Snowy MOUNTAINS
by glengyl_iligan
Snowy Mountains
The Snowy Mountains – New South Wales' high country, 526 kilometres south-west of Sydney – boast sparkling trout-filled mountain streams, bushland, breathtaking vistas, rugged gorges, alpine lakes and fresh, mountain air.
Outside the snowfields, the townships of Jindabyne, Cooma, Berridale and Bombala offer a range of services and attractions from ski hire and tours to historic sites. Lake Jindabyne and Lake Eucumbene, stocked with trout and Atlantic salmon, can be reached from these towns. Accommodation is available throughout the region in chalets, cabins, caravans, motels and on farms.
In summer, explore the flower-lined walking tracks, wilderness areas or the Yarrnagobilly limestone caves. Activities range from cycling to whitewater rafting to horse riding. The Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme is worth a visit. When I met my friend jason....
He lives in Sydney
and being with hom was so exciting
and adventure.
Public Holidays in Australia
by bkarjee
These are the public Holidays in Australia
New Years Day
Australia Day (26 January) Good Friday
Easter Monday
Anzac Day (April 25)
Queens Birthday (First Monday in June)
Bank Holiday (1st Monday in August)
Labour Day (1st monday in October)
Christmas Day (25th Dec)
Boxing Day (26 Dec)
When the official holiday falls on Sunday, following Monday is a holiday. When the official holiday falls on Saturday, preceeding Friday is a holiday
Banking hours & currency
by dragontml
9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday
9 am to 5 pm Fridays
Some have extended hours, including Saturday mornings.
Most Banks will exchange most foreign currencies, and foreign currency exchanges can be found at Sydney Airport and popular tourist spots such as Martin Place, CentrePoint, and Circular Quay.
Australia uses decimal currency - 100 cents = $1.00
Notes presently in use are $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 dollar bills.
Coins are 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1.00 and $2.00.
The Beauty of the People
by Susumarie
I was so very impressed with the kindness and beauty of all the Australian people we came into contact with, especially in some of the really difficult moments. The best example being New Year's Eve -- and again, being in Sydney, you have to be part of the fireworks, I suppose, but I would never do it again. However, as part of that evening, we met quite a few truly wonderful people. We started on the Darling Harbour bridge for the 9 pm show, where we met a family from Canberra -- they just started a conversation with us, and kept us entertained the whole time we were there, plus offering us all their goodies, plus lots of advice for the rest of our evening. When we got back over to The Rocks, the influx of people was very scary, and as the time passed, hoards of drunks continued to push over us to the point we were almost trampled. It was at this time a very good Sydney family pulled us inside of their position, protecting us from the onslaught. He let me know he was too smart to be there -- but allowed out-of-towners to talk him in to bringing them. These are just extreme examples, though. I just found happiness and goodwill from everyone I came into contact with -- made for a memorable holiday.
Travel light!
by Jerelis
* Map and guidebook. * Hiking boots;
* Shorts with many pockets;
* Sunglasses;
* Raincoat. * Band-aids. * Camera and lots of films!
* Filter;
* Extra batteries;
* Lens 210 mm. * None ... :-)
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Liz enjoying the day (November 2010)
SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE "THE COATHANGER"
Potato wedges with chili sauce
Pomme Frites
