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the most northern and tropical City of Australia. easy going place, lots of travellers, mostly young, party party.
Mitchell Street where most of the action is. the Esplanade at Cullen Bay for the romantic ones among us watching the sunsets.
they are quite beautiful in Darwin, weather wise Darwin is blessed, though there is a wet season start November, when the whole of Australia goes from Spring into Summer.
yes, Darwin is different.
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 yes Alice has green spots too,
Todd Mall by nipper1
or by bus, rental car is good
or take the train..the famous Ghan from Port Augusta...make sure you book early
it might be full of tourist, at times we are all tourist even in our own country Leave a Comment
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 by Amelei
They are now once more custodians of this important site, rich in mythology, with caves that are still off-limit to uninitiated people: there are signs warning visitors.
Although the site is sacred and therefore the Aborigines don't like it, many tourists climb to the top, a hard and quite dangerous activity. The view is great, of course. But a better way is to walk around it.
About 20 km from Uluru are the Olga's, or Kata Tjuta, meaning "many heads", also a site of great beauty and ceremonial significance.
Some great walks may be taken here, like the Valley of the Winds. And north of the Uluru - Katatjuta National Park is Kings Canyon, in Watarrka National Park, with spectacular vertical walls, oasis-like gardens and Aboriginal paintings. Leave a Comment
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 NEAR TWIN FALLS by Amelei
But there are many more that are of great ceremonial significance and therefore not accessible to tourists at the request of the traditional owners, who are the custodians of the Park.
An early morning cruise on Yellow Waters Lagoon at Cooinda is unforgettable, with its profusion of birdlife and crocodiles on the shore.
Some tracks, like the one to Jim Jim and Twin Falls, are only accessible by four-wheel drive vehicle and only in the Dry season; in the Wet the only way to see the falls is by helicopter!
But the falls at Gunlom, where a scene from the movie "Crocodile Dundee" was shot, can be reached by normal car, a fantastic spot with great swimming and beautiful views from the top. Leave a Comment
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 Lord Howe Island by Amelei
World Heritage areas are outstanding examples of the world’s natural or cultural heritage. The World Heritage Committee oversees world heritage listing on behalf of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Australia has 16 world heritage properties. Five are in Queensland, one of the most naturally diverse places on earth.
The wet tropical rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef protect two of the world’s most diverse ecosystems.
The Central Eastern Rainforests Reserves (Australia) World Heritage area straddles the border between New South Wales and Queensland, protecting subtropical and temperate rainforests.
Riversleigh fossil site in north-west Queensland tells the story of how our native animals evolved to be so different from wildlife elsewhere.
At Fraser Island, you can actually see the very processes of change which made this island worthy of world heritage listing.
The Australian Government has to ensure that Australia’s world heritage properties are managed to protect their natural and cultural values. If you want to know more about world heritage, contact the Department of the Environment and Heritage, GPO Box 787, CANBERRA ACT 2601 phone 1800 803 772 or www.deh.gov.au/heritage/worldheritage/index.html. Leave a Comment
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 The Red Centre by Amelei
This is an ancient land, crossed by the dreaming tracks of the Aboriginal inhabitants who live in settlements and small Homeland Centres. These are desert peoples, speaking languages like Warlpiri and Pintubi-Loritja, that, although related, are quite distinct. They share similar customs and ceremonies and travel extensively through this vast land to meet their ceremonial obligations.
There are impressive landscapes, like the huge meteorite crater, Gosse's Bluff, a sacred site as well.
In this region is also the community of Areyonga, spectacularly situated between the hills. Traveling 500 km west from Alice Springs is Kintore or Walungurru near the Western Australian border, a community of Pintubi people, the last group to be contacted by the outside world.
Nearby is Ngutjul, an impressive site with huge boulders. On the way to Kintore you pass Haasts Bluff and Mount Liebig, small Aboriginal communities of Loritja peoples. North of there is the large Warlpiri community of Yuendumu (Yurntumu).
