Tours in The Rocks, Explore the Birthplace of Sydney

By Heather | January 31st, 2007

Ghosts, Beer, and Culture, take your pick. The Rocks is one of the coolest areas in Sydney to go for a wander. At ...

Chinese New Year Celebrations in Australia

By Heather | January 9th, 2007

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 ...

Kangaroo Island, South Australia, How to see a Platypus

By Heather | January 2nd, 2007

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

Adelaide, The Central Markets

By Heather | January 2nd, 2007

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 ...

Sydney-off the Tourist path. A visit to the Zoo and MORE!!! Go see Mosman!

By Heather | December 13th, 2006

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 b ...

Melbourne! Fairy Penguins

By Heather | October 31st, 2006

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 ...

A Sweet Stop on the Pacific Highway- Brisbane to Sydney

By Heather | October 26th, 2006

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 Frederickton NSW, they are on the west side of the Pacific ...

Snowy Mountains- Wildbrumby Schnapps

By Heather | October 10th, 2006

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 ...

October in Sydney- The Sensational Festival Season!

By Heather | October 5th, 2006

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. ...

Northern Territory- Science stuff!

By Heather | September 28th, 2006

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 ...

Northern Territory- "Doing The Triangle"

By Heather | September 28th, 2006

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 m ...

Sydney- Northern Beaches- The Arms

By Heather | September 27th, 2006

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 idea ...

Sydney- Camping in the Northern Beaches

By Heather | September 27th, 2006

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 Syd ...

Northern Territory- Cooinda

By Heather | September 26th, 2006

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 ni ...

Northern Territory- Pine Creek

By Heather | September 26th, 2006

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 fo ...

Northern Territory- Scenic Flight Company

By Heather | September 25th, 2006

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 th ...

Darwin- NightCliff Aquatic Center

By Heather | September 25th, 2006

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 fa ...

Darwin- Cavenagh Street Attractions

By Heather | September 24th, 2006

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 prefere ...

Northern Territory- Bark Hut II

By Heather | September 21st, 2006

As an add on, the manager of the Bark Hut happens to be a local biologist. Yes folks not only can he make a foaming cup of Nescafe…he organizes wildlife safaris and specialty fishing tours. Tom Starr runs Wild Plains Safari ...

Northern Territory- Mary River YHA

By Heather | September 20th, 2006

Mary River Camp Ground and YHA- Mary River is family outfit that is very professionally run. Blessed with a stunning country side, they have managed a very good back-to-basics wildlife and river retreat while adding the ke ...

Darwin- Mindil Beach Night Markets

By Heather | September 19th, 2006

Glorious from the first to the last second, the sunsets in Darwin are almost a religion all of their own. Everyone, tourists and local alike, are out on the streets or at the beach to witness the sun slipping behind the opaque go ...

Aussie Exports To Look For

By Heather | September 18th, 2006

Driving drum and didgeridoo heavy beats complemented by delicate flute and dulcimer kisses, Jabaru is an energizing two person band- husband and wife team Rodger and Rene Bradshaw. Between them, they make more sound than seems po ...

Southern Highlands NSW, Elephant Boy Cafe

By Heather | September 17th, 2006

Borwal (pronounced Barrel) NSW, in the Southern Highlands is a popular weekend get away for Sydnesiders looking for a bit of "country." Lush shops, country markets, and slick cafe's line the streets and surrounds just waiting ...

Doing the Distinctions

By Court | April 9th, 2004

Australia holds a number of distinctions. Check out some of these off-the-beaten-path attractions. One-of-a-kind: Wear your sandals on Western Australia's Shell Beach. It is one of only two beaches in the world that's ma ...

Natural Wonders

By Court | April 9th, 2004

Australia is blessed with a wide variety of natural wonders and attractions, both above and below the water. A few of the most famous are listed below. Great Barrier Reef: The bigg ...

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