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Australia Travel Destinations Australia Travel Guide 2005-12-30T08:09:46Z Copyright 2005 WordPress gopal Australia has the upper hand heading into the final day of play in second cricket test in Melbourne http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=230 2005-12-30T08:09:46Z 2005-12-30T08:09:46Z Australia Travel Australia has the upper hand heading into the final day of play in second cricket test in Melbourne Australia has South Africa on the ropes after four days of the second cricket test in Melbourne. At stumps, the Proteas are struggling at 99 for six in their second innings, chasing 366 to ... gopal Juice maker Berri now 100% foreign http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=229 2005-12-30T08:08:51Z 2005-12-30T08:08:51Z Australia Travel Juice maker Berri now 100% foreign Australia's biggest juice maker, Berri Ltd, has now transferred completely into foreign ownership, with Asian beverages giant San Miguel Corp buying out the rest of the company it didn't already own. Philippines-based San Miguel has purchased the remaining 49 per cent stake in Berri - the ... gopal Australia still top dogs despite Ashes woe http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=228 2005-12-30T08:08:20Z 2005-12-30T08:08:20Z Australia Travel Australia still top dogs despite Ashes woe Australia's domination of world cricket was seriously challenged in 2005 for the first time this century after the most dramatic series in living memory. England's 2-1 victory over Ricky Ponting's team wrested the sport's oldest prize out of Australian hands for the first time ... gopal Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Drops, Led by Rinker and James Hardie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=227 2005-12-30T08:07:52Z 2005-12-30T08:07:52Z Australia Travel Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Drops, Led by Rinker and James Hardie Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index fell from a record, led by Rinker Group Ltd. as home sales dropped in the U.S., its biggest market. The S&P/ASX 200 Index lost 10.1, or 0.2 percent, to 4762.4 as of 10:20 a.m. in Sydney. About ... gopal Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Drops, Led by Rinker and James Hardie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=226 2005-12-30T08:07:48Z 2005-12-30T08:07:48Z Australia Travel Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Drops, Led by Rinker and James Hardie Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index fell from a record, led by Rinker Group Ltd. as home sales dropped in the U.S., its biggest market. The S&P/ASX 200 Index lost 10.1, or 0.2 percent, to 4762.4 as of 10:20 a.m. in Sydney. About ... gopal Australia’s PBL holds up following Packer death http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=225 2005-12-30T08:06:16Z 2005-12-30T08:06:16Z Australia Travel Australia’s PBL holds up following Packer death Australia’s Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd is expected to continue to pursue growth through its casino business, with little likelihood of a quick-fire break-up of the news-to-gaming group following the death of media mogul Kerry Packer. Shares in PBL eased just 2% yesterday after the ... gopal Middle East: Fatah Heals Split Ahead Of Vote http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=224 2005-12-29T07:33:29Z 2005-12-29T07:33:29Z Australia Travel Middle East: Fatah Heals Split Ahead Of Vote The rival factions in the Palestinian ruling party Fatah have agreed to heal their damaging split and file a single list of candidates for upcoming parliamentary elections in the territories. Members of the younger 'new guard' said Wednesday they are prepared to ... gopal Middle East: Israeli Jets Strike Camp In Lebanon http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=223 2005-12-29T07:32:09Z 2005-12-29T07:32:09Z Australia Travel Middle East: Israeli Jets Strike Camp In Lebanon Israeli jets have attacked what the army says is a Palestinian militant group's training base in southern Lebanon early on Wednesday, hours after an Israeli border town was hit by rocket fire. The Israeli military says the raid was against the Popular ... gopal Australia loses media mogul Kerry Packer http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=222 2005-12-29T07:24:56Z 2005-12-29T07:24:56Z Australia Travel Australia loses media mogul Kerry Packer Uncompromising media proprietor who became Australia's richest man and dragged cricket into the television age KERRY PACKER grew up in the shadow of a famous father and achieved a stature far beyond that of a parent who always treated him with chilling lack of consideration. Sir ... gopal Australia in command in Melbourne http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=221 2005-12-29T07:24:10Z 2005-12-29T07:24:10Z Australia Travel Australia in command in Melbourne Andrew Symonds and Matthew Hayden put Australia in control of the second Test with a 154-run lead over South Africa on the third day on Wednesday. Hayden was in sight of his 23rd Test half century on 45 not out to guide the home side to 110 ... gopal Australia’s PBL holds up after Packer death http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=220 2005-12-29T07:23:41Z 2005-12-29T07:23:41Z Australia Travel Australia's PBL holds up after Packer death Shares in Australia's Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd (PBL) eased just 2 per cent yesterday after the death of media mogul Kerry Packer, supported by confidence in a management team