Amon took me out here on a random journey for my birthday. We packed the 4WD and tipi. I was in anticipation. I have an affinity for the desert, the hot sands between my feet, the vast nothingness in its absolute simplistic and awe inspiring beauty. I could sit there for hours and just write the way i feel about this place.
Amon sets up camp and that night we just lye there and watch through the worlds eyes...oh my heart is taken by overwhelming emotion. I understand now why he bought me here.... My love for the desert deepens. We embrace as the sky opens up and the universe explodes in all its infinite glory! I am one with all..... "Oh, Amelei..... this is it isnt it?' says Amon..... Leave a Comment
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 Just look at the art in this-
amazing!! by Amelei
One of my earliest memories is my father (bless him), taking me to the original Woodford Folk festival, then called The Malaney Folk Festival. Even at the tender age of 8 i knew id keep coming back for years to come and i havnt stopped!
Woodford has become somewhat commercial, nevertheless the essence of its true meaning, Folk, is ever evident by just walking around and taking all the scenery and people in.
The festival runs a week long- it has just so much to offer.
There are work shops for children and adults, there are live fire shows, Theatre performances, endless music, endless chai tea, endless goodtimes.
The Guto Monks of Tibet perform regularly- and that is an experience in itself.
One year i was at The Folk festival and had been up all night dancing. My partner and i decided at 4:30am to climb a hill inside the festival.
We sat up the top over looking the most amazing view with some hundreds of people, listening, meditaing with the Guto Monks of Tibet as they sang to us in native tongue. What an experience!!
As the sun came up the last note was sung. There were many happy and joyful tears that morning. The awesomeness was just so overwhelming!
I cannot emphasise how beautiful this festival is. Please do yourself a favour and go.
It runs over Xmas and the New Year period. Bring a rain coat though as it notoriously will rain atleast for 1 day.
Bring a tent as there is camping available and book in advance as the popularity means you may not always get a ticket. Leave a Comment
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 The old Landrover Border
Ranges National Park.... by Amelei
Truly one of my favourite 'off the beaten path', adventures would have to be The border Ranges National Park in NSW.
This track runs for about 80km's of dirt roads through the thick of the most beautiful rainforest i have ever seen.
Urban, local legand says that, The Border Ranges (that border QLD and NSW, hence the name), is one of the only Parks that has origional old growth forest, that has never been logged. Needless to say, it is a fragile place that needs to be absolutely respected, for its pure beauty and awesomeness.
There are many ways to get there but the one i am most familiar with is heading towards Murwillumbah, out past Wollumbin and taking The old Tweed road exit towards Barkers Vale. It is all very well sign posted.
So the journey starts.....
There are camping grounds at the Border Ranges National Park but always call in advance as they can get fairly packed out.
There are BBQ set up's and toilet facilities. It is a nature lovers paradise- you will not be disappointed.
Always remember to take all rubbish with you.
There are waterholes, water falls, my god the list is endless. The views are simplt to die for.
A must see....... Leave a Comment
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 Climbing a boulder, part of
the Thompson Trail by darthmilmo
My first glimpse of Hinchinbrook Is was from the lookout near Cardwell. The view from the lookout was amazing. You could truly appreciate the beauty of the island from this vantage point. I studied it for in the next few days I would be trekking the infamous Thorsborne Trail. It is separated from the mainland by the narrow Hinchinbrook Channel.
The journey began aboard a large ferry that took me to Ramsay Bay, the northern part of the trail. Over the course of the next 6 days I will have walked all the way down to the southern pickup point at George point. This trek takes you through a tropical forest, heather land, high peaks, beaches, and more. You will find yourself testing your limits as you swim/walk through creeks, as you walk right by croc infested lands, as you avoid getting attacked by the infamous island rats, and more.
Who am I kidding though? I have over 18,000 characters of useful information on this trek so I’ll have to build an individual page on it. Please check it out when it’s done. Leave a Comment
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 Kangaroo and joey by darthmilmoLeave a Comment
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