Archive for September, 2006
Darwin- NightCliff Aquatic Center
Date: September 25th, 2006 | No CommentsWhat a find! This sparkling swimming center is built right on the cliff overlooking the Darwin Harbour up in the suburb of Nightcliff. At the corner of Nightcliff and Causarian Roads, It is virtually unpopulated. The pool facilities include swimming, lap lanes and a beautiful children’s pool with an Italian style [read more]
Darwin- Restaurant Review: Roma Bar
Date: September 24th, 2006 | No Comments One for the girls and the arts community- seriously though- this modern place would appeal to most serving brekkie and lunch there are community events posters all over the walls and windows.
Not amazingly stimulating, but a good place to come read, chill or do some travel planning. They did have wireless internet [read more]
Northern Territory- Annaburoo Lodge and Billabong
Date: September 21st, 2006 | 1 commentOn the Arnhem Highway between Darwin and Jabiru directly across the road from the Bark Hut which is an industrial refuelling station buzzing with road trains and coaches, is Annaburroo Lodge and Billabong. The two businesses could be worlds apart- not just separated by a length of highway. Crossing onto a [read more]
Northern Territory- Mary River YHA
Date: September 20th, 2006 | No Comments Mary River Camp Ground and YHA-
Mary River is family outfit that is very professionally run. Blessed with a stunning country side, they have managed a very good back-to-basics wildlife and river retreat while adding the key ingredients of modern amenities like a restaurant/bar, cook your own facilities, a pool, spa, and a [read more]
Sydney- Beer, Laksa, and a Show!
Date: September 20th, 2006 | No Comments The 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 Backpackers dream. Ah, this place is just down right cool no matter who you are quite honestly. Where else can you get a Laksa+beer+theatre for $24! The Old Fitzroy is a fabulously seedy dingy little place that [read more]
Darwin- Cavenagh Street Attractions
Date: September 24th, 2006 | 1 commentCavenagh Street is two over from the Backpacker hangout/Entertainment district of Mitchell Street. Watch out for… or… check out the small “adult entertainment” district plunked right between the two (depending on your preference). There are many fun shops and cafe’s on Cavenagh- as well as the post office and a good Woolworths (”Woolies” [read more]
Darwin- Restaurant Review: Relish
Date: September 24th, 2006 | No Comments An awesome kitchy litte café reminiscent of Santa Fe. There are wood framed ceiling hangings, dirt red walls, local art, and an eclectic selection of collectibles including an R2D2, mini deer head, dash board, and gold high-heels all hanging from the menu boards.
A little out of the way from the usual backpacker [read more]
Northern Territory- Bark Hut II
Date: September 21st, 2006 | No CommentsAs an add on, the manager of the Bark Hut happens to be a local biologist. Yes folks not only can he make a foaming cup of Nescafe…he organizes wildlife safaris and specialty fishing tours. Tom Starr runs Wild Plains Safari’s. They specialize in small group tailor made trips to Mary River National [read more]
Sydney- Coffee the size of your Head!
Date: September 20th, 2006 | No CommentsBarking Frog, Manly (Sydney) –
I am going to shoot myself for telling you guys all about this place, but I do have such a hard time keeping such a good place secret. The Barking Frog is an absolutely gorgeous little café with a very French seaside town feel. This fantastic café that serves [read more]
Australia- Moving in on a budget!
Date: September 19th, 2006 | 3 comments OK- so you’ve arrived into Australia and you need to buy a few housekeeping items- Tupperware, toilet paper, cleaners, extension cords, etc. The first thing you will notice is how ridiculously expensive all the things are in the stores you are used to going to such as Target.
Instead of going broke- Try [read more]
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