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 ...

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 ...

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- 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 ...

Sydney- Beer, Laksa, and a Show!

By Heather | September 20th, 2006

The Old Fitroy (Pub/Theater) 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 http://www.oldfitzroy.com.au/trs/shopexd.asp?id=434 This place is a Culture Vulture Back ...

Australia- Moving in on a budget!

By Heather | September 19th, 2006

OK- so you’ve arrived into Australia and you need to buy a few housekeeping items- Tupperware, toilet paper, cleaners, extension cords, etc. The first thing you will notice is how ridiculously expensive all the things are in th ...

Northern Territory- Bark Hut

By Heather | September 19th, 2006

Situated 130 KM from Darwin on the Arnhem Highway,The Bark Hut is an institution from 1980 when the road was first put in from Darwn to Jabiru. About half way between the two- it is straight from Crocodile Dundee. Think instant ...

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 ...

Har ye drivelswiggers from OZ!!

By Heather | September 18th, 2006

Happy International Talk like a Pirate Day! While this post has little to do with Getting Around Australia- it is Promoting the awareness of an International Holiday that is little known in the Land Down Under as well as giving m ...

The 'Green Bag' phenomenon

By Heather | September 17th, 2006

Want to be part of the cool crowd? Want to fit in like a local? Seriously- to go to the beach, to a rugby game, to the grocery, on the train... you can't live without... A green bag! The Aussies have really put together a great ...

Darwin: Cullens Bay to Mandorah

By Heather | September 14th, 2006

Don’t be fooled! Cullens Bay is walkable from the CBD- I did it in flip flops- BUT I was definitely not keen (must learn Aussieism- KEEN- want to, excited, motivated, also to be sweet on some one) to walk it on the way back. Cu ...

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