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Dining at Ayers Rock
Written by Viator, November 2012
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is Australia’s best-known natural icon and a World Heritage Site. Rising high above the surrounding desert plains, it strikes an imposing figure, with its ochre rock ...
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North Island Tours from Auckland
Written by Viator, August 2010
New Zealand is simply gorgeous. Lush rainforest, coastal walks, island cruises, snowfields, glowworm caves and bubbling mud – there's plenty to enjoy on a short trip from Auckland! Drive to the ...
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Perth Wine Tours
Written by Viator, August 2010
Picturesque Perth, capital of Australia's largest state, Western Australia, is a magnet for people seeking the good life – brilliant coastline, ocean-fresh seafood and a renowned wine scene. ...
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Shopping in Melbourne
Written by Viator, October 2012
Melbourne is considered one of Australia's premier shopping destinations - even some in-the-know Sydneysiders come to Melbourne exclusively to go shoe shopping - and it is possible to have several ...
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Spring Carnival in Melbourne
Written by Viator, November 2012
The Melbourne Cup really is a race that stops the nation with an estimated 20 million Australians watching the horse race on the first Tuesday in November each year. Running since 1861, the race is ...
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Bondi Sculpture by the Sea
Written by Chou Fleur, Australia, October 2010
An annual public exhibition of sculptures (late October - early November) along the coastal walk between Bondi Beach and Tamarama. And it is FREE!
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4 Classic Melbourne Experiences
Written by Viator, August 2011
Explore Hidden Laneways : Experience
what beautiful Melbourne has to offer on a small group guided walking
tour to quaint shops, cozy cafes, and down wondrous lanes and arcades. A
modern ...
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Albert Street Literary Walk
Written by Brooke, Australia, March 2013
Put your walking shoes on, travelers! Visitors to Brisbane with an extra hour to spare should find themselves at Central Station. From here, the Albert Street Literary Walk can be accessed, taking ...
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ANZAC Day Events in Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, April 2012
ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance held on April 25 to honor the Australians and New Zealanders
who served and died in World War One. It is also a national holiday for
all Australians. ...
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Auckland Seafood Festival
Written by Kyle, USA, January 2013
Similar in scope to the Whitianga Scallop Festival ,
the Auckland Seafood Festival was started in 2006 as means of
celebrating the abundant seafood culture so prevalent in this South
Pacific ...
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Australian Open in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, January 2013
January in Melbourne is all about lazy summer days, swimming at the beach and watching the Australian Open Tennis Championships. As the mercury begins to soar, so does the action on the courts at Rod ...
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Australia’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Written by Brooke, Australia, November 2012
New Year’s Eve brings the biggest parties of the year to cities across Australia . Everyone in the world would be familiar with the big fireworks show that occurs in Sydney , but travelers will be ...
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Australia’s Famous Foods
Written by Brooke, Australia, November 2012
The melting pot of Australia has resulted in the local food culture being a distinct mix of various ethnic food types. So, in essence, Australian food
is a conglomerate of Thai, Indian, ...
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Bangtail Muster
Written by Viator, April 2011
A highlight on the Alice Springs calendar of events is the annual celebration known as the Bangtail Muster. Taking its name from the stockman’s practice of snipping a piece a cow’s tail when counting ...
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Beanie Festival
Written by Viator, April 2011
Central Australia proudly asserts its international reputation for the creation of quirky, hand-made beanies. Whether based in fact or not, it’s undeniable that every year serious beanie lovers ...
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