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Bourke
July 8th 2009 15:43
Bourke is a town and Local Government Area in the north of New South Wales, Australia. The town is located approximately 800 kilometres north-west of Sydney, on the south bank of the Darling River. At the 2006 census, Bourke had a population of 2,145, of whom 815 or 33% identified as Indigenous Australians.
The site of Bourke was first reached by British settlers in the 1820s and the town originally called Prattenville, was later named after Governor Richard Bourke of New South Wales in the 1830s.
Bourke was a port, where goods and passengers travelled by paddlesteamer along the Murray-Darling river system. However, the use of river transport declined when the railway reached Bourke in 1885. The railway closed in 1990 after flooding caused significant damage to the line. The railway station is now used as a tourist information centre.
In 1895 a heatwave killed 47 people in Bourke over a 13 day period. In that time the daily maximum temperature averaged 47°C (116.6°F).
Bourke can be reached by the Mitchell Highway, with additional sealed roads from town to the north (Cunnamulla), east (towards Brewarrina, Moree and Goondiwindi) and south (Cobar). The town is also served by Bourke Airport and has Countrylink bus service to other regional centres, like Dubbo. It was also formerly the largest inland port in the world for exporting wool on the Darling River. The countryside around Bourke is used mainly for sheep farming with some irrigated fruit and cotton crops near the river.
Bourke is the original end of the Main Western railway line, before the last section from Dubbo was closed to passengers.
Bourke is considered to represent the edge of the settled agricultural districts and the gateway to the Outback which lies north and west of Bourke. This is reflected in a traditional east coast Australian expression "back o' Bourke", referring to the Outback.
Bourke was mentioned in the trial of Bradley John Murdoch on November 24, 2005, as the place where murder victim Peter Falconio was allegedly seen, 8 days after his disappearance from near Barrow Creek, Northern Territory.
Fred Hollows, the famous eye surgeon, was buried in Bourke after his death in 1993. Fred Hollows had worked in Bourke in the early 1970s and had asked to be buried there.
The Telegraph Hotel, established in 1888 beside the Darling River, has been restored and now operates as the Riverside Motel
In 2008, persisent high levels of crime in Bourke led to bans on the sale of alcohol.
Additionally, the town is served by 7 FM and 2 AM stations, and 5 TV stations. There are two regional radio stations based in Bourke. 2 WEB broadcasts on 585 AM. 2CUZ FM is the regional Indigenous radio station in Bourke. It broadcasts locally on 106.5 FM. Both station broadcast to a myriad of communities in the region. The local paper, The Western Herald, is also published on a weekly basis (every Thursday) year-round, except during a short break at Christmas.
The site of Bourke was first reached by British settlers in the 1820s and the town originally called Prattenville, was later named after Governor Richard Bourke of New South Wales in the 1830s.
Bourke was a port, where goods and passengers travelled by paddlesteamer along the Murray-Darling river system. However, the use of river transport declined when the railway reached Bourke in 1885. The railway closed in 1990 after flooding caused significant damage to the line. The railway station is now used as a tourist information centre.
Bourke Court House
In 1895 a heatwave killed 47 people in Bourke over a 13 day period. In that time the daily maximum temperature averaged 47°C (116.6°F).
Bourke can be reached by the Mitchell Highway, with additional sealed roads from town to the north (Cunnamulla), east (towards Brewarrina, Moree and Goondiwindi) and south (Cobar). The town is also served by Bourke Airport and has Countrylink bus service to other regional centres, like Dubbo. It was also formerly the largest inland port in the world for exporting wool on the Darling River. The countryside around Bourke is used mainly for sheep farming with some irrigated fruit and cotton crops near the river.
Bourke is the original end of the Main Western railway line, before the last section from Dubbo was closed to passengers.
Bourke is considered to represent the edge of the settled agricultural districts and the gateway to the Outback which lies north and west of Bourke. This is reflected in a traditional east coast Australian expression "back o' Bourke", referring to the Outback.
Bourke was mentioned in the trial of Bradley John Murdoch on November 24, 2005, as the place where murder victim Peter Falconio was allegedly seen, 8 days after his disappearance from near Barrow Creek, Northern Territory.
