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I can't be doing with anything that's got more than 4 legs :scared:
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... so a threesome is out of the question then? :cry:
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... so a threesome is out of the question then? :cry:

you got a twin brother then? :rascal:
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where is DJohn when you need him?

You called?
About all I can do is say "what they said". Don't spend the whole time in Sydney - Australia has so much more to offer. Sydney is just another big city. Spend a bit of time in a few different places. The further they are apart the more likely they are to be completely different.
I don't know the east coast very well. But if you do make it to the west, I can recommend Margaret River (use it as a base for exploring the forests of the south-west, and try as many of the wines as you can). It's about four hours from Perth, which counts as "very close" over there. The north-west has some great places, but they're all so far from anywhere.
The creepy-crawlies aren't really a worry. In the cities you won't even see them. There are some nasty spiders in urban gardens, but if you don't bother them they won't bother you. I lived there for thirty years and never saw a snake. In tropical areas, the jellyfish can get quite nasty. I wouldn't go in the water unless I saw locals in there first.
You must do the Indian Pacific train. Go first class. It's fantastic.
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where is DJohn when you need him?

You called?

lol kiss :rose: :kiss:
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. . . . . the jellyfish can get quite nasty. I wouldn't go in the water unless I saw locals in there first.

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I've just heard that stingrays doactually sting ! ! ! ! So take care :jagsatwork:
having gone all the way to Oz, prob also worth coming across to Godzone (NZ) where the longest distance swinger lives!.
Seriously though in OZ def go native, but would advise against the railway system which is used by the poorest of locals and is pretty rugged despite the good views along the East Coast
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The only aggresive spider there (and that's only really when it feels threatened) is the Huntsman, which while possesing a painful bite, is not particularly venemous.

I am not even going to mention how big they are innocent :lol2:
Manly beach is beautiful, and if you go there you HAVE to eat at the restaurant that is on the beach... THE best seafood ever :mrgreen:
First aid kit wise, Tea Tree Oil is a must.... It is not only an antiseptic but a great way of keeping the mossies at bay wink Just dab it on your pulse points biggrin
Melbourne is wonderful.... It is by far the most cosmopolitan city of them all in Australia, the sidewalk cafe's are fabulous and the Dandenong's are gorgeous :D
I am all nostalgic now *Sigh*
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I am not even going to mention how big they are innocent :lol2:

...well since you're not mentioning it...I won't mention being chased by one I pissed off...it would only freak potential visitors out :twisted: wink
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I am not even going to mention how big they are innocent :lol2:

...well since you're not mentioning it...I won't mention being chased by one I pissed off...it would only freak potential visitors out :twisted: wink
I wont mention about how one was trying to get through the front door one night by trying to squeeze through the side that has the hinges... I went out armed with my slipper, took one look at the spider, one look at the slipper and then went off to look for something bigger :giggle:
Oooppssss redface We weren't going to mention it were we :lol2: bolt
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The only aggresive spider there (and that's only really when it feels threatened) is the Huntsman, which while possesing a painful bite, is not particularly venemous.

I am not even going to mention how big they are innocent :lol2:
Manly beach is beautiful, and if you go there you HAVE to eat at the restaurant that is on the beach... THE best seafood ever :mrgreen:
First aid kit wise, Tea Tree Oil is a must.... It is not only an antiseptic but a great way of keeping the mossies at bay wink Just dab it on your pulse points biggrin
Melbourne is wonderful.... It is by far the most cosmopolitan city of them all in Australia, the sidewalk cafe's are fabulous and the Dandenong's are gorgeous :D
I am all nostalgic now *Sigh*
mmmmmm the Dandenongs, fantastic place!! Lovely memories..... :D Do the Oposles too, by helicopter is interesting!!! (if you want any pics sending to see what its like give me a yell)
Ballarat, pan for gold in the daytime and a fantastic night show called the Eureka Stockade...brilliant, the audience is part of the show! Very realistic and well worth the visit! Also a brill aboriginal culteral museum ran by aboriginal artists... was great!!
Ohhh the huntman spiders..... :shock: BIG.... not so good memories! Still have dreams about them...eeekkk!
Try to see animals in therir own habitat, nothing like sitting and waiting at dawn or dusk to see emu's and kanagaroo's come out! If you go anywhere near the Great Ocean Road..try and stop off at Koala Road...... hundreds of Koala's feet away from you.
To be honest.....Australia is just a beautiful country, which ever part you go!
Have fun
xanaisx
it is greyhound now as that what I used when I was last there, and everything Steve has said rings true for me, at the mo I'm too tired to write, but pm me and I'll give you plenty of suggestions, i've spent a lot of time there, my frst was a 3 month stint similar to you so i can give you an idea of my 'itinery'!
pm me to remind me though - it's ridiculous o'clock that i'm posting this.....
maz xx
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Try to see animals in therir own habitat, nothing like sitting and waiting at dawn or dusk to see emu's and kanagaroo's come out! If you go anywhere near the Great Ocean Road..try and stop off at Koala Road...... hundreds of Koala's feet away from you.

