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Dubbo

August 18th 2008 23:42

Dubbo is a city in the Central West Region of New South Wales famous for its boutique wineries and recreational facilities. The city is one of the faster growing cities in Australia - the past 35 years has seen Dubbo grow from a population base of 20,629 in 1971 to nearly 40,000 in 2007.

Located around 400 km (4 hours drive) from the state capital of Sydney, Dubbo is at the cross-roads of New South Wales with roads up north to Brisbane, south to Melbourne, east to Sydney and Newcastle, and west to Broken Hill and Adelaide.

The city is proving to be a popular tourist destination simply because it has an abundance of things to do and see including popular annual events such as the National Ram Show, Dubbo Show, Dubbo National Steer Show and Dubbo City Eisteddfod.

Places of interest include the Dubbo Observatory, Garling Gallery, Jedda Boomerangs, Western Plains Cultural Centre, and a host of boutique wineries Boora Estate Wines, Red Earth Estate Vineyard and Tombstone Estate Vineyard & Rose Gardens.

However, Dubbo is best known for the famous Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Situated on a 300 hectare oasis of woodland and irrigated grassland, Western Plains Zoo first opened to the public in 1977 and was the first zoo in Australia to be constructed on the open range principle and also the first zoo to be built in Australia in 60 years.

Today, the zoo is home to more than 1000 animals which are kept in natural surroundings separated by moats and creeks rather than fences wherever possible. Australian animals roam in landscaped habitats and animals from five continents can meander through simulated natural environments.

Other must-see attractions include the Dubbo Museum, a gracious two-storey sandstone building with a cedar staircase, marble fireplaces and decorative ceilings, containing colonial farm, domestic, Aboriginal and commercial artefacts. To its rear is a collection of 19th-century buildings, which have been positioned to form a village square.

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Lismore

August 8th 2008 06:03

Lismore is a sub-tropical city in the Northern Rivers on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, just shy of the Queensland border from where it gets its climate from.

The city of 27,069 residents is located 764 km away, or 9 hours drive, from the state capital of Sydney with easy access by both road or air. The climate is sub-tropical with mild to warm temperatures throughout the year. The average max. temperature for summer and winter is 28.9 and 23 degrees Celsius respectively with generous rainfall of about 1,300 mm.

One of the reasons why Lismore is such a popular tourist attraction is because there's lots to see and do: from walking the trails in World Heritage rainforests to visiting country villages, browsing colourful art and craft markets and even retail therapy, you will find something for everyone here.

Firstly, the walking trails. Lismore is blessed in this department - it's on the doorstep of some of Australia's most significant World Heritage-listed reserves, spectacular National Parks and State Forests. A network of bushwalking trails throughout the parks - Mt Warning National Park, Nightcap National Parks, etc. - offer everything from gentle ten minute strolls to two-day hiking adventures.

The city is also littered with postcard-perfect villages - each with its own unique character - featuring antique and curio shops, galleries, tea houses and cafes.

For those into their art and culture, visit the historical society and check out the history of Lismore, plus a fascinating collection of aboriginal artefacts and pioneer relics including clothing, tools, furniture and handiwork. [visitlismore.com.au]

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Bathurst

August 1st 2008 01:10

Bathurst is a city in regional New South Wales, approximately 200km or two and a half hour drive from the state capital of Sydney. The city of 37,001 (Census 2005) residents is the oldest inland town in Australia thus boasts a rich history which is highlighted by its unique collection of house museums.

The city is a great place to visit due to a number of reasons: its relatively close proximity to Sydney, its great facilities including tourist attractions and annual events held throughout the year.

Best known for the Mount Panorama motor racing circuit, this famous circuit is steeped in rich motorsport history and has helped put Bathurst on the world map. The racetrack is just over 6 kilometres long and is widely known to separate the men from the boys due to the high level of skill required to manoeuvre a racecar around the demanding and steep circuit.

In October each year, thousands of motorsport fanatics make the 'pilgrimage' to Bathurst for the annual Holden vs Ford battle in the V8 supercar race known as the Bathurst 1000.

Interestingly, the circuit is actually a public road thus it is open to the public on non-race days with cars allowed to travel in both directions around the circuit for no charge. A strict speed limit of 60 km/h is enforced.

Besides Mount Panorama, there are plenty of interesting places to see and visit in Bathurst and they are:

Abercrombie Caves - the most famous and largest natural arch in the southern hemisphere.

Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum - home of the internationally renowned Somerville Collection of rare fossils and minerals from Australia around the world.

National Motor Racing Museum - the history of motor racing in Australia can be seen here.

Bathurst Sheep & Cattle Drome - see what it is like in the rural areas of the Aussie Outback.

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Hunter Valley

July 24th 2008 00:37

The scenic Hunter Valley, also known as the "Wine Country", is one of Australia's premier wine making regions

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Blue Mountains

July 15th 2008 00:49

The beautiful Blue Mountains in the west of Sydney is named for the shimmering blue heat haze caused by evaporating eucalyptus oil and is a prime location for both recreation and leisure

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Port Stephens

December 27th 2007 08:30

Port Stephens is a beautiful deepwater harbour located just over 200 kilometres north of Sydney and 50 kilometres north of its nearest capital city, Newcastle

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Nambucca Heads

December 17th 2007 23:00

Nambucca Valley is a popular resort-style destination, 114 kilometres South of Coffs Harbour and stretching from the coast to the New England National Park

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Wollongong - the City of Innovation

December 10th 2007 21:00

Located on the East coast of Australia, just south of metropolitan Sydney is the city of Wollongong - New South Wales' third largest city (behind Sydney and Newcastle) and Australia’s ninth largest with a population approaching 200,000

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Goulburn - home to the Big Merino

November 29th 2007 09:30

Ideally situated off the Hume Highway, 190 kilometres south-west of Sydney and within easy reach of Canberra, the South Coast and the Snowy Mountains - the cathedral city of Goulburn and its district combines the benefit of city services with a country lifestyle

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Wagga Wagga

November 22nd 2007 08:30

Located in New South Wales, 518km by rail from Sydney and 432km from Melbourne on the main Southern line, is the city of Wagga Wagga

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Albury - NSW

November 14th 2007 09:15

Albury is situated on the New South Wales-Victorian Border, on the Northern banks of the Murray River, and is the major urban centre of the Albury-Wodonga region, servicing a regional population of around 100,000 people

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Armidale - New England

November 8th 2007 21:15

Situated in the heart of the New England Tablelands; half way between Sydney and Brisbane and just two hours from the coast is the lovely city of Armidale

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Parkes Shire

October 19th 2007 23:30

Located on the western edge of the Great Dividing Range within the Central Slopes and Plains region of New South Wales is the regional town of Parkes

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Pasha Bulker: Newcastle's biggest tourist attraction

June 26th 2007 06:38

The name itself may not scream tourist attraction, but Newcastle is seeing a boom of sorts with the running aground of the huge coal carrier on Nobby's Beach. Lashing weather a couple of weeks ago left the coal ship in trouble on the reefs of one of Newcastle's main beaches. Since then people have flocked to see the carrier in its helpless state.

Newcastle is about two hours drive from Sydney, and this closeness has resulted in a huge number of people jumping in the car to see it. From all reports, certain vendors are doing better business than ever selling coffee and food to those getting their view of the somewhat rare sight

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