assembled in recent years. Analysts and fund managers played down the likelihood of any ... mridul The Melbourne Observation Deck http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=219 2005-03-10T22:05:22Z 2005-03-10T22:05:22Z Melbourne The Melbourne Observation Deck The 253-metre-high Rialto Towers Building is the tallest office building in the southern hemisphere and one of the most recognized icons in Melbourne. Take the high-speed lift to Level 55 for the Melbourne Observation Deck, which boasts spectacular 360-degree views of Melbourne and the surrounding area. Other ... mridul Melbourne Zoo http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=218 2005-03-10T22:04:31Z 2005-03-10T22:04:31Z Melbourne Melbourne Zoo Opened on this site in 1862, Melbourne Zoo is the oldest zoo in Australia. It is believed to be the eleventh oldest zoo in the world. It offers more than 350 animal species from Australia and around the world are on view just 4 km from the centre of ... mridul Melbourne City Centre http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=217 2005-03-10T22:04:12Z 2005-03-10T22:04:12Z Melbourne Melbourne City Centre The city centre is a combination of modern high-rise and beautiful historical buildings. Melbourne’s city centre is very well laid out in a grid. Latrobe St borders the north, Flinders St the south, Spring St the east and Spencer St the west. The city centre is filled with ... mridul St Paul’s Cathedral http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=216 2005-03-10T22:03:42Z 2005-03-10T22:03:42Z Melbourne St Paul's Cathedral Built from 1880 to 1892 from the designs of William Butterfield, a famous English Gothic revival architect, Anglican St. Paul's Cathedral is noteworthy for its highly decorative interior and the English organ built by T. S Lewis. Step inside to see gold mosaics on walls, Victorian tessellated tiles ... mridul State Library http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=215 2005-03-10T22:03:18Z 2005-03-10T22:03:18Z Melbourne State Library The State Library of Victoria's Picture Collection forms a comprehensive visual record of the state and its people. The 650,000 images in the Collection constitute the oldest visual historical collection in Australia, illustrating the development of Victoria from the 1850s to the 1990s. Also included are some interstate ... mridul City Baths http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=214 2005-03-10T22:02:57Z 2005-03-10T22:02:57Z Melbourne City Baths Melbourne City Baths is a total health, fitness and wellbeing centre. A triangular piece of land on the corner of Swanston and Franklin Streets was chosen and the City Baths was opened on 9 January 1860. People flocked to the baths and it was reported that 79,096 men and ... mridul Queen Victoria Market http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=213 2005-03-10T22:02:34Z 2005-03-10T22:02:34Z Melbourne Queen Victoria Market If you only have time to visit one place in Melbourne, then it should be the Vic Market. But try to visit while all the produce stalls are operating (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings) because they make up the real heart of the market. This is a ... mridul Scots and St Michael’s churches http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=212 2005-03-10T22:02:11Z 2005-03-10T22:02:11Z Melbourne Scots and St Michael's churches Located on the corner of Collins and Russell Streets, St Michael's is a unique Christian presence in the city of Melbourne. It offers a wide variety of experiences for growth and change. It is a place which affirms and encourages the best expression of who you ... mridul Batemans Bay http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=211 2005-02-17T01:32:23Z 2005-02-17T01:32:23Z South Coast NSW Destinations Batemans Bay A delightful small holiday/fishing town on the Clyde River it was named by Captain Cook in 1770 for the captain of one of his previous ships. Being the closest coastal town to Canberra it attracts many visitors and is renowned for its crayfish and oysters. BATEMANS BAY, at the ... mridul Bega http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=210 2005-02-17T01:30:41Z 2005-02-17T01:30:41Z South Coast NSW Destinations Bega A town famous for its cheese which has been made here as far back as the late 19th century. The town was first established on the banks of the river back in the 1830s but moved to higher ground after being washed out by flood waters. The Bega Co-Operative Creamery ... mridul Bermagui http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=209 2005-02-17T01:29:16Z 2005-02-17T01:29:16Z South Coast NSW Destinations Bermagui There’s a delightful scenic detour along the south coast: turn off the highway just after Tilba Tilba and after 8km you reach BERMAGUI, on both the Bermagui River and sheltered Horseshoe Bay. Bermagui attracts quite a few game-fishing fanatics, thanks to its associations with Zane Grey, the American writer of ... mridul Berry http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=208 2005-02-17T01:27:16Z 2005-02-17T01:27:16Z South Coast NSW Destinations Berry The beautiful township of Berry is nestled between Kangaroo Valley and Seven Mile Beach. Located on Princes Highway, Berry is 15km north of Nowra. It is also easily accessible from Kangaroo Valley via Kangaroo Valley Road. The rustic and friendly charm of Berry is not to be missed. The historic ... mridul Candelo http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=207 2005-02-17T01:26:49Z 2005-02-17T01:26:49Z South Coast NSW Destinations