New South Wales What to Expect

Think Parkville, think leafy streets, beautiful heritage houses, the University of Melbourne’s bustling campus, its residential colleges for students. Parkville is also home to major hospital, research and institutional facilities including the Royal Melbourne Hospital Royal Womens Hospital and Royal Children’s Hospital.

MERIMBULA'S Main Beach is one of the most popular family stretches of NSW's far south or Sapphire Coast with plenty of options for all beachgoers - including a 12km round trip walk to Pambula Beach. At the northern end near the entrance to Lake Merimbula, the Merimbula section faces southeast, offering perfect summer protection from nor’easters, accentuated by a headland. Patrolled through summer and with a surf club at Pambula, the safest spots for swimming are at either ends, while the lake, which has a boardwalk, is ideal for families with small children.

Mullumbimby is a quiet country township which was once a rural centre servicing the surrounding farms. In the late 1960s it became one of the great alternative lifestyle centres in the country. It carries this reputation with much more confidence than its more famous partner, Nimbin, which is only a short distance away. In the lexicon of names which can be used to conjure up images of hippies and psychedelic colours Mullumbimby is second only to Nimbin. Ironically today the town bears few signs of the lifestyle which invaded it in the early 1970s. There are no brightly-coloured shop fronts like Nimbin; there are no young kids up from Sydney looking for drugs and fun. Mullumbimby is located 4 km off the Pacific Highway, 798 km north-east of Sydney, 19 km north-west of Byron Bay and 165 km south of Brisbane. It is situated on the Brunswick River at 4 metres above sea-level and had a population, in 1996, of 2870 people. Tourism is important to the local economy in a region which is noted for its production of bananas, avocados, pineapples and other tropical fruit, dairy products, macadamia nuts, cattle, pigs and timber. The town's name is thought to derive from the language of the Bundjalung people with 'muli' said to mean 'hill'. The full name has been interpreted as meaning 'small round hill' - a reference to Mt Chincogan (309 m), beneath which the town is situated. The Mullumbimby Chincogan Fiesta, held each year in September, centres on a foot-race from the post office to the top of Mt Chincogan and back. The Mullumbimby markets are held in the reserve behind the Stuart Street Museum on the third Saturday of the month.

Lane cove is a quite suburb 10 km from the heart of Sydney . I you are in the area the Lane Cove River tourist park is a must do. The Tourist Park is a gateway to a multitude of tourist attractions and activities at other National Park’s in the area. Take a bushwalk in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and see Aboriginal rock engravings and hand stencils by the Guringai people. Climb up to the beautifully restored Barrenjoey Lighthouse at Palm Beach to experience one of Sydney ’s most breathtaking views. Cruise the waters of Pittwater by ferry and enjoy its steepsided river valleys and coastal stretches. Buy souvenirs, books, toys and posters featuring Australian native and cultural heritage at the Bobbin Head Information Centre. From the Tourist Park you can walk or drive into the National Park to enjoy a lunchtime picnic or barbecue at one of 35 picnic sites. Hire a rowboat and paddle along the tranquil Lane Cove River , or mountain bike along 40kms of designated bushland maintenance trails. Show the kids injured wildlife in rehabilitation at Kukundi Wildlife Shelter. Or watch them at play while enjoying coffee and cake at the riverside café. The best restaurant for me in Lane Cove is a small Italian restaurant called “Carlo’s Place”. It is located at the top of Longueville Road in Lane Cove. The place is run by a jolly and jovial Italian named Carlo who is also the Master Chef and is ably assisted by his wife Sonia. Great food, lovely ambience, small place but has a very homely feel to it, allround good experience.

Clovelly is a convenient stop on the Bondi-Coogee Cliffside Beachwalk. (allow a full day.) If you are staying in a hostel which provides a "Goodie Bag" you will have a free drink coupon for the Clovelly Hotel. The Beach itself is more of a 'bay' but has a good mostly enclosed area that is good for kids to swim in. There are lots of nice cafes in the area, and although I haven't been there myself yet, I have heard very good things about the one directly accross the street from the Clovelly Hotel.

Hmmm where to begin? Sydney is a fabulous city, not only because it's on the coast and has the Opera House as a trademark but simply because it is still at a stage where we can call it a metropolitan city but isn't yet so terribly congested. And that is truly the beauty of the city, with lots of green and recreational areas.

