Archive for October, 2006

Australian Quarantine Domestic Regulations, I am sorry Ma’am- I’m going to have to check those Peaches!

Date: October 25th, 2006 | No Comments

If you are travelling between Australian States- believe it or not- there are still yet more Quarantine laws! Domestic Quarantine Laws are designed to prevent the spread of disease, insects, and invading plant species. They are mostly aimed at fruit and food products. You should be aware that they do apply, [read more]

NSW- Yamba and Maclean

Date: October 25th, 2006 | No Comments

Byron 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 too plastic. You can take surf lessons and have your [read more]

Spray me Baby! Instant Tan for Byron Bay

Date: October 24th, 2006 | No Comments

Going to Byron Bay and didn’t have time to work on your tan before you left? Did you walk out of the hostel and realize that you don’t look like anyone else on the street and that is because you can’t see the line between your gleaming white socks and your legs? Do [read more]

Daily Dose! America is at War with Vegemite!

Date: October 23rd, 2006 | 2 comments

“In Australia the slogan is that Vegemite puts a rose in every cheek; but today America has slapped the cheek of every Australian.”
Weekend reports from Australian and New Zealand media said some people had been searched or asked by US Customs and Border Protection agents if they were carrying Vegemite
The bizarre crackdown was [read more]

Sydney- Crown Street in Surry Hills

Date: October 23rd, 2006 | No Comments

Surry Hills is one of those challenging areas of a big city. Fun shops- bohemian cafes well kept areas… right next to the areas you shouldn’t go alone late at night. The neighborhood is developing an arty feel and emerging from it’s seedy reputation…. slowly.
Crown street- is an area worth [read more]

Attention all Sci Fi Buffs!

Date: October 25th, 2006 | No Comments

Hey all of you Sci Fi buffs in Sydney- or Hey to those of you who have ever wondered what a Sci Fi gathering is all about! The SCIFI Extreme Convention 8-10 December is your chance! The Avillion Hotel on Pitt St (heart of the CBD) is featuring Star Trek the Next Generation’s William [read more]

Surfing the ColdStream! Yamba Fringe Festival

Date: October 24th, 2006 | No Comments

Surfing 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 this on your itinerary.
No flashing lights or carnival rides in sight- this was almost [read more]

Attractive and Cheeky! Check out Wallpaper’s Guide to Sydney.

Date: October 24th, 2006 | No Comments

Pocket Sydney- Finally a guide that concentrates on the important stuff- food booze, and shops! AND! all within a package that is attractive and doesn’t scream tourist. British design magazine “Wallpaper” has produced a set of around 20 city guides (soon to be 40) pitched at the design conscious traveller.
Sydney has recently [read more]

Crikey! Poor Steve!

Date: October 23rd, 2006 | No Comments

Before his untimely death that rocked Australia as a nation, Steve and his wife Terri Irwin set up an organisation called Wildlife Warriors to help wildlife in Australia and overseas. As in all of the press here today- Terri and their daughter Bindi Irwin are continuing the conservation work and their zoo.
If you [read more]

Achtung! Upcoming Music Festivals!

Date: October 22nd, 2006 | No Comments

Legs 11 http://www.legseleven.com.au/
27 October –The Domain- $74 plus booking
Support Breast Cancer and have an upmarket festival experience- Sarah Blasko, Tex Perkins
Homebake http://www.homebake.com.au/
2 December- The Domain- already sold out
Festival of the Sun http://www.fotsun.com/
15-16 December- Port Macquarie- $95
Augie March, The beautiful girls and more- laid back and you can camp on site!
Peats Ridge- http://www.peatsridgefestival.com.au/home.asp
29 Dec- 1 January [read more]

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