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Along the Torrens River you will find a cyling route which is both challenging for the body as well as he mind. It takes you from Glenelg trough Adelaide to the Adelaide Hills.
You go up and down and the surroundings get more breathtaking when you get closer to the Adelaide Hills.
It is about 40 kilometers each way.
I have done this route about 10 times the last 3 years and I would go back to Adelaide for that alone if there wasn't anything else which there is!!
Rent a mountainbike at your hostel or another place. Leave a Comment Theme: BikingDirections: Gelenelg,Adelaide,South Australia Cycle from Glenleg to the place where the Torrens River ends up in the ocean and follow the cycle paths upstream.
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Golf is a favorite with Aussies, both, males and females. There are many world famous courses throughout Australia, and all towns and cities in Australia have great golf facilities.
No need to bring your own clubs.. you can hire everything here. You might like to bring a caddy though Leave a Comment Theme: Golfing
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It is true what they say, you sometimes see more snorkeling then diving. In between dives, whenever we had some leftover energy (which is not common) we went out snorkeling. I also took on snorkeling from the shore of various islands or beach towns I visited: Great Keppel Island, Magnetic Island, and Moreton Island come to mind.
On one occasion, while traveling on the Venus II, my friend Sandra and I saw even more wild life snorkeling then what we saw diving. I remember we started of by following a turtle that showed us the way to a giant sting ray. Then, it in turn led us to 5 more turtles in a row. Finally, we saw a small white tip shark before we had to swim back to the boat. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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So, you paid an enormous amount of money to go to Australia and now you’re looking into diving. After all, the Great Barrier Reef is among the best places to do so on Earth. How do you dive you ask? Who do you trust? In my opinion, the best and most professional certifying agency out there is PADI, which operates in over 100 countries. They offer intense short courses for you so that you can become a novice or advance diver in no time. Check out their webpage at www.padi.com.
Where to dive??? Well, there are several choices in Australia. I mention a few spots on the Great Barrier Reef I visited. But there are others, particularly the impressive Ningaloo reef in Western Australia. Regardless of where you choose to go, make sure you do the most of it. You get what you paid for. If you go on a one day trip, you will be packed with 50-100 people that want to go diving, snorkeling, or just take the trip for the boat ride. They usually take you to highly touristy reefs. So it is better to save money and go for a longer trip. Perhaps take a live aboard trip or go to one of the selected resorts such as Heron Island or Lady Elliot Is. It’s your choice!
About diving… it is the closest thing to weightlessness on Earth. The fact you're in the Great Barrier Reef is a bonus as you get a show of exotic fish, crustaceans, corral, sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins and more. Leave a Comment Theme: Scuba Diving
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There are a lot of Places from where you can go diving or snorkeling in Australia.
The most famos place to do it would be on the Barrier Reef.
When you stay on the east coast you will most probably start from Cairns or a place south of it.
If you want to start diving it will be cheaper if you are learning it somewhere south of Cairns - the more south the more cheap it is said to be. But if you want to make trips to the Barrier Reef they will take longer as from Cairns itself.
If you are travelling the west Coast of Australia there are also some wonderful places. E.g. around Exmouth
Coral Bay is a small town, an excellent place to spend a few quiet days and relax.
It has a reef very close to the beach (hence the name), actually it starts right 5m from the beach. And it is really beautiful, like swimming in a zoo aquarium.
Ningaloo Reef is also a Natural Reserve
Make sure if you learn divinig, that you do it properly. Meaning: Choose a Dive school that shows you how to dive safe - for you and your environment.
PADI aproved ones are mostly good.
And remember: do not touch the corals. Leave them as they are for the next to see and enjoy! Leave a Comment Theme: Scuba Diving
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I was watching my two sons play in the grand final of the local competition last weekend and it took me back to when they first started to play. Wow, they were primary school students and from the word go showed an aptitude for sport of any kind but were really attracted to hockey. Broken bones, cracked teeth and numerous stitches later and still they play and enjoy.
There are many playing fields dotted around Australia ......... every council area has space set aside for all sports. Bring your hockey stick and a ball and keep up with your practice while holidaying in our wonderful country.
Plenty of equipment available here if you don't want to tote your own. Leave a Comment Theme: Sports WatchingAddress: The picture is of the special surface field,Directions: on the link road between Coffs Harbour and Sawtell......... The home of the wallabies on one side and the three tiered Uni, Tafe, Senior school on the other.Website: http://www.hockeyaustralia.com/
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I managed to get a good package that includes a Frasier Island self-drive tour, a ride on a yacht through the Whitsunday’s, as well as other perks. If you’re planning on visiting Frasier Island and the Whitsunday Islands on one trip, then make sure you take advantage of the inexpensive packages offering both tours.
From Arlie Beach, I boarded the New Horizon, a beautiful sailing boat. We left the harbor at AB and headed straight to the Whitsunday Islands on what turned out to be a wonderful trip. The islands were spectacular, the water was crystal clear, and the weather was usually nice and warm. It is true what they say, the best way to see the Whitsunday Islands is by sailing. Give it a chance! Leave a Comment Theme: Boating/Sailing
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There is no better trill then those that come from the sky. AJ Hacket, the original bungee jump creators, has a site in Cairns. I didn't bungee jump though. Instead, I took a plunge on the giant Minjin Swing, which is a giant swing in the jungle. I have ridden this type before, but boy was it fun. Anne, a fellow traveler who joined me on the ride, and I screamed our hearts out as we reached 100km an hour flying through the jungle in the safety of the swing. Leave a Comment
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While enjoying my once a month breakfast at the beach two sundays ago, I was reminded of how sports conscious Australians are. It is not unusual where I live to see the triathalon taking place on any weekend really. They (the athletes) can be seen jogging, bicycling or swimming pretty seriously and despite weather conditions, that would send me back to bed.
Anyway, some, on this day even managed to half invite themselves for a cuppa and a chat...........LOL.
I am pretty sure that if you are a participator in this kind of event you would be well equipped and have your specific likes and dislikes, although everything that you would need can be purchased here. Leave a Comment
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There are so many places to do some serious treking, or as they say down under, bushwalking, in Australia. My favorite multi-day trek was the Thompson Trek in Hinchinbrook Island. My favorite singe day trek was climbing to the top of Cradle Mountain in Tasmania. Check out my must see tips to get more ideas. Leave a Comment Theme: Hiking
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