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Sydney New Years Eve Fireworks 2014

On January 2, 2014

In Featured, Headline, Sydney Attractions

Awesome Sydney New Years Eve Fireworks 2014!

Sydney continuous to set the New Year’s Eve party mode atmosphere. The perennial site is the historic Sydney Harbour Bridge and now, the iconic Sydney Opera House played a major role! Two of Sydney’s most visited sites being lit up with spectacular fireworks display. Famous Artist Reg Mombassa is this year’s artist behind Sydney’s 2013 New Year’s Eve and said he wanted to use this year’s fireworks to look inside people’s heads. Around 2 million people gathered around vantage points along the Sydney Harbour to witness the Sydney New Years Eve Fireworks 2014 display.

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Wild Oats XI wins Sydney to Hobart 2013 for 7th Consecutive victory

By Thor

On December 28, 2013

In Featured, Headline, Sydney Attractions, Sydney News

Wild Oats XI wins Sydney to Hobart 2013!

The wait is over for the yearly prestigious Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2013. Race favourite Wild Oats XI won a record seven (7) consecutive races tonight as the team cross the finish line just after 7:07pm, local time. The unofficial time is two days, six hours, seven minutes and 27 seconds, well short of the race record it set last year.Wild Oats XI is a 100-foot (31-metre) super maxi Yatch owned by the Oatley family.

Wild Oats wins Sydney to hobart 2013 for a record of 7 consecutive victory! Huge Congratulations!!!

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About Wild Oats XI

Wild Oats XI is a maxi yacht, most famous for being the race record holder and a six times line honours winner of the “blue water classic” Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. She is owned by Robert Oatley, and skippered by New South Wales yachtsman Mark Richards.

In her first season Wild Oats XI won the “treble” in the 2005 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, winning on elapsed (line honours) and corrected time (handicap) as well as setting a new race record. In the 2007 race, Wild Oats XI equaled the 59-year old record of Morna, by taking line honours in the race three times in a row. In the 2008 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Wild Oats XI broke the record, winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive line honours.^[1] Wild Oats XI won the Sydney Hobart “treble” again in 2012, setting a new record of 1 day 18 hours 23 minutes 12 seconds. (Wikipedia)

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Wild Oats XI Passing the Iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge at the tart of Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2013

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Cool Down at Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney Water Theme Park

By Thor

On December 12, 2013

In Headline, Sydney Attractions, Sydney Photos

Summer Water Fun for Sydneysiders at Wet ‘n’Wild

Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney Water Theme Park is now officially open for business. It is claimed to be the world’s biggest water theme park! Wet’n’Wild Sydney is a place to be for Summer water enthusiasts and a place to entertain kids of all ages. Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney Water Theme Park had planned a four day opening celebration over the next four days!

Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney Water Park is officially open for business!

Inside Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney Water Theme Park

Opening Hours: With over 40 slides and attractions Wet’n’Wild Sydney could be your best day out. Take a ride on your favourite slides & attractions starting at 10:00am. Rock at night till 11:00pm.

Wet ‘n” Wild Sydney’s MyBand

Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney Water Theme Park introduces MyBand, a ground breaking technologically that serves as your ticket into the park for both Season Pass holders and General Admission ticketed guests. You don’t need your phone, EFTPOS, or Credit card while in the Park. Before or during your visit you can upload cash onto your MyBand. Use your MyBand to purchase retail or food & beverage inside the water park. This means there is no need to keep returning to your locker throughout the day!

Wet ‘n” Wild Sydney’s MyBand. Pick your color!

Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney Water Theme Park Opening Guests

Wet and wild Sydney spongebob opening Day

The famous square pants Spongebob was at Wet and wild Sydney Opening Day! Must be fun for the kids who loves this famous cartoon character!

Sydney Wet’n’Wild Park Map

Surf Deck at Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney Water Theme Park

H2Go Racers!

Wet ‘n’Wild Sydney: Take 7 of your mates on the H2GO Racers!!!

Wet and wild Sydney giant water rides queue

Long queues at the Wet and wild Sydney giant Water Rides

A paddock turned into A Beach? c’mon!

Giant Water Slides!

Summer Getaway at Sydneys West!

Tickets

Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney Water Theme Park is currently offering season gold passes for only $124.99, which gives you entry to the park for their entire operating season (December 2013 – April 2014) plus a whole range of extra benefits including discounts and special offers. For a limited time, they are also offering a Season Silver Pass offer for $99.99.

Port Stephen New South Wales!

By Thor

On December 12, 2013

In Country New South Wales, Headline

Port Stephens New South Wales is dubbed as “The Dolphin Capital of Australia.” You can drive to Port Stephens for about 2 ½ hours towards North of Sydney by car. You can also catch a short direct flight from Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and the Gold Coast to Newcastle Airport, which is only about 25 minutes drive from Port Stephens.

Port Stephens New South Wales is dubbed as “The Dolphin Capital of Australia.”

If you are planning a family getaway, include Port Stephens New South Wales on your list. It is one of Sydney’s perfect holiday destination. Port Stephens’s harbour is more than twice the size of Sydney Harbour. This place hosts a resident population of over 150 playful dolphins! Dolphin Watch cruises are the major activities that families must try.

The best time for Whale Watching is between May to November. If you are not keen to do whale watching, Port Stephens has great spots for family fishing. There are also beautiful beaches for diving, swimming, and water sports for the whole family. It is also famous for its sand dunes. Families will enjoy sand boarding on Port Stephen’s 40 metre sand dunes or simply take one of those 4 wheel drive sand dune adventures.

Port Stephens, NSW: Two-Night Deluxe Spa Suite Stay for Two with Breakfast, Wine and DVD Hire at Tea Gardens Club Inn Motel

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Port Stephens Harbour

The Beautiful Harbour of Port Stephen New South Wales

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Discover The Award-Winning Jenolan Caves Blue Mountains, NSW

By Thor

On March 18, 2013

In Featured, Headline, Holiday Deals

Visit one of Australia’s most spectacular cave systems coupled with a historic hotel stay! Jenolan Caves is a Three time Gold Award-winner at 2012 NSW Tourism Awards! Time to discover Jenolan Caves with this deal offering 51% savings on the original price. Better buy your vouchers quickly before this deal will end. Only few days left before they will end this promotion. Grab this Jenolan Caves Blue Mountains NSW deal today. Click the link or the photo and it will take you to Groupon Australia website. There are no limits on how many vouchers you can buy.

Blue Mountains, NSW: One-Night Stay for Two in a Mountain Lodge Room with Nettle Cave Tour and Breakfast at the Award-Winning Jenolan Caves

Blue Mountains, NSW: One-Night Stay for Two in a Mountain Lodge Room with Nettle Cave Tour and Breakfast at the Award-Winning Jenolan Caves

Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride – A Ride of Your Life!

By Thor

On January 17, