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Zaretskaja
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 Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:06 am Post subject: Headed to Sydney and Wollongong in November for a wedding.? |
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| I'm from the US and have never been before -- but i love to travel, love to live the culture when i do travel (not a ton of touristy things, just enough, though!) ... I'm going with my boyfriend to his sister's wedding.I'm curious, for those of you who have been, what are the MUST SEE attractions when i'm there? not only touristy things, but also the hole in the wall gems that i must not miss? you know, the greats that only the locals know about?a bit about me: I love to hike, be outdoors, try funky new foods, i love the arts and wine, and beer! and new cultures... any advice or websites that point me in the right direction would be extremely helpful! We'll be there for 2 weeks -- we have to be in Wollongong for half of the first week for the wedding and family, and also want to hit up the Gold Coast for a bit. But that's all i know--so any help would be completely appreciated! Thanks! |
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Yuka
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Location: Buffalo,NY
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:55 am Post subject: Headed to Sydney and Wollongong in November for a wedding.? |
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| Well, I'm born and bred in Wollongong but lived in Sydney for 8 years. Not much goes on in "the gong", but seeing as you enjoy your beer, head to the Brewery at South Beach - Wollongong's micro brewery. Aside from that, the beach is your best bet whilst there. The Glasshouse is the nightclub of choice for most. For vietnamese food I recommend Trang's on Keira Street. Sydney is a different matter all together - there are so many places! The Rocks area is a must see, go to the Argyle on Argyle St. At the bottom of George St there is the best pizza place in the world called Ziapinas. At Circular Quay check out the Overseas Passenger Terminal. Check out Cockle Bay/King Street Wharf for great bars - avoid Darling Harbour on the other side. I'm from Potts Point and it's a great spot for restaurants and nightlife. You must go to King's Cross, get off Darlinghurst St and go down Bayswater Rd for some good bars, the Lincoln in particular. That's enough. have fun and try not to be too "american" whilst you are there... ie, speak quietly and remember your manners. |
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_eckini_yoyo_
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Location: Los Angeles
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject: Headed to Sydney and Wollongong in November for a wedding.? |
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| For a bit of hiking I recommend a national park called Kuringai NP, on the northern outskirts of Sydney. There are a lot of walks of various lengths, most of which reward you with spectacular views.http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=45104424%40N00&q=kuringai&m=textThere is a similar park on the south side called the Royal National Park. The Blue Mountains, to the west of the city also have many walks and spectacular scenery.http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=45104424%40N00&q=blue+mountains&m=textFor wine, try the Hunter Valley a couple of hours north of Sydney. Lots of small wineries that let you taste their product. |
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ToxAntBestFirst
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:33 pm Post subject: Headed to Sydney and Wollongong in November for a wedding.? |
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| Hi ,Wollongong local here.There are heaps to do bush wise around here.Heres a few things to do while in Wollongong.First Sky Dive over Wollongong It's a Tandum jump and you land on the Beach. www.skydivethebeach.com.auThen you can have a Tandum Hang glider flight over the Pacific at Stanwell Park About 30 mins North of Wollongong http://www.hanggliding.com.auAs you Drive North Stop at Austinmer for a swim in the surf or in the Rock pools.After you finish there,go across the road to the Cafe,for a feed or coffee. http://www.beach.stays.com.au/property/image/02/86/37/img_28637_c31e3e46e65d372a52e45595d97b9154_max272x204.jpghttp://www.beach.stays.com.au/property/image/02/86/37/img_28637_c31e3e46e65d372a52e45595d97b9154_max272x204.jpghttp://www.austinmer.net/http://www.austinmer.net/Then drive up the road a little to the Headlands pub for a beer,looks out over the ocean.Just below the cliff is a great channel between the rocks to swim in.Looks a little dangderous,but is not,unless the sea is huge.All the locals swim there and the tourists always follow.Next Pub up the coast on the cliff is Scarbouragh about 5 kilometres away.Great views and that time of year you may see some whales out at sea.Just north of Stanwell Park where the hang Gliders are is the Royal National Park.Second oldest in the world.You can do heaps of day walks there. There is an over night walk all the way along the coast to the southern suburb of Sydney called Bundeena.You can do this in a day if you are fit.But more fun if you can get some gear and stay onlong the track.I would suggest that you catch a train from Wollongong,which is a good trip with bush and coastal views to Cronulla,or get a friend to drive you to Cronulla,to the passanger ferry at Gunamatta bay.If you get train the station is only 200 metres away from the dock.Ferry only cost a couple of Dollars..The ferry ride is 30 minutes and is amazing.get of at Bundeena and do the coastal walk.I think it is about 26 kilometres.You finish at Ottford,walk down the hill to the train station and catch the train back to Wollongong.There is also a new tree top walk just opened west of Kiama at a place called Jamberoo,you will need a car to get there,about 45 minutes south of Wollongong,not been there yet as just opened,here is a web sitehttp://australia.shopsafe.com.au/attraction/stopover/zoosncaqu/new_south_wales/kiama_area/jamberoo/illawarra_fly_treetop_walk/attraction.htmDrive down south to Pebbly Beach,about 2 hrs,where kangaroos live on the beach.You can walk up to them ,even touch them and feed them.http://australia.shopsafe.com.au/attraction/stopover/zoosncaqu/new_south_wales/kiama_area/jamberoo/illawarra_fly_treetop_walk/attraction.htm http://www.lonelyplanetimages.com/photos/18858-7.htmGo to Sydney catch a ferry across to Taronga Park zoo.A day out on it's own.you got to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridgehttp://www.bridgeclimb.com.au/default.htmYou have to go to the Sydney Aqaurium its amazing,huge under water tunnel watch the sharks swim over you.Also a huge glass wall ,like a movie screen,its the side of a huge tank.You sit there in the dark and just watch the amazing tropical fish!!! http://www.sydneyaquarium.com.au/default.aspWould also go to the Power house Mueseum.Lots to touch and see,alot about Australias past,not a dry boring place and huge!The first post about Trangs Restraunt in Wollongong is spot on! Was there a week ago.Also in the Gong as we call it,get your friends to take you up to Mt Kiera lookout for coffee and cake,Amazing viewsfor 50 or so Kilometres up and down the coast and out to sea.Also go to Bulli tops to the Panorama Hotel..About 1200 feet above sea level looking out to sea.Have a beer there,also a Restranaunt ,as you look out the windows you feel like you are in a plane.Also north of the Gong at Thirroul you can do surfing lessons for begginers,thats fun www.taupusurfschool.comI am exausted after all that,so have fun.Email me if you want anymore tips,happy to help. www.sydneyaquarium.com.auGo to the Blue Mountains,Absailing,canyoning and heaps more,put in search engine Blue mountains or Katoomba.Look that will keep you busy for weekshttp://www.bluemts.com.au/tourist/Default.asp.You will not need the gold Coast.Over rated I reckon.It's also a thousand Kilometres away,you will have to fly,you really need a month here.WollongongwolfLove my cityLove Austinmer more!wollongongwolf@yahoo.com.au |
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