:shock: How could I forget Philip Island :doh: The penguin parade is the most fantastic experience biggrin You go at either sunrise or sunset and watch the penguins as they go off to fish all day or return from their fishing.... You are only allowed to stand in certain areas, no trying to touch the penguins and are not allowed to use a flash on your camera. When I went I had the penguins passing within inches of me feet, it was magical :D
I lived in the Dandenong's at one point and my eldest daughter was born in the hospital in Fern Tree Gully... She will be 17 on Monday :shock:
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Try to see animals in therir own habitat, nothing like sitting and waiting at dawn or dusk to see emu's and kanagaroo's come out! If you go anywhere near the Great Ocean Road..try and stop off at Koala Road...... hundreds of Koala's feet away from you.

:shock: How could I forget Philip Island :doh: The penguin parade is the most fantastic experience biggrin You go at either sunrise or sunset and watch the penguins as they go off to fish all day or return from their fishing.... You are only allowed to stand in certain areas, no trying to touch the penguins and are not allowed to use a flash on your camera. When I went I had the penguins passing within inches of me feet, it was magical :D
I lived in the Dandenong's at one point and my eldest daughter was born in the hospital in Fern Tree Gully... She will be 17 on Monday :shock:
Oh yeah I forgot about the penguins!. We set off to the local shop (about ten miles away), decided to visit Penguin Island instead (about 80 miles away lol)... 3 days later we still hadnt got there lol got a bit sidetracked lol lol Managed to buy some undies an a toothbrush hehe What an adventure you can have!
Def will do it next time as Ive been told its fantastic!!
Lucky you Shireen, livinging in the Dandenongs!! It really is the most beautiful place..... I was lucky enough to stay there for a few nights and visited an Ozzie lady who I only ever spoke to in a craft forum... made me very welcome!
Its just an amazing place with wonderful people!!!
xanaisx
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.... You are only allowed to stand in certain areas, no trying to touch ........ and are not allowed to flash

Sounds like a lapdancing club :giggle:
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Oh yeah I forgot about the penguins!. We set off to the local shop (about ten miles away), decided to visit Penguin Island instead (about 80 miles away lol)... 3 days later we still hadnt got there lol got a bit sidetracked lol lol Managed to buy some undies an a toothbrush hehe What an adventure you can have!

I wont mention the time some of my friends and I decided to go for fish and chips on a Friday night... We started off in Bayswater drove down the road and someone said "I know where there is a fantastic chippy".... It was in Sydney :shock: We got back on Sunday night, tired but he was right about it being a fantastic chippy :lol2: :lol2:
Def will do it next time as Ive been told its fantastic!!

Oh it is biggrin As is the seal sanctuary and the race track :lol2:
Lucky you Shireen, livinging in the Dandenongs!! It really is the most beautiful place..... I was lucky enough to stay there for a few nights and visited an Ozzie lady who I only ever spoke to in a craft forum... made me very welcome!

I lived in Belgrave which was beautiful :mrgreen: Did you visit Healesville?? As for people making you feel welcome, I was amazed at how friendly and welcoming they are :D
Its just an amazing place with wonderful people!!!

I couldn't agree more :smug:
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.... You are only allowed to stand in certain areas, no trying to touch ........ and are not allowed to flash

Sounds like a lapdancing club :giggle:
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