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Oct05
Published by Asya in Australia, Hotels, Relaxing
Situated just northeast of the city centre, Fortitude Valley is the hub of Brisbane’s nightlife, known for its trendy and exciting bars, cafes and clubs, Limes Hotel is the first member of design Hotels in Australia. With modern aesthetic, hip interiors, fashionable roof top bar and in-house designer cinema, the Limes Hotel fits right into this happening neighbourhood. Nearby are Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane Parliament House, State Library of Queensland and Queen Street Mall.
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Aug09
Published by Asya in Arts, Australia, Cities, Photos, Urban Tourism, Walking
It is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge across the Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by Denton, Corker & Marshall in collaboration with artist Robert Owen, as part of a Melbourne public art project, the bridge was constructed out of material recycled from a previous rail bridge of the same name.
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Aug06
Published by Asya in Australia, Cultural, Events, History, Museums, Parks, Photos, Travel Stories
Howick Historical Village is an award winning heritage attraction situated in surrounding Auckland suburb of Howick. This is a living history museum shows the history and life as it was for Auckland’s early settlers in the period 1840-1880. It comprises thirty original buildings set in 7 acres of grounds and gardens. The streets, the pond with ducks and geese, and the village gardens are faithful reconstructions of Victorian fashion, and there’s a cafe with homemade goodies as well.
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Jun02
Published by misha in Adventure, Australia, Australia, Eating, Lodge, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sailing, Sightseeings, Spa, Swimming, Travel Stories
On a sparsely populated island 30 minutes by plane from Adelaide sits Southern Ocean Lodge, one of the newest Australian eco-lodge, which is also contemporary in design and green in attitude. The 21 spacious suites have limestone floors, artwork by local artisans, and outdoor terraces. The location of the lodge is breathtaking – Kangaroo Island, a home to an abundance of native wildlife and spectacular natural attractions. Covering almost 4,500 square kilometres it is Australia’s third largest island and offers the best of the mainland on a smaller, more intimate scale.
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Apr07
Published by misha in Australia, Australia, Cities, Hiking, Museums, Parks, Photos, Romantic, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Walking
The Brick Pit Ring is an elevated circular walkway that allows visitors to access and view the Brickpit from above while preserving the habitat of the endangered Green and Golden Bell frog. The Brick Pit is the first place of extraordinary human endeavour, arrested. It is a portrait of land disturbance through use.
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Mar25
Published by Asya in Arts, Australia, Chillin, Cities, Eating, Restaurants, Shopping, Urban Tourism
This project is described as the 2010 trend “Urban Revolution”. Located in Melbourne, Capital Kitchen is a modern public place giving a contemporary feel and provides shoppers with an escape from the urban environment of the Chadstone Shopping Centre. Designed by Australian company Mim Design, this is a unique mix of a cafe, bar and the food-based home-wares store.
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Mar24
Published by misha in Australia, Australia, Biking, Cities, Hiking, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism, Walking
Pirrama Park at Pyrmont consists of the public land of the Water Police site at Pyrmont into the public realm. The collaborative design for the City of Sydney began with the master plan and continued through detailed design and documentation from 2005-2008. The park’s plan contrasts the natural and man-made, which are interpreted by a distinct ground plane and planting.
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Mar24
Published by Asya in Arts, Australia, Chillin, Cities, Eating, Hotels, Restaurants, Urban Tourism
Established in 1864,
Blues Point Hotel is a popular pub in
Sidney. It offers a relaxing terrace bar with a charming restaurant serving modern Australian cuisine, a bistro which was awarded in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Pub Food Guide 2011 and excellent boutique accommodation.
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Mar22
Published by misha in Adventure, Australia, Australia, Extreme, Flying, Photos, Sightseeings, Travel Stories
A skydiving could be an ultimate experience in your life. If you want to try, tandem skydiving is the ideal way to do it. No experience is necessary and almost anyone can do it! Skydive the Beach Sydney jump from Australia‘s highest altitude of up to 14,000ft above the beach! The views are incredible and the rush is unbeatable!!
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Mar07
Published by Asya in Arts, Australia, Hotels, Photos, Romantic
Thorngrove Manor is a five-star hotel located in Stirling, Adelaide. Described as one of the world’s outstanding luxury hotels, it is unique in both design and vision. Surrounded of Adelaide Hills, Thorngrove Manor offers historic European-style gardens and a relaxing romantic atmosphere.
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