Places to Go

Northern Territory- Pine Creek

Date: September 26th, 2006 | No Comments

Pine Creek, is basically the bottom corner of “The Triangle” (an hour north of Katherine and about 2 hours south of Darwin), and is a historic mining town. It has housed and currently houses migrant mining populations for the last 100+ years as world markets for Gold and other [read more]

Northern Territory- Jabiru

Date: September 25th, 2006 | No Comments

A milestone corner of The Triangle, Jabiru is little more than a company town designed to support the local Uranium mining operation. It is also considered the entrance to Kakadu Park. The township is little more than a jumping off point for package tours and its amenities are basically limited to a Caravan [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]

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]

Northern Territory- Scenic Flight Company

Date: September 25th, 2006 | No Comments

One thing definitely worth a splurge of your trip money is a flight over Kakadu. All of the local people I encountered on my trip recommended it and they were absolutely right. Driving through Kakadu does little to give you the same perspective on the terrain, the interaction of the natural forces, and [read more]

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]

Darwin- Restaurant Review: Roma Bar

Date: September 24th, 2006 | No Comments

One for the girls and the arts community- seriously though- this modern place would appeal to most serving brekkie and lunch there are community events posters all over the walls and windows.
Not amazingly stimulating, but a good place to come read, chill or do some travel planning. They did have wireless internet [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]

Sydney- Beer, Laksa, and a Show!

Date: September 20th, 2006 | No Comments

The Old Fitroy (Pub/Theater) 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
http://www.oldfitzroy.com.au/trs/shopexd.asp?id=434
This place is a Culture Vulture Backpackers dream. Ah, this place is just down right cool no matter who you are quite honestly. Where else can you get a Laksa+beer+theatre for $24! The Old Fitzroy is a fabulously seedy dingy little place that [read more]