Fred Hollows, the famous eye surgeon, was buried in Bourke after his death in 1993. Fred Hollows had worked in Bourke in the early 1970s and had asked to be buried there.
The Telegraph Hotel, established in 1888 beside the Darling River, has been restored and now operates as the Riverside Motel
In 2008, persisent high levels of crime in Bourke led to bans on the sale of alcohol.
Additionally, the town is served by 7 FM and 2 AM stations, and 5 TV stations. There are two regional radio stations based in Bourke. 2 WEB broadcasts on 585 AM. 2CUZ FM is the regional Indigenous radio station in Bourke. It broadcasts locally on 106.5 FM. Both station broadcast to a myriad of communities in the region. The local paper, The Western Herald, is also published on a weekly basis (every Thursday) year-round, except during a short break at Christmas.
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Circular Quay, Sydney
May 1st 2009 23:29
The bigest tourist destination in Australia is Sydney, and one of the favourite spots of regular travellers to Sydney is Circular Quay. It is also a favourite spot for Australians.
Sydney was the site of Australia’s first established European settlement, in 1788, when the First Fleet arrived in New South Wales. This consisted of soldiers and convicts, the latter having been deported from England for atrocious crimes such as stealing a loaf of bread (seven years deportation). Australia was seen as an alternative to the prisons, which were grossly overcrowded.
Circular Quay is near The Rocks, the first colonial settlement in Australia. Captain Arthur Phillip chose this site because of it’s unique deepwater facilities. Sydney Harbour is generally regarded as one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. Formed by glaciers during the last Ice Age, when sea levels were 100m lower than today, the harbour offers spectacular views and natural walkways around the harbour foreshores. It is today adorned by the architectural magic of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Circular Quay is the hub of Sydney. It was the site of the first permanent European settlement, and even today, it is the place where most Sydneysiders congregate for special occasions. The New Year’s Eve Fireworks are a particular attraction of worldwide note that are centred on Circular Quay.
It is relaxing to walk around the area, and enjoy the relative tranquillity much of it has to offer, just a short walk from the hustling CBD.
Nearby are also the Botanic Gardens, Hyde Park, The War Memorial, and many striking buildings, both modern and historical. My personal favourite is the Australia Square Tower, once Australia’s tallest building, but now relatively dwarfed by many other skyscrapers built since.
Sydney is located on Australia’s South East Coast, and has a temperate climate. It is the largest natural harbour in the world, and boasts 70 beaches in the urban area, including the famous Bondi Beach.
Sydney is a major tourist destination, and has one world-class airport and sea port facilities. Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin fly frequently between Sydney and all major centres in Australia. Most international airlines fly regular routes to and from Sydney.
Sydney was the site of Australia’s first established European settlement, in 1788, when the First Fleet arrived in New South Wales. This consisted of soldiers and convicts, the latter having been deported from England for atrocious crimes such as stealing a loaf of bread (seven years deportation). Australia was seen as an alternative to the prisons, which were grossly overcrowded.
Circular Quay is near The Rocks, the first colonial settlement in Australia. Captain Arthur Phillip chose this site because of it’s unique deepwater facilities. Sydney Harbour is generally regarded as one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. Formed by glaciers during the last Ice Age, when sea levels were 100m lower than today, the harbour offers spectacular views and natural walkways around the harbour foreshores. It is today adorned by the architectural magic of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Circular Quay is the hub of Sydney. It was the site of the first permanent European settlement, and even today, it is the place where most Sydneysiders congregate for special occasions. The New Year’s Eve Fireworks are a particular attraction of worldwide note that are centred on Circular Quay.
It is relaxing to walk around the area, and enjoy the relative tranquillity much of it has to offer, just a short walk from the hustling CBD.
Nearby are also the Botanic Gardens, Hyde Park, The War Memorial, and many striking buildings, both modern and historical. My personal favourite is the Australia Square Tower, once Australia’s tallest building, but now relatively dwarfed by many other skyscrapers built since.
Sydney is located on Australia’s South East Coast, and has a temperate climate. It is the largest natural harbour in the world, and boasts 70 beaches in the urban area, including the famous Bondi Beach.
Sydney is a major tourist destination, and has one world-class airport and sea port facilities. Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin fly frequently between Sydney and all major centres in Australia. Most international airlines fly regular routes to and from Sydney.
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Posted By: Oracle of Delphi - Category: Sydney
Airlie Beach, Queensland
May 1st 2009 06:58
Australia is home to some of the best holiday spots and beaches in Australia. Amongst the top spots, few surpass Airlie Beach, in the Whitsunday Islands.
Airlie Beach is a totally tourist town. It exists only for that purpose. It is located about 20° South on the north east coast of tropical Australia, about 1,100 km north of Brisbane. It is in the heartland of the world famous Whitsunday Islands, a chain of 74 islands, mostly holiday resorts, on the Great Barrier Reef.
Airlie has the lot: sailing: hiking: swimming: fishing; flights over the Whitsundays and Reef; parasailing, to name but a few. Even in summer, when the beaches are prone to deadly box jelly fish, there is still the beautiful man-made lagoon on Airlie Beach itself, where swimmers can swim in complete safety in the oceans water.
There are weekend markets at the lagoon, the many boutiques, the night clubs (the main street seems to have a never ending stream of them), and getting pampered at a relaxing day spa. There is fishing, where one can just relax, and contemplate.
The Whitsundays have an interesting history. They were discovered by Captain James Cook in 1770. He named them thus because he mistakenly believed he was passing through them on the Christian holy day Whit Sunday, the International Date Line not known about back then . The locals at Airlie have a Blessing of the Fleet each Pentecost (Whit Sunday), to honour Cook’s discovery.
The trip between Airlie and Brisbane can be made in several ways. There is a 17 hour train trip on Queensland Rail. The train stops at Proserpine (a sugar producing community nearby), and then a bus shuttles everyone who wants to go over to Airlie. The Jetstar and Qantas flights to Proserpine are much quicker, but if the traveller has the time, go by train.
Airlie is that it is a first and foremost a party town, and secondly it is a retirement place, particularly for retired sailors. There is not a lot in the way of theatre, arts, fine restaurants or the like, so if you are looking for that, forget it
But it's a hell of a good party, and well worth while visiting.
Airlie Beach is a totally tourist town. It exists only for that purpose. It is located about 20° South on the north east coast of tropical Australia, about 1,100 km north of Brisbane. It is in the heartland of the world famous Whitsunday Islands, a chain of 74 islands, mostly holiday resorts, on the Great Barrier Reef.
Airlie has the lot: sailing: hiking: swimming: fishing; flights over the Whitsundays and Reef; parasailing, to name but a few. Even in summer, when the beaches are prone to deadly box jelly fish, there is still the beautiful man-made lagoon on Airlie Beach itself, where swimmers can swim in complete safety in the oceans water.
There are weekend markets at the lagoon, the many boutiques, the night clubs (the main street seems to have a never ending stream of them), and getting pampered at a relaxing day spa. There is fishing, where one can just relax, and contemplate.
The Whitsundays have an interesting history. They were discovered by Captain James Cook in 1770. He named them thus because he mistakenly believed he was passing through them on the Christian holy day Whit Sunday, the International Date Line not known about back then . The locals at Airlie have a Blessing of the Fleet each Pentecost (Whit Sunday), to honour Cook’s discovery.
Nearby Shute Harbour at Sunset
The trip between Airlie and Brisbane can be made in several ways. There is a 17 hour train trip on Queensland Rail. The train stops at Proserpine (a sugar producing community nearby), and then a bus shuttles everyone who wants to go over to Airlie. The Jetstar and Qantas flights to Proserpine are much quicker, but if the traveller has the time, go by train.
Airlie is that it is a first and foremost a party town, and secondly it is a retirement place, particularly for retired sailors. There is not a lot in the way of theatre, arts, fine restaurants or the like, so if you are looking for that, forget it
But it's a hell of a good party, and well worth while visiting.
