Archive for March, 2007

Driving In Australia, Survival Tips #2

Date: March 29th, 2007 | 1 comment

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 Melbournian J-turn in the comments section, it would be greatly appreciated. The take [read more]

Australian Capital Territory, Mud Map Tours

Date: March 28th, 2007 | No Comments

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 the whole city is one big round-about. If government buildings and art museums aren’t your thing, [read more]

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

Date: March 27th, 2007 | 1 comment

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 in the Northern Trritories gulf country. In total, 19 caves have been discovered on the 202,000 hectare cattle property. Four, however, are now [read more]

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

Date: March 26th, 2007 | No Comments

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Travelling Australia as a Coeliac

Date: March 21st, 2007 | 1 comment

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 1% of the population) This is HUGE! [read more]

Lightning Ridge, NSW Easter Weekend, Wheelie Bin Races and Goats?

Date: March 28th, 2007 | 3 comments

This 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 one long time resident of Wellington that Byron Bay used to be considered drop out country but now it was just a [read more]

April in Oz, Festivals around the Country

Date: March 27th, 2007 | 1 comment

So you are travelling around Australia, or maybe you live here and are in desperate need of a unique get away. check out a few of these festivals in a State near you!
Northern Territory
Tiwi Islands Football and Art Sale April 1
Alice Springs Cup Carnival April 21- May 7
Queensland
Ridley Polocrosse World Cup [read more]

Melbourne, See it all at the new Eureka Skydeck

Date: March 27th, 2007 | 1 comment

Are you going to be in Melbourne anytime after April? If so do you like to walk on the trippy side? The new Eureka Skydeck is scheduled to open next month. Yeah Yeah, you’ve done the skydeck thing before, what makes this one trippy and worth a look? Well first you’ll be in [read more]

McLaren Vale, South Australia, d’Arenbergs Winery

Date: March 22nd, 2007 | No Comments

A couple of months ago I flew to Adelaide for the U2 concert. Since I was headed to the area, I was on a mission to try and experience some of the local produce both in eaten and imbibed forms.
I have to relay a funny but relevant story first. This past [read more]

Bathurst Driving Circuit, Mount Panorama

Date: March 20th, 2007 | 1 comment

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 town. The oldest inland settlement, Bathurst, on the far side of the Blue Mountains, is always a picturesque little town. It also happens to [read more]

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