Australia History
Darwin- Mindil Beach Night Markets
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 Church du jour for food, fun, and paying homage to sunsets is the Mindil Beach Markets located on the shores of Mindil Beach.
Date: September 19th, 2006 | 1 comment
Darwin- Dress Guidelines
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…
Date: September 18th, 2006 | No Comments
Southern Highlands NSW, Elephant Boy Cafe
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
Date: September 17th, 2006 | No Comments
Darwin- Wisdom (Restaurant Review)
Wisdom, 52 Mitchell Street-
Ever wondered what to call a restaurant built in what used to be the town dental clinic?
Date: September 17th, 2006 | No Comments
Darwin- getting around town
Taxis: 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 one are almost zilch if you don’t call. In fact they really seem to enjoy waving at potential passengers and then shaking their head saying “no- can’t.”
Date: September 15th, 2006 | No Comments
Aussie Exports To Look For
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…
Date: September 18th, 2006 | No Comments
Har ye drivelswiggers from OZ!!
Happy International Talk like a Pirate Day! While this post has little to do with Getting Around Australia- it is Promoting the awareness of an International Holiday that is little known in the Land Down Under as well as giving most people a little giggle. September 19th- is as most of you know- International Talk like a Pirate Day. While the Holiday has been around for a while- It was made famous by a column from Dave Berry. Talk like a Pirate day is a vastly usefull and amusing holiday- to give you a better idea of what I mean…
Date: September 18th, 2006 | 1 comment
The 'Green Bag' phenomenon
Want to be part of the cool crowd? Want to fit in like a local? Seriously- to go to the beach, to a rugby game, to the grocery, on the train… you can’t live without…
Date: September 17th, 2006 | No Comments
Darwin- food intolerance info
Coeliac/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.
Date: September 15th, 2006 | No Comments
SCINEMA: Science Film Festival
August 12-20 is National Science Week in Australia and New Zealand and in celebration over 80 cities across both countries will hold a science film festival called SCINEMA. Check out the program for all the great science films, documentaries, multimedia works, animations and guests.
Films screening include movies from Australia and overseas, including Germany. This festival is also of interest to filmmakers wanting to promote their movies.
The festival is free.
Date: August 4th, 2006 | No Comments