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Larry's Australia / NZ Travel Blog November 2004 Archive

By Larry Rivera, About.com Guide to Australia / NZ Travel since 1997

Shark Bay: Dugongs, Dolphins, Stromatolites

Tuesday November 30, 2004
On the western coast of Western Australia, Shark Bay is a World Heritage site and home to dugongs, dolphins and stromatolites: a fascinating aquatic world, a diver's paradise (where diving ... Read More

Time to Plan That New Zealand Trip

Monday November 29, 2004
It's Lord of the Rings country, this land of diverse and mythic attractions. Think geysers, glaciers, underwater marvels, whale watching, swimming with dolphins, fiords, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Mt Cook... and ... Read More

Cook's Landing Place

Sunday November 28, 2004
Today's Botany Bay National Park is where Captain James Cook first landed in Australia in 1770. Not only is it a historical site but a place for seaside picnics, walks ... Read More

Hunting Wines in the Hunter

Friday November 26, 2004
Go on a wine-tasting tour of NSW's Hunter Valley and visit nearby attractions.

If You Plan to Drive in Australia, Brush up on Local Traffic Rules

Wednesday November 24, 2004
Traffic rules are really quite similar in many countries but do know what may be different in Australia.

The House on the Hill

Monday November 22, 2004
Australia's Parliament House: architectural icon, symbol of government. Take time to visit.

Hobart: Gateway to Tasmania Attractions

Saturday November 20, 2004
This southern capital city is not only a gateway to Tasmania's many attractions but a unique destination in its own right. It's also the city where Boxing Day's grueling Sydney ... Read More

It's the 1 to Follow

Thursday November 18, 2004
If you wanted to, you can take the circumferential Highway 1 all around Australia with side trips to your destinations of choice. Take the whole circle route or convenient sections ... Read More

Sydney Underwater: What Lies Beneath?

Sunday November 14, 2004
No, you don't have to go all the way to the Great Barrier Reef to enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving. If you're visiting Sydney, know that there are a number ... Read More

120 Yachts to Compete in Sea Classic

Wednesday November 10, 2004
The largest fleet in a decade has been nominated for the 60th anniversary Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, with applications being lodged for 120 yachts from all Australian states and ... Read More

Here's How to Get to Cradle Mountain

Thursday November 4, 2004
Cradle Mountain in the heart of Tasmania is the island state's most popular wilderness destination. Here's how to get there.

Makybe Diva Wins the Melbourne Cup - Again!

Tuesday November 2, 2004
Makybe Diva has won the 2004 Melbourne Cup, making it two Cup wins in successive years. Who is Makybe Diva?

It's the Day of the Melbourne Cup

Tuesday November 2, 2004
This is the day when all Australia stops as the country's richest and most popular horse race is run at Melbourne's Flemington racecourse. Melbourne Cup: Biggest Event in Australian RacingMelbourne ... Read More
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