Candelo CANDELO, reached by a country road off the highway 11km south of Bega, is a pretty village where you can browse in the galleries and craft shops, have a cream tea at one of the tearooms, or a drink in the preserved Candelo Hotel on Sharp Street, which also has ... mridul Jervis Bay http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=206 2005-02-17T01:26:27Z 2005-02-17T01:26:27Z South Coast NSW Destinations Jervis Bay Just southeast of Nowra, the sheltered waters of Jervis Bay, (pronounced “Jarvis”) by a political quirk, are technically part of the ACT, in order to provide Canberra with access to the sea. The beautiful coast of the Jervis Bay National Park, at the southeast arm of the bay, ... mridul Narooma http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=205 2005-02-17T01:25:58Z 2005-02-17T01:25:58Z South Coast NSW Destinations Narooma A small fishing village surrounded by beautiful beaches, bays and coastal lakes, NAROOMA lies at the heart of an area famous for its succulent mud oysters. You can canoe and windsurf on the Wagonga Inlet or sail to Montague Island – an offshore sanctuary for sea birds, seals and penguins. ... mridul Nowra - Bomaderry http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=204 2005-02-17T01:25:30Z 2005-02-17T01:25:30Z South Coast NSW Destinations Nowra - Bomaderry This busy and expanding agricultural and business centre, located just upstream from the mouth of the Shoalhaven River, is an extremely popular tourist resort because of its stunning beaches extending north and south of the town. Wreck Bay to the south is extremely popular spot for surfing (Australia's ... mridul Pambula http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=203 2005-02-17T01:24:49Z 2005-02-17T01:24:49Z South Coast NSW Destinations Pambula The township of Pambula is located 1km from Pambula Beach with a rich history dating back the 1850s . Gold was once discovered on the Pambula Goldfields where precious gems may still be found today. Dolphins may be seen chasing food up the Pambula River and middens over 2000 years ... mridul Tathra http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=202 2005-02-17T01:24:30Z 2005-02-17T01:24:30Z South Coast NSW Destinations Tathra From Bega, an alternative route to Merimbula takes you along the coast road via the small holiday and fishing village of TATHRA. Tourist information is dispensed at the helpful Tathra Wharf Trading Post right on the wharf an all-purpose place which also rents out fishing, diving and surfing gear, and ... mridul Tilba Tilba http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=201 2005-02-17T01:24:06Z 2005-02-17T01:24:06Z South Coast NSW Destinations Tilba Tilba In the picturesque mountain villages of TILBA TILBA and CENTRAL TILBA, 17km south of Narooma, time seems to have stood still – and various craft shops and workshops are ready and willing to exploit the old world ambience. It’s an area famous for its cheeses, and is also ... mridul Ulladulla http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=200 2005-02-17T01:23:04Z 2005-02-17T01:23:04Z South Coast NSW Destinations Ulladulla A small fishing/resort town it has some of the best surfing beaches on the south coast. The town is a holiday centre during the summer months with great fishing spots and a stunning golf course overlooking the ocean. The many caravan parks, motels and fresh seafood make it a perfect ... mridul Eden http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=199 2005-02-17T00:48:53Z 2005-02-17T00:48:53Z North Coast NSW Destinations Eden Eden is set in rugged beauty with golden sandy beaches and crystal waters to the east and forests and parklands to the west. Eden is pretty much the last seaside stop before the Princes Highway heads inland towards Victoria. Eden situated on the magnificent harbour of Twofold Bay is steeped ... mridul Geraldton http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=198 2005-02-16T05:01:31Z 2005-02-16T05:01:31Z Midlands and Batavia Coast destinations Geraldton Geraldton is Situated in the heart of the Batavia Coast, the city offers a near-perfect lifestyle year-round. Surrounding Geraldton are a number of fabulous attractions, unique coastline and a large amount of heritage and history to discover. Geraldton is a perfect location to stop and stay for a few extra ... mridul Kalbarri http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=197 2005-02-16T05:00:43Z 2005-02-16T05:00:43Z Midlands and Batavia Coast destinations Kalbarri The town of Kalbarri itself is a well known tourist spot for holiday makers in Western Australia and a popular destination for the residents of its nearest major City, Geraldton. Kalbarri National Park covers 183 004 hectares. The park is located on the lower reaches of the Murchison River, which ... mridul Denham-Shark Bay http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=196 2005-02-16T05:00:24Z 2005-02-16T05:00:24Z Midlands and Batavia Coast destinations Denham-Shark Bay Denham is the main town in the area and received its name from Captain Henry Mangles Denham who charted the bay in 1858 in HMS Herald. Shark Bay area is one of Western Australia's most loved and revered holiday destinations. Scores of visitors pour into the region each year ... mridul Carnarvon http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=195 2005-02-16T04:59:54Z 2005-02-16T04:59:54Z Midlands and Batavia Coast destinations Carnarvon Carnarvon is situated 904kms north of Perth on the mouth of the Gascoyne River overlooking a picturesque inlet known as the Fascine. First settled