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Beaches   Sydney

Beaches, Sydney

 38 Reviews  New tourists to Australia will undoubtedly have this iconic image of Bondi Beach with sunny skies, scantily clad people and benign surf. However, as you can clearly see from the pictures, Bondi Beach... 

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Great Ocean Road   Melbourne

Great Ocean Road, Melbourne

 21 Reviews  I constantly fly to Melbourne with my partner and I always call Private Budget Tours Australia. They are a local couple from Melbourne whom provide private tours at affordable rates. They are very... 

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Perth City   Perth

Perth City, Perth

 14 Reviews  Australians love music as much as people everywhere else in the world. The invention of the MP3 player, however, is not yet known down under... [/nonsense modus off] The lively pedestrian streets in... 

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Information   Brisbane

Information, Brisbane

 14 Reviews  Looking to book some local or overseas travel? Seeking enlightenment on where to go and what to do? There is an annual Travel Expo held on a weekend in February at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition... 

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Theme Parks.   Gold Coast

Theme Parks., Gold Coast

 7 Reviews  WANT TO SAVE MONEY? Who doesn't, especially when on holidays! CHECK OUT THESE MONEY... 

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City Centre   Adelaide

City Centre, Adelaide

 15 Reviews  SHOPPING HOURS In South Australia, the trading hours from .... MONDAY - FRIDAY are 9am - 5.30pm some Adelaide city stores to 7pm and Fridays 9pm. SATURDAY.................9am -... 

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Parks / Gardens / Lakes   Canberra

Parks / Gardens / Lakes, Canberra

 15 Reviews  Of course, Floriade is also about people; about the charming little girl with the great hat I spotted running around who just made my shot of the playground; the guy I met who was involved in the... 

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Baywalk Bollards   Geelong

Baywalk Bollards, Geelong

 4 Reviews  There are over 100 bollards which have been made out of hughe wooden pylons;many recovered from the Yarra Street pier,which was destroyed by fire in the 1980`s.The bollards are painted as historic... 

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Salamanca Markets.   Hobart

Salamanca Markets., Hobart

 8 Reviews  There was music everywhere. There was an absolute gem of an open boat being rowed around with a lady playing piano down the back and a bearded man on accordion amidships (pic 5). Every time they... 

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Darling Harbour / Casino   Sydney

Darling Harbour / Casino, Sydney

 24 Reviews  What you now have is an Entertainment Centre, Sydney Aquarium, Star City Casino, IMAX Theatre (pic 4), Powerhouse Museum, 5 star accommodation - and that's just to name a few! There are also pleasant... 

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St. Kilda   Melbourne

St. Kilda, Melbourne

 12 Reviews  St Kilda is one of inner city suburbs of Melbourne and in recent years, it has begun to shake off a seamy reputation and is home to many of Melbourne's famous visitor attractions including Luna Park,... 

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Fremantle   Perth

Fremantle, Perth

 9 Reviews  Visit Rottnest Island... you can get around on bikes or walk... there are no cars just people powered vehicles. Crystal blue ocean surrounds this small island. Scuba diving, surfing, snokeling and... 

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Walks & Itineraries   Brisbane

Walks & Itineraries, Brisbane

 6 Reviews  It is Sunday 4 October 2009, and a new $63.3 million pedestrian / cycling bridge in Brisbane is opened. The bridge, which is expected to have 36 500 people cross it each week, was originally known as... 

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Beaches.   Gold Coast

Beaches., Gold Coast

 15 Reviews  I am not one for busy crowded beaches, I prefer ones with less people, but still with the Life Savers on patrol for my safety, OR still water ones. Some of the quiet Beaches are The Spit, Main Beach,... 

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Food and drink   Adelaide

Food and drink, Adelaide

 7 Reviews  As I first mentioned on my Australia COUNTRY page, we Americans have been taught, via television advertising, to believe that all Australians LOVE Foster's Beer. Before I visited Oz, I thought Fosters... 

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History/Location   Canberra

History/Location, Canberra

 9 Reviews  Walter Burley Griffin originated this term, which refers to the area between Parliament House and the lake, flanked by Commonwealth Avenue on the west and Kings Avenue to the east. As a visitor, it... 

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Geelong Waterfront   Geelong

Geelong Waterfront, Geelong

 10 Reviews  All the parks along the foreshore are lovely. Palm trees, as well as shade trees are everywhere. During the summertime, it can get a little crowded here, as there are many visitors from the... 

