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Sydney

Been to Sydney twice before,visited the opera House and the shops so this time I was determined to see some wildlife and went to Featherdale Wildlife Park and had my fill. Small kangaroos and wallabies,koalas by the dozen,cassowaries,cockatoos and other birds.Saw a huge crocodile basking in the...

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edoyle on February 23, 2011 from Sydney, Australia

from the travel blog: World Cruise

Sydney - U2U

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Susan Joslyn on February 21, 2011 from Sydney, Australia

from the travel blog: RTW - Spring 2011

Het leven in Blackwood

Logeren bij de familie Thomson bevalt me prima. Er is altijd wel iets leuks om te doen. Sam wilde vandaag het plafond lakken en heeft een paar vrienden gevraagd of ze mee wilden helpen. Markus (een jongen die uit finland naar Australië is geëmigreerd), Murray, Vern (de jongste dochter van Sam)...

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Harmen1000 on February 21, 2011 from Blackwood, Australia

from the travel blog: Harmen in Australië

Melbourne

Docked in Melbourne.Lovely city,considered the cultural centre of Australia.The river Yarra runs through it,dividing it into north and south banks.The old part of the city has wrought iron balconies,reminiscent of New Orleans.Ships carried iron ballast and sold it cheaply when loaded with...

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edoyle on February 20, 2011 from Melbourne, Australia

from the travel blog: World Cruise

Melbourne

Melbourne (pronounced "Melbun") is a big, modern city built around the beautiful Yarra River which is reminiscernt of the Charles River in Boston. The buildings are a tasteful blend of old and modern architecture. It is a well planned city with areas with specific emphasis, such as the...

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rcodel on February 20, 2011 from Melbourne, Australia

from the travel blog: World Cruise - 2011

At sea on way to Melbourne

The sea is rough today.The top two decks are closed.The captain is trying to get to Melbourne by midnight to get out of the storm.We'll be safe in the bay.

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edoyle on February 19, 2011 from Hobart, Australia

from the travel blog: World Cruise

Tasmania

Fri.18th We arrived last evening at 7:30,earlier than expected.Immigration officials came on board and we all had to go to the main lounge for clearance and a stamp.Our table was lucky,we went between the main course and dessert. Went on an oyster and wine tour.On the way we were driven up to...

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edoyle on February 18, 2011 from Hobart, Australia

from the travel blog: World Cruise

Tasmania

It took us two days to cross the Tasman Sea. The wave conditions were unusually calm. As a result we arrived in Hobart 12 hours early. The last time we crossed the Tasman Sea we had 30 foot waves for two days. The town of Hobart surrounds a beautiful harbor. It is a lovely, small,...

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rcodel on February 18, 2011 from Hobart, Australia

from the travel blog: World Cruise - 2011

The end is nigh!!

Nearing the end of our trip we hopped back on the ferry to return to the North Island (entertained along the way by some Catherine Zeta Jones filems!) Our dropping off point was the lovely, ridiculously windy, city of Wellington. We spent a few days here exploring by venturing up the cable car...

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coopsandbets on February 12, 2011 from Sydney, Australia

from the travel blog: We are off to find the wizard!

Thaao... Melbourne

Im Februar und nach Neuseeland bin ich gut in Melbourne angekommen und blieb 20 Tage bei Thaao in Greensborough. Wir unternahmen viel und wenn er arbeiten war unternahm ich selbst was. Thaao fuehrte mich viel herum und stellte mich seinen Freunden vor, gab mir eigentlich fast alles aus und auch...

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Chrizzy on February 8, 2011 from Melbourne, Australia

from the travel blog: Australien und Neuseeland

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