Articles tagged ‘Attractions’
Chinese New Year Celebrations in Australia
By Heather | January 9th, 2007 |
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Bang! Bang! Clang! Bang! Whee! If anything can be said about the Aussies, they love to have a good time! Chinese New Year is coming up in a few short weeks and seems to be yet another amazing reason to party, get outdoors in the capital cities, eat some great food and watch live [...]
Kangaroo Island, South Australia, How to see a Platypus
By Heather | January 2nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
One of the Highlights of visiting Kangaroo Island is the amazing amount of protected wildlife that can be seen in such a small place. The Star of the show, without a doubt, is the Platypus. These little guys are absolutely adorable, quite rare, shy, and their numbers are dwindling. If you would [...]
Adelaide, The Central Markets
By Heather | January 2nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The Central Markets of Adelaide….OH a foodies dream! People call Adelaide the City of Churches But it is soooo much more than that. Adelaide is right in the middle of a major agricultural area and 3 wine regions! The Central Market, located in the heart of town on Gouger Street, have sumptuous [...]
Sydney-off the Tourist path. A visit to the Zoo and MORE!!! Go see Mosman!
By Heather | December 13th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
If you are over visiting Taronga Zoo while visiting Sydney, don’t miss out on the lovely little village of Mosman. Believe it or not- you can turn your zoo visit either into a bush walk, a beach trip or some massively amazing boutique shopping.
From the zoo parking lot you can take a [...]
Melbourne! Fairy Penguins
By Heather | October 31st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Phillip Island in Victoria is the Home of the Little Penguin- previously known as the Fairy Penguins. Personally I like the first name. While I was down visiting Melbourne for work- I did one of those day tour things that packs you on a bus and wizz’s you around to many of the [...]
A Sweet Stop on the Pacific Highway- Brisbane to Sydney
By Heather | October 26th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Doing the drive Sydney to Brisbane? There are several fun things worth seeing. One thing is Fredo Pies and ice creams. Home of the famous crocodile pies. Located in In Frederickton NSW, they are on the west side of the Pacific Highway. While the Aussies are famous for their savory/meat pies, Fredo [...]
Snowy Mountains- Wildbrumby Schnapps
By Heather | October 10th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The Snowy Mountains are in the Southern part of New South Wales. They are the home of the highest peak in OZ, and are a region worth exploring during all seasons. A Brumby is a wild horse. A lot that see themselves and “battlers”, the Aussies love their highly independent bands of [...]
October in Sydney- The Sensational Festival Season!
By Heather | October 5th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
If you are planning a trip Australia for next year… try and get here for October… or better yet get here right now! Airfares are at low rates, the weather is gorgeous, and the massive throngs of tourists are not here yet. October is the beginning of the fabulous ‘Festival’ season in Sydney! [...]
Northern Territory- Science stuff!
By Heather | September 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Ok- bit of science cool stuff. While “Doing the Triangle” you will see MASSIVE Termite mounds. Infact one of the main tourist Draws to Litchfield NAtional PArk- are Their ENORMOUS Mounds. Why are they here you ask….
Northern Territory- “Doing The Triangle”
By Heather | September 28th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
When visiting the Northern Territory- a very common route is called The Triangle This is basically Darwin to Jabiru to Pine Creek or Katherine and back up to Darwin via Litchfied Park. When taking on this Great driving route many people are apprehensive envisioning vast kilometers of nothingness.
