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Australia Forum Thread for the week of October 2, 2006
Date: October 6th, 2006 | No Comments Check out this topic currently being discussed on the Australasia forum at BootsnAll:
Gene Jackitt is looking at making the trip from Darwin to Broome around the end of February or the beginning of March next year - and is looking for advice both on the amount of time needed for the journey, and about the [read more]
Sydney- Northern Beaches -Cafe Ibiza!
Date: September 27th, 2006 | No CommentsA trip up the Northern Beaches is not complete without a trip to Avalon. Famous for the worlds slowest pedestrians- Avalon works on its own sense of time. Unconcerned and unhurried pedestrians wreak havoc with the local traffic. A spectacular place to watch the ensuing pandemonium of overly polite drivers [read more]
Northern Territory- Scenic Flight Company
Date: September 25th, 2006 | No CommentsOne thing definitely worth a splurge of your trip money is a flight over Kakadu. All of the local people I encountered on my trip recommended it and they were absolutely right. Driving through Kakadu does little to give you the same perspective on the terrain, the interaction of the natural forces, and [read more]
Darwin- Cavenagh Street Attractions
Date: September 24th, 2006 | No CommentsCavenagh 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]
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]
Australia Forum Threads of the Week
Date: September 29th, 2006 | No Comments Check out these topics currently being discussed on the Australasia forum at BootsnAll:
Eppyboy and niknak have been discussing traversing Australia via the Great Southern Railway, but neither of them has gone that route yet - niknak is hoping to do it in December, and could use some insights.
Tish wants the hostel experience in Sydney, but [read more]
Sydney- Camping in the Northern Beaches
Date: September 27th, 2006 | No Comments The Basin
New South Wales has a very organized set of national parks that are complete with cooking, shower, and camping facilites. Among the parks I have visited, The Basin is a stand out. If you live in or around the Sydney area it is the easiest way to get completely OUT of [read more]
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]
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]
Aussie Exports to Look for- Judy Prosser
Date: September 19th, 2006 | No Comments Aboriginal art in the Northern Territory, and indeed in most markets around Australia everywhere. As an art form, it stands out for its unique interpretation of the world and its forms.
It is also avilable in every form imaginable - on tea towels, coffee mugs, playing cards and anything else that will hold still [read more]
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