Australia History
APEC Escape, Get out of Sydney
Have you come to Sydney during the one week that there will be a wall around the CBD, the Opera House will be closed and Circular Quay abandoned? Do you live in Sydney and dread the nightmare that is going to be traffic?
September 2-9th 2007 is a REALLY good week to get OUT of Sydney. The following are a few ideas that are nearby if you haven’t already booked something. Click Here for Road Closure information
NSW Tourism Site- Lots of APEC weekend deals left. …
Date: August 29th, 2007 |
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Sydney Observatory, Total Eclipse Party
Hey any one need a REALLY good idea for a date? The Sydney Observatory is placed in quite arguably one of the most scenic spots in all of Sydney.
On the hill just next to the Harbour Bridge, it is a stunning vantage point. At any time of year, a visit during the day or evening is not misplaced. They quite frequently have family friendly programs and events. One that has caught my eye is coming up next Tuesday.
There is to be a Total …
Date: August 20th, 2007 |
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Alice Springs Dry River Boat Race
Alice Springs has a TV show (The Alice), is near Uluru, and is famous for it’s quirky festival- the Henley on the Todd Boat Regatta. The Aussies have such a great sense of humour and love “taking the piss” out of themselves. The Dry River Regatta is a perfect example of this. The fact that the nearest body of water is 1500K away doesn’t seem to hamper the boat race in the slightest…except in 1993 when the event had to be cancelled due to flooding….Bring on the water cannons! …
Date: August 14th, 2007 |
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Webjet Domestic Airfare Sale, Fares from $41!
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: …
Date: August 2nd, 2007 |
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Happy Birthday John Howard!
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 …
Date: July 25th, 2007 |
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How to Call Australia from Overseas
Are you considering coming to Australia and need to contact Hostels, potential employers or Relos (Relatives)? It can be frustrating trying to figure out what numbers to dial. Here is a quick cheat sheet and a link to help you with ALL of your overseas calling.
From the US: 00161 and then the Aussie number starting with Area Code. Example 00161 4 XXXX XXXX (Cell Phone)
From the UK: 0061 4 XXXX XXXX
From Ireland: 0061 4 XXXX XXXX
From India: …
Date: August 23rd, 2007 |
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APEC Week, Sydney Road and Transport Closures
The APEC Summit is coming to Sydney. If you do not need to be in Sydney that weekend- It is HIGHLY reccomended to get out of town! Go some where else! Starting the 2nd and running through the 10th, Sydney will encounter changed traffic conditions and area closures around the Opera House, Circular Quay and main CBD areas. You can see the latest details at www.apec2007.org.
The changed conditions include a Cement Wall enclosing part of the city, “Exclusion Zones” where certain people may not be allowed to enter- you must present ID, …
Date: August 19th, 2007 |
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Melbourne Bushwalks/Day Hikes
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. …
Date: August 8th, 2007 |
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How to Select and Prepare Australian Seafood. Know what you are ordering with help from the Sydney Seafood School
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 …
Date: August 1st, 2007 |
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How to Get around Brisbane, Maps and Transport Options
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:
Date: July 25th, 2007 |
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