Nearby Cedar Creek Falls
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Posted By: Craig Hill - Category: QLD non metro
Canberra Parliament House
March 1st 2009 07:26
The most striking and readily recognisable feature of Canberra is Parliament House. Parliament House replaced Old Parliament House, and was officially opened on 9th May 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II.
Much of Parliament House is buried beneath Capital Hill. Though security has tightened since the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the US, Parliament House is still reasonably open.
Tourists can access the foyers, adorned with matching portraits of all Australia’s former prime ministers. Access is also available to the House of Representatives, and the Senate Building.
Access to the roof is also available, with sweeping views of the city.
Much of Parliament House is buried beneath Capital Hill. Though security has tightened since the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the US, Parliament House is still reasonably open.
Tourists can access the foyers, adorned with matching portraits of all Australia’s former prime ministers. Access is also available to the House of Representatives, and the Senate Building.
Access to the roof is also available, with sweeping views of the city.
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Goulburn Waterworks Museum
November 5th 2008 22:59
Goulburn's Waterworks Museum is a picturesque historical building, set on the banks of the Wollondilly River at Marsden Weir in Goulburn. It is the only working engine powered water supply in the Southern Hemisphere, that is still in it's original location.
Goulburn Waterworks became operational in January 1886, to provide a reticulated water supply to the growing City of Goulburn. Before 1886 the residents of Goulburn would have collected water in tanks or wells, or purchased supplies from a carter. The demand of the growing city resulted in the Rivers and Harbours Board installing a waterworks on the Wollondilly River at Rocky Point powered by a steam operated beam engine. Water was pumped from the river to a filtration plant and reservoir, then gravity fed to residents of the city.
The original 1883 Appleby Bros. steam engine, situated inside the pumphouse, was one of four installed in Pumphouses around NSW. The others were at Wagga Wagga, Albury (both scrapped in 1936) and Bathurst . The steam engine is known as a beam engine because of the large overhead rocking beam that transmits motion from the pistons to the cranks.
This great beam engine, of the type first invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, is an example of the powerhouse that drove the Industrial Revolution. Originally designed for pumping water out of mines in the UK it was improved by Watt, Smeaton, Maudsley and other engineers of the steam age until it became a very efficient and reliable engine.
Apart from mines and water supplies, many thousands were used to drive factory machinery in the 18th and 19th centuries - some four operated in factories in Goulburn - until they were superseded by electric motors in the early 20th century.
The Goulburn Waterworks engine is of medium size and produces 120 horse power. It has compound cylinders and a jet condenser. The fly wheel is 5 metres in diameter and at 18 r.p.m. the pumps delivered 660,000 litres of water per hour.
The two boilers that produce the steam that powers the engine, are located in the western wing of the building.
Fired by wood or coal, they produce high temperature steam that is piped through to the beam engine in the central part of the building. Only one boiler would have been operational at any one time. The other being shut down for regular cleaning and maintenance.
Steam from the boilers enters the valve chest on the cylinders from where it is transmitted to the cylinders by means of a valve mechanism. The action of the steam on the pistons causes them to reciprocate. Rods connect the pistons to the beam at one end, and to the crank at the other. This converts the 'rocking' motion to rotary motion which makes the flywheel turn, giving a smooth and continuous action
By 1918 the beam engine had became obsolete when electric motors were installed. Idle for many years, Goulburn's Beam Engine was restored in 1958.
The east wing of the building houses a horizontal steam engine, the Hick Hargreave (see separate page) and the early dynamo room with its electric pump.
The Waterworks is notable not just for its historic steam engine, but for the elegant Victorian building that houses the beam engine and boilers. Only metres away further up the hill stands the original fireman's cottage, also of Victorian design.
From 1968 the Goulburn Waterworks operated as a museum of engines. It was during this period that a grant was made available under the Regional Employment Development Scheme (1975) which saw some of this funding used for the installation of the Hick Hargreaves engine now on display and operational on steaming days, in the annexe of the pumphouse.
The single cylinder horizontal engine measures 9 metres in length, weighs 17 tons with the flywheel being 4 metres in diameter.
It was originally used to power equipment in a Sydney tannery, becoming discarded in 1961. It was reported that it had been acquired to represent the nest stage of steam engine development after the beam type engine.
