Articles tagged with "new south wales"
Australian Snow fields- Opening Weekend!
By Heather | June 7th, 2007Well folks it is finally here- marked by a cold rainy day in Sydney, the opening weekend of the Australian snow fields has arrived! And appropriate it is, that they are called snow fields instead of the snow mountains. ahem.... ...
Royal National Park, Ferry Service
By Heather | May 29th, 2007Are 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!
Lightning Ridge, Easter Celebration Tips #3 Food and Accomodation
By Heather | April 25th, 2007The Easter Celebrations in Lightning Ridge are one of the must do outrageous country town festivals. Right up there with the Parkes Elvis Festival, Lightning Ridge has made a name for itself with their annual Great Goat Race! ...
Lightning Ridge, Easter Celebration Tips #2
By Heather | April 25th, 2007The town of Lightning Ridge really pulled out all of the stops for their Easter Celebration. In addition to their Great Goat Race, There were several other events that if you attend- you should know about. The Carnival- to kee ...
Australian Lifesaving, an Exhibit in Darling Harbour
By Heather | April 16th, 2007Come on Come on, Come on Come on... you know you've got a thing for those Aussie LifeSavers! You see them on the beaches-cute little yellow and red swim caps, authoritative swagger and all. For over a 100 years before Australia' ...
Lightning Ridge, NSW Easter Weekend, Wheelie Bin Races and Goats?
By Heather | March 28th, 2007This is a picture of Amigo's Castle in Lightning Ridge. Quirky and independent, Lightning Ridge has long been known as a... ahem...shall we say...unique place? I've been told by on ...
Bathurst Driving Circuit, Mount Panorama
By Heather | March 20th, 2007Do you feel the need for speed? Easter Weekend sees lovely Bathurst turn into a motor revving, testosterone fuelled metropolis when the Bathurst International Motor Festival rolls into t ...
NSW South Coast Accomodation, Culburra Hideaway
By Heather | March 12th, 2007Looking for an affordable surfie get away? Want to see some real wild and untamed ocean? About 2.5 hours south of Sydney, the Culburra Hide ...
Kangaroo Valley NSW, Come Canoe With Us.
By Heather | March 12th, 2007The hustle and bustle of Sydney can become overwhelming to even the most hardened of city dwellers at times. If you feel like you've been abused by the city, your boss, or chewed up and spit out- maybe it is time to get out of to ...
Kangaroo Valley NSW, Canoes, Clydesdales, and Adventure
By Heather | February 25th, 2007Touted as one of only 7 totally enclosed Valley's in the entire world, Kangaroo Valley is a perfect quick weekend away from Sydney. Only a 2 hours drive, it has been described as having a view that no painter could beautify I've ...
Australian Wineries, Pieter Van Gent
By Heather | February 18th, 2007The heady scents of damp earth and wine enter you senses the second you open the huge barn like doors to the Pieter Van Gent Winery. More than just a cellar door, this is a small independent family winery built beside Pipeclay Cr ...
Eden, Australia, The Crown and Anchor
By Heather | January 11th, 2007Yes, there is actually a place called Eden, and for the people of Australia there is no surprise that it is a coastal town on this fabulous continent. Located in the region k ...
Mudgee, New South Wales, More than just a Wine Region
By Heather | January 9th, 2007Mudgee, 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 ...
Treking Australia, The Hume and Hovell Walking Track
By Heather | January 3rd, 2007Got your ticket to Oz in your hot little hands and looking for a really unique Aussie adventure? Wanting to experience some fair dinkum Aussie grass lands, mountains and national parks ...
Byron Bay! Learn to be an Artist!
By Heather | November 2nd, 2006“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life” Always wondered if you could be an artist? Travelling to Byron Bay? Here is your chance! Byron Bay Art Wor ...
Byron Bay Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit: Sept '06 to Jan '07
By Heather | November 1st, 2006Each year from mid September through January the Thursday Plantation hosts the East Coast Sculpture Show. This year for the 11th year running…around 70 recent works are displayed in ...
A Sweet Stop on the Pacific Highway- Brisbane to Sydney
By Heather | October 26th, 2006Doing 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 ...
New England Region- Central North NSW
By Heather | October 26th, 2006Glen 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
By Heather | October 26th, 2006What 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
By Heather | October 25th, 2006Byron 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 ...
Surfing the ColdStream! Yamba Fringe Festival
By Heather | October 24th, 2006Surfing the ColdStream The best festival I think I have ever been to! The bad news- It is over for this year- but if you are looking to come to OZ next year in October- put ...
BlueBelle Cafe and Cottage Nursery, DeepWater, NSW 'Bring us a Shubbery!'
By Heather | October 22nd, 2006Adorable! 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 ...
Armidale NSW- Women's Comedy Festival
By Heather | October 18th, 2006Going 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 ...
Hostels, Motels, and Hotels- General Info on Country NSW
By Heather | October 18th, 2006Back in the states- I was a research junkie. I would have all possible hostels, hotels, and motels located and know their pricing structure and avialabilty. Australia does NOT lend itself to this kind of research. Most of the s ...
Snowy Mountains- Wildbrumby Schnapps
By Heather | October 10th, 2006The 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- Northern Beaches- The Arms
By Heather | September 27th, 2006The 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- Northern Beaches -Cafe Ibiza!
By Heather | September 27th, 2006A 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 traffi ...
Sydney- Camping in the Northern Beaches
By Heather | September 27th, 2006The 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- Beer, Laksa, and a Show!
By Heather | September 20th, 2006The 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 ...
Southern Highlands NSW, Elephant Boy Cafe
By Heather | September 17th, 2006Borwal (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 ...