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Sydney Starter Kit

Posted by purplebuggy

... However from late October to late March Daylight Savings Takes effect in New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, and South Australia which involves winding clocks forward one hour. This began in order to save power during war times and by ...

MySydney

Posted by introducinlyric

... people via simultaneous satellite screenings in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Hobart and eight regional locations around Australia. Each year, Tropfest has a theme - Tropfest Signature Item (TSI) that must be incorporated in all entries to ...

MySydney

Posted by introducinlyric

... went to Bondi cause I'd heard it was over hyped. Manly was beautiful though, even in the rain. Dee Why aswell was really cool. Yeah Bondi is overhyped and full of "clones" Dee Why is great but so is most of Sydney's northern beaches

American Celebrity Comment

Posted by skylab

... across the globe Same girl not from US: "Oh I hear Bondi is touristy and trashy.. Like Miami.. Me: "Actually no.. Bondi is beautiful.. and so is Miami" Different girl not from US: "Most Americans I've met are ignorant bastards& ...

Five best beaches in Sydney

Posted by introducinlyric

Do you agree, disagree? 5. Coogee Beach 4. Manly Beach 3. Bronte Beach 2. Bondi Beach 1. Tamarama Beach disagree 5.Coogee Beach - too many drunk backpackers and youth (although their are attempts to tidy up coogee's reputation and make ...

Five best beaches in Sydney

Posted by nixsboys

Do you agree, disagree? 5. Coogee Beach 4. Manly Beach 3. Bronte Beach 2. Bondi Beach 1. Tamarama Beach I really liked Bondi but was dissapointed by Manly beach. Not sure if it was because it was school holidays but no one seemed to be able ...

MySydney

Posted by sianeth

... awww Sian next time you visit Sydney you will have a fantastic time as im here hehehehe p.s Manly is great far better than Bondi in my opinion Yeah, I never went to Bondi cause I'd heard it was over hyped. Manly was beautiful though, even in the ...

Sydney in a couple days

Posted by m1a2a3

... takes you to all the interesting places in Sydney with commentary on board. You can stay on yoour bum all the time or hop off and look and hop onn after 20 minutes. The same with the Bondi Explorer which driver with an interval of 30 minutes. Enjoy!

American Celebrity Comment

Posted by introducinlyric

... she always packs plenty of her American favourites when she travels abroad. She did not have to worry while in Australia, dining at Icebergs at Bondi and feasting on pizzas from restaurant Made in Italy. "I loved Australian food," Bell says. ...

Australia's Best Walking Trails

Posted by introducinlyric

... will repeatedly steal your attention. As a beautiful and gentle walk, this is the perfect trail for all ages and fitness levels. *information sourced from article "Australia's best walking trails" By Tijana Jaksic found on news.com.au

Australia Starter Kit - FAQ's & Related Information

Posted by purplebuggy

... form of underwear here so enjoy saying it) - Go to a beach away from a major city. (although an ok beach, Bondi isn't the only beach in Australia, even an hours drive away and you'll end up somewhere much nicer) - Watch an ANZAC Day parade [April ...

The Deep-End Tour

Posted by rajdhokia

was reading rough guide to east coast australia and under the important dates of the year there is new years in sydney for obvious reasons but then also some sort of mass party on bondi beach for all backpackers on christmas day. sounds cool.

Here we go!!

Posted by purplebuggy

400 pw with public transport and close to the city, I'd look around: Bondi Junction, Edgecliff, Darlinghurst, Kings Cross (but don't accept before you see it with this one...), Lane Cove (but it's across the bridge so a little more expensive ...

Starting my RTW trip in Sydney

Posted by introducinlyric

... Erkskinville are all in close proximity to Newtown and all are (by most) considered newtown Kensington, Randwick and Maroubra Coogee and or Bondi - if you want to be near the beach and Rosebery area (where i used to work) and surrounding areas Mascot , ...

