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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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How to Get Around Brisbane
Written by Brooke, Australia, July 2012
Like most major cities around the world, Brisbane ‘s
public transportation system includes trains, taxis, rentals cars and
buses. Since it also lies on the Brisbane River, the city offers other ...
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How to Rent an Apartment in Sydney
Written by Brooke, Australia, October 2012
Trips to Sydney
come in all shapes and sizes; so while a hostel or hotel will suffice
for many holidays and longer-term stays, the popularity of renting an
apartment is growing. There are 3 ...
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How to Travel in Cairns on the Cheap
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, November 2011
As most experienced travelers will tell you, running around Australia
is expensive. With the ever-growing value of the Australian dollar and
an expanding economy, moderate fiscal spending here ...
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Inner Suburbs of Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2011
Melbourne is a
sprawling city and its inner suburbs add their own unique flavor to the
Melbourne mix. From the creative hipster suburbs of Fitzroy and
Brunswick in the north to the flashier, ...
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Margaret River
Written by Emma, Australia, July 2011
No trip to Western Australia (WA) is complete without visiting one of Australia’s most magical places. Margaret River, with its incredible coastline and year-round sunshine is WA’s prime surfing and ...
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Melbourne by Bike
Written by Emma, Australia, May 2012
Melbourne’s many bike paths and relatively flat topography make it an easy city to travel around by bike. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Melbourne Things to Do blog. ...
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New Years Eve Events in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2012
Are you ready to party? Australia ’s events capital, Melbourne , has a wild ride in store for you! As well as the free firework shows and entertainment at Docklands and along the Yarra River
at ...
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New Year’s Eve Events in Sydney
Written by Brooke, Australia, December 2012
New Year’s Eve in Sydney
is the event of the year, and one that is known for going out with a
bang by people all over the globe. Perhaps it has something to do with
the fact that Sydney is one ...
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Nightlife in Cairns
Written by Brooke, Australia, March 2013
As a backpacking hub to all the northern Queensland attractions, Cairns houses numerous hostels and backpacker focused restaurants, bars and clubs. What that means is the nightlife is fairly big in ...
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One Day in Melbourne
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2012
While Melbourne is a sprawling city, its central business district and main attractions are compact and easily navigable. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Melbourne Things ...
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Public Transportation in Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, January 2012
As you might expect from any large city, there are numerous ways to get around Sydney . Here’s a few tips to help you navigate the public transport maze so you can spend more time sightseeing and ...
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Puffing Billy Steam Railway
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2012
Puffing Billy is an old restored steam engine that runs on its original mountain track in Melbourne ’s Dandenong Ranges .
Built to transport the area’s first settlers around the mountains, ...
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Riding the Kuranda Scenic Railway
Written by John Reality, Cambodia, May 2012
One of the great rides of Cairns, Australia the Kuranda Scenic Railway is a relaxing and most impressive way to experience the history and beauty of the area. In just two hours, the famous railway ...
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Ring in the New Year in Cairns
Written by Brooke, Australia, December 2012
At New Year’s, Cairns is hot—literally. The average high temperatures in December reach around 88 degrees Fahrenheit in the tropical north of Queensland. Whether you’re a local, a backpacker, or a ...
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