in 1883, the town has had a colourful history and was the first port in Australia, and probably the world, where livestock was transported regularly on ... mridul Leeman http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=194 2005-02-16T04:58:40Z 2005-02-16T04:58:40Z Midlands and Batavia Coast destinations Leeman Located 88 km south of Dongara and 295 km north of Perth, Leeman is a typical sleepy little fishing villages which, with the inevitability of all charming and unspoilt places, is in the process of changing into a tourist destination and a commuting zone for miners working for Western Titanium ... mridul Green Head http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=193 2005-02-16T04:58:15Z 2005-02-16T04:58:15Z Midlands and Batavia Coast destinations Green Head Green Head was first gazetted on 7th January 1966. In 1969, the first freehold lots in the Green Head Townsite were auctioned at the Coorow Shire Hall. While there is no conclusive evidence of aboriginal activity in the Green Head area, it is known that in the 1600's ... mridul Wiluna http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=192 2005-02-16T04:57:05Z 2005-02-16T04:57:05Z Midlands and Batavia Coast destinations Wiluna Wiluna is an outback town with friendly people and a real bush atmosphere. The town is the starting or finishing point for the Canning Stock Route (an 1,800 kilometre track from Wiluna to Halls Creek) and is located on the Goldfields Highway, joining Meekatharra, Leonora and Kalgoorlie. The town prospered ... mridul Murchison http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=191 2005-02-16T04:56:20Z 2005-02-16T04:56:20Z Midlands and Batavia Coast destinations Murchison Murchison is a small rural town of some 600 people situated on the Goulburn River in the Lower Goulburn Valley Plains. Murchison East is located 145 km north of Melbourne on the Goulburn Valley Highway, between Nagambie and Shepparton. Murchison itself is just to the west, off the highway. The ... mridul Meekatharra http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=190 2005-02-16T04:56:01Z 2005-02-16T04:56:01Z Midlands and Batavia Coast destinations Meekatharra Situated 650 kilometres north-east of Perth and 470 kilometres inland from Geraldton, Meekatharra is one of the most isolated regions in Western Australia. Located approximately 500 kilometres inland from Geraldton, Meekatharra is the centre of a mining, sheep and cattle district. The area has many old worked out gold mines ... mridul Mount Magnet http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=189 2005-02-16T04:54:36Z 2005-02-16T04:54:36Z Midlands and Batavia Coast destinations Mount Magnet Mount Magnet, the oldest surviving gold settlement of the Murchison, is 567km north of Perth on the Great Northern Highway. It is a small township which now survives on a combination of gold mining and services for the surrounding pastoral area which boasts some of the largest sheep stations ... mridul Mingenew http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=188 2005-02-16T04:53:30Z 2005-02-16T04:53:30Z Midlands and Batavia Coast destinations Mingenew Mingenew is located in the heart of wheat belt and wildflower country on Midlands Road, five hours' drive north of Perth. Mingenew is a typical northern wheatbelt town with a railway line, a bulk handling wheat silo, a single pub which has motel-style accommodation, a couple of service stations and ... mridul Coorow http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=187 2005-02-16T04:52:57Z 2005-02-16T04:52:57Z Midlands and Batavia Coast destinations Coorow Located 262 km north of Perth on the Midlands Road, Coorow is a typical northern wheatbelt town with a tiny service centre which includes a hotel, a caravan park, a single main street and the inevitable bulk handling grain silos and railway line. The Coorow area was first settled in ... mridul Kalbarri National Park http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=186 2005-02-16T04:52:35Z 2005-02-16T04:52:35Z Midlands and Batavia Coast attractions Kalbarri National Park The Kalbarri National Park is located 590 kilometres north of Perth and 160 kilometres north of Geraldton. Kalbarri National Park is approximately a seven hour drive north of Perth, and stretches 50 kilometres inland from the coast and covers over 183,000 hectares. The spectacular scenery of Kalbarri ... mridul Nambung National Park http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=185 2005-02-16T04:52:09Z 2005-02-16T04:52:09Z Midlands and Batavia Coast attractions Nambung National Park Nambung National Park is situated on the coast of Western Australia and is about three hours travelling time north of Perth. This park features beautiful beaches, coastal dune systems, shady groves of tuart trees and low heathland rich in flowering plants. The vegetation bursts into flower from August ... mridul The Pinnacles http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=184 2005-02-16T04:51:35Z 2005-02-16T04:51:35Z Midlands and Batavia Coast attractions The Pinnacles The Pinnacles Desert remained relatively unknown until the late 1960s. In the Pinnacles Desert, right in the heart of Nambung National Park, thousands of huge limestone pillars rise out of a stark landscape of yellow sand. This area is in the heart of the Park and consists of ... mridul Coalseam Conservation Park http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=183 2005-02-16T04:51:12Z 2005-02-16T04:51:12Z Midlands and Batavia Coast attractions Coalseam Conservation Park Coalseam Conservation Park is located in