Northern Territory
Darwin- Restaurant Review: Relish
Date: September 24th, 2006 | No Comments An awesome kitchy litte café reminiscent of Santa Fe. There are wood framed ceiling hangings, dirt red walls, local art, and an eclectic selection of collectibles including an R2D2, mini deer head, dash board, and gold high-heels all hanging from the menu boards.
A little out of the way from the usual backpacker [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]
Darwin- Dress Guidelines
Date: September 18th, 2006 | No Comments While the climate is tropical this is not a resort town. Darwin is still a city and the most metropolitan one around. The dress is casual…kind of…
I was generally surprised at how non-casual the dress was. I brought some fun tropical-location-loungewear- however, upon walking down the street, I instantly realized it would [read more]
Darwin- food intolerance info
Date: September 15th, 2006 | No CommentsCoeliac/Gluten Free General Note- While almost all of the Cafes/restraurants were knowledeable about Gluten Free requirements and quite good at working with you on gluten free products, the supermarkets have a very slim selection. If you like your toast in the morning I suggest bringing your own along. The Star City Casino [read more]
Bored pair destroys town, court hears
Date: January 23rd, 2006 | No CommentsYou know there’s not much to do when people take to destroying towns. Two men, aged 20 and 22, decided after 4 dozen or so beers that gee, why don’t we torch some buildings, break into cars, and threaten people? What could possibly go wrong? Ha! Bored pair destroys town, court [read more]
Northern Territory- Bark Hut II
Date: September 21st, 2006 | No CommentsAs 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]
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]
Darwin- Wisdom (Restaurant Review)
Date: September 17th, 2006 | No Comments Wisdom, 52 Mitchell Street-
Ever wondered what to call a restaurant built in what used to be the town dental clinic?
Aside from the strange previous property usage, this place is fantastic. A mostly open air restaurant/bar built under the gracious branches of a massive tree. The entire place is virtually outdoors, or open to [read more]
Darwin- getting around town
Date: September 15th, 2006 | No CommentsTaxis: For a taxi in Darwin a useful number is 08 8981 3777 or as in all Australian states you can call 131008. In Darwin, taxis only really work on a call out basis during the peak times of the year. Just because you are at a taxi rank- your chances of getting [read more]
Long way beyond the black stump
Date: August 3rd, 2005 | No CommentsIf you’re looking for a place far off the radar screen, go a Long way beyond the black stump. The town of Daly Waters is a stopping point for intrepid explorers driving through the Outback on their way to or from Darwin. The town has a colorful history dating back through the 1800s when [read more]
Travel to Australia
- RTW Trip Planner
- Search Australia Youth Hostels
- Sydney Hostels
- Cheap Air Tickets to Australia
- Book Hotels in Australia
- Travel Insurance Guide
- Travel Message Boards
- Australia Adventure Trips
Australia Travel Guide
- How to Get to Australia
- Where to Stay
- What to Do
- Best of Australia
- Subscribe to Australia RSS Feed
- Travel Insurance from AIG Travel Guard
Monthly Archives
BootsnAll Logues
TRAVEL THEMES
DESTINATIONS
SPORTS