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King Cross   Sydney

King Cross, Sydney

 18 Reviews  Kings Cross is the place to be for a gang rape experience by maori bouncers and prostitues whilst your partner gets beaten up out the back. I guess you could say we were in the wrong place at the... 

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Sharks   Perth

Sharks, Perth

 5 Reviews  I say an article today in the paper on the sharks in the swan river - appartently they have always been present in the river - which is a shock to me!!! Bull sharks can survive in the fresh water and... 

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Crime   Brisbane

Crime, Brisbane

 4 Reviews  Brisbane is one of the safest major cities in Australia, with one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Both men and women should be able to walk around the CBD (Downtown) at all hours of the... 

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Water safety.   Gold Coast

Water safety., Gold Coast

 14 Reviews  The beaches of the Gold Coast are beautiful and alot of tourists have the impression that they are safe, but unfortunately sometimes they have rips and currents which can drag people out to sea and/or... 

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Native Fauna   Adelaide

Native Fauna, Adelaide

 5 Reviews  IN Adelaide? You are more likely to be a victim of Adelaide's terrible drivers ;-) or ripped off than be hurt by Adelaide's creatures or other natural dangers. Some that people talk about... 

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Crime   Canberra

Crime, Canberra

 6 Reviews  ACT Housing is full of druggies/drugo's, ex-con's and veritable losers. ACT Housing will assure you that this is not the case. But if anyone here has ever had any experience with ACT Housing, they... 

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Wildlife.   Hobart

Wildlife., Hobart

 2 Reviews  There are not many dangers in Hobart, it is a nice quiet city, the danger gets when you get out of the city, with snakes (deadly) , big waves (deadly), sharks (deadly), but I did survive them all, so... 

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Bag snatching / Pickpockets etc   Sydney

Bag snatching / Pickpockets etc, Sydney

 20 Reviews  Sydney is mostly safe, apart from some dodgy areas. Here are some areas that you should avoid and places you should be safe: SAFE: South Sydney (Cronulla, Woolooware, Sutherland). East Sydney... 

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Kanagaroo's and Emu's   Perth

Kanagaroo's and Emu's, Perth

 6 Reviews  Kangeroos are everywhere along the roads if u drive away from perth city. It is very saddening every morning to see fresh carcasses of kangeroos lying by the roadside. As with all road trips, keep the... 

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Sunburn   Brisbane

Sunburn, Brisbane

 6 Reviews  Brisbane is capital of the Cancer State! Yes we suffer the highest incidence of sun cancers in the world. Don't add to the statistics. Slip, Slop, Slap! Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on... 

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Schoolies Week.   Gold Coast

Schoolies Week., Gold Coast

 6 Reviews  If you ever want to avoid the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise, well, when Schoolie's week is on is the time to do it. At the end of November, and the 1st week of December every year, thousands of... 

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Weather   Adelaide

Weather, Adelaide

 4 Reviews  Here in Adelaide South Australia we are experiencing a phenomena of 'Extreme Weather'! We are living through the hottest and longest heatwave ever recorded - one can't help but think about global... 

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Wildlife   Canberra

Wildlife, Canberra

 5 Reviews  There is a great opportunity for visitors to Canberra to se over 500 Eastern Grey kangaroos within minutes of the Canberra City! Just travel down Ginninderra Drive from the city and turn into... 

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Spiders / Snakes / Animals   Sydney

Spiders / Snakes / Animals, Sydney

 18 Reviews  I am not too sure u will find these in your hotel, but just to be on the safe side! I live in Sydney and know that we have the Funnel Web Spider, known to cause 14 fatalities and a painful, venomous... 

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Transport   Brisbane

Transport, Brisbane

 7 Reviews  Now This has never happened to me before. Being fairly tentative with on line checkin I went oh so carefully this time. The seat numbers came up 12A and 12B but the boarding pass was NOT printed. A... 

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Wildlife.   Gold Coast

Wildlife., Gold Coast

 5 Reviews  Pelicans, they love to eat fish!, so if you are fishing and there is a Pelican nearby, you had better wind it in quick, or lose it! They have been known to chase after people for the fish. Also,... 

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Transportation   Adelaide

Transportation, Adelaide

 4 Reviews  The speed limit in Adelaide is usually 60 kph. If you drive 70 kph instead and you are caught it costs you AUD 133. :( Drivers in Adelaide are very considerate. There is not so much fighting and... 

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Traffic   Canberra

Traffic, Canberra

 4 Reviews  Car Parking, this was one place where we drove round and round! There is a large underground car park beneath the Forecourt of the building with a time limit of three hours, but this was completely... 

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Water and general safety   Sydney

Water and general safety, Sydney

 29 Reviews   I had never heard of these until I saw them on the beach. They aren't bottles, and they aren't glass. But they are blue and they are similar to a jellyfish! YIKES! These are also called a Portugese... 

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Politics   Canberra

Politics, Canberra

 3 Reviews  In total, the national parliament has under 250 politicians: even including their personal staff you have probably no more than a thousand people. And remember, if you're an Australian citizen and... 

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Drugs   Sydney

Drugs, Sydney

 7 Reviews  I went to the Ivy Club/bar in March. I stayed there for 4 hours. Ivy has a hole in the roof meaning its outdoors. Thios places disgusts me! There are smokers everywhere. & if your a person that has... 

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Driving and Transport   Sydney

Driving and Transport, Sydney

 11 Reviews  If you are traveling on sydneys trrains on weekends there will most likely be track work at the station your leaving or going to When trackwork happens passangers must hop on a cityrail bus that will... 

