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Royal National Park
Written by Brooke, Australia, January 2013
The Royal National Park lags in age behind only one other national park
in the entire world: Yellowstone. This old park, lying 20 miles (32 km)
to the south of Sydney city, was established in ...
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Spending the Holidays at Ayers Rock
Written by Brooke, Australia, November 2012
The centrally located attraction known as Ayers Rock
might be in the middle of the Outback, in an extremely remote location,
but the ability to celebrate one of the biggest holiday seasons of ...
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Stepping Back in Time at Werribee Mansion
Written by Emma, Australia, September 2012
To walk through the doors of Werribee Mansion is to step back in time to
the late 1800s and the beginning of European settlement in Australia .
A huge Italianate-styled mansion built for wealthy ...
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Strahan
Written by Chou Fleur, Australia, October 2010
Strahan, a picturesque fishing village is a must visit when traveling to Tasmania. Things to do are a visit to Sarah Island with its dubious reputation of being the worst convict prison in Australia ...
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Sydney's Top 5 Attractions
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2011
1. Sydney Harbor
This should be the first stop on any Sydney
itinerary. A visit to the harbor will take in several of Sydney’s
preeminent sights including the Sydney Opera ...
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Sydney at Christmas
Written by Brooke, Australia, November 2012
Christmas time in Sydney seems to be the far from the stories told in books, movies and carols. Occurring during the sweltering summer months in Australia , Sydney at Christmas does not see snow ...
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Sydney for Food Lovers
Written by Brooke, Australia, December 2012
Sydney ‘s
diverse food culture, ranging from trendy cafes to hatted restaurants,
draws food lovers from around the world to partake in the local fare.
Created from the combination of cultures ...
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Sydney Harbour Cruises
Written by Emma, Australia, July 2012
There are many ways to cruise on Sydney Harbour , from a simple ferry trip across the water to wining and dining in style on a luxury super yacht. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken ...
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Sydney Harbour’s Top 5 Islands
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2011
Fort Denison, Shark, Clark, Rodd, Goat and Cockatoo are all islands in Sydney Harbour . Easily accessed by ferry from the city center, these islands have great cultural and historical significance. ...
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Sydney Neighborhood Guide
Written by Emma, Australia, July 2012
Here’s our ‘at-a-glance’ neighborhood guide for the best things to see, do and eat in Sydney . Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Sydney Things to Do blog . Visit the ...
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Sydney’s Best Parks and Gardens
Written by Brooke, Australia, September 2012
One of the brilliant features of Sydney
city is the integration of a number of parks and gardens within the
city bounds. These sections of green act as mini getaways for those
normally rushing ...
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The Best Places to Relax in Australia
Written by Brooke, Australia, February 2013
Australia is blessed with some beautiful natural surrounds – the kind that make you get out into nature, and away from all the things that remind you of the normal daily grind. While you are able to ...
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The Dandenong Ranges
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2011
Less than an hour east of Melbourne 's city centre lie lush mountain ranges known locally as the Dandenongs .
Popular with day-trippers since the 1870s, these gently rolling hills
and prettily ...
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The Romance Of Fiji
Written by Kyle, USA, February 2013
Like many of its South Pacific counterparts Fiji is packed to the palm trees with adventure, beauty, action, and romance. With a tropical combination of turquoise waters, lush forests, and fiery ...
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The South Island’s Most Beautiful Beaches
Written by Kyle, USA, February 2013
The South Island of New Zealand is the 12th largest island on the planet and has over 3,600 miles of coastline. Given the length of shoreline it should come as no surprise that there are a a large ...
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