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[clivencoly]

I am going to Australia at the end of August and was wondering if anyone can give me a heads up of any sites which i really should visit?
Cheers!

[ScottWoz]

Hey clivencoly,

You've come to the right place, and I hope we can get you on the right track. First up, check out 'Things not to be missed in Oz...' This should get you started for now. If that doesn't bring much joy, please give us a shout.

We might also be able to help further by knowing a bit more about your plans and likes/dislikes. How long d'you plan on visiting Australia for? What kind of things interest you the most?

[clivencoly]

We are visiting Australia for a whole year and are going to be ranching to earn some money to travel. We would like to see things and do things that we wouldn'tin the Uk.
I enjoy playing rugby and am hoping to either play some or see some whilst in Oz. I am also hoping to see some aussie rules whilst travelling has anybody got any hints as to where to do this?

[lovevacations]

Would you like to consider some australlia UNESCO sites ?

Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens (2004)
Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte) (1994)
Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves (Australia) (1986)
Fraser Island (1992)
Great Barrier Reef (1981)
Greater Blue Mountains Area (2000)
Heard and McDonald Islands (1997)
Lord Howe Island Group (1982)
Macquarie Island (1997)
Purnululu National Park (2003)
Shark Bay, Western Australia (1991)
Wet Tropics of Queensland (1988)
Kakadu National Park (1981)
Tasmanian Wilderness (1982)
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (1987)
Willandra Lakes Region (1981)


Hope it helps.

I am going to Australia at the end of August and was wondering if anyone can give me a heads up of any sites which i really should visit?
Cheers!

[technotrekker]

If you're there for a year don't worry on the Aussie Rules front - there are plenty of 1st class competition games during the Australian winter (well, from April to end September really) in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. At most games you can just turn up and buy tickets and you can also pre-book for better seats online or on the phone.

For Rugby, Sydney or Brisbane are the best places to see and do it as they have the widest range of clubs, lower league games and also international fixtures. Not sure of the logistics but you could probably get a run in at a lower grade Sydney team without too much hassle and if you want to see the Super 12 or big international matches, book well ahead.

As to particular sites you probably should list the states you are thinking of visiting and working in. Australia is a massive place and each state has a bunch of cool and very different things to do/places to see.

Good luck,
tt

[uncle_davros]

Um, I think this guy wants to see the sites, not a game of Aussie Rules/Rugby/Rugby League, unless he wants to visit the SCG/MCG/Adelaide Oval/Gabba/Waca. Unless he is interested in sport

[technotrekker]

I enjoy playing rugby and am hoping to either play some or see some whilst in Oz. I am also hoping to see some aussie rules whilst travelling has anybody got any hints as to where to do this?

He did tuck a footy request in there as well D. Should probably add some websites on that front so Clive, try rugby.com.au for Internation fixtures/tix , Scrum.com/ for Super12 specific info, NSW Rugby for Sydney club matches and finding a local team to play with (start looking Feb/March I suppose using NSW postcodes like 2050 - if you know where you're staying) and the AFL website for Aussie Rules spectator info across the country.

Have fun,
tt

[clivencoly]

I enjoy playing rugby and am hoping to either play some or see some whilst in Oz. I am also hoping to see some aussie rules whilst travelling has anybody got any hints as to where to do this?

He did tuck a footy request in there as well D. Should probably add some websites on that front so Clive, try rugby.com.au for Internation fixtures/tix , Scrum.com/ for Super12 specific info, NSW Rugby for Sydney club matches and finding a local team to play with (start looking Feb/March I suppose using NSW postcodes like 2050 - if you know where you're staying) and the AFL website for Aussie Rules spectator info across the country.

Have fun,
tt

Thanks for the useful tips i'll definetly take a look at those. We do not know which states we will be working in yet but the hints on the unesco sites is brilliant. When we know where we are staying and going i'll post that, but any more useful info on oz will be greatly appreciated!!

Cheers Clive and Coly

[sorceress05]

Hey Clive - if you're into the 'harvest trail' - www.centrelink.gov.au has up2date links on what farms/orchards/vineyards etc are looking for labourers (and of course these links lead to others etc). There are other ways to make the cash trail work for you too - just ask questions when you're over here.

For what my 2cents are worth... The NSW Saphire Coast is exquisite scenery with very friendly people (might b able to pick up some work on the trawlers too) and Seal Cove at Wilsons Prometory (Mainland most Southern point) is breathtaking (watch the sandflies).

As Uncle Davros said - Oz is a BIG place!! Y'know throwing a dart at a map has it's advantages!! Where ever u go it'll be a blast.

cheers,

Lee

[uncle_davros]

www.centrelink.gov.au

Isn't that pointing him in the direction of the nearest DOLE OFFICE !!!

[rbisset]

That Harvest trail website is pretty useless. I had to do loads of bloody fruitpicking all over Aus and the best place to get up-to-date info is the hotline: 1300720126. There's always something that needs picking around Aus but be prepared to sit around waiting for a couple of weeks and slave labour conditions when you start!

[uncle_davros]

That Harvest trail website is pretty useless

We made that one for dodgy backpackers !!!

[ScottWoz]

You could always try Wwoofing!

[uncle_davros]

Why would anyone want to work on a farm???

[ScottWoz]

Like your footnote David, for the experience..

[uncle_davros]

I walked into that one !!!!!

Ok then, I wouldn't do it, not even for the experience

[Guest_Leah_*]

I am going to Australia at the end of August and was wondering if anyone can give me a heads up of any sites which i really should visit?
Cheers!

Hi, Australia in August - will still be a bit fresh weather wise, but the winter season is on its way out and Spring is pushing through. Depending on how long you have to visit key cities include Melbourne and Sydney for a cosmopolitan experience - both cities are biult on multiculturalism and have a great vibe about them. The great "Aussie outback" experience is one to consider, heading into the 'red centre' - big open space, fairly impressive indigineous and natural attraction ie. Ayres Rock!

Australia's coasts are fantastic, the top end of Western Australia and of course Northern Queensland with the Great Barrier Reef are both amazing sites to be seen. If you are looking at condensing your trip but would like to fit in a little of everything, I suggest starting in Melbourne, exploring regional Victoria down to the Great Ocean Road and the head off of the Victoria - New south Wales coastal drive.

So many places to see, foods to taste, shopping to experience and sun to soak! Enjoy!!

[mandyjane]

Don't miss out on Perth whatever you do.....

You must go to the Swan river to one of the restaurants there with great views of Perth City. Then of course there's the incomparable Freemantle Boat Harbour where there are some fabulous yachts to see. Great bars and restaurants too. And of course, being Australia, the beach is close by. What did you expect? It's paradise here.

Love
mandy

BuzzWorld

[teedee]

Hi,

have you checked out the top 10 things to do in Australia list.

I have put the link below.

Its an awesome list.....

http://www.thingstoexperience.com/places/a...comment-page-1/

[tfortravel]

Here is another site to check must-see places in Sydney and wherever in Oz..
Enjoy:

australiatravelmarket.com