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Topic: Australia??
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eatbooks Knowflake Posts: 619 From: Registered: Dec 2006
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posted December 08, 2006 02:40 AM
Okay, deciding I *might* go to Australia soon...never been there, what the heck is there to do? Anything I should see? tips? also, I know theres gotta be people out there from Australia on LL, so if you have any suggestions...please let me know!!------------------ your pain is my pain, is that love? IP: Logged |
Moon666Child Knowflake Posts: 2025 From: Registered: Jul 2004
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posted December 08, 2006 11:22 AM
There are lots to see as far as I know. Sydney and Melbourne, and lot many other places.The Great Ocean Road near Melbourne. Well, someone from Australia might be able to help ya! ------------------ The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it - Albert Einstein IP: Logged |
naiad Knowflake Posts: 1645 From: Registered: Sep 2006
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posted December 08, 2006 11:30 AM
aren't the beaches and coast there supposed to be amazing?surf!! ![](http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/star2.gif) IP: Logged |
AcousticGod Knowflake Posts: 11943 From: Pleasanton, CA, USA Registered: May 2005
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posted December 08, 2006 11:37 AM
Remember that their seasons are opposite ours. Of all the places I've been I'd recommend Europe over Australia any day.IP: Logged |
katipo Knowflake Posts: 332 From: ~Aotearoa~ Registered: Jul 2006
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posted December 08, 2006 02:13 PM
I'm not from Australia however NZ is near and I lived there for 15 years.....If you're taking a vacation and have limited time remember Aussie is a HUGE country, so thinking you might surf the morning in Sydney then drive to Perth (3000 Km's or so away) for a hamburger, well it aint gonna happen..... Ok, so, in the Gold coast (Queensland) area, theres indy car racing, The Australia Zoo in Beerwah (Steve Irwins crocodile park) in that area are the Glasshouse mountains, very interesting if you're into hiking stuff, and of course the miles and miles and miles of pristine beaches (which have crocs, puffer fish and stone fish) so be very careful. I don't recommend Brisbane for shopping. In the middle of Au is a HUGE rock called Uluru it was once called Ayers rock, hmmmm...Alice Springs (near where the rock is) is damn damn hot in the summer, temps get upwards of 35 degrees celcius and hotter above 40s all over AU in the summer. The Great Ocean road mentioned above is a fabulous drive, incredible in fact. Melbourne (where it starts or finishes) has F1 race, the Melbourne Cup (horse race which stops a nation second Tues in November) the Australian Open (Tennis Grand slam title) and absoloutely GREAT coffee no matter where you buy it, it's best from the dingiest darkest looking cafes, usually when you enter there are Latino looking gentlemen playing cards or dominoes or something at a table, Melbourne also has fab shopping. Adelaide, ahhhh Adelaide, a church on every corner and a "knock" shop next door, plus the 'deros' in the main city park who are p!ssed all day long, hmmm....though Adelaide (South Australia) is the driest capital city in the driest state in the driest continent, and has Vineyards EVERYWHERE, free tastings etc, good for a laugh with a group and take a SOBER driver it is possible to lose your car if not, heheh, TRUST me;-)...... Also Adelaide still has one tram train which goes to Glenelg beach. Sydney has the 'rocks' (where the ferries are) Taronga Zoo, the Opera house and miles and miles of shopping. Surfing is a huge pastime, any beach activity is popular due to the excessive heat. Have fun in Au, I'm stopping now, or I'd go on and on and on, like an everyready battery, LOL! :-) IP: Logged |
CancerianMoon Knowflake Posts: 1082 From: Sydney, Australia. Cancer Sun.....Gemini Moon.....Aqua Rising Registered: Aug 2003
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posted December 08, 2006 06:44 PM
http://www.oztourism.com.au/ there are also lots of link at the bottom where you can search them state by state.. there is plenty to do in OZ just depends what sorta holiday your looking for.. a busy city holiday(Sydney n Melbourne) or a laid back holiday or one of exploring..we have it all.. Jenolan Caves.. Blue Mountains IP: Logged |
CancerianMoon Knowflake Posts: 1082 From: Sydney, Australia. Cancer Sun.....Gemini Moon.....Aqua Rising Registered: Aug 2003
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posted December 08, 2006 07:02 PM
Uluru.. Great Barrier Reef.. Wave Rock.. Darling Harbour.. Kings park.. veiw from kings park at nite IP: Logged |
CancerianMoon Knowflake Posts: 1082 From: Sydney, Australia. Cancer Sun.....Gemini Moon.....Aqua Rising Registered: Aug 2003
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posted December 08, 2006 07:11 PM
Rottnest Island.. and the Quokka that is only found on Rottnest Island.. IP: Logged |
23 Knowflake Posts: 894 From: Outside, to watch the nightfall in the rain Registered: Aug 2006
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posted December 12, 2006 09:49 PM
* Top end of WA - Karratha, very interesting, Karajinis * Margaret River, WA + wheatbelt is interesting esp during spring when the wildflowers come out * Rottnest Island, WA * Great Ocean Road, you only have to see the beginning of, esp Lorne * Barossa Valley, SA * Melbourne is ok but its just another big city but if you like cultural stuff it is good, NGV is a good gallery and has a lot of international gallery * Sexy Brisbane - love those Queenslanders * Copper Coast, SA - best stars in the world (as well as Bundaberg Qld) * Newcastle, NSWMUSTS: * Sydney * Cairns, Daintree Rainforest and Port Douglas and the Green Way in general is a must. Make sure you go down to Innisfail as well, typical FNQ town but interesting art deco architecture. However it is the wet season at the moment and it is very humid. Tourists often come in June-Sept. * Tasmania - Hobart is one of my favourite cities * Sunshine Coast - where golden beaches meets highlands. * Bendigo, Vic * If you have time, drive from Cooktown Qld to Adelaide, SA - voted by Lonely Planet as the best road trip in the world. Australia is fantastic to drive around as long as you stick to the coast. * Kakadu, NT Australia is massive. You CANNOT walk to places in general. For example, a flight from Syd to Melbourne is 1 hour. It is about 3.5-4.5 hour flight from Melbourne to Perth. Flights aren't cheap compared to overseas due to taxes. TOP END ISSUES Do not go to the "outback" unless on a tour - do not traverse the top end of Qld/NT or the centre due to many tourists dying of thirst. The top end - Qld/NT is going through the wet season as well - cyclones and flooding possible. Do NOT go near crocodiles or bother them if you see them, that includes swimming in the water. Go to Innisfail Croc Farm if you want to see the contained. Just stay away from creatures when you see them. Do NOT swim in the water in the wet season - there are stingers that can kill you. Beware of mosquitos and be careful of getting ulcers. Hope that helps. IP: Logged |
LuLu Knowflake Posts: 302 From: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted December 21, 2006 12:04 AM
Ohhhh....Cancerian Moon, thank you so much for posting those lovely pics. I lived in Sydney for 6 months a couple of years ago. My heart aches for it some days. It was a wonderful experience. There is so much to see and so much to do...it's hard to pack it all in when you have a short time to explore. My vote goes to visiting Sydney. The Harbour Cruises are great. The Rocks have some great stores. The markets on the weekends are great and can be found around the city. Loved Queen Street...I could go on and on. Oh! And the Blue Mountains are divine. Have fun!!!!! IP: Logged | |