Archive for October, 2006

New England Region- Central North NSW

Date: October 26th, 2006 | No Comments

Glen Innes- disappointing- a decent mid size country town and the home of the Celtic Standing Stone Monument. Worth a stop but - drive the extra hour and stay in Tenterfield or Inverell.
Inverell- very cute- fossicking (essentially panning for gold or semi precious stones) and natural attractions dominate the tourist scene here. [read more]

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]

Doctor’s Nose Winery, Tenterfield, NSW

Date: October 26th, 2006 | 1 comment

What a beautiful spot. Totally quiet and picturesque- this hill top winery in the New England country side of NSW is a definite must do if you are in the region.
The property is a family legacy. Generations of the Reid family have lived on the land and added their mark [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]

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