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Surfing   Sydney

Surfing, Sydney

 12 Reviews  With all the beaches and fantastic coat; no wonder surfie is a popular activity in Sydney. The surf can really pound in some areas and the surfers navigate with skill that it amazing. Surf boards are... 

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Rock Climbing   Brisbane

Rock Climbing, Brisbane

 4 Reviews  Rock climing and abseiling on the sheer face of the Kangaroo Point cliffs is a very popular weekend activity in Brisbane - and there are plenty of courses for beginners available. There are a few... 

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Cricket   Adelaide

Cricket, Adelaide

 4 Reviews  It's a museum for the great Aussie cricketer, Sir Don Bradman. If you want to learn more about this venerated man (almost God-like in Australia), then pop over to this shrine/museum which houses the... 

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Hiking, walking   Canberra

Hiking, walking, Canberra

 3 Reviews  There are so many hills that are around canberra where you could hike.Hiking is a good way of enjoying the abundant natural beauty around here.The kangaroos running wild with their joeys would add fun... 

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Water Sports   Sydney

Water Sports, Sydney

 11 Reviews  Boating/Sailing is another great way to enjoy the magnificient weather that Sydney offers most of the year. Why not rent one while you are in Sydney? There are many great options for renting, check... 

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Hibiscus Gardens Sports Complex   Brisbane

Hibiscus Gardens Sports Complex, Brisbane

 1 Review  This sports complex contains a large indoor area hosting four netball courts (multi-purpose for volleyball, basketball and indoor soccer) six squash courts, 50m Olympic-sized pool, 25m heated and... 

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Clipsal 500   Adelaide

Clipsal 500, Adelaide

 1 Review  Clipsal 500 is one of the best supercar events ever!!!! Its the V8 supercars and its an awesome street circuit. Adelaide becomes alive when the V8s come to town.Its a fantastic time to visit. next... 

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Olympic Park / Olympics   Sydney

Olympic Park / Olympics, Sydney

 11 Reviews  Australians are a sports loving people. There are a number of world class venues where you can watch a wide array of sports. You can visit Olympic Park which was the site of the 2000 Olympics. Here... 

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Tour Down Under   Adelaide

Tour Down Under, Adelaide

 1 Review  Every year in January since 1999, South Australia hosts the "Tour Down Under", held in the tradition of european bike races such as the Tour de France. Six stages are held at various locations... 

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Hiking / Walking   Sydney

Hiking / Walking, Sydney

 5 Reviews  There's a paved walkway from Bondi to Coogee which follows the coastline and offers great ocean views. The walk starts at the South end of Bondi and takes you through the suburbs of Tamarama, Bronte... 

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Cricket   Sydney

Cricket, Sydney

 6 Reviews  Here at the SCG you can watch cricket, State Cricket, and more importantly Test Match Cricket during the summer months. (in the Winter it is the venue for Australian Rules Football.) Sunhat, sunbloc,... 

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Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race   Sydney

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Sydney

 6 Reviews  We happened to be in Sydney during the Harbour to Hobart race...and we went on top of the peak across from the harbour to watch all the sailboats. It was a really fun thing to do...as the city really... 

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Sporting Activities   Sydney

Sporting Activities, Sydney

 8 Reviews  The Gong ride goes from Sydney Park at St. Peters, an inner suburb, all the way to the southern city of Wollongong. Total distance is around 90 kms and each year 10,000 people join in for the event. I... 

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Football - All codes   Sydney

Football - All codes, Sydney

 9 Reviews  The socceroos play at least 1 game of Football in Sydney every year. It is either held at Anz Stadium (In olympic park) or the SFS in Moore Park Tickets rage from back rom seats for about $28 to... 

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AFL (Football)   Sydney

AFL (Football), Sydney

 5 Reviews  Doug was great enough to get us into the Sydney/St Kilde match. St Kilda was undefeated coming in. And basically got crushed by the Swans. Much fun was had by all. This was my first experience with... 

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Scuba diving

by martin_nl

All over Australia you have the possibility to go scuba diving. The Great Barrier Reef on the East Coast is probably the most popular place to go (and learn how) scuba diving. All over the east coast you have the possibility to do so. On the West Coast you've got the Ningaloo Reef, with a lot of rare species of hard coral. Best places for diving here are Exmouth and Coral Bay. I particularly enjoyed Coral Bay. There are a couple of dive sites here that aren't very deep, but so very beautiful. The colours of the coral are very diverse and you sometimes feel like being in that kids tv cartoon the snorkels. Brilliant. There are also possibilities for diving in Perth and the jetty in Busselton. For someting very exclusive you can dive on the South Coast of Australia to try and see the leafy sea dragons that are very rare. As you can see many opportunities. You don't have to bring your own...

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Snorkeling

by MichaelFalk1969

The best place for snorkeling is either the Great Barrier reef or the Whitsunday Islands. From Airlie Beach go daytrips with "Fantasea Cruises" to a snorkeling platform on the outer Barrier Reef - highly recommended. You need not to be a diver to appreciate the corals and the marvelous fish life; you`ll see lots of fish just by snorkeling! If you go on a boat trip that includes snorkeling usually the operator will provide snorkeling equipment, i.e. mask and rubber suit. But you can bring your own if you want to.

