Articles tagged ‘Brisbane’

How to Get around Brisbane, Maps and Transport Options

By Heather | July 25th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

First things first, Brisbane is NOT on the coast! Many people arrive and are disappointed to find out that the buzzing little city of Bris-Vegas is not on the coast. It is about an hour in land built on a river.
That said it is still a beautiful and fun place to [...]

 

Cuddle a Koala, Australian Wildlife Experience

By Heather | July 1st, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Care to cuddle a koala? There are a couple of opportunites in the Sydney area and up around Brisbane. The Koala Park Sancutary in Pennet Hills is reachable by car, train and bus from Sydney. Horrifying to most, during the 1920’s , there was a growing export trade in Koala fur. [...]

 

April in Oz, Festivals around the Country

By Heather | March 27th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

So you are travelling around Australia, or maybe you live here and are in desperate need of a unique get away. check out a few of these festivals in a State near you!
Northern Territory
Tiwi Islands Football and Art Sale April 1
Alice Springs Cup Carnival April 21- May 7
Queensland
Ridley Polocrosse World Cup [...]

 

Australia Forum Threads for the week of February 5, 2007

By Jessica | February 9th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

Check out the topics currently being discussed on the Australasia forum at BootsnAll:

Are you going to be visiting Brisbane anytime soon? Wouldn’t you like a local guide to share a pint with? Mim likes to meet travelers when she’s stuck at home, so let her know when you’ll be traveling through!

Please contribute your thoughts and [...]

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