close proximity to Mingenew, was the first coal deposit to be discovered in the State. In the wildflower season a carpet of pink, gold, cream and white everlastings transforms the usually sparse understorey of wattle scrub. It is a perfect spot for ... mridul Coolgardie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=182 2005-02-16T01:40:59Z 2005-02-16T01:40:59Z Goldfields Destinations Coolgardie Coolgardie is located 550 kilometres east of Perth, approximately 40 kilometres west of Kalgoorlie, and 187 kilometres north of Norseman. The name Coolgardie is said to be derived from the aboriginal word "Coolcaby", and is said to be a reference to the area's mulga vegetation and gnamma waterholes. Coolgardie owes ... mridul Great Eastern Highway http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=181 2005-02-16T01:40:32Z 2005-02-16T01:40:32Z Goldfields Attractions Great Eastern Highway The drive from Perth to Kalgoorie along the Great Eastern Highway is long (nearly 600km) and uneventful. The first hour heading east from Perth winds through the city's suburbs and the Swan River Valley, then up a steep slope into the Darling Range; you may encounter nasty traffic ... mridul Kalgoorlie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=180 2005-02-16T01:40:02Z 2005-02-16T01:40:02Z Goldfields Destinations Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie is located 40 kilometres east of Coolgardie, 595 kilometres east of Perth and 200 kilometres north of Norseman. The traditional landowners of the Kalgoorlie area are the Maduwangka people and the name Kalgoorlie is said to mean "Silky Pear Bush" in the local aboriginal language. European settlement of Kalgoorlie ... mridul Goldfields Aboriginal Art Gallery http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=179 2005-02-16T01:38:40Z 2005-02-16T01:38:40Z Goldfields Attractions Goldfields Aboriginal Art Gallery Australian Aboriginal art is the oldest living art tradition of Australia, with paintings in rock shelters dating back 25,000 years. Contemporary Aboriginal art is a vital part of the world's oldest continuous cultural tradition. It is also one of the most brilliant and exciting areas of modern ... mridul Norseman http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=178 2005-02-16T01:37:55Z 2005-02-16T01:37:55Z Goldfields Destinations Norseman The town named after a horse. Gold, the magic metal, put Norseman on the map in 1894 when prospector Laurie Sinclair stopped off to visit his brother on his way to Esperance. He tethered his horse "Hardy Norseman" overnight and in the morning was amazed to discover that it ... mridul Kambalda http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=177 2005-02-16T01:37:29Z 2005-02-16T01:37:29Z Goldfields Destinations Kambalda Kambalda is situated 635 kilometres East of Perth. Kambalda is the third major town in the triangle. The birthplace of Australia's nickel mining industry, it is still an important town in the region. mridul Salt Lake Lefroy, Kambalda http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=176 2005-02-16T01:37:07Z 2005-02-16T01:37:07Z Goldfields Attractions Salt Lake Lefroy, Kambalda Salt Lake Lefroy is a mining town surrounded by desert. Located 56 km south-east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, 74 km from Coolgardie, 616 km east of Perth and 309 m above sea-level, Kambalda is a mining town which is divided into two very different sections - Kambalda East ... mridul Red Hill Lookout and Waking Trail, Kambalda http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=175 2005-02-16T01:36:45Z 2005-02-16T01:36:45Z Goldfields Attractions Red Hill Lookout and Waking Trail, Kambalda Of the two centers Kambalda East is the most interesting because of the Red Hill Lookout which offers superb views over Lake Lefroy, a vast 510-square km salt pan which stretches to the horizon and is rarely laden with water. The route to ... mridul King Battery http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=174 2005-02-16T01:35:57Z 2005-02-16T01:35:57Z Goldfields Attractions King Battery 16 km north of Kambalda, just off the Goldfields Highway, are the substantial remnants of an enormous gold stamper battery where tonnes of ore were crushed at the end of the 19th century. mridul Leonora http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=173 2005-02-16T01:35:25Z 2005-02-16T01:35:25Z Goldfields Destinations Leonora Goldmining town in the desert. Leonora is located 833 km east of Perth and 240 km north from Kalgoorlie. Leonora is also like so many of the small goldmining towns in the Eastern Goldfields, has had a chequered history. Gold. nickel and copper are mined in the area, particularly ... mridul The Kalgoolie - Boulder Museum http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=172 2005-02-16T01:34:40Z 2005-02-16T01:34:40Z Goldfields Attractions The Kalgoolie - Boulder Museum For those of you who enjoy museums, Nullarbor Net definitely recommends a visit to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Goldfields museum. Located at the top end of Hannan Street the museum is open daily from 10am to 4-30 pm. The entrance to the museum is impossible to miss, marked ... mridul Kalgoorlie-Boulders Historic Buildings http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=171 2005-02-16T01:45:10Z 2005-02-16T01:34:02Z Goldfields Attractions Kalgoorlie-Boulders Historic Buildings Residents of Western Australia's Goldfields are justifiably proud of their rich architectural heritage. Dotted throughout Kalgoorlie-Boulder are a host of old miner's cottages and heritage