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Climbing Uluru rock in Australia

Vi — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:00:25 +0000

Can you climb Ayers rock in 2012?

Yes, you can still do it, as there is no ban yet. But do you really need to do it. Please read this post about Uluru climb and hopefully you will change you mind and will enjoy this majestic rock from the distance.

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Diving with whale sharks

Vi — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:00:06 +0000

Want to dive with whale sharks in Australia or elsewhere?

Unfortunately you can’t do it. Occasionally in Thailand scuba divers can see whale sharks, but these are rare cases. The swimming with whale sharks tours is the best way to see these creatures. And Australia is one of best places in the world to go on these tours. You can check here tour prices and best time for tours.

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What’s on in Sydney in January, 2012

Vi — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:00:45 +0000

New Year 2012 and it starts with Sydney Festival. It is main event in Sydney in January as always with so many things to do, to see – theater, visual art, dances, concerts and more. You should find what to do and to see. Festival starts on 7th of January with big opening night and runs until 29th of January. List of free events is listed on official web.
At the end of January will be Australia day (26th of January) with celebration at The Rocks. It is free event with performances on six stages. Check official website for full list of artists on Rocks website.
On 23th January Chinese New Year, but the biggest celebration in Sydney will be on 29th of January in China Town at Sydney CBD. The highlight of celebration will be Twilight Parade. which start at 8pm (20:00).
Don’t miss free entry to Chinese Garden on Saturday 21 January and Sunday 22 January.

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What’s on in Sydney in December, 2011

Vi — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:01:34 +0000

Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks, 2009

Summer is coming to Sydney. That means more and more events outside. Especially with Christmas in the air. Here are some of events you can visit in Sydney in December.

If you didn’t see yet Christmas projections are in the city. You still have couple week to see it untill 25 December. The projections are turned on from 20:30 till 1:00 (8.30pm – 1am).

On 17th of December check largest free Xmas concert in Australia. Carols in the Domain starts at 20:30 (8.30pm) in Domain.

Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is another exciting events. It starts on 26 December in Sydney and it already became one of iconic yacht races. The race begins at 13:00 hours on the picturesque Sydney Harbour, but you can go to South Heads for one of the best view points for this race. May be you’ll see some whales thought whale watching season is almost over in Sydney this year.

But of course Sydney New Year Eve fireworks on 31 December will be most spectacular event of this month. Thought it is most spectacular event of the year. Check official site for a map with places where you can see fireworks. You need to be there well in advance. Early afternoon is the best time as later it can be difficult to find place. There are two fireworks shows. At 21:00 (9pm) will be shorter show for children and of course full show at midnight. Enjoy it!

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Top Destinations for the Holidays

Vi — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:01:59 +0000

Guest post by Paul Kessler

As we draw nearer to the holidays, more and more people are rushing to get their holiday travel plans in gear: plotting vacation leaves, packing up suitcases and the like. Deciding where to celebrate, though, is not as simple. The tricky part is the actual choosing process, as the holiday traveler’s choices are endless. Still fretting over where to spend the holidays this year? Dash through our list below and find yourself a merry little Christmas.

1. Singapore City, Singapore

Watch in awe as the Orchard Road gets wrapped in a beautiful, twinkling Christmas glow. This year, the Orchard Road’s theme is Christmas Blooms in Singapore. The Switch On Ceremony will be on November 19, 2011.

2. New York City, USA

For a more bustling vacation, head on over to The Rock at New York City. Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree, a spectacular eye-catcher with over five miles of lights covering its entirety, is lit up starting the week after Thanksgiving.

3. Sydney, Australia

Don’t want to get cooped up in the cold for the holidays? Fly to Sydney and enjoy warm weather, ice cold drinks and Christmas carols by the beach! The Bondi Beach Park will be hosting this year’s Carols by the Sea on December 7, 2011.

4. London, UK

By Lord Dickens! The London Walking Tour is a definite holiday experience. Enjoy a whole day of going across London and finding more about the places where characters Pickwick, Scrooge and Tiny Tim supposedly lived.

5. Reykjavik, Iceland

Feast your eyes on this winter wonderland: Iceland’s local folklore has not one but thirteen Santas bearing goodie bags at Christmas Parties. Have the chance to meet the Ladle Licker, Skyr Gobbler, Meat Hook and the rest of the 13 Yulemen of Iceland beginning December 12.

About the Author: Paul Kesslerwrites for National Holidays, a leading travel portal that offers sensational value coach holidays and trips by coach across Britain, Ireland and Europe.

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What’s on in Sydney in October, 2011

Vi — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:01:40 +0000

Australia’s largest annual Latin American festival at Darling Harbour on 1-3 October. Also there is delicious range of Latin American and Spanish food stalls at Tumbalong Park

Art & About Sydney is still on till 23rd of October

And you can see amazing fireworks at Darling Harbour on 23rd and 29th of October.

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What is a road train

Vi — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:01:56 +0000

You probably already heard about road trains if you are planning go to Australia. But as always it is better to see once then thousand times to read about it.
But lets start from other countries before heading to Australia.
In the United States, trucks are limited to two trailers (the length limit is 19.2m (63 ft) end to end) on public roads. In less populous states it is allowed three trailers.
In Finland, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and some selected roads in Norway trucks with trailers are allowed to be 25.25 m (82.8 ft) long. Elsewhere in the European Union, the limit is 18.75 m (61.5 ft).
In Canada road trains (or Long Combination Vehicles) may be up to 38 m (125 ft).
But largest and heaviest road-legal vehicles in the world are in Australia.

53.5 metres (175.5ft). That’s the maximum allowable length of road train on public roads. How big it is? For example the regular bus is about 12-13 meters (40-43ft) long. So just imagine 4 buses standing in one lane to get impression how long road trains in Australia are. But on private mines there are even longer road trains.

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What’s on in Sydney in September, 2011

Vi — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:01:20 +0000

It is early spring in Sydney and soon will be more and more outdoor event in the city. This month most colorful festival in Sydney will be Festival of the Winds. Head to Bondi beach on 11th of September to see lots of kits in the air.
One event I would recommend to visit is Art & About Sydney. Art & About starts on 23rd of September with free 10th birthday party in Martin Place. Come and join it. A lot of different events and exhibitions will be happening during next month. Check it here for full list of venues.

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Whale sightings in Sydney, 2011 midseason update

Vi — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:01:05 +0000

Most of humpback whales already migrated North for breeding and now will be a little bit quit period till spring (in Southern hemisphere). According to NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service whale numbers are up about 10% and almost 1000 whales were seen passing Sydney. It is highest whale count since Australia banned commercial whaling in the 1960s. Here is chart of whales seen on whale watching tours in Sydney during last three months:

whale sightings in Sydney 2011

During peak migration in June numbers looks much better then it was last year. Except one week, but it is not because was no whales. The sea was a little bit rough and some whale watching tours were canceled because of weather. I think everybody is expecting perfect whale watching season in October/November.

Above whale sightings are taken from this page www.whalewatchingsydney.net/whale-sightings.

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Beware trams on the streets

Vi — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:01:02 +0000

Latest fatal accident in Melbourne is another reminder to be more careful on the street. Especially I am talking about tourists as most of them are not used to trams and for some reason they are not obey signs. I personally saw accident in Sydney when somebody just stepped in front of tram as I think that person just didn’t expect any vehicles in pedestrian area and didn’t see rails.
Yarra Trams in Melbourne is one of the world’s largest tram network operator started campaign about tram danger comparing it with running rhinos.

Be careful !!!

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