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Kangaroo Valley
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2012
Just a two-hour scenic drive south of Sydney will
bring you to a historic little township nestled between
rainforest-strewn mountains. A National Trust-listed village, Kangaroo
Valley ...
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Marlborough Sounds and the Queen Charlotte Track
Written by Emma, Australia, March 2012
Marlborough, in New Zealand’s
South Island, is a region blessed with a temperate climate and plenty
of sunshine – the perfect combination to produce some of the world’s
best sauvignon blanc. ...
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Melbourne’s Sea Baths: St Kilda and Brighton
Written by Emma, Australia, July 2012
Melbourne ’s bay side suburbs of St Kilda and Brighton have been a playground for Melburnians since the late 1800s. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Melbourne Things to Do ...
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Moreton Bay and Islands
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2011
The tropical islands of Moreton Bay lay just 25 kilometers from Brisbane ’s
city center. Sheltered from the Pacific Ocean by four sand islands, the
bay is home to a wide variety of marine life, ...
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North Island's Top 10 (part 2)
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2011
Here's the rest of our list of some the must-sees on New Zealand' s North Island . Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our New Zealand Things To Do blog . Visit the original post ...
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North Island’s Top 10 (part 1)
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2011
From North to South, here’s our list of some the must-sees on New Zealand ’s North Island . Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our New Zealand Things To Do blog . Visit the ...
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Outdoor Activities in Moorea
Written by Viator, February 2013
Moorea is known for its worthwhile land and water-based outdoor activities, which are what lure most visitors to the island. For starters, the island is renowned for having some of the world's best ...
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Port Stephens from Sydney
Written by Peter, Australia, September 2010
To get away from the crowds on Sydney's Bondi Beach head north to the picturesque Port Stephens. It's about a 2.5 hour drive from Sydney but the view from the top of Mt Tomaree along the coast with ...
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Shopping on Karangahape Road
Written by Kyle, USA, February 2013
Ask an Auckland old timer about Karangahape Road and they’ll tell you it’s the city’s red light district. Sure, there are still some adult rated shops and some seedy characters that linger around ...
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Should You Visit Uluru (Ayers Rock)?
Written by Emma, Australia, April 2012
To visit Australia and not visit Uluru (Ayers Rock) would be like bypassing London on a visit to England
(excepting the fact that Uluru is Australia’s most recognisable natural
icon, and ...
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Skiing Near Auckland
Written by Viator, May 2013
It isn’t too often that you find ski resorts on South Pacific islands. Yes, you can ski on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, although there aren’t any lifts and the conditions can be harsh. It will also ...
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South Island’s Top 10 (part 2)
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2011
The further south you travel in New Zealand, the more wild and wonderful it becomes.
1. Queenstown
Sitting pretty on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown’s cool climate and mountainous ...
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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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St Albans, The Settlers Arms and the Old Great Northern Road
Written by Jeff, Australia, October 2010
If you've got a day to spare in Sydney and you have a car I'd recommend heading northwest of Sydney to visit the charming village of St Albans.
Getting there is easy as you can just drive north of ...
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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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