Sovereign Hill
Enter 1850s Victoria and discover just how gold changed the colony and made Victoria the place to be in the Sovereign Hill Gold Mine and Museum.
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Old Melbourne Gaol
Step back in time and walk the road to the gallows in a 19th century prison. See where Ned Kelly was hanged. Old Melbourne Gaol is a piece of Melbourne’s history.
Written on December 29, 2009 | Posted in Australia | No comment
Australia v Pakistan, MCG (Again)
Back to Melbourne and back in the MCG for a day’s cricket between Australia and Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG
Written on December 27, 2009 | Posted in Australia | No comment
Western Australian Museum
A day out at the Western Australian Museum, Art Gallery and Old Perth Gaol.
Written on December 24, 2009 | Posted in Australia | No comment
In and Around Perth
Wandering around Perth and enjoying the architecture, the statues and the shopping. Perth at Christmas is a good place to be.
Written on December 23, 2009 | Posted in Australia | No comment
Fremantle
A cruise down the Swan River takes us to Fremantle, port town and home of the Fremantle Dockers. The sites of the town are enjoyed with the tram tours and some excellent fish and chips.
Written on December 21, 2009 | Posted in Australia | No comment
Australia v West Indies, 3rd Test at the WACA
The WACA is home to cricket in Western Australia and the 3rd test against the West Indies moved into Day 4.
Written on December 19, 2009 | Posted in Australia | No comment
Nullarbor Traveller Day 10
The final day of the tour takes us from the Margaret River region to Perth, stopping along the way for the surf beaches and a visit to the Wardan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
Written on December 18, 2009 | Posted in Australia | No comment
Nullarbor Traveller Day 9
From Mount Frankland to Margaret River, the journey continues along the south west coastline of Australia to Cape Leeuwin and Beedelup Falls.
Written on December 17, 2009 | Posted in Australia | No comment
Nullarbor Traveller Day 8
From Albany onwards, away from the treeless plain and into the forests of giant tingle trees with stops in Albany and Denmark.
Written on December 16, 2009 | Posted in Australia | No comment