buildings dating from Australia's federation period of architecture - the late 1890s to early 1900s. Not surprisingly for a gold mining town ... mridul The Super Pit, Kalgoorlie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=170 2005-02-16T01:33:33Z 2005-02-16T01:33:33Z Goldfields Attractions The Super Pit, Kalgoorlie The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Super Pit is definitely one of the goldfields outstanding attractions. Although really nothing more than a hole in the ground, it is nevertheless a huge and expensive one by any standards. During the past 100 years this goldfield has produced over 1000 tonnes of precious ... mridul School of Mines Museum - Cassidy Street Kalgoorlie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=169 2005-02-16T01:33:11Z 2005-02-16T01:33:11Z Goldfields Attractions School of Mines Museum - Cassidy Street Kalgoorlie The WA School of Mines Museum will definitely appeal to those of you with a keen interest in geology and mineralogy. This museum houses a collection of approximatel 3000 mineral specimens along with replicas of famous gold nuggets. The School of Mines Museum ... mridul Boulder Pharmacy Museum, Kalgoorlie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=168 2005-02-16T01:32:44Z 2005-02-16T01:32:44Z Goldfields Attractions Boulder Pharmacy Museum, Kalgoorlie Boulder's Pharmacy Museum is located within a chemist shop that has been continuously operating for over 100 years. The museum's collection includes a vast array of medicines and original pharmaceutical bottles dating from the 19th century. Essential medical tools dating from the period are also on ... mridul Goldfields War Museum, Kalgoorlie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=167 2005-02-16T01:32:24Z 2005-02-16T01:32:24Z Goldfields Attractions Goldfields War Museum, Kalgoorlie Military history enthusiasts will definitely find the Goldfields War Museum worth a visit for an hour or two. Exhibits within the museum include a large number of armoured vehicles, weapons, uniforms and an extensive collection of wartime relics and memorabilia. Of particular interest is the photographic collection ... mridul Goldfields and Coolgardie Museum, Coolgardie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=166 2005-02-16T01:31:32Z 2005-02-16T01:31:32Z Goldfields Attractions Goldfields and Coolgardie Museum, Coolgardie The Goldfields and Coolgardie Museum is located on Bayley Street adjacent to the Coolgardie Tourist Bureau. Housed within the historic Mining Warden's Court Building, this fine museum offers an excellent introduction to the early colourful social history of the Coolgardie Goldfields. Excellent photographic displays depict Coolgardie's ... mridul Coolgardie Pharmacy Museum, Coolgardie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=165 2005-02-16T01:31:05Z 2005-02-16T01:31:05Z Goldfields Attractions Coolgardie Pharmacy Museum, Coolgardie Coolgardie's Pharmacy Museum is surprisingly interesting. Said to be one of the best historical pharmaceutical displays in Australia, Coolgardie's pharmacy museum houses an extensive collection of 18th and 19th century medicines. Numerous advertisements and antique tools of the chemists trade or on display. A Coolgardie local named ... mridul Ben Priors Park, Coolgardie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=164 2005-02-16T01:45:56Z 2005-02-16T01:30:46Z Goldfields Attractions Ben Priors Park, Coolgardie Ben Prior's Park is an open air display of old mining equipment, including mining jigs, drills, antiquated boilers and head frames. For those of you with an interest in vintage mining equipment a short visit might well be of some interest. Entry to Ben Prior Park is ... mridul Coolgardie Camel Farm, Coolgardie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=163 2005-02-16T01:30:20Z 2005-02-16T01:30:20Z Goldfields Attractions Coolgardie Camel Farm, Coolgardie Coolgardie's development has been intimately linked with camels and the town's wide streets are reputed to have been designed to accommodate turning camel trains. Coolgardie's Camel Farm is located 4 kilometres west of town along the Great Eastern Highway. At the Camel Farm visitors can try ... mridul Coolgardie Parklands, Coolgardie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=162 2005-02-16T01:29:59Z 2005-02-16T01:29:59Z Goldfields Attractions Coolgardie Parklands, Coolgardie Coolgardie's Parklands are located on the western end of Bayley Street. These parklands are well shaded and grassed, with an excellent playground. A number of gas barbecues are available along with undercover seating areas. Coolgardie's Parklands offer travellers an excellent picnic spot and place to let the ... mridul Coolgardie Caravan Park, Coolgardie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=161 2005-02-16T01:29:39Z 2005-02-16T01:29:39Z Goldfields Attractions Coolgardie Caravan Park, Coolgardie Coolgardie Caravan Park is located on 99 Bayley Street at the western end of town. chalets, onsite vans, powered sites and tent sites are available. Pets are allowed and the caravan park also hires out metal detectors. mridul The Haven Caravan Park, Coolgardie http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=160 2005-02-16T01:29:13Z 2005-02-16T01:29:13Z Goldfields Attractions The Haven Caravan Park, Coolgardie The Haven Caravan Park is located at the western end of Coolgardie on the Great Eastern Highway. Powered sites, onsite vans and camping facilities are available. Pets are permitted on a leash. mridul West Cape Howe National Park