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Snowy Mountains- Wildbrumby Schnapps
The Snowy Mountains are in the Southern part of New South Wales. They are the home of the highest peak in OZ, and are a region worth exploring during all seasons. A Brumby is a wild horse. A lot that see themselves and “battlers”, the Aussie
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Cell phones are for Texting! A Must have.
If you are moving to or even just visiting Australia for more than 2 weeks, a mobile phone is basically a must have. You will end up meeting people you want to contact, making hotel reservations, needing to send a message home. these little babies are a
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Havaianas Beachley Classic (Women’s Surfing!)
A Havaiana is an extremely poular brand of thong (flip flop). Urban legend has it they are so comfortable and soft that they don’t give you blisters at all! This glorious footwear company sponsored the Havaianas Beachley Classic..otherwise known
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Learn to Surf!
If you move to or are even just visiting Australia it is basically a requirement for entry into the country that you at least try surfing. There are tons of surf schools throughout Australia and some really fun surf tours you can take. Last year I took
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Daily Dose- Useful Surf Stuff, Zoos, and Community Radio!
Surf Forecasting- check out those waves before you get out of bed.
http://www.surforecasts.com/australasiaeast/index.htm
Brilliant site- full of good site specific info, history, and gear links!
http://www.surfinfo.com.au/pages/surfzones.htm1.
Three Great
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Oz Survival Guide to Food- Chips, Crisps, Chilli and Chicken?
One thing I have always enjoyed when travelling to far and distant lands is checking out the local junk food. Even with different states in the US- there is regional variation. I do have to say- awards go to Texas for some of the most inventive corn chip
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Daily Dose- Cocktails, Concerts, and Cheap Shoes!
Keeping with my C theme today…
http://www.oceanspray.com.au/
Cocktails- Even Ocean Spray in OZ- likes an adult bevvie or two.
http://www.groovinthemoo.com.au/
JJJ outdoor concert!- Awesome line up! I went to this one in Darwin.
http://www.abc.net.
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Cheap Stuff- Pub Meals
One other way to save a bit of dosh on your nosh- is to eat at a pub. You will have to scout your pubs carefully, some are tragically expensive. Then there are the few local beauties that offer $5 steak day, Free steak with the purchase of a beverage (oh
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Australia Forum Thread for the week of October 9, 2006
Check out this topic currently being discussed on the Australasia forum at BootsnAll:
Hudweiser will be in Australia next year, and fesses up to his fear of big spiders. Honestly, I’m glad I didn’t have this thread in front of me before I went
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Eat Drink and Cure AIDS!
Sydney Food and Wine fair come dine and cure AIDS! – October 28th from 12-5:00.
Over 100 of Sydney’s best restaurants and the countries best winemakers converge in rows and rows of white tents to set up shop for the day. For about $2.50 per item- c
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Learn to Cook! Classes for the Masses!
As part of Good Food Month- many of the premier restaurants offer cooking classes to the public. They keep the classes small –around 10 people and give an in depth look and… most coveted- the recipies for favourite dishes. I took the Class at Benzin Tha
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Art & About in Sydney!
October also hosts the Art & About Exhibit in Sydney. During this month several exhibits of sculpture and installations, floral displays, The Face of Sydney, and several other types of exhibits grace Sydney with their statements, colour, and vitalit
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Hostels, Motels, and Hotels- General Info on Country NSW
Back in the states- I was a research junkie. I would have all possible hostels, hotels, and motels located and know their pricing structure and availabilty. Australia does NOT lend itself to this kind of research. Most of the small towns and even in som
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Coffee in Australia – A Land of Extremes
Ahhh the endless search to find a great cup off coffee and a great place to enjoy it. Funny enough, that is my theory on travel (and in fact the migration of people around the globe) — the search for new food… or in this case, beverage.
Australia
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Cycle your way into History- Ride to the Gong!
Are you feeling fit and up for a challenge? Sunday November 5, 2006 Grab a bike and take place in Sydney’s biggest and best cycling and fundraising challenge: The Portfolio Partners MS Benefit Bike Ride. Sydney to the “Gong” (Woolongong) There are two
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Armidale NSW- Women’s Comedy Festival
Going to be near Armidale Friday October 27-29th? Ready for some laughs? Armidale Ex-Services Memorial Club is hosting the Armidale Women’s Comedy Festival!
With titles like “What the Frock do we know…Now,” The festival features several local women along
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Save Graythwaite! A few off the beaten path ideas to enhance your travel experience: North Sydney
Go to www.graythwaite.org.au and add your support! The only green space near the commercial high-rise center of North Sydney is under threat of development. North Sydney community Center is waging a battle to save the parkland. It gives the thousands o
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Tenterfield NSW Food and Wine Festival
November 4th, 2006 “Pop the cork raise your glass & salute great tasting wine and food!” Apparently it isn’t just good food month in Sydney! If you are going to be anywhere near Tenterfield NSW…don’t miss this event! Tenterfield has been one of my
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Australia Forum Threads for the week of October 16, 2006
Check out these topics currently being discussed on the Australasia forum at BootsnAll:
Anyone who’s not from Australia thinks those kangaroos are just soooo cute… Until they jump out in front of your car at night, that is. Kings of the Sun po
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Australian Tourism Funnies! Watch out for the Drop Bears!
The questions below about Australia are from potential visitors. They were posted on an Australian tourism website and the answers are the actual responses by the website officials, who obviously have a sense of humour.
Q:Does it ever get windy in Australi
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