The Kimberley, Visit the Bungle Bungles

OK, The individual who pointed out it is a LOOONG way between electrical power points in the Kimberley is absolutely right. Durning my last couple of weeks up there, I have to admit, I was forced to drink a few marginally

Northern Territory Jet Setting

Ha Ha Ha! what a great title if I do say so. The concept of Jet setting in the NT is funny all in its own. Well, at any rate, my silence this week is attributed to the lack of Internet Facilities and Mobile Phone access I have e ...

Northern Territory Jet Setting

Ha Ha Ha! what a great title if I do say so. The concept of Jet setting in the NT is funny all in its own. Well, at any rate, my recent silence is attributed to the lack of Internet Facilities and Mobile Phone access I have expe ...

Sydney Opera House, Free Stuff in May

I love it when there is free Culture Vulture stuff, and what better venue than the Opera House. As Part of Sorry Day, The Opera House is hosting an Indigenous Film Festival.

Lightning Ridge, Easter Celebration Tips #3 Food and Accomodation

The 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

The 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 ...

Oz Survival Guide to Food- Pizza

MMMMMMELT PIZZA! Yummm! The exception to the rule. (Gluten Free Pizza also Available!) Pizza in Australia is generally pretty uninspiring to those of us from other corners of the globe. For starters they don’t really put ...

Oz Survival Guide to Food- Pizza

MMMMMMELT PIZZA! Yummm! The exception to the rule. (Gluten Free Pizza also Available!) Pizza in Australia is generally pretty uninspiring to those of us from other corners of the globe. For starters they don’t really put ...

Lightning Ridge NSW, Easter Celebration Tips #1

Lightning Ridge Tips and Tales: Wa Ha Ha! What a laugh! The Goat and Wheelie Bin Easter Eggstravaganza in Lightning Ridge was absolutely Hilarious! If oddball festivals are your thing- this one is a MUST do! You will, however, ...

Accomodation Options in Australia- Caravan Parks

If you are traveling or planning to travel around Australia, an extremely reliable, often overlooked and great budget option for accommodation are the local caravan parks. I would be so bold as to say 95% of Australian towns have ...

Driving In Australia, Survival Tips #2

Hello folks! It's that time again! How to Survive while Driving in Australia! I'm putting together a multi-part guide to conditions and issues you need to be aware of while driving in Oz.... If anyone can explain the Melbournia ...

Australian Capital Territory, Mud Map Tours

Often times I hear people that have visited the ACT were a little disappointed as far as National Capital cities go. There are the typical Government Buildings, Art Museums, National Institutes of This and That, and apparently th ...

Northern Territory Safari's, Pungalina- check out 4 new caves

If your are headed to the Northern Territory, the operators og Pungalina Safari's have discovered 4 new caves. The new caves have been discovered on the Pungalina Station which is ...

Backpackers, Skiers, and Travellers, 1Cover Insurance for All

The Following is a Paid Review Are you a backpacker, Business Traveller, organizing a group holiday or going to the Snow? As I've mentioned a few times p ...

Travelling Australia as a Coeliac

Calling all people with food issues! I had pizza and beer the other day for the first time in years. For most of you that is no big deal. But for those with Coeliac Disease, or those people who have a gluten intolerance (almost ...

Bathurst Driving Circuit, Mount Panorama

Do 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 ...

Bathurst Driving Circuit, Mount Panorama

Do 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 ...

Driving Australia, Survival Tips #1

The last couple of weeks have seen me hitting the roads of New South Wales, so I thought I'd share a couple of observations to help a few of you first timers out there. While I do enjoy a good road trip and certainly enjoy gettin ...

Flight Centre, Travel Around Australia and the World

The Following is a Sponsored Review: I adore Flight Centre. Considered a top employer, I know a few of ...

NSW South Coast Accomodation, Culburra Hideaway

Looking 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 ...

Australia Forum Threads for the week of March 5, 2007

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Australia Travel Market- Travel Website

The following is a paid review: Short on time? Need to stretch those travel dollars? Feel like you do more research and planning than travellin ...

Sydney Explorer- Save Your Money

Getting around a strange city in a way that is cheap and easy is always a god send for travellers. The Sydney Explorer is not one of those. I paid the $32 (you can get a week pass for that) and took the ride one Saturday when I ...

Moving to Australia- Some Useful Tips

Hey guys, As the Blog gets bigger and bigger, I know a few of my earlier tips on Survival in Australia and especially in Sydney have gotten a little lost. Here are a few posts worth revisiting.

sydney, Art After Hours

Sydney, Taronga Zoo Concerts

Sydneysiders, prepare to party! Summer is set to sizzle when an outstanding array of Australian talent burns up the Taronga Zoo stage every weekend in February and March. The Sun-Herald Twilight at Taronga showcases the best of ...

Australian Wines, Mudgee Wine Tours

Man oh Man! What a way to see the country! Mudgee is currently one of the lesser known wine regions of Australia, but it is should soon be shaking that problem. Get there before everyone else discovers what a find it is! Th ...

Australia Forum Threads for the week of February 19, 2007

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Disco Baroque

Disco Baroque http://www.urbanboheme.com.au/whatson/sydney/festivals_exhibitions 27th February - 30th March Disco Baroque is a kaleidoscopic synaesthesic experience, a vertiginous rollercoaster ride through the mirrorball realm ...

Sydney Opera House- 10 Days on Earth

There are so many good things going on at the Sydney Opera House, it is hard to highlight just a few. One such event is entitled 1  2 3 4 5