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Mountainbiking from Glenelg to the Adelaide Hills

by Joenes

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.

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All water sports

by iandsmith

Yes, that is exactly what this sign is all about. The hoarding at the eastern end of the D'Albora Marina at Nelson Bay is a feast for those who want to partake in water borne activities.There's dolphin and whale watching, fishing, kayaking, cruises, paddle boats for the kiddies or just plain old hire boats. So many to choose from, so little time.If you want to surf, parasail or windsurf, Post Stephens has it all. They advertise the place as "Blue Water Wonderland". The only amazing thing is that so relatively few people go here (compared to say Surfers Paradise).It is always in my top ten places of "must see" things in Australia. You can jump aboard with others, hire it for yourself or fly in the sky. All you really need is a pair of swimmers (maybe) and some suntan oil. It's that simple.

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Aussie Rules Football in Melbourne

by Lildeer

If rugby is grid-iron without the pads, Aussie Rules Football is rugby without the rules! Go watch one of the most athletic and enthusiastic ever devised. Try to pick a game when the two most competitive teams are playing: the Blues or the Magpies. Show up two hours before game time to get a same-day ticket to the action.

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GOOD OLD AUSSIE RODEO

by Amelei

There's no mistaking the atmosphere at a rodeo; the air is charged with it, as well as a fair amount of dust from the arena. Then there’s that perfectly still moment just before the chute boss opens the gate, then about half a tonne of beef launches itself into the arena, the crowd goes wild, and usually, the cowboy on top doesn’t stay there for long.This time the bull is called “Forklift” and the cowboy is a young lunatic called Brad Ison. Forklift played his part to perfection with a premier display of twisting jinking and corkscrewing that threatened to buck his brand off. Brad ended up having a good ride, stayed on for the whole eight seconds, then jumped off to the acclaim of the crowd while rodeo clown Denis Johnson distracted the bull.You have to ask; why would someone do something that puts them so close to mortal danger? You might think the only winner here would be the local...

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AnNuaL BeEr fESt- BrIsBAnE! RNA SHOW GROUNDS

by Amelei

For the first Time Ever in Australia, taste your way around a nation.Over 150 Great Aussie Brews on Tap in the one room at the same time! Do not cease to drink beer, to eat, to intoxicate thyself, to make love, and celebrate the good days.Ancient Egypt § But if at church they would give some ale And a pleasant fire our souls to regale We’d sing and we’d pray all the live long day, Nor ever once from the church to stray.William Blake § Give me a woman who loves beer and I will conquer the world.Kaiser Wilhelm § Many battles have been fought and won by soldiers nourished on beer.Frederick the Great § Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants to see us happy.Benjamin Franklin § This is grain, which any fool can eat, but for which the Lord has intended a more divine form of consumption. Let us give praise to our maker and glory to His bounty be learning about beer.Friar Tuck § From...

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Well Aussies DO like sport!!!!

by Amelei

Okay well i did somehthing pretty amusing... and none of my friends have ever let me live it down!I went to a Rugby game here in Brisbane. It was our home town boys, The Broncos v's the New Zealand warriors.A girlfriend and i had never been to a game before and thought it would be a laugh to go drink loads of beer and get amongst it.She went to get the tickets and said to me ' Go get something stupid from the souvenier stand'. i walk over, not knowing jack about either team. I look at the colours thinking 'mmm i like the black and silver one.' So i buy it and walk back, unravel the flag and wave it. Jane looks at me in horror and says ' um...babe...you bought the wrong teams flag..' oh god i nearly died!!Besides the small glitch, we had an absolutely awesome day. We ended up sitting next to a Kiwi and he was nice enought to explain the game to us. We drank so much beer it was stupid and...

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Dive Australia

by underwater_australia

Diving around Australia is absolutely amazing. Don't just stop at the Great Barrier Reef, the whole costline of Australia offers awsome and very varied diving.Fore more info on where to go and who to go with visit http://www.underwater.com.au, the most popular site for diving in Australia. If you have your own gear, take it - most operators will have good rental equipment if you need it.

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Byron Bay

by felicitywu

Gold Coast is no longer "surfing paradise" any more since it's occured by too many tourists. You can go to Byron Bay (most east point of Australia) for surfing with plenty perfect coast.Don't be surprised to meet the real surfing experts here.

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Park Hyatt Sydney  Sydney

 5 Reviews and 286 Opinions  A luxurious setting, conveniently close to the city centre without the hubbub. You can have it both,... 

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Crown Towers  Melbourne

 10 Reviews and 303 Opinions  We arrived by limousine , the doorman opened the door with a flourish, a Casino representative... 

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Novotel Langley Perth  Perth

 4 Reviews and 528 Opinions  My partner and I just spent an anniversary night at the Novotel Langley. While the rooms were clean... 

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