Historic Goulburn Waterworks Museum at Marsden Weir, on the Wollondilly River
Goulburn Waterworks became operational in January 1886, to provide a reticulated water supply to the growing City of Goulburn. Before 1886 the residents of Goulburn would have collected water in tanks or wells, or purchased supplies from a carter. The demand of the growing city resulted in the Rivers and Harbours Board installing a waterworks on the Wollondilly River at Rocky Point powered by a steam operated beam engine. Water was pumped from the river to a filtration plant and reservoir, then gravity fed to residents of the city.
The original 1883 Appleby Bros. steam engine, situated inside the pumphouse, was one of four installed in Pumphouses around NSW. The others were at Wagga Wagga, Albury (both scrapped in 1936) and Bathurst . The steam engine is known as a beam engine because of the large overhead rocking beam that transmits motion from the pistons to the cranks.
This great beam engine, of the type first invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712, is an example of the powerhouse that drove the Industrial Revolution. Originally designed for pumping water out of mines in the UK it was improved by Watt, Smeaton, Maudsley and other engineers of the steam age until it became a very efficient and reliable engine.
Apart from mines and water supplies, many thousands were used to drive factory machinery in the 18th and 19th centuries - some four operated in factories in Goulburn - until they were superseded by electric motors in the early 20th century.
The Goulburn Waterworks engine is of medium size and produces 120 horse power. It has compound cylinders and a jet condenser. The fly wheel is 5 metres in diameter and at 18 r.p.m. the pumps delivered 660,000 litres of water per hour.
The Five Metre Fly Wheel At Goulburn Waterworks Museum
The two boilers that produce the steam that powers the engine, are located in the western wing of the building.
Fired by wood or coal, they produce high temperature steam that is piped through to the beam engine in the central part of the building. Only one boiler would have been operational at any one time. The other being shut down for regular cleaning and maintenance.
Steam from the boilers enters the valve chest on the cylinders from where it is transmitted to the cylinders by means of a valve mechanism. The action of the steam on the pistons causes them to reciprocate. Rods connect the pistons to the beam at one end, and to the crank at the other. This converts the 'rocking' motion to rotary motion which makes the flywheel turn, giving a smooth and continuous action
By 1918 the beam engine had became obsolete when electric motors were installed. Idle for many years, Goulburn's Beam Engine was restored in 1958.
The east wing of the building houses a horizontal steam engine, the Hick Hargreave (see separate page) and the early dynamo room with its electric pump.
The Waterworks is notable not just for its historic steam engine, but for the elegant Victorian building that houses the beam engine and boilers. Only metres away further up the hill stands the original fireman's cottage, also of Victorian design.
From 1968 the Goulburn Waterworks operated as a museum of engines. It was during this period that a grant was made available under the Regional Employment Development Scheme (1975) which saw some of this funding used for the installation of the Hick Hargreaves engine now on display and operational on steaming days, in the annexe of the pumphouse.
The single cylinder horizontal engine measures 9 metres in length, weighs 17 tons with the flywheel being 4 metres in diameter.
It was originally used to power equipment in a Sydney tannery, becoming discarded in 1961. It was reported that it had been acquired to represent the nest stage of steam engine development after the beam type engine.
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Goulburn Overview
November 2nd 2008 15:31
Goulburn today is a world renowned fine wool area, symbolised in the city by a three story high concrete castrated sheep, but it also has a secret in it’s grand old buildings and magnificent cathedrals, which look like they were transported stone by stone from Britain. But Goulburn also holds the secrets of the settling of Australia, a secret of lawlessness and heritage which goes right back to the First Fleet.
The first settler to set eyes on Goulburn Downs, in 1798, was the freed convict John Wilson, who was deported to Australia on the First Fleet for the heinous crime of stealing nine yards of cloth. It was not until 1863 that Goulburn was actually proclaimed as Australia’s first inland city.
The trip to Goulburn from Sydney used to take 16 days on dirt roads in rickety old horse dran coaches. Many of those making the trip knew already of the lawlessness of the area. There were the two convicted murderers, White and Mooney, who were hanged in Goulburn and left on the gallows for three years as an example to everybody else.
