Attractions

Darwin- NightCliff Aquatic Center

Date: September 25th, 2006 | No Comments

What 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]

Northern Territory- Bark Hut II

Date: September 21st, 2006 | No Comments

As 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]

Darwin- Mindil Beach Night Markets

Date: September 19th, 2006 | No Comments

Glorious from the first to the last second, the sunsets in Darwin are almost a religion all of their own. Everyone, tourists and local alike, are out on the streets or at the beach to witness the sun slipping behind the opaque golden surface of the ocean almost everyday. Thursdays and Sunday’s the [read more]

Southern Highlands NSW, Elephant Boy Cafe

Date: September 17th, 2006 | No Comments

Borwal (pronounced Barrel) NSW, in the Southern Highlands is a popular weekend get away for Sydnesiders looking for a bit of “country.” Lush shops, country markets, and slick cafe’s line the streets and surrounds just waiting to cater for the weekly influx of visitors. The landscape is green, mountainous, and cooler than [read more]

Natural Wonders

Date: April 9th, 2004 | No Comments

Australia is blessed with a wide variety of natural wonders and attractions, both above and below the water. A few of the most famous are listed below.
Great Barrier Reef: The biggest and (arguably) the best diving reef in the world. The tourist gateway to the reef is the party town of Cairns, [read more]

Darwin- Cavenagh Street Attractions

Date: September 24th, 2006 | No Comments

Cavenagh 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]

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]

Aussie Exports To Look For

Date: September 18th, 2006 | No Comments

Driving drum and didgeridoo heavy beats complemented by delicate flute and dulcimer kisses, Jabaru is an energizing two person band- husband and wife team Rodger and Rene Bradshaw. Between them, they make more sound than seems possible for two people… Using every appendage possible, they each play several instruments at once. More [read more]

Doing the Distinctions

Date: April 9th, 2004 | No Comments

Australia holds a number of distinctions. Check out some of these off-the-beaten-path attractions.
One-of-a-kind:
Wear your sandals on Western Australia’s Shell Beach. It is one of only two beaches in the world that’s made up entirely of sea shells.
Bring your binoculars to check out 300 bird species that can only be found down under.
Biggest and [read more]