http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=159 2005-02-16T00:32:29Z 2005-02-16T00:32:29Z Great Southern Attractions West Cape Howe National Park Claimed by many as Austalia's best crag, West Cape Howe offers kilometers of high quality routes and still much potential for new climbs. The areas are described from west to east. Location: West Cape Howe National Park is about 35 km south west of Albany. It is ... mridul Valley Of The Giants http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=158 2005-02-16T00:29:35Z 2005-02-16T00:29:35Z Great Southern Attractions Valley Of The Giants Major Activity : Tree Top Walk This famous area of australia is known for its tree top walks. The area offers 650 metre long tree top walk gently that accends into the tree tops 45 metres above the forest floor. Descend to the boardwalk below ... mridul William Bay National Park http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=157 2005-02-16T00:26:24Z 2005-02-16T00:24:38Z Great Southern Attractions William Bay National Park William Bay National Park is renowned for its indswept granite rocks which have a striking primeval appearance. William Bay National Park has a complex of heathlands. This habitat is of special interest to the botanically inclined, as it contains many common karri forest species. Granite ... mridul Lake Ewlyamartup http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=156 2005-02-16T00:19:30Z 2005-02-16T00:19:30Z Great Southern Attractions Lake Ewlyamartup This is a fresh water Lake and a popular Picnic spot during early Summer when the water level is up. mridul Katanning Historical Museum http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=155 2005-02-16T00:17:50Z 2005-02-16T00:17:50Z Great Southern Attractions Katanning Historical Museum This Museum was the first permanent school in Katanning and was opened in 1899. The town was growing rapidly at this time, and it was soon outgrown. The school was moved to the site of the present Katanning primary school. The display are numerous. mridul Stirling Range National Park http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=154 2005-02-16T00:17:01Z 2005-02-16T00:17:01Z Great Southern Attractions Stirling Range National Park The Stirling Range National Park should not be missed. The contrast between the rugged, rocky 1000m peaks and the surrounding valleys and farmland is striking, and the drive from Albany is undoubtedly the Great Southern region's most scenic route. Chester Pass Rd cuts through the park; the ... mridul Albany http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=153 2005-02-16T00:16:03Z 2005-02-16T00:16:03Z Great Southern Destinations Albany Established in 1826, Albany was the first colonial settlement in what is now WA. Albany is proud of its history; the tourist office has information on the dozens of buildings of historic interest. Though surrounded by gorgeous, uncrowded beaches, the city itself is the commercial center of the Great ... mridul Denmark http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=152 2005-02-16T00:14:50Z 2005-02-16T00:14:50Z Great Southern Destinations Denmark Located 66km east of Walpole along the South Coast Highway, Denmark is green, squeaky clean, and proud of it. Though originally a timber town, Denmark rapidly exhausted its trees and has since turned into quite an earth-friendly place. Today the town has a thriving organic farming scene and won the ... mridul Walpole http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=151 2005-02-16T00:12:05Z 2005-02-16T00:12:05Z Great Southern Destinations Walpole Tiny and friendly, Walpole is experiencing a tourism boom because of its proximity to Walpole-Nornalup National Park and the recently constaicted Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk 14km out of town. The friendly, volunteer-run tourist bureau, on the north side of the liighway, hands out information on the surrounding ... mridul Mount Barker http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=150 2005-02-16T00:09:00Z 2005-02-16T00:09:00Z Great Southern Destinations Mount Barker Mt. Barker is 47km north of Albany along the Albany Highway, is the sleepy gateway to the floral paradise of Porongurup National Park. There are a number of wineries in the area; ask the tourist office about free tastings. The Porongurup Range is the oldest volcanic formation in the ... mridul Forrest Place http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=149 2005-02-15T23:51:52Z 2005-02-15T23:51:52Z Perth Attractions Forrest Place At the centre of the city Forrest Place is much improved since it became for pedestrians only. It is flanked by the impressive G.P.O., a small part of which is still used for its intended purpose. Perth Visitor Centre is here too, and the square is used for ... mridul London Court http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=148 2005-02-15T23:51:31Z 2005-02-15T23:51:31Z Perth Attractions London Court London Court between Hay Street Mall and St George’s Terrace is not as old as it is intended to appear. This arcade dates from the 1930s, but resembles a part of Tudor London. There are clocks at each end with hourly jousting tournaments and interesting little shops within. ... mridul Kings Park http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=147 2005-02-15T23:51:05Z 2005-02-15T23:51:05Z Perth Attractions Kings Park Opened in 1872 it has developed as a beautiful park in the centre of Perth and extends to 400 hectares. The tree-lined Fraser Avenue leads to the heart of this 400-hectare park, where the War Memorial stands. The trees beside the road