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EvieJ
Adventurer
Dec 3, 2008
Secrets on the Lake - Heaven in Queensland 5 stars
Hotel Review: Secrets on the Lake
One of my favourite experiences in Oz was a night in one of the wooden cabins at Secrets on the Lake, a beautiful, family built and run getaway. The cabins are individually styled with different... [more]

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EvieJ
Adventurer
Dec 3, 2008
Oh I Do Like to be Beside the Seaside! 4 stars
Travel Tip: Manly
Get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Sydney with a trip across the harbour to the area of Manly. We really enjoyed this relaxed side of the city, with it’s pedestrianised shopping... [more]

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EvieJ
Adventurer
Dec 3, 2008
Camping at Cotton Tree 4 stars
Camping Site Review: Cotton Tree Caravan Park
Trying to save a few dollars we decided it’d be a good idea to take our tent to Australia. Unfortunately we never seemed to make it to any camp sites, instead staying at hostels and with a... [more]

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EvieJ
Adventurer
Dec 3, 2008
It's A Bit Fishy.... 3 stars
Travel Tip: Sydney Aquarium
Get up close and personal with sharks – but with the safety of a pane of glass between you - at the Sydney Aquarium. To be honest I’m not a big fish fan as most sea life scares me, but my... [more]

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globetrotted
Adventurer
Dec 2, 2008
Lowenbrau Keller- Bottoms up, my friend! 3 stars
Restaurant Review: Lowenbrau
Tucked away in The Rocks, Lowenbrau is no doubt one of the most talked-about restaurants among Sydney-siders, and German backpackers, for that matter. As the name suggests, Lowenbrau does serve the... [more]

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EvieJ
Adventurer
Nov 30, 2008
The Pink House - Nice Colour but not a Great Stay 2 stars
Hostel Review: The Pink House
With such a choice of hostels in Sydney, it can be a bit hit and miss picking one and sadly our stay in The Pink House in Kings Cross was more of a miss…

I chose it because it was... [more]

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EvieJ
Adventurer
Nov 30, 2008
Cheap and Chic Shopping in Brisbane 3 stars
Travel Tip: DFO
I love shopping and I love cheap shopping even more, so for a discounted bargain, I also loved my visit to one of the DFO factory malls.

A local friend took me to the Brisbane mall... [more]

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EvieJ
Adventurer
Nov 30, 2008
Save a Few $$ with a Day Tripper Ticket 4 stars
Travel Tip: Sydney
If you plan to be travelling about in Sydney a fair bit during the course of a day get yourself a Day Tripper travel card. For $16 these give you unlimited travel on the city’s trains, busses and... [more]

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EvieJ
Adventurer
Nov 30, 2008
Better than Bondi 4 stars
Travel Tip: Sydney
If, like me, you’re one of the many visitors to Bondi Beach who felt a little let down by the over-populated sand and lack of atmosphere, restore your faith in this wonderful part of the world by... [more]

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EvieJ
Adventurer
Nov 27, 2008
Crafty Cotton Tree Market 2 stars
Travel Tip: Cotton Tree Street Market
Whilst not exactly something to rival the Porte de Clignancourt in Paris, the Sunday morning ‘flea’ market in Maroochydore still made for a pleasant, if somewhat misleading, wander.
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EvieJ
Adventurer
Nov 27, 2008
Pontoon Bar - Darling Harbour Views at an OK Price 3 stars
Bar Review: Pontoon Bar
Good looks, good views, cold beer and decent food don’t often come with a bargain price tag in major cities, so we were pleasantly surprised to discover the $10 and under food menu at Pontoon on... [more]

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EvieJ
Adventurer
Nov 27, 2008
Sweet Treats and a Dentist's Nightmare! 4 stars
Travel Tip: The Candy Store
If you’re visiting the Blue Mountains and pass through the pretty village of Leura, treat yourself to a visit to the Candy Store. This quaint sweet/candy/bon bon/whatever-you-call them shop is... [more]

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EvieJ
Adventurer
Nov 27, 2008