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Australia here I come

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Jamie, Jul 29, 2007.

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  1. Jamie

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    This post is mainly directed to the site's Aussie posters and those with a knowledge of Oz. Basically it's pretty likely that in late 2007 or early 2008 I'll be taking up a 6 month exchange with some of my work's offices in Australia. Now i've always wanted to visit the place and this for sure will save me the holiday costs :slight_smile:

    Now the HQ (and where I guess I'm going to be working most) is in Melbourne, but I do think I'll have at least 3 weeks of that 6 months free to explore a little bit. So I was hoping that some of the site members would be able to recommend some places that are good for days and/or nights out.

    Oh and yes I am wanting to try out surfing. Any input would be greatly appreciated... just trying to plan ahead.

    Thanks

    Jamie
     
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    Ooooh Come to Adelaide and meet me and Davo and any other Adelaidiens we have here. =D
     
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    Yay Melbourne :slight_smile: Come visit me =]
     
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    Highly recommend the Otway Ranges. They're beautiful...
     
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    Melbournes the best, esp Upper Yarra Valley, I will make you welcome, hope you enjoy your stay.
    greg
     
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    I would say Adelaide, just cos i live here...Probably the only interesting things here are The Malls Balls (a big statue in the middle of the town mall thing), Glenelg/Magic Mountain, which is the main beach and a big theme park and maybe Barossa Valley which is full of wine tasting and stuff....Botanic Gardens is fun as well...its this huge park with lots of plants

    Apart from Adelaide, i recommend the Gold Coast...Its got huge theme parks and a really really nice beach, but is pretty expensive

    and Sydneys always cool
     
    #6 davo-man, Jul 30, 2007
  7. UnderARock

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    Well the Gold Coast has me. There is alot tourist stuff that worth checking up here.
     
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    Yay for Adelaide, and touching the malls balls is so much fun. ^_^
     
    #8 CrimsonThunder, Jul 30, 2007
  9. Psych!

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    I didn't notice until a couple of hours ago, but there's a :***: lot of Aussies here.
     
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  10. Gera-Kun

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    lol true! and you guys are cool!
     
    #10 Gera-Kun, Jul 30, 2007
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    yeah, you guys are really cool...

    *I've always wanted to go to Australia*
     
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  12. Gera-Kun

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    me too! but i'm scared of flying or sailing...
     
    #12 Gera-Kun, Jul 30, 2007
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    he, i'm not, i would go if i had the money and the patience to fly for hours
     
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    cool. well, i have a phobia for hights and i get sea sick even thinking about getting on a boat, so i don't know how i'll get over there...
     
    #14 Gera-Kun, Jul 30, 2007
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    umm, yeah, teleportation?
     
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  16. Gera-Kun

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    lol. *tries* -zipzap- Brrrr... why is it so cold? *Sees a pinguin* AHHHH!!!! I'm In the South Pole!!!! :tears: lol.i guess i don't know how! ^^;
     
    #16 Gera-Kun, Jul 30, 2007
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    uhh, yeah, did u see the penguins from madagascar?
     
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  18. Gera-Kun

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    yeah! um, they were finally free, for a moment, then i saw the zoo come and take them away again! lol
     
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    Location:
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    thanks for the points of interest guys, so sounds like i'll be doing a fair bit of travelling when i'm over there. Would be good if I bump in to some of you over there (as I will by hunting down some of the gay places). Oh and theme parks are a must!!!!

    That reminds me... I ought to check if my driving licence is valid over there. Keep the suggestions coming please.
     
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    It is valid, but I think you'll have to drive on the other side of the road here. If its like America in the UK. Not sure how long it goes for, a month I think.
     
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