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Brisbane for Kids
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2011
Here are our picks for Brisbane ‘s best attractions for families and kids. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Brisbane Things To Do blog . Visit the original post to ...
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Free Museums in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, May 2012
Like most cities in the world, Melbourne
has its share of museums covering art, history, culture and more; and
many of the best ones won’t cost you a single dollar to enjoy. Here are
just a few ...
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Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2013
Not far from the magnificent Grampians area in Victoria is the township of Ararat and the excellent Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre. The center tells the story of the Chinese immigrants who found ...
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International Art Festival at the Museum of New Zealand
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2012
It’s worth timing your trip to New Zealand’s capital to coincide with the NZ International Arts Festival.Taking place in Wellington from February 24 to March 18, 2012, the festival attracts ...
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Written by Brooke, Australia, February 2013
Travelers in Brisbane with an overwhelming urge to cuddle a koala only need to venture to the nearby Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary . Opened way back in 1927, this koala sanctuary happens to be the ...
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Madame Tussauds Opens in Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, April 2012
Visitors to Sydney will soon be able to take advantage of a new attraction in the city – the famous waxwork museum, Madame Tussauds. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Sydney ...
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Melbourne Museum
Written by Emma, Australia, June 2012
The award-winning Melbourne Museum provides a fascinating insight into the culture, history and environment of Victoria and Australia .
Conceived as a building of distinct parts, the museum hosts ...
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Melbourne’s Best Museums
Written by Emma, Australia, April 2012
With all of Melbourne’s
natural beauty many visitors pack their itineraries with outdoor
activities and adventures. One should keep in mind, however, that there
is much to do and see indoors as ...
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Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
Written by Emma, Australia, July 2011
The latest buzz to come out of Tasmania is the opening of a new museum in Hobart called MONA. The brain child of Australian multi-millionaire, David Walsh, who calls it his “subversive adult ...
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National Gallery of Australia in Canberra
Written by Brooke, Australia, June 2012
Upon entering the National Gallery of Australia , the first piece you will lay eyes on is the iconic Aboriginal Memorial .
This piece features a display of 200 painted and hollow tree trunks, ...
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Queensland Police Museum
Written by Brooke, Australia, June 2012
Tourists, history buffs and television crime drama enthusiasts alike stop at the Queensland
Police Museum. Here you can learn about policing but also to try your
hand at solving the mystery set ...
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Sydney’s Art and Culture: Top Attractions
Written by Emma, Australia, April 2012
Despite popular belief that there is no culture in Sydney (rumors reportedly spread by Sydney’s rival city, Melbourne ), the city has a vibrant arts and culture scene that can be experienced in ...
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The Australian Museum: After Dark
Written by Brooke, Australia, August 2012
Forget the straight-laced, classroom personality of the typical natural
history and culture museum. The land of fossils, dinosaurs, nature
photos and Australian history is normally a daytime world ...
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The Immigration Museum
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2012
Melbourne ’s history has been shaped by immigration and the Immigration Museum celebrates the city’s rich multicultural past and its present. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our ...
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The Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart
Written by Brooke, Australia, December 2012
Founded, built and curated by a Tasmanian millionaire, David Walsh, the Museum of Old and New Art (the MONA) has made a huge impact on the art scene in Tasmania .
Recently launched in 2011, the ...
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