Archive for February, 2007
The Australian Museum, 42nd Annual Wildlife Photography Exhibit
Date: February 21st, 2007 | No Comments Now in its 42nd year, the exhibition at the Australian Museum showcases the winning and commended images from the world’s largest wildlife photography competition which attracted over 18,000 photographs from 55 countries this year.
A remarkable image of the mimic octopus renowned as a brilliant master of disguise has won Sydney-based photographer, Michael Aw, the [read more]
Sydney Harbour- Sail on an America’s Cup Racing Yacht
Date: February 20th, 2007 | No CommentsHave you always had a bit of a romantic eye for the ocean? Always dreamed of sailing away into the sunset? Envisioned yourself part of a racing team battling the elements aboard a racing yacht? Desired the glamour, the fatigue, the exhilaration, and the emotion of watching the sail billow and the [read more]
Sydney Aquarium at Darling Harbour
Date: February 19th, 2007 | No CommentsHere fishy fishy fishy! Good Fishy…. Open 9 am to 10:00 pm everyday, the Sydney Aquarium has the largest collection of Australian Aquatic Wildlife. Prehistoric Crocodiles, the elusive Platypus, the ever adorable Fairy Penguins and the stunning Weedy Sea Dragon are just some of the highlights. I dare you to walk through [read more]
Arrival into Australia- What you need to know about Customs
Date: February 18th, 2007 | 3 commentsYou did it! You booked your ticket, survived the flight, and are here! You are excited and ready to meet a person who actually uses G’day as part of their everyday speech. All Right…you are still in the Airport… but here’s a few tips on how to get yourself and your luggage [read more]
Australian Wineries, Pieter Van Gent
Date: February 18th, 2007 | No CommentsThe 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 Creek in Mudgee. Mudgee is an established, yet lesser known wine [read more]
Sydney Women, Come Celebrate All Things Feminine
Date: February 20th, 2007 | No CommentsCome to the High Tea Party 23 Feb-25 Feb to help support the National Breast Cancer Foundation at the Sir Stamford Hotel in Circular Quay. Everything from hair and beauty pampering, gourmet indulgences and lingerie fittings to previews and financial planning will leave the guests never wanting the High Tea Party to end! [read more]
QM2 and QE2 in Sydney Harbour in Historic Meeting
Date: February 19th, 2007 | No CommentsThe massive 151,400-ton Queen Mary 2 will smash the record as the biggest ship of any type ever to visit Australia when she arrives in Sydney at 6.30am on Tuesday February 20, 2007. She was led by fireboats shooting fountains of seawater high into the air from their water cannons, and escorted by an entourage [read more]
Sydney- Harbour Bridge Climb
Date: February 19th, 2007 | No Comments Get ready to don a grey jumpsuit, harness, headphones, and do The Climb of Your Life as you conquer one of Australia’s greatest icons. Since 1998 almost 2 million climbers have taken part in the 3.5 hour guided journey.
Dawn, day, twilight and night climbs are available. The bridge you are getting [read more]
Arrival into Australia- What you need to know for the flight
Date: February 18th, 2007 | 1 comment(Actual picture of someone on my flight. Never a good look is that?) Hi Guys- Sorry I haven’t posted in awhile, but I ended up on a crazy emergency trip back to the States (exceptionally good reason to buy GOOD travel insurance!). Apologies over, I’m fresh off the plane and back in OZ. [read more]
Australia Forum Threads for the week of February 12, 2007
Date: February 16th, 2007 | No CommentsCheck out the topics currently being discussed on the Australasia forum at BootsnAll:
- Mim’s friends will be in New Zealand in August, and would like to visit her in Australia - are there cheap airfares to be had from NZ to Oz at that time of year?
- Go girl’s got a warning for you - in case [read more]
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