The bushranger Frank Gardiner may have been sentenced to seven years gaol, butt there were others around just as dangerous, such as Ben Hall, or the Goulburn-born The “Duce”.
The trip today is much easier, taking just two hours by air-conditioned train, alighting at the well-preserved historical railway station.
Just down from the railway station is Grafton Street, once the main connecting road between the original settlement (now known as North Goulburn) and the main settlement based around Auburn Street. Grafton Street has reminders of Goulburn’s past, including old stone buildings and a bright red letterbox with a high vertical mail slot, a reminder of the days when the riders on horses could post their letters without having to dismount.
Also around the corner from the railway station is Goulburn Court House, designed by one of the most espected architects of the time, James Barnett (who also designed Sydney General Post Office). A law was passed in Goulburn Court House for all Australia, making it illegal to harbour bushrangers.
Overlooking the city is the Rocky Hill War Memorial, astanding 20 metres tall, which at night is an imposing floodlit monolith, with a sweeping air beacon light which can be seen for many kilometres around. The caretakers cottage at Rocky Hill has been made into a museum, and the names of 2500 residents who served in World War I are inscribed on the tower’s base.
The Wollondilly River runs through Goulburn, and is a favourite palce for barbecues. Belmore Park is in the centre of town, and provides a quiet setting for a peaceful strollor a quiet lunch.
On the outskirts of town is the waterworks museum, which houses the southern hemisphere’s only steam powered water supply.
Goulburn is a two hour drive along the Hume Highway from Sydney, and about one hour north of Canberra.
The Big Merino, Goulburn
The first settler to set eyes on Goulburn Downs, in 1798, was the freed convict John Wilson, who was deported to Australia on the First Fleet for the heinous crime of stealing nine yards of cloth. It was not until 1863 that Goulburn was actually proclaimed as Australia’s first inland city.
The trip to Goulburn from Sydney used to take 16 days on dirt roads in rickety old horse dran coaches. Many of those making the trip knew already of the lawlessness of the area. There were the two convicted murderers, White and Mooney, who were hanged in Goulburn and left on the gallows for three years as an example to everybody else.
The bushranger Frank Gardiner may have been sentenced to seven years gaol, butt there were others around just as dangerous, such as Ben Hall, or the Goulburn-born The “Duce”.
The trip today is much easier, taking just two hours by air-conditioned train, alighting at the well-preserved historical railway station.
Just down from the railway station is Grafton Street, once the main connecting road between the original settlement (now known as North Goulburn) and the main settlement based around Auburn Street. Grafton Street has reminders of Goulburn’s past, including old stone buildings and a bright red letterbox with a high vertical mail slot, a reminder of the days when the riders on horses could post their letters without having to dismount.
Also around the corner from the railway station is Goulburn Court House, designed by one of the most espected architects of the time, James Barnett (who also designed Sydney General Post Office). A law was passed in Goulburn Court House for all Australia, making it illegal to harbour bushrangers.
Overlooking the city is the Rocky Hill War Memorial, astanding 20 metres tall, which at night is an imposing floodlit monolith, with a sweeping air beacon light which can be seen for many kilometres around. The caretakers cottage at Rocky Hill has been made into a museum, and the names of 2500 residents who served in World War I are inscribed on the tower’s base.
The Wollondilly River runs through Goulburn, and is a favourite palce for barbecues. Belmore Park is in the centre of town, and provides a quiet setting for a peaceful strollor a quiet lunch.
On the outskirts of town is the waterworks museum, which houses the southern hemisphere’s only steam powered water supply.
Goulburn is a two hour drive along the Hume Highway from Sydney, and about one hour north of Canberra.
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Posted By: Oracle of Delphi - Category: NSW non metro
City Of Goulburn
November 2nd 2008 15:25
Welcome to the home page of Goulburn City website. This is a collection of stories about the history and sites of the City of Goulburn, Australia's First Inland City.
Goulburn is rich in history, and has many sites to see. For the photographer and artist, there are many old buildings and notable architecture.
