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Blue Water Country Music Festival in Port Stephens, Australia
Written by Emma, Australia, May 2012
Popular vacation destination and dolphin watching center Port Stephens is hosting the Blue Water Country Music Festival the weekend of June 10-13. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken ...
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Breweries in Australia
Written by Brooke, Australia, February 2013
To say that beer in Australia is kind of a big deal might be considered an understatement. If there is anything I’ve learned in my nearly 4 years of living in Sydney, it is that the drink of choice ...
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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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Discover Melbourne’s Lanes and Arcades
Written by Emma, Australia, March 2012
Having lived in Melbourne for most of my adult life, I didn’t think that a tour of the city’s laneways and arcades
could teach me anything new. I mean, a tour is for tourists, right?
Well ...
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Experience the Magic: Harry Potter comes to Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2011
Australian fans of witchcraft and wizardry are thrilled about the recent opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition at Sydney ’s Powerhouse Museum that debuted on November 19, 2011. The exhibition ...
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How to Celebrate Australia Day in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2013
Australia Day takes place on January 26th and is a public holiday for all Australians. Various events are scheduled throughout the day in every state and city and Melbourne has an entire program of ...
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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 Food and Wine Festival
Written by Emma, Australia, February 2013
It’s not an exaggeration to say that the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is one of Australia’s biggest food and wine events. Visited by more than 300,000 people each year, the festival attracts big ...
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Melbourne’s Best Street Festivals
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2012
Each year Melbourne celebrates the return of the warmer weather with a number of local street festivals. Here’s a list of some of our favourites: Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken ...
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Partying on Oxford Street
Written by Brooke, Australia, September 2012
A real night out on the town in Sydney doesn’t exclude the biggest and the best: Oxford Street .
During the day, this Sydney street near the Central Business District
(CBD) is a relaxing and ...
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Public Art to See in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, January 2012
Melbourne ’s public art displays are part of what makes the city such an exciting and vibrant place. Take a turn down an alleyway and discover a mural worthy of the best art gallery, walk among ...
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Shopping on Oxford Street
Written by Brooke, Australia, January 2013
Locals in Sydney know Oxford Street for two main reasons: partying and shopping. We’ve already written about partying on Oxford Street, so this post will cover the shopping aspect. Oxford Street ...
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Sydney Biennale
Written by Brooke, Australia, August 2012
For three months during the Biennale, the city of Sydney presents artist exhibitions, artist talks, forums, performances and tours to the public – all free of charge. Editor’s Note: This ...
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Sydney Film Festivals
Written by Brooke, Australia, August 2012
Given the diverse cultural backgrounds of those living in the city of Sydney , and an overall love of being creative (or at least trying to be more creative than Melbourne ), the film festival ...
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Sydney’s Best Flea Markets
Written by Brooke, Australia, February 2013
Flea markets are typically known as markets held in the outdoors and that usually involve the resale of old goods, secondhand items and antiques. In Sydney, there might not be many of these ...
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