12 ReviewsWatch out with souvenir shops. Some shops charge 3 times as much as other for exactly the same item. Usually the shops in the main streets and fancy shopping malls are expensive, but you really need...
1 Reviewif your a parent and your on the gold coast well look out as there are so many things the kids will wantot see and do which will cost you heaps of cash.such as dream world,seaworld ,wet and wild and...
10 Reviews"I always thought of the Gold Coast as a place of harmony, sunshine, partying and surf but while on our recent holiday there I witnessed a lot more. Sure they have the surf, the partying and the...
1 Review
The Canberra Tours! This Canberra tourist bus service is what you can call a real tourist trap. All things they offer you can do by foot or by public transport. Its amazing they don't even offer you...
1 Review...almost good enough to be under 'attractions'...but to me, not quite..
Address: www.willowbank.co.nz/ 60 Hussey Road, Christchurch
We wanted to see at least 1 wildlife Park during our 9 day stay in...
4 ReviewsYou've heard about it. You've seen the photos. You're all psyched about doing the bridge climb!! Well, it's about time you cooled off a bit. The climb, unfortunately, isn't all it's drummed up to be....
1 ReviewPublic Transport in Canberra looks good but can be quite difficult. We wanted to Visit Telstra Tower but without a car it was almost impossible. Either a 1 hour uphill walk or a $20 return taxi fare....
8 ReviewsI think it really is a waste of money to tour "3 Sisters Mountain"
There aren't anything so spectacular about it as you can see in
the pictures I'm going to show you. It' pretty expensive tour
just to...
7 ReviewsThis place was much better then the Sydney Aquarium. I think what made it more better was the fact it actually had Australian fauna to look at. The exhibits mimick their natural surroundings. There's...
7 ReviewsO K so you have figured out the food is disgusting, not even prepared on site, the view wonderful if the clouds part and if it's race up the Sydney tower day or worse still only 1 lift is operating...
6 ReviewsIf you're going to be at the Beaches try to bring things you will need with you for the day. One of the biggest tourist traps are the little shops that line the beaches. true that sometimes they have...
6 ReviewsThe fourth stop was the Sydney Opera House. Because I don't give a hoot in hell about opera, I refused to go in there with resolve equal to that which I refused to have my film x-rayed in Tahiti. I...
7 ReviewsI can imagine the quality varies with each individual bus trip but, if the one I went on was anything to go by, it is probably worth a miss and may not be suited for elderly and disabled passengers...
3 ReviewsKINGS CROSS: Be careful as some people (including locals) may recommend that you visit this place at night time. Some locals tend to think that King Cross is the only red light district in the whole...
2 ReviewsRight at this location the first Europeans settled themselves in Australia. Therefore you will see a lot of old and historical houses, churches, etc. Also the oldest building in Sydney, Cadman's...
3 ReviewsIf you are staying at a hotel next to a station then I guess there is some point to this, but if not do yourself a favour and just take a picture of it as it passes overhead. We made the mistake of...
3 ReviewsIf you must see them, then be warned they are a big tourist trap......located just ouside Sydney, these stadiums must have been something when the Olympics were here in 2000, but now there just empty...
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HEARD OF DROP BEARS ? re Aussie sense of humour
by AusPinay
Well this is mostly related to Australians having that outrageous sense of humour. Someone might look very serious in warning you of "drop bears"dropping on your laps in the bush, and that these creatures especially at night will suddenly appear and drop on ya, etc. To which naturally you will say, "Thanks, I'll have to watch out for them!" But then again, what are drop bears?They are just the Aussie slang for KOALAS!
To make it bearable, of course you have to show an equallly terrific sense of humour and don't be embarrassed if you had been had for a while. Some will not bother telling you what they really are so you will make a fool of yourselves even more and write about the drop bears or tell other innocent tourists about those creatures that might drop on your lap at night!
No alternative, just enjoy that fact you have caused happiness in the eyes of your Aussie hosts!
it can be a trap
by pepples46
the enourmes distances in Australia is what tourists often succumb to. on highways, running out of petrol, driving for to many hours and dehydrate through the high temperature, not taking enough fluids in
check your rental car of tyres, how much the tank capacity is and count 12% for your air-condition in, that show much she guzzel, buy enough bottles of water. fruit is good too and take breaks when feeling a bit tired
if you don't look fter all the above...take the coach, they do
Avoid anything like oversized...
by Freebeacher
Avoid anything like oversized bananas and the like. You will know when you see them! If you think it's a tourist trap, it is. Also don't waste money on Green Island. Many in Cairns, backpacker hostels included, try to sell you this day trip. The place has a private resort and lousy coral rubble beaches. Instead, DO GO to Fitzroy Island, and stay at least a couple of nights. It is also a short boat ride from Cairns-maybye 45 minutes. Beautiful tropical island with hiking trails, backpacker accomodation. Fitzroy Island Resort (www.fitzroyisland.com.au) Email: info@fitzroyisland.com.au Telephone: (07) 4051 9588. There is a nude beach imaginatively called Nudey Beach a short 15 minute walk from the backpackers. They also offer kayaking, snorkel, and scuba diving. Most chance for rain is December through March. Best in the Australian winter June through August.
Australians speak English... with a twist!
by Gwynneth
Australians speak English. But we also have our own special words and phrases referred to as 'Strine.' Here's a couple of samples with explainations... Barbie = BBQRoo = KangarooMozzie = MosquitoChook = ChickenDunny = ToiletLollie = CandyShe'll be right! = Don't worryGrouse = FantasticThongs = Flip FlopsTellie = TVYobbo = Uncouth ManBludger = Lazy (strongly resembling a yobbo)Grog = BoozeUte = Pickup TruckCops = PoliceFor further enlightenment on Australian Slang visit:Australian Slang
Canberra- Boring.
by RamSter
The Capital City of Canberra- I Personally dislike. It lacks any personality, is a sleepy town, and is only for political people.
Make most by visitng Parliament House.
Avoid Canberra- Unless you have some business there.
You can get caught up in too...
by MargieGo
You can get caught up in too much souvenir buying. When trying to buy Authentic Aboriginal souvenirs it is best to buy from the Cultural Centres rather than the shops!Cultural Centres also show you more of the way of life and are more likely to demonstrate the use of what you're buying, ie a digeridoo or boomerang, just to name a couple. Paintings are another area where you can over spend. Ask your local guide if you have one or your trained hostess!
Try to go out to local bars...
by allycat1
Try to go out to local bars and not all the hostel and touristy places. I think I was in Cairns for 2 weeks before I actualy met an aussie. Trust me if your out to learn about Australia talk to the aussies. They are very knowledgable about their home.
Avoid the name resorts in...
by Karing
Avoid the name resorts in French Polynesia (probably elsewhere). I actually stayed in a nice locally owned hotel on Moorea, but I went to Club Med for their dolphin experience--what a waste of money. The dolphins were in captivity. Sure you got to touch them, and they did tricks, but it was not the thrill of seeing them in the wild. They were most interested in selling expensive posed photos of people with dolphins. And they got really preachy at the end, talking to the guests as though we were 5 year olds. I had a better time snorkling for free at my hotel.
Don't buy expensive...
by EleniK
Don't buy expensive Australiana gimicks such as acubra hats, and fluffy koalas. They are a big rip off from the traditional souvenir sellers, and you never look at them again once you get home. If you really want to buy souvenirs shop from large markets such as the Victoria market in Melbourne(great on sunday mornings)and don't be afraid to bargain down prices.
This roo was over six foot and...
by richiecdisc
This roo was over six foot and unlike many of the more tame ones we found in more touristy places, this one in Tassie was not letting us get any closer.
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