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National Parks.   Hobart

National Parks., Hobart

 9 Reviews  Waterfalls are often a popular destination for tourists and Tassie has its share of good ones. Not all that far away (about an hour) are the most popular of all, Russell. They are located in Mount... 

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Zoo / Wildlife   Sydney

Zoo / Wildlife, Sydney

 23 Reviews  The one activity that was a must for me during our visit to Sydney was getting up close and personal with a Koala. On my Birthday trip in 2007; Chris took me to Taronga park for my first Koala... 

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Flinders Street Station   Melbourne

Flinders Street Station, Melbourne

 8 Reviews  The station at Flinders street is a wonderful old building serving the train loving people of Melbourne. I have used this station for transport since 1977 and the place has only gotten grubbier since... 

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Aboriginal Culture   Perth

Aboriginal Culture, Perth

 6 Reviews  BOOMERANG The boomerang is the long range weapon of the Australian Aborigine and was devised only in Australia. No other peoples anywhere else in the world use this unique weapon. Australian... 

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Brisbane suburbs   Brisbane

Brisbane suburbs, Brisbane

 3 Reviews  This tip is for all those people who love browsing around cemeteries. The Nudgee Catholic cemetery is the only major private cemetery in Brisbane, and the 1st burial here was in 1867. It really is... 

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National Parks.   Gold Coast

National Parks., Gold Coast

 4 Reviews  The Natural Arch is a stand alone attraction and very popular. It's about a 45 minute drive from Surfers along a scenic drive that makes the trip doubly worthwhile. The short walk down to the... 

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Native Fauna   Adelaide

Native Fauna, Adelaide

 8 Reviews  Elder park in the city centre is home to Adelaide's beautiful black swans who spend their days swimming back and forth in the river Torrens. These elegant birds are very use to living with people and... 

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Tourist Attractions   Canberra

Tourist Attractions, Canberra

 4 Reviews  I chanced my arm, so to speak, and walked up the ramp to one of the courts. The vastness of the building almost overwhelms you. The attendants are all dressed in black and white in keeping with... 

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AUSTRALIA ON A TOUR

by balhannah

This tip is in reply to a Travel Forum Question wanting to know about website for tour companies in Australia.You shouldn't have a problem with Australian companies as they are reputable from the cheapest to the most expensive.Tour companies catering for young ones are.OzXposure more adventure and funhttp://www.letstrekaustralia.com/Contiki tourshttp://www.contiki.com/destinations/australia/toursThe below are a mix of tours, some for just one particular state.http://www.adventuretours.com.au/http://www.aptouring.com.au/Destinations/Australiahttp://www.aatkings.com/http://www.caseytours.com.au/http://www.topdeck.travel/australiahttp://www.oztourism.com.au/http://www.adelaidesightseeing.com.au/I come from Australia, so if you want to peruse my pages for areas you may like, this is the linkhttp://members.virtualtourist.com/m/m/fa47c/Hope you have a great time in Oz!

Beautiful beach in Australia
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HARVEST TRAIL FOR BACKPACKERS & OTHERS

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The harvest area usually rely on backpackers to help with their seasonal workload.The Harvest trail links jobseekers with harvest jobs Australia wide. It offers a great way for people to travel around Australia at their own pace while sightseeing ...You can download the info or you can pick up a booklet at our Centrelink offices when in Australia. I have a booklet and its a good book.The website for all your informations is......www.jobsearch.gov.au/HarvestTrailTo see beforehand what fruits are in season when you arrive in Australiahttp://www.jobs4travellers.com.au/pages/BACKPACKER-HARVEST-JOBS-CALENDAR

Booklet available at Centrelink Offices
ABORIGINAL TOURS

by balhannah

In answer to a forum question on Australian tours, I came across the tour.EXPERIENCE ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIAhttp://www.aboriginalaustralia.com.au/I thought it was good that there are tours for those who want to experience Aboriginal culture and meet the people.This is the first Aboriginal tour I have found, there may be more. As far as I know, this is just developing.

