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The Top 6 Free Things to Do in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2011
While Melbourne
may have recently been voted the world’s most livable city, the surging
Australian dollar means that travel here is no longer the bargain it
used to be. Thankfully, many of the ...
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The Top 6 Places to Indulge Your Passion for Fashion in Auckland
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2011
New Zealand ’s fashion capital caters to shoppers of every budget. The key is knowing where to look! Here’s our quick guide to shopping in Auckland . Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken ...
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Things to Do in Sydney in the Summer
Written by Brooke, Australia, October 2012
The stereotypical Australian sunshine and hot, hot weather appear
through December, January and February, but you will be happy to know
that the average high temperature across these months runs ...
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Things To Do On Denarau
Written by Kyle, USA, February 2013
If you want to surf in Fiji, go to the Mamanucas. If you want to eat a traditional lovo meal, spend a day in a Fijian village. If you’re idea of perfect Fijian holiday is to lounge poolside with a ...
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Things To Do on Ohope Beach
Written by Kyle, USA, August 2012
Relaxing in the sand and watching a volcano erupt is just one of the many things to do on Ohope Beach on the North Island of New Zealand .
Situated in the eastern Bay of Plenty the volcanic White ...
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Top 5 Picnic Spots in Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, July 2011
Blessed with warm weather and sunshine most of the year round, Sydney’s parks, gardens and beaches are perfect for picnicking. Here’s our pick of the bunch: 1. Royal Botanic Gardens The Royal ...
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Townsville Gelato on the Strand
Written by koalakiss86, Australia, November 2010
We discovered this place while taking a leisurely drive along The Strand in Townsville one afternoon, one word.....AWESOME!!!!!! Located right over from the walking track and with a little pull in ...
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Visiting the Bay of Islands
Written by Kyle, USA, July 2012
As the site of some of the best beaches, boating and weather found anywhere in New Zealand , the Bay of Islands is a highlight of any North Island holiday. A sheltered bay which ...
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Visiting the Blue Mountains from Sydney
Written by Brooke, Australia, March 2013
A 90-minute train ride separates visitors from Sydney city and the beautiful Blue Mountains. It’s just an hour and a half to fresh, clean air, speckled with breezes of eucalyptus, and plenty of ...
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Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove has the best restaurants in Australia.
Written by koalakiss86, Australia, November 2010
We stayed at Peppers beach resort and spa, this was just the best location, right on the esplenade and one foot out of the hotel and theres so many restaurants to chose from, Italian, Greek, Aussie, ...
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Wine Tasting Trips Near Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, May 2012
Beautiful Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest wine growing region and lies just two hours north of Sydney . Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Sydney Things to Do blog . ...
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