Articles tagged ‘Places to Go’
Sydney- Northern Beaches- The Arms
By Heather | September 27th, 2006 |
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The Newport Arms is a Northern Beaches institution. A massive rambling “Hotel” or huge pub/bistro. ‘The Arms’ also has accommodation and overlooks Pittwater Bay on the west side of the Northern Beaches Penninsula. An ideal spot for Sunday Afternoon drinks, the outdoor area is enjoyable.
Sydney- Northern Beaches -Cafe Ibiza!
By Heather | September 27th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
A trip up the Northern Beaches is not complete without a trip to Avalon. Famous for the worlds slowest pedestrians- Avalon works on its own sense of time. Unconcerned and unhurried pedestrians wreak havoc with the local traffic. A spectacular place to watch the ensuing pandemonium of overly polite drivers [...]
Sydney- Camping in the Northern Beaches
By Heather | September 27th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
The Basin
New South Wales has a very organized set of national parks that are complete with cooking, shower, and camping facilites. Among the parks I have visited, The Basin is a stand out. If you live in or around the Sydney area it is the easiest way to get completely OUT of [...]
Northern Territory- Cooinda
By Heather | September 26th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
An integral part of doing The Triangle is Cooinda. Cooinda – even though it is one of the more substantial dots on the map- is only an aboriginal cultural center, resort, and gas station. There is no town. Granted- it is a nice resort. Cooinda is known as the Home of [...]
Northern Territory- Pine Creek
By Heather | September 26th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Pine Creek, is basically the bottom corner of “The Triangle” (an hour north of Katherine and about 2 hours south of Darwin), and is a historic mining town. It has housed and currently houses migrant mining populations for the last 100+ years as world markets for Gold and other [...]
Northern Territory- Scenic Flight Company
By Heather | September 25th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
One thing definitely worth a splurge of your trip money is a flight over Kakadu. All of the local people I encountered on my trip recommended it and they were absolutely right. Driving through Kakadu does little to give you the same perspective on the terrain, the interaction of the natural forces, and [...]
Northern Territory- Jabiru
By Heather | September 25th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
A milestone corner of The Triangle, Jabiru is little more than a company town designed to support the local Uranium mining operation. It is also considered the entrance to Kakadu Park. The township is little more than a jumping off point for package tours and its amenities are basically limited to a Caravan [...]
Darwin- NightCliff Aquatic Center
By Heather | September 25th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
What a find! This sparkling swimming center is built right on the cliff overlooking the Darwin Harbour up in the suburb of Nightcliff. At the corner of Nightcliff and Causarian Roads, It is virtually unpopulated. The pool facilities include swimming, lap lanes and a beautiful children’s pool with an Italian style [...]
Darwin- Cavenagh Street Attractions
By Heather | September 24th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Cavenagh Street is two over from the Backpacker hangout/Entertainment district of Mitchell Street. Watch out for… or… check out the small “adult entertainment” district plunked right between the two (depending on your preference). There are many fun shops and cafe’s on Cavenagh- as well as the post office and a good Woolworths (”Woolies” [...]
Darwin- Restaurant Review: Roma Bar
By Heather | September 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
One for the girls and the arts community- seriously though- this modern place would appeal to most serving brekkie and lunch there are community events posters all over the walls and windows.