But now to some insider tips:
- Do the Harbour Bridge Climb (it's breathtaking)
-Visit the Rocks and eat out in Darling Harbour (the atmosphere is great and relaxed): Restaurant recommendations: Angus Steak House, Jordan's seafood restaurant
- Take the monorail to get around town: Oh at the QVB exit there's an enormous bookshop (if you're looking for a book, they most probably will have it): Kinokunya Bookshop
- Stop at Star City, the QVB (old shopping arcade)
- Visit Tarronga Zoo
- Head to Bondi Beach for a weekend on the beach!

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Sydney... I find Sydney a great and exciting city with so much to offer. The harbour is one of my favourite places to hang out on the water or catch a ferry over to Manly. But a good way to see the harbour is the catch the city ferry that does a 2 hour tour of the harbour and little inlets and some interesting facts. A nice city to walk around ( the Botanical gardens and Opera house ) and always feel safe.

Try going around the city by bike. You can go with a group bike tour (complete with a rented bike, helmet and tour guide) or you can rent your own bike. Its safe, it affords you to see much more of the city, its environment friendly and its good for your health.

Gilgandra is publicised as the 'Home of the Coo-ees'. This is a reference to the occasion in 1915 when 35 local men decided to set off from Gilgandra on the first recruiting march of World War I. Having received no support from the Army the men walked 500 km to Sydney in six weeks, proclaiming their arrival in a town with the bushman's cry for help, 'coo-ee!'. They received much publicity along the way and arrived in Sydney, 263 strong. The event sparked seven other such marches from rural centres. Gilgandra's annual celebrations include the Coo-ee Festival which is held over the October long week end.

Hmmm where to begin? Sydney is a fabulous city, not only because it's on the coast and has the Opera House as a trademark but simply because it is still at a stage where we can call it a metropolitan city but isn't yet so terribly congested. And that is truly the beauty of the city, with lots of green and recreational areas.

But now to some insider tips:
- Do the Harbour Bridge Climb (it's breathtaking)
-Visit the Rocks and eat out in Darling Harbour (the atmosphere is great and relaxed): Restaurant recommendations: Angus Steak House, Jordan's seafood restaurant
- Take the monorail to get around town: Oh at the QVB exit there's an enormous bookshop (if you're looking for a book, they most probably will have it): Kinokunya Bookshop
- Stop at Star City, the QVB (old shopping arcade)
- Visit Tarronga Zoo
- Head to Bondi Beach for a weekend on the beach!

lots of aberiganee stay away from da ones dsat smell they are da evil 1ns da other are freindly

Sydney... I find Sydney a great and exciting city with so much to offer. The harbour is one of my favourite places to hang out on the water or catch a ferry over to Manly. But a good way to see the harbour is the catch the city ferry that does a 2 hour tour of the harbour and little inlets and some interesting facts. A nice city to walk around ( the Botanical gardens and Opera house ) and always feel safe.

Try going around the city by bike. You can go with a group bike tour (complete with a rented bike, helmet and tour guide) or you can rent your own bike. Its safe, it affords you to see much more of the city, its environment friendly and its good for your health.

Gilgandra is publicised as the 'Home of the Coo-ees'. This is a reference to the occasion in 1915 when 35 local men decided to set off from Gilgandra on the first recruiting march of World War I. Having received no support from the Army the men walked 500 km to Sydney in six weeks, proclaiming their arrival in a town with the bushman's cry for help, 'coo-ee!'. They received much publicity along the way and arrived in Sydney, 263 strong. The event sparked seven other such marches from rural centres. Gilgandra's annual celebrations include the Coo-ee Festival which is held over the October long week end.

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The locals call it "Happy Valley", and it is half-way between Taree and Wingham. The Mayo Private Hospital is in Potoroo Drive, Kolodong.

Its an AMAZING PLACE however its some what harsh. I would suggest sun screen as a MUST.

Don't buy Mariuhana from teenager, they don't know what they are talking about. Buy from older people...they want you to enoy your "trip". That's what guides tell you while you sit in the bus to Nimbin

A wonderful civilized country, I just love the whole place. Aussies give yourself a well deserved pat on the back!!!!!!!!!