Australia Destinations
Disco Baroque
27th February - 30th March the University of Technology in Sydney is hosting Disco Baroque. The exhibit is described as “a kaleidoscopic synaesthesic experience, a vertiginous rollercoaster ride through the mirrorball realm of glitter and shine.” Now how can you resist that!
Six Australian and international artists engage with contemporary notions relating to the disco culture of the 1970’s merged with the ideas of the historical Baroque period. Disco Baroque is a collision of opulence and decadence cut up with contemporary anxieties provoked by increasing technological change. Hosted in …
Date: February 22nd, 2007 | No Comments
The Australian Museum, 42nd Annual Wildlife Photography Exhibit
Now in its 42nd year, the exhibition at the Australian Museum showcases the winning and commended images from the world’s largest wildlife photography competition which attracted over 18,000 photographs from 55 countries this year.
A remarkable image of the mimic octopus renowned as a brilliant master of disguise has won Sydney-based photographer, Michael Aw, the underwater category in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2006 competition.
Michael’s stunning image is one of 92 featured in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2006 exhibition at the Australian Museum from 9 December …
Date: February 21st, 2007 | No Comments
Sydney Harbour- Sail on an America's Cup Racing Yacht
Have you always had a bit of a romantic eye for the ocean? Always dreamed of sailing away into the sunset? Envisioned yourself part of a racing team battling the elements aboard a racing yacht? Desired the glamour, the fatigue, the exhilaration, and the emotion of watching the sail billow and the soundless speed of the water disappearing under the bow?
Here’s your chance. Spirit was designed and skippered by Iain Murray as the “people’s challenger” for the America’s Cup race in San Diego in 1992. Spirit boasts …
Date: February 20th, 2007 | No Comments
Sydney- Harbour Bridge Climb
Get ready to don a grey jumpsuit, harness, headphones, and do The Climb of Your Life as you conquer one of Australia’s greatest icons. Since 1998 almost 2 million climbers have taken part in the 3.5 hour guided journey.
Dawn, day, twilight and night climbs are available. The bridge you are getting ready to summit is over 52,800 tonnes and is the largest single span steel arch bridge in the world. In order to reach the 134 metre peak, you will climb ladders, catwalks and staircases. Moderate fitness …
Date: February 19th, 2007 | No Comments
Little Portugal in Sydney, Petersham
Would you believe there is a road in Sydney that leads straight to the heart of Lisbon- tiled murals, terrible road signs, bad drivers and all? I of course loved Portugal, however, those last two things do stick in my mind. Driving aside, the emphasis of our travels in Portugal? Food and Wine of course. So it is really no big surprise that Little Portugal, located in the Sydney suburb of Petersham, is highlighted by Restaurants, bakeries, butchers, grocery and bottle shops.
All of the eateries and shops are absolutely authentic. Portuguese- not Brazilian- is widely spoken, the furniture, decorations, sights and smells all transport you straight to Portugal. Some items to purchase/try while visiting Petersham:
Date: January 17th, 2007 | No Comments
Sydney Opera House- 10 Days on Earth
There are so many good things going on at the Sydney Opera House, it is hard to highlight just a few. One such event is entitled 10 Days on Earth by Ronnie Burkett. Mr. Burkett is touted as the world’s master of marionettes, and, according to critics, manages to ignite adult imaginations with puppet theatre which pulls at the heart strings. Acclaimed from London to New York and the hit of two Melbourne International Arts Festivals, Burkett finally makes his Sydney debut at The Playhouse of the Sydney …
Date: February 22nd, 2007 | No Comments
Sydney Women, Come Celebrate All Things Feminine
Come to the High Tea Party 23 Feb-25 Feb to help support the National Breast Cancer Foundation at the Sir Stamford Hotel in Circular Quay. Everything from hair and beauty pampering, gourmet indulgences and lingerie fittings to previews and financial planning will leave the guests never wanting the High Tea Party to end!
Free BMW chauffeured cars, indulgent gift bags, and beautiful five star surroundings are just a few of the highlights. Running at $85 for entrance, there are seminars and free samples to be had and …
Date: February 20th, 2007 | No Comments
QM2 and QE2 in Sydney Harbour in Historic Meeting
The massive 151,400-ton Queen Mary 2 will smash the record as the biggest ship of any type ever to visit Australia when she arrives in Sydney at 6.30am on Tuesday February 20, 2007. She was led by fireboats shooting fountains of seawater high into the air from their water cannons, and escorted by an entourage of smaller ships, yachts and boats of all types. Larger than 132 Manly ferries and too big to dock at Circular Quay, the A$1 billion Queen Mary 2 will tie dock at Woolloomooloo.
In an extraordinary event, the giant Queen Mary 2 will be joined in Sydney Harbour during her maiden visit by her famous ‘little sister’ Queen Elizabeth 2 at 7.15pm. The two great Queens will greet each other for this historic first meeting with a “whistle salute” using their 2,000 pound, 7-foot long signaling horns that can be heard over 10 miles away. The dusk spectacle will be the first time two Cunard Queens have been seen together in Sydney since World War 2 when the original Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth visited the city as troop carriers in 1941.
Date: February 19th, 2007 | No Comments
Tours in The Rocks, Explore the Birthplace of Sydney
Ghosts, Beer, and Culture, take your pick. The Rocks is one of the coolest areas in Sydney to go for a wander. At the foot of the Harbour bridge, there are old stone stair cases, twisting passage ways, buildings built by the infamous convicts, awesome pubs, and heaps of history. If you don’t want to wander around this area on your own, here are three different types of tours that can show you three different faces of the Rocks.
The Rocks Ghost Tours-Macabre Tales of Murder, Suicide, Hangings and …
Date: January 31st, 2007 | 2 comments
Manly Beach, Learn To Salsa
Wednesday nights in Manly- the temperature on the Rooftop @ The Steyne is bound to be soaring.
Manly has quite a large Brazilian traveller population and they like to get it moving. Just to add another night of the week to the constant party atmosphere of the Corso, The Steyne Hotel, on the corner of The Corso and the Ocean is hosting Beginning Salsa and Forro Zouk Samba starting at 7:00 pm on Wednesday nights.
There will be live Drummers, and Top DJ’s to keep the crowd moving …
Date: January 16th, 2007 | 2 comments