Articles tagged ‘Places to Go’

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- Northern Beaches -Cafe Ibiza!

By Heather | September 27th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

A trip up the Northern Beaches is not complete without a trip to Avalon. Famous for the worlds slowest pedestrians- Avalon works on its own sense of time. Unconcerned and unhurried pedestrians wreak havoc with the local traffic. A spectacular place to watch the ensuing pandemonium of overly polite drivers [...]

 

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 [...]