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 Traveller's Tales: Entertainment suggestions in Australia
Sample the happening nightlife near in Australia. You may read about their entertainment tips and guides. Find out about entertainment centres, recreation, theatre, arts and night life. Also, you might want to read our
Adelaide city guide,
Alice Springs city guide,
Canberra city guide,
Melbourne city guide,
and Sydney city guide.
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| C Cooper |
18 January 2005 |
Stayed at Grand Mercure Hydro Majestic Blue Mountains - Blue Mountains, Australia.
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Wonderful location and area to be based for hiking and sightseeing. If you are fit for it. Try taking the funicular railway down..then walk for about an hour - then climb the 1000 steps up to the Three Sisters - amazing views! Other amazing views and short hikes can be found at Govett's Leap. Try to watch the film "The Edge" at the cinema in Katoomba - feels like you are in a helicopter flying through the valleys! Good for a rainy day! Had fabulous meal at The Rooster in Katoomba - not on the main street - restaurant guides have the telno, and also had fabulous meal at Terra Firma pasta place in Leura - around the corner from the main street. Totally recommend the Sticky Date pudding anywhere (and that's coming from a chocoholic)....I ate it in 3 different places!!!!! And coffee and cake (or breakfast), at the Paragon Cafe in Katoomba!
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| S Vijayadeva |
17 January 2005 |
Stayed at Outback Pioneer Ayers Rock - Ayers Rock, Australia.
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As mentioned by others, buy a flynet!!!! I decided to do the "Sounds of Silence Dinner" based on other travellers' comments on this website. I originally thought is was far too expensive, but afterwards, I felt it was worth every penny (any more!). The star gazing was amazing (as long as the weather is good!). I also planned to hire a car, but found a great value pass for the Uluru shuttle service, which was not mentioned in any guides. It might have been a short-term special offer, but it works out cheaper than self-drive if for less than 2 people.
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| C Jackopson |
06 April 2004 |
Stayed at Sails In The Desert - Ayers Rock, Australia.
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Don't forget that there is a charge to enter the National Park - this applies whether you are travelling under your own steam or as part of an organised tour. We had to pay $25 each on top of our tour costs for a pass entitling us to park entry for three days. We would actually recommend hiring a car and driving yourself to the viewing points for dawn and dusk - the tour bus viewing areas get very crowded; this also gives you the freedom to explore the area at your own pace. The paths are well-marked and there always seem to be other folk around in any case. The "Sounds of Silence" dinner is well worth the extra money - we really weren't sure about it but were very glad we did - it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to dine under the stars in the middle of a desert - don't forget, the champagne, wine and port are all included in the cost of the meal, as is your transport, so it isn't quite as unreasonable a price as it sounds. This said, for me, the real highlight was spotting a thorny devil in the wild - this amazing, prehistoric-looking creature sat and posed for photos for about five minutes before going on his way!
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| E Zells |
01 March 2004 |
Stayed at Outback Pioneer Ayers Rock - Ayers Rock, Australia.
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The Sounds of Silence dinner is a must do experience. It was the highlight of my trip to the outback. Getting up at four AM to see the sunrise over Ayers Rock was a waste of sleep. It was lovely later in the day, and sunset is much lovelier.
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| M Landt |
14 November 2003 |
Stayed at Half Moon Bay Resort - Cairns Beaches, Australia.
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Yorkey's Knob is about 15-20 min away from Cairns. Unlike Cairns, it is very quiet and non-touristy.
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| T Manby |
14 November 2003 |
Stayed at Outback Pioneer Ayers Rock - Ayers Rock, Australia.
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Highly recommend the Sounds of Silence dinner - expensive but a unique experience.
Even if you have a car it's worth doing one of the tours to understand the local history and aboriginal tales. Make the effort to get up early for the sunrise - it was cloudy for us but even so a really good atmosphere with everyone bleary eyed drinking tea waiting for the rock to change colour. Likewise with the sunset - worth going even if it's cloudy. Our best investment was a cheap flynet from the supermarket - the flies will drive you mad!
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| P Mullarkey |
25 August 2003 |
Stayed at Sails In The Desert - Ayers Rock, Australia.
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Ayer's Rock was well worth seeing. Did the climb, which is not really PC anymore, but there were plenty of others doing it as well. The night sky tour was good, and the Predator Show at the small stadium next to "Sails in the Desert" was worth seeing, especially if you have kids as they can play with the animals after the show. The Sound of Silence is very nice, even if it is a bit expensive. It is popular though, so book in advance if you can. Rent a car to get around, it is nice driving in this area, but book the car before you arrive.
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| J Urquhart |
27 March 2003 |
Stayed at Four Points By Sheraton Darling Harbour Sydney - Sydney, Australia.
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Position of hotel is superb, sitting right on the front of Darling Harbour it has easy access for all. City is a 5 minute walk away with excellent shopping in the QVB centre and boutiques and major department stores on George Street.
Trip to the Blue Mountains is a must for the day, beautiful scenery and a sharp contrast to the city make sure you put comfy shoes on though! Bondi beach was a dissappointed although if you like sunbathing it's the best one around. Trip to the casino at Star City or even the theatre there is a must lots to see and do.
Restaurants - Darling Harbour is superb for food 'Waterfront' does the best baguettes in Australia which are a meal in themselves. 'Jordans' - fantastic seafood and reasonable. 'Florinnias' - good for a coffee and a cake. Bars - 'Home' has a good atmosphere.
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| P Manwaring |
22 March 2003 |
Stayed at Desert Palms Resort - Alice Springs, Australia.
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Very interesting area. We took a three day (escorted) trip to Uluru and Kings Canyon which was thrilling but arduous!! In town we recommend Bojangles bar. Also the walk up Anzac Hill. All of Alice VERY friendly. Beware the flies though.
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| T Yoke ho |
16 March 2003 |
Stayed at Millennium Hotel Sydney - Sydney, Australia.
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Sydney Explorer stop is just round the corner and is a must for all visitors as it gives them a good 'bearing' of what & where to spend their time wisely. Thumbs up for the Bourbon Steak Restaurant down the road. Hard Rock cafe is just a few blocks away.
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