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Money Changing   Sydney

Money Changing, Sydney

 4 Reviews  DO NOT USE THIS REAL GAP PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY AND NOT TRAVEL WITH REAL GAP BUT WITH A DIFFERENT COMPANY DESPITE PAYING THEM £599 THEY GAVE ME NO HELP WHATSOEVER AND I WAS PRETTY MUCH LEFT ON MY... 

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Sun / Sunburn   Sydney

Sun / Sunburn, Sydney

 8 Reviews  Follow those steps even if not at the beach on a 35 degree day!! Walking around in Summer, wear a hat and sunscreen. I enjoyed a brunch with a spaghetti strap dress on- was there for around 2 hours.... 

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You may never want to leave!   Sydney

You may never want to leave!, Sydney

 11 Reviews  Sydney is an easy, carefree city and I can see why you wouldn't want to leave. During my visit I found myself wondering what it would be like to live in such a beautiful city. I didn't want to leave... 

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Crime

by keeweechic

Violent crime is low; however, foreigners are targets for pickpockets and purse snatchers, especially at airports. Vehicle break-ins are common. Travellers, especially backpackers, should ensure that their valuables are secure against theft, particularly in crowded places. The New South Wales police have advised travellers to be particularly cautious in the Kings Cross District of Sydney as there have been violent attacks on backpackers. Robberies of safe-deposit facilities are common at inexpensive hotels and hostels. Women should not hitchhike or travel alone after dark.

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crocs alert!

by eelaine

when visiting the national parks up in the nothern territory, look out for crocodiles.. i was told that some are okie but others are pretty territorial and will attack if you disturb them.. the one here (i know that it's almost impossible to see it in the pic..) is in the billabong in litchfield.. this is the fierce one! ;)

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Do not underestimate the heat...

by Saret97

Do not underestimate the heat and sun. Drink water even if you don't feel like it's necessary.Drive carefully in the outback. I've seen quite some serious accidents. Driving gravel or sandy roads for hours and hours makes you loose your concentration at moments you can't afford it. Also be prepared for more than one flat tire. Take at least 10 liters of water per person with you in case you have to wait for 24 hours for help.

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When arriving in Australia,...

by Radix2

When arriving in Australia, make sure that all cheeses, meats and other organic items are declared at Customs and Quarantine. Australia is still largely a Primary industry country, and things like CKJ (Mad Cows Desease) and the like have not reached our shores as yet. Please don't be the one to introduce a nasty. Thanks ;-)

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Like the United Kingdom and...

by Radix2

Like the United Kingdom and many of it's ex-Colonies, Australians drive on the LEFT side of the road. Which is the right way... lol Is that going to confuse you? Just remember - the same as the UK...Remember also that this is a large country and drivers should take a break every couple of hours to revive themselves. Speed limit is 100kph on most highways, 110kph on freeways and normally 50-60kph in residential areas. These speed-limits are rigidly enforced. An exception to the open-road speed limit is to be found in the Northern Territory (unlimited). But the roads themselves will limit how fast is safe to drive.

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If travelling to the...

by Radix2

If travelling to the 'outback', make sure you tell someone when you are leaving, what route you are taking and when you expect to arrive at the destination. Call them upon arrival. Carry water, food and if you can afford it, a good CB radio. hehe. Really - the chances of you breaking down are pretty slim, and the routes you are likely to travel are also well travelled. But this is all just common sense. You will be passing through areas where it is 100's of kilometers to the nearest help. If you break down DO NOT leave the immediate surrounds of your vehicle. A car or van is much easier to find than a single thirsty and lost person.Its not gloom and doom. You will love it if you take the simple precautions listed above. Enjoy.Just to clarify - you can survive for around 30 days without food. But 48 hours without water will kill you. You cannot walk much more than 100km in 2 days on flat...

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crocodiles live in north...

by theoffspring

crocodiles live in north Queensland and the northern territory whilst dingoes can be found almost anywhere and jellyfish and stingrays are also up the northern coasts..i forget what months they hang around though...i think its late spring.

Perhaps the main watch out is...

by gtmwander

Perhaps the main watch out is that we went in February and toured the Northeast cost, which is during the hot summer monsoon season when the box jellyfish are out in full force.The box jellyfish are typically within a few miles of shore. There are netted swimming areas marked off and you should probably where a suit or use pantyhose if snorkelling in shore areas. Snorkelling out on the reef is generally ok as you are far enough out from shore.Ideally, the Australian summer is the perfect time for touring southern Australia and save the Queensland tropics for winter. C'est la vie.

I love our beaches and so do...

by iandsmith

I love our beaches and so do the tourists. There is only one small problem.Each year in Australia more visitors die in the water than anywhere else. This includes inland waterways as well.However, the major cause is people's lack of understanding of how a beach works. You need to know that currents are constantly at work, tides are ebbing and flowing, waves vary in size and there are things out there that sting.Please, if you wish to enjoy the beach, spend a little time before hand with a lifeguard or surfer to better know what's happening and what to do in case you get caught in a rip (don't fight it!).Hope this helps someone.The pic is taken from Donbogan headland (northern N.S.W.) looking south.

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The Outback has bugs. ...

by fast_lane1

The Outback has bugs. Survivor was a joke. There is no way those people would have survived on their own in the outback. Too many poisonous spiders, snakes, etc. And they would never have been able to hold a conversation without swatting a fly every few minutes.

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