by, then Adelaide is a Must Do! (it is also one of the closer cities to Broken Hill) The following links can give you a better idea of what is on offer.
I do have to encourage you …
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Surfing is like breathing for most Aussies. Braving cold, jelly fish, sharks, and tourists, the hearty Aussie surfers can be seen year round.
Headed to the beach, a boat trip or looking for a surf get-a-way? Check out the Surf report to see what kind of swell or beach conditions you can expect in your chosen vacation spot. Most of these websites also have heaps of information on Learn to Surf schools, surf camps and other surfie related items. Click on the below links.
Magic Seaweed
SwellNet …
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