Articles tagged ‘Attractions’

Northern Territory- “Doing The Triangle”

By Heather | September 28th, 2006 | 1 Comment »

When visiting the Northern Territory- a very common route is called The Triangle This is basically Darwin to Jabiru to Pine Creek or Katherine and back up to Darwin via Litchfied Park. When taking on this Great driving route many people are apprehensive envisioning vast kilometers of nothingness.

 

Sydney- Northern Beaches- The Arms

By Heather | 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.

 

Sydney- Camping in the Northern Beaches

By Heather | September 27th, 2006 | 1 Comment »

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 [...]

 

Northern Territory- Cooinda

By Heather | September 26th, 2006 | 1 Comment »

An integral part of doing The Triangle is Cooinda. Cooinda – even though it is one of the more substantial dots on the map- is only an aboriginal cultural center, resort, and gas station. There is no town. Granted- it is a nice resort. Cooinda is known as the Home of [...]