Starting my RTW trip in Sydney

Posted by introducinlyric

... have a very "student vibe" being based in close proximity to university of Sydney. or there is Cronulla (the Bondi Beach of South Sydney) which is situated bout 30min train ride from Sydney City. Kensingston/randwick are also good suburbs near ...

The Deep-End Tour

Posted by rajdhokia

so anyone know about this backpacker pilgrimage to a bondi beach on christmas day??

Shall i go with a company?

Posted by bater

... is a great time to be in Aus, if you're staying for the silly season then you can do the backpacker tradition and have a BBQ on Bondi for Christmas Day and NYE in Sydney is the best place to be in the world (yes, I know I'm biased). How long are ...

Five best beaches in Sydney

Posted by raniroo

... at Cronulla, Elouera and Wanda, occassionally hanging out at Thirroul or Corrimal down in the Gong. Awesome beaches and so less crowded than the tourist beaches like Coogee and Bondi and you don't have to compete for space (and have a decent surf)

Five best beaches in Sydney

Posted by starlagurl

Do you agree, disagree? 5. Coogee Beach 4. Manly Beach 3. Bronte Beach 2. Bondi Beach 1. Tamarama Beach

Top 10 Things to Experience in Australia

Posted by cheli

I understand I'm speaking as a Melbournite here, but is Bondi beach really that amazing? Definitely thumbs up to the others - I'll add rock climbing in the Grampians And checking out Melbourne's live music scene:

MySydney

Posted by introducinlyric

... his stuff, this is a must. And just think that while you are strolling around this area you are a mere fifteen minutes from Bondi Beach. For the best views of Sydney Harbour and Opera House catch the Manley Ferry from Circular Quay. Stupendous! love ...

MySydney

Posted by introducinlyric

... - perhaps I would have liked it more! I loved Manly btw and the Manly to Spit Bridge walk was awesome. awww Sian next time you visit Sydney you will have a fantastic time as im here hehehehe p.s Manly is great far better than Bondi in my opinion

Beginner traveller need advise

Posted by rbisset

I found the water in Aus absolutely freezing! I remember getting to Bondi for the first time and it was about 32C on the beach and expecting the water to be warm. I couldn't believe how cold it was!!!

Sydney in a couple days

Posted by Jawad

If you are feeling like a good walk, the Bondi to Coogee one will fill an afternoon. Remember to take your camera as there are some great photo ops along the way.

Sydney in a couple days

Posted by andrea

... Hyde Park Barracks which is now a museum and gives a very interesting history on the convicts who were shipped to Oz. Surfing in Bondi is great and definitely part of the local culture. You can get lessons and rent a board on the beach. You could also ...

10 Best Places to Surf?

Posted by manzara

... has opened in Dorset, doesn't float your board, then where should you head for the world's best waves? Bondi Beach, Australia Synonymous with the surf-side good life, Bondi Beach is an iconic destination. The world's first surf lifesaving ...

Christmas Is. - Useful information for Visitors

Posted by dreamybd

... area a romantic glow. 9.Bondi Beach If you want to party on Christmas, then you'll want to go to Bondi Beach just outside of Sydney, Australia. Because it's the summertime Down Under, there will be plenty of sun and surf, but visitors flock to the area ...

Everywhere....BEACHES!!

Posted by introducinlyric

Clovelly , Sydney Australia - its not a popular beach and barely warrants the term beach but its referred to as one.......more of a bay of sorts but anywho its my favourite spot in Sydney. the lookout point is the highlight, you can sit on the edge of the ...

How to get rid of your backpacker

Posted by introducinlyric

... for doing some illegal fruit-picking, I think he'd still be there. Byron has everything a foreign tourist would love about Australia: several beautiful beaches with waves small enough to learn to surf on, a relaxed atmosphere, one of the best pubs in ...

Destination Name Game

Posted by introducinlyric

... , an independent, national fountainhead created in a southern corner of the state early last century, and indeed to Australia. With its iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge, historic sandstone buildings and churches, restaurants to satisfy every taste and ...

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