For the historian, there is a wealth of history, including tales of bushrangers, and a city that is central to the development of inland Australia. Goulburn is the first inland city, and much of the early development of the interior emanated from Goulburn.
For the adventurer, there are many outdoor attractions, such as nearby Wombeyan Caves, and Bungonia Gorge.
For the traveller, Goulburn is ideally located, just two hours from Sydney, one hour from Canberra, and on a crucial junction between Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.
And for the family, Goulburn is just a great place to live.
Goulburn is rich in history, and has many sites to see. For the photographer and artist, there are many old buildings and notable architecture.
Goulburn War Memorial overlooks Goulburn from atop Rocky Hill
For the historian, there is a wealth of history, including tales of bushrangers, and a city that is central to the development of inland Australia. Goulburn is the first inland city, and much of the early development of the interior emanated from Goulburn.
For the adventurer, there are many outdoor attractions, such as nearby Wombeyan Caves, and Bungonia Gorge.
For the traveller, Goulburn is ideally located, just two hours from Sydney, one hour from Canberra, and on a crucial junction between Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.
And for the family, Goulburn is just a great place to live.
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Bundaberg
October 10th 2008 03:45
Bundaberg, a city of almost 60,000 people, is located in sunshine Queensland roughly 384 kilometres north of Brisbane and is the gateway to one of the wonders of the world - the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
The city is a bustling provincial capital with beautiful heritage buildings mixed with modern architecture, and famous local icons like the Bundaberg Rum Distillery and Botanic Gardens. This dynamic river city provides visitors with plenty of entertainment, recreation, shopping and dining - there's something for all ages.
The Bundaberg Botanic Gardens boasts an eclectic mix of native and exotic plant species in a peaceful relaxing atmosphere. Visitors can stroll the grounds, drive the short circuit or enjoy a ride on the historic steam train through the gardens which houses the Hinkler House Memorial Museum, the original house of the famous aviator, Bert Hinkler, that was removed from England and re-constructed in his hometown. Also situated in the Botanic Gardens is the Bundaberg Sugar Museum and offers an insightful look into the history of the sugar industry and its contribution to the development of Bundaberg Coral Coast.
Sight-seers will enjoy the walking tour of the city centre featuring Bundaberg's proud history and heritage buildings while a trip to the city is never complete without a trip to the iconic Bundaberg Rum Distillery. The famous rum makers with the polar bear mascot has been producing dark rum since 1888. The distillery tour is an experience for adults only and provides an insightful look into the rum production process. There's video presentations, personal samplings, historical displays and an opportunity to purchase merchandise and unique souvenirs.
A highly recommended leisure activity is coral coast canoeing - a wonderful, relaxing paddle interacting with nature on the beautiful Kolan River at Bucca.
More Bundaberg tourism information can be found here.
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Orange - Australia's 'Colour City'
October 2nd 2008 04:45
The city of Orange in New South Wales, is located 260 kilometres west of Sydney and has a population of 31,544 people (Census 2006).
The area's mild climate - winter can be quite cold - and close proximity to Sydney gives its favouritism for those looking to escape from their busy cosmopolitan lifestyles for a quiet weekend.
Orange and the surrounding areas is not short of things to see and do and they include fantastic wine tasting, heritage trails, bushwalking, boating, canoeing, fishing, beautiful parks, the Orange Botanic Gardens, and recreational facilities such as three golf courses.
The heritage trail shows the city as what it once was with a tour of some handsomely restored 19th century buildings such as the Holy Trinity Church, a beautiful Anglican church which is a great example of high victorian Gothic Revival architecture.
Mt Canobolas is an extinct volcano 1,395m above sea level with spectacular 360 degree views from its summit of Orange and the surrounding countryside with plenty of wildlife on show. Below it is the artificial Lake Canobolas that offers picnic and barbecue facilities as well as a wide range of leisure activities including sail-boating, swimming, fishing and during the warmer months, Paddle boats are for hire.
For those that like to mix leisure with shopping, you will be please to find a wide variety of boutique fashion, antiques and bric-a-brac shops in the CBD as well as two large shopping centres.
More information can be found at the Orange City Council website.
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