AUSTRALIA'S GREAT TRAIN JOURNEYS

by balhannah

Generally Train travel in Australia is simalary priced to other countries.My husband and I have done "special" scenic train trips around the world, and found they are usually more expensive........Well, in Australia it is the same.What I like here, is the FREE BOOKLET which is obtainable from some Tourist Information Centres.I think they may probably mail one to you if you rang the number.I thought it an excellent publication, for not only does it give details on each Train journey, but it includes the sightseeing from a 4 hour tour, and up to a 13day 12nights package tours.It covers journeys by the INDIAN PACIFIC -------- Sydney - Perth via Adelaide or the opposite wayTHE GHAN ------------- Adelaide to Darwin " " " "THE SOUTHERN SPIRT- Adelaide to Brisbane via Melbourne " " " "THE OVERLAND-------- Adelaide to Melbourne " " " "So, if you are planning one I these trips, I recommend the...

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Our States and Territories.

by wise23girl

....................................photos:......... Border patrol ;.... Queenslanders...........................STATES OF AUSTRALIARead on for an overview of each of our states and territories written December 2012....."The states and mainland territories of Australia combine to make up the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Australia comprises six states and various territories; the Australian mainland is made up of five states and three territories, with the sixth island state of Tasmania to the south of the mainland. In addition, there are six island territories, known as external territories, and Australian Antarctic Territory.All states and two of the three internal territories have their own parliaments and administer themselves; all remaining territories are administered by the federal government, but with Norfolk Island having some degree of self-government"Australian...

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SAVE MONEY WITH A SHOP-A-DOCKET

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A shop-a-docket - What is it?It is what is on the back of the docket/receipt that you receive after buying your groceries. These dockets often have good deals. Some are buy one and get one free, this ranges from coffee, milkshakes, to fast food outlet deals and more.Holidays are often at a very reasonable price, and so are deals to different attractions. Just remember, before you throw your docket away, check the back incase there is something that you can use! These are found on dockets all around Australia.

SAVE MONEY WHEN FILLING YOUR CAR WITH FUEL!

by balhannah

An easy way to save money when filling your car with fuel, is to have previously bought $30 & over worth of groceries from either COLES or WOOLWORTHS stores.When you take a look at your receipt, you will find on the bottom what I have taken a photo of.Sometimes you may receive either 4c litre off, 8cents or even 10cents litre off the cost of your petrol [fuel]Just tear of the part that I have a photo off, then, for Coles vouchers, head to a SHELL service station to use, and for Woolworths, to a WOOLWORTHS service station or a participating CALTEX service station.Usually outside the station, they have how much per litre the discounted fuel will cost. Just take your docket/receipt with you when you pay, and the amount will be deducted from the bill.Depending on how much you buy, it can save you quite a few dollars.This discount is available all around Australia, and can be used from state...

INFORMATION ON AUSTRALIA

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Each State of Australia has its own website detailing on everything necessary to know when visiting that State.AUSTRALIA, also has its own website, so for details, visit....www.australia.comIf you need online Visa's or anything to do with a Government department, then this is the website for you..................www.australia.gov.auCURRENCY Australian Dollar (AUD). We have notes and coins. For converting money, I use http://www.xe.com/ucc/WEATHER This website will help you with all the details you need.http://www.weatherchannel.com.au/WeatherMapTHE INTERNATIONAL DIALLING CODE IS.... +61, just incase somebody wants to ring you!

Australia from the air
ATM'S IN AUSTRALIA

by balhannah

ATM'S are located all around Australia. You will find them at Banks, Shopping centres, inside Service Stations, Hotels, Train & Bus Stations, anywhere where the public might need money.You will not get change from the ATM, as the money dispensed is in $50 notes, it is only if you want an uneven amount that you will receive some smaller notes.A good idea is to feel where your card goes into the machine, as if it is loose, then it probably has been tampered with. I saw this warning on Television.Always cover the keyboard when entering your pin, this is common sense.

Need Some Cash in Hand?

by wise23girl

Cash in Hand...Using ATMs So you meed to know where to look for a safe withdrawal of cash and by what name to ask if you cannot find one...in Australia we call the little beasts Automatic Teller Machines (ATMS) where as you might be used to Bankomet...or Cash Machine.Be aware of how much you can withdraw in a 24 hour period (usually 12mn to 12mn but be aware of Daylight Saving Time between states)And there are times when the machines are empty...waiting for a refill...so do not leave your withdrawal till the last minute especially in out of the way places and we do have out of the way places in Queensland and Australia.Probably the most widely accepted cards world wide are Visa and Mastercard...but look for the insignia that matches your card Cirrus or Maestro for example.Cash withdrawals are not free nor is currency conversion but you are better to be safe than sorry. Cashpassport cards...

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