Articles tagged ‘Sydney’
The Rocks, Satisfy your Java Craving: July 22nd, 2007
By Heather | July 18th, 2007 |
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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! [...]
Cuddle a Koala, Australian Wildlife Experience
By Heather | July 1st, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Care to cuddle a koala? There are a couple of opportunites in the Sydney area and up around Brisbane. The Koala Park Sancutary in Pennet Hills is reachable by car, train and bus from Sydney. Horrifying to most, during the 1920’s , there was a growing export trade in Koala fur. [...]
Hunter Valley Tours, a few options
By Heather | June 26th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Hello all of you out there in TV land! Only about 2 hours from Sydney, the Hunter Valley is one of the most publicized wine regions in Australia. As far as wine goes, the Hunter generally produces quite enjoyable and popular varieties. Wine aside, most importantly to many people, it provides a [...]
Car Sharing in Melbourne and Sydney
By Heather | June 13th, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Do you live in Melbourne or Sydney, need a car occasionally, but not really enough to own one? Check out car sharing! These fun little cars are located in most of the popular neighborhoods of both cities such as St. Kilda, Manly, Newtown, Bondi, and the CBD areas. Help the environment, while [...]
Sydney Film Festival, June 8-24
By Heather | June 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
DJ’s, Films, Live Blues Performances, Hula Hoop lessons…The Sydney Film Festival has it all!
The Sydney Film Festival is New South Wales’ pre-eminent showcase for contemporary cinema from Australia and around the world. Established in 1954, Sydney Film Festival is a major cultural event on the city’s social calendar and one of the [...]
June Long Weekend- Free Jazz Festival at Darling Harbour!
By Heather | May 31st, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Happy First Day of Winter!
June 11th is a Holiday for NSW and VIC. I think it is Monday the 4th for WA. What is this holiday you ask? The Queens Birthday! Pay no mind to the fact her birthday is actually in April, The Aussies have decided to celebrate it [...]
Royal National Park, Ferry Service
By Heather | May 29th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Are you in Sydney and need to get out of the paved jungle? If you head just a little south- you’ll feel like you are on another planet entirely. Instead of pavement…you’ll be surrounded by nature! The Royal National Park established in 1879, it is now about 16,000 hectares of National Parkland- [...]
Sydney Italian Festival, Viva Italia until June 11th
By Heather | May 27th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Put on your slickest gear, hop on your vespa and prepare to speak the international language of Luuuuuuv! It is Sydney Italian Festival time again!
Fashion, design, Food, Wine, film, Music, and of course Sport all feature as the main components of the festival. Taste Gelatto, Watch a film with gorgeous actors, drinks [...]
Sydney with Kids
By Heather | May 27th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Are you traveling with kids? A valuable learning experience for the whole family, it sometimes comes with its own special difficultires. One such difficulty is finding kid friendly venues for a feed. Sydney is a city of fabulous places to eat, and there is no reason not to experience them just because you [...]
Darling Harbour, Snow Travel Expo
By Heather | May 21st, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Considering a winter getaway in Australia or overseas? The snow travel expo has more than 50 international and domestic resorts represented as well as 15 snow travel wholesalers airlines and equipment manufacturers.
It provides an opportunity for skiers and snowboarders to find the best deal on alpine holidays, speak to resort representatives and experts, and [...]
