New South Wales

Byron Bay Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit: Sept ‘06 to Jan ‘07

Date: November 1st, 2006 | No Comments

Each year from mid September through January the Thursday Plantation hosts the East Coast Sculpture Show. This year for the 11th year running…around 70 recent works are displayed in a unique outdoor exhibition. The Exhibit is open 7 days a week 9-5. this is touted as “an exciting award winning [read more]

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]

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]

Snowy Mountains- Wildbrumby Schnapps

Date: October 10th, 2006 | No Comments

The Snowy Mountains are in the Southern part of New South Wales. They are the home of the highest peak in OZ, and are a region worth exploring during all seasons. A Brumby is a wild horse. A lot that see themselves and “battlers”, the Aussies love their highly independent bands of [read more]

Sydney- Northern Beaches -Cafe Ibiza!

Date: September 27th, 2006 | No Comments

A 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]

A Sweet Stop on the Pacific Highway- Brisbane to Sydney

Date: October 26th, 2006 | No Comments

Doing the drive Sydney to Brisbane? There are several fun things worth seeing. One thing is Fredo Pies and ice creams. Home of the famous crocodile pies. Located in In Frederickton NSW, they are on the west side of the Pacific Highway. While the Aussies are famous for their savory/meat pies, Fredo [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]

Armidale NSW- Women’s Comedy Festival

Date: October 18th, 2006 | No Comments

Going to be near Armidale Friday October 27-29th? Ready for some laughs? Armidale Ex-Services Memorial Club is hosting the Armidale Women’s Comedy Festival! www.womenscomedyaustralia.com
With titles like “What the Frock do we know…Now,” The festival features several local women along with national acts. The main events are Friday and Saturday with the [read more]

Sydney- Northern Beaches- The Arms

Date: September 27th, 2006 | 1 comment

The Newport Arms is a Northern Beaches institution. A massive rambling “Hotel” or huge pub/bistro. ‘The Arms’ also has accommodation and overlooks Pittwater Bay on the west side of the Northern Beaches Penninsula. An ideal spot for Sunday Afternoon drinks, the outdoor area is enjoyable.
There is a play area for [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]