are karri, native to the state ... mridul Perth Town Hall http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=146 2005-02-15T23:50:43Z 2005-02-15T23:50:43Z Perth Attractions Perth Town Hall The Town Hall on the corner of Hay Street and Barrack Street dates from the 1880s and was built by convict labour, but it appears older, copying a traditional English Jacobean style. mridul St. George's Anglican Cathedral http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=145 2005-02-16T00:42:04Z 2005-02-15T23:50:20Z Perth Attractions St. George's Anglican Cathedral The Cathedral is built in Gothic style and found off St George’s Terrace. It was started in 1880 and completed in 1888. mridul The Deanery http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=144 2005-02-16T00:18:24Z 2005-02-15T23:49:59Z Perth Attractions The Deanery The Deanery on the corner of St. George’s Terrace and Pier Street is one of the few buildings in Perth dating from the 1850s. It was originally the residence of the first Dean of Perth, but now it is used as Church offices. It still has its original ... mridul St. George's Hal http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=143 2005-02-16T00:42:46Z 2005-02-15T23:49:40Z Perth Attractions St. George's Hall The building on Hay Street has been demolished, but the portico was allowed to remain as a reminder of the grandeur of Perth’s first purpose-built theatre, constructed in 1879. mridul Allan Green Observatory http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=142 2005-02-15T23:49:21Z 2005-02-15T23:49:21Z Perth Attractions Allan Green Observatory Opened to commemorate Way’s 150th Anniversary. Free entry entitles you to see a beautiful collection of tropical and semi-tropical plants. mridul St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=141 2005-02-16T00:43:21Z 2005-02-15T23:49:02Z Perth Attractions St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral The western part of this Cathedral in Victoria Square was built in 1865. It stands on the highest point in the central part of Perth. mridul Perth Mint http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=140 2005-02-15T23:48:37Z 2005-02-15T23:48:37Z Perth Attractions Perth Mint Established in 1899, this is Australia’s oldest operating mint and located at 310 Hay Street. It now specialises in the production of silver, gold and platinum commemorative coins and medals. There is a museum, and you can see a demonstration of gold pouring here. You can hold an ingot ... mridul Government House http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=139 2005-02-15T23:48:15Z 2005-02-15T23:48:15Z Perth Attractions Government House Government House on St George’s Terrace was completed in 1864 and is still the official residence of the Governor of Western Australia. If you walk down between the Concert Hall and Government House, you will also get a glimpse of the magnificent gardens here. mridul Supreme Court and Gardens http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=138 2005-02-15T23:47:56Z 2005-02-15T23:47:56Z Perth Attractions Supreme Court and Gardens The Supreme Court building was constructed in 1897. The nearby Old Courthouse houses the Francis Burt Law Museum and is the oldest building in Perth. Corner of St. George’s Terrace and Barrack Street mridul Swan Bell Tower http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=137 2005-02-15T23:47:32Z 2005-02-15T23:47:32Z Perth Attractions Swan Bell Tower The modernistic Swan Belltower contains twelve bells from the church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square, London. The bells, cast in 1725, were a bicentennial gift from the U.K. Government. Open 10 – 5 every day. Located at Barrack Square (08 9218 8183) mridul Allen Green Conservatory http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=136 2005-02-15T23:46:59Z 2005-02-15T23:46:59Z Perth Attractions Allen Green Conservatory The pyramid-shaped Allen Green Conservatory contains a collection of tropical plants. mridul Perth Boys' School http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=135 2005-02-16T00:43:44Z 2005-02-15T23:46:26Z Perth Attractions Perth Boys' School The former premises of Perth Boys’ School date from 1854. This is the second oldest independent school in Australia, the oldest being King’s School, Parramatta, near Sydney (1831). Corner of the Esplanade and William Street mridul Scitech http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=134 2005-02-15T23:38:02Z 2005-02-15T23:38:02Z Perth Attractions Scitech The biggest planetarium in Australia with a huge 18 metre diameter dome screen providing a 360 degree view. Located at City West, Sutherland Street West Perth mridul St George's Cathedral http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=133 2005-02-16T00:44:10Z 2005-02-15T23:37:47Z Perth Attractions St George's Cathedral An Anglican cathedral in the city centre open from 7.30 until 5pm. mridul King Street http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=132 2005-02-15T23:37:29Z 2005-02-15T23:37:29Z Perth Attractions King Street This small street is becoming known for its impressive resurgence restaurants, cafés and shops which line the road, and also the nearby lanes and arcades, in an area which previously consisted mainly of disused warehouses. mridul The Cloisters http://australia.traveltoworld.com/australia-travel-guide?p=131 2005-02-15T23:37:11Z 2005-02-15T23:37:11Z Perth Attractions The Cloisters The Cloisters in St Georges Terrace were constructed in 1859 as part of the first secondary school for boys in Western Australia.