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Dining at Ayers Rock
Written by Viator, November 2012
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is Australia’s best-known natural icon and a World Heritage Site. Rising high above the surrounding desert plains, it strikes an imposing figure, with its ochre rock ...
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Perth Wine Tours
Written by Viator, August 2010
Picturesque Perth, capital of Australia's largest state, Western Australia, is a magnet for people seeking the good life – brilliant coastline, ocean-fresh seafood and a renowned wine scene. ...
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Shopping in Melbourne
Written by Viator, October 2012
Melbourne is considered one of Australia's premier shopping destinations - even some in-the-know Sydneysiders come to Melbourne exclusively to go shoe shopping - and it is possible to have several ...
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Spring Carnival in Melbourne
Written by Viator, November 2012
The Melbourne Cup really is a race that stops the nation with an estimated 20 million Australians watching the horse race on the first Tuesday in November each year. Running since 1861, the race is ...
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Bondi Sculpture by the Sea
Written by Chou Fleur, Australia, October 2010
An annual public exhibition of sculptures (late October - early November) along the coastal walk between Bondi Beach and Tamarama. And it is FREE!
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Australia’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Written by Brooke, Australia, November 2012
New Year’s Eve brings the biggest parties of the year to cities across Australia . Everyone in the world would be familiar with the big fireworks show that occurs in Sydney , but travelers will be ...
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Australia’s Famous Foods
Written by Brooke, Australia, November 2012
The melting pot of Australia has resulted in the local food culture being a distinct mix of various ethnic food types. So, in essence, Australian food
is a conglomerate of Thai, Indian, ...
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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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Essential Australian Slang
Written by Brooke, Australia, August 2012
Before heading to Australia ,
a person, particularly of the North American persuasion, might think
they have it all figured out. A trip to an English speaking country is
nothing like travel to ...
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Gold Coast Sevens
Written by Brooke, Australia, September 2012
The Gold Coast Sevens, a rugby union sporting event, occurs annually as part of the Australian section of the IRB Sevens World Series . Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our ...
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Hidden tourist Gem! Pet a dolphin!
Written by koalakiss86, Australia, November 2010
Coffs Harbour not only has the BIG BANANA! but it also has a small sea animals wildlife park in the middle of the city. We only found this place because we like to explore (get lost on the roads ...
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Rhino Bar and Grill
Written by koalakiss86, Australia, November 2010
One of Towmnsvilles most popular start of the night drinks, its on the corner of Palmer st which is the main restaurant district on Townsville.
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The Best of Byron Bay
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2011
Byron Bay, just south of the Gold Coast on the east coast of Australia ,
has long attracted artists, surfers and hippies seeking a simpler, more
laid-back lifestyle. They couldn’t keep Byron’s ...
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The Darwin Beer Can Regatta
Written by Brooke, Australia, June 2012
What started as a ploy to clean up beverage cans that littered the
streets during the Cyclone Tracy rebuild in 1974 has turned into a fun
annual event in Darwin .
The Darwin Beer Can Regatta is ...
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Doing what: Great Ocean Road Small Group Eco Tour from Melbourne
