Tamworth Country Music Festival, Helpful Hints and Festival Review

The Tamworth Country Music festival made it into the list of Top 100 Australian things to Do/See published in several travel magazines. When a girlfriend sugge ...

Little Portugal in Sydney, Petersham

Would you believe there is a road in Sydney that leads straight to the heart of Lisbon- tiled murals, terrible road signs, bad drivers and all? I of course loved Portugal, however, those last two things do stick in my mind. Driv ...

Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery

Here's a post for you seasonal job seekers, science, and ecotourism lovers. Kangaroo Island is an extremely spec ...

What's on in Perth, Little Creatures Brewery

I realize that a large number of my posts center around the amazing social life of Sydney, so in an act of good wil ...

Mudgee, New South Wales, More than just a Wine Region

Mudgee, 3 hours from Sydney and only 8000 people, but for all of that, this friendly country town has got it goin' on! Over 50 Cellar Doors (places to try wine), vineyards as far as the eye can see, rolling hills, and a couple o ...

Adelaide, Wine Bar and Tapas, The Apothecary

Major find! Tapas, Wine bar, and a super posh yet not expensive restaurant upstairs. I originally just stopped in for a glass of wine and was planning to go elsewhere for dinner. That plan went all wonderfully pear shaped (Auss ...

Kangaroo Island, South Australia, How to see a Platypus

One of the Highlights of visiting Kangaroo Island is the amazing amount of protected wildlife that can be seen in such a ...

Kangaroo Island, South Australia. General Overview

2 hours south of Adelaide, Kangaroo Island is a venerable ecological utopia. The third largest island in Australia, 12 K from the mainland, it has managed to have an ecologically independent growth from even the mainland of OZ. ...

Sydney: Popular Swimming Pool

Though the days have been a bit blustery of late, it is most definitely summer in Sydney. while the Nightlife is HOT, most Sydneysiders need a place to cool down and chill out during the day. There are several favoured watering ...

Kangaroo Island Accomodation, Flinders Chase Farm

Flinders Chase farm is a charming and comfortable place to crash for the night or a week. It is on the west side of Kangaroo Island almost at the entrance to the National Park. ...

Attention Food Intolerants! Cafe' Mosman!

Café Mosman is at the top of Military Road just down from the Spit. Mosman has several great little café’s. Though most importantly there is one that caters for genetic defects like myself with food intolerance's. This plac ...

Cool Stuff in Sydney- Chauvel Cinema and the Hola Mexican Film Fest.

If you are in Sydney and enjoy foreign films, or you know someone that does, I recommend you go to the "Hola Mexico Film Festival". The Festival starts on the 21st Novemb ...

How to get to Byron Bay. Transport Options

There is no doubt Byron Bay is a major hot spot to see while in Australia. Laid back during the day and party all night for the backpacker crowd. But that is not all there is to Byron- there is plenty of culture,

Tuffles Galore! Kirribilli and Cafe Luigi

Want to eat brekkie with the Prime Minister? Kirribilli is the home of the Prime Minister’s Sydney residence and is a funky little suburb with massive views. Basically built underneath the Harbour bridge- it is a darling tree ...

WineFest in Queensland! Nov 17-18, 2006

Tastes of the Granite Belt Wine Fiesta 06 is a two day event. Queensland college of Wine Tourism is hosting a Black Tie dinner on the 17 November. $95 will get you 5 gourmet courses with matching wine. Reservations are essenti ...

Daily Dose- What's on!

A few helpful links to find out what is going on in your City! 24/7 Sydney What's on Sydney

New England Region- Central North NSW

Glen Innes- disappointing- a decent mid size country town and the home of the Celtic Standing Stone Monument. Worth a stop but - drive the extra hour and stay in Tenterfield or Inver ...

Doctor's Nose Winery, Tenterfield, NSW

What a beautiful spot. Totally quiet and picturesque- this hill top winery in the New England country side of NSW is a definite must do if you are in the region. The property is a family legacy. Generations of the Reid fam ...

NSW- Yamba and Maclean

Byron Bay is great. But honestly- if you want a real Aussie north coast experience I would suggest the following. Start in Byron for a day or two for the crazy backpacker party scene. Byron is a party mecca without being to ...

Sydney- Crown Street in Surry Hills

Surry Hills is one of those challenging areas of a big city. Fun shops- bohemian cafes well kept areas… right next to the areas you sho ...

Achtung! Upcoming Music Festivals!

Legs 11 http://www.legseleven.com.au/ 27 October –The Domain- $74 plus booking Support Breast Cancer and have an upmarket festival experience- Sarah Blasko, Tex Perkins Homebake < ...

BlueBelle Cafe and Cottage Nursery, DeepWater, NSW 'Bring us a Shubbery!'

Adorable! Fresh Baked Goods! Locally made Art! Clean Toilets! All of the perfect reasons to take a Driver Reviver stop at the BlueBelle Café and Cottage Nursery in Deepwater, NSW. DeepWater is a tiny little village between ...

Tenterfield NSW Food and Wine Festival

November 4th, 2006 “Pop the cork raise your glass & salute great tasting wine and food!” Apparently it isn’t just good food month in Sydney! If you are going to be anywhere near Tenterfield NSW…don’t miss this event! ...

Armidale NSW- Women's Comedy Festival

Going to be near Armidale Friday October 27-29th? Ready for some laughs? Armidale Ex-Services Memorial Club is hosting the Armidale Women’s Comedy Festival! www.womenscomedyaustralia.c ...

Snowy Mountains- Wildbrumby Schnapps

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 season ...

Sydney- The Manly Wharf Hotel

The Wharf Bar- shiny slick, hip, and ever so convieniant. Lovingly known by locals as The Wharf Bar , the actual name is the Manly Wharf Hotel. The coolest new lounge music plays ...

October in Sydney- The Sensational Festival Season!

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. ...

Aussie Art Films! Watch Out!

The Last Train To Freo About a Suburb of Perth- Fremantle- lovingly known as Freo, the Critics loved this movie- It is an Australian film produced in Australia by Australians. The Synopsis: "At midnight, on a hot summe ...

The ARIAs! Aussie Music of the year!!!

The ARIAs are the Aussie equivalent of the Grammies, except they are riddled with all kinds of goofy drunken behaviour by celebs and fans alike. The TV generally cronicals past ...

Northern Territory- Science stuff!

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.... The ...