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Globetrotter
Oct 30, 2008
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The Deckchair Cinema in Darwin was an excellent and fun outdoor activity. Next to the Darwin Harbor,this cinema opened early to allowed visitors to their picnics, get drinks and snacks at the...
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Globetrotter
Oct 29, 2008
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There are hostels more central than the Elkes Backpackers, but since it´s only a 10 minutes walk from the centre , it´s still a good location.
The rooms are quite small and very basic....
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Globetrotter
Oct 28, 2008
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I can recommend Banyan View Lodge if you are looking for somewhere central to stay but away from the noisy parts of Mitchell Street. It´s about a 10 minute walk to the centre. Budget and Hertz...
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Globetrotter
Oct 28, 2008
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If you´re looking for somewhere central to spend a few days in Darwin, the Melaleuca On Mitchell Hostel is great for location.
This is very much a party hostel and they have a great leisure...
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Globetrotter
Oct 24, 2008
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I was glady surprised with these unusual rock formations! Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve vastness, deep orange earth colours and magnificent sunsets left in me an everlasting impression. The...
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Globetrotter
Oct 24, 2008
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Now, that´s what I call an atmosphere! Darwin’s Mindil Beach Sunset Markets had about 200 stalls hundreds offering cuisine, arts, crafts and entertainment. The place was crowded with locals...
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Globetrotter
Oct 24, 2008
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Make sure you get to do some hiking at Kakadu, or Kakadont as some people called it. Kakadu National Park is a good site to explore if you are interested in finding more its Aboriginal cultural...
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Globetrotter
Aug 15, 2008
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The first time I visited the Australian Outback I did not know much about it, other than the existence of famous Ayers Rock. As it turns out, I was even more impressed by the Olgas, of which I had...
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Globetrotter
May 27, 2008
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Kings Canyon was an unexpected jewel on the trip from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock. Not knowing what to expect, we decided to make a stop there and I’m glad we did. The canyon is beautiful. A 6km...
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If you are planning to do any walking in Ayres Rock resort especially out at Uluru and The Olgas, think carefully about your footwear.
My trainers were ruined !!
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If you don't have your own transport than there are numerous options for getting out to the rock.
Most tour desks or hotel receptions wil try to sell you an organised tour. Less...
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
To wlk up, or not to walk up? That is the question...
There are signs everywhere asking tourist not to walk up Uluru. Of the 12 people who got off my bus I was the only one that...
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The average trip to Uluru (as I found out) is 3 hours. Long enough to whiz up and down the rock, take a few piccies and raid the gift shop before heading home. The real shame of this is that most...
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ok so I'll admit that it is incredibly touristy of me but I succumbed to a helicopter trip at (Uluru) Ayres Rock. As I decided not to climb it (as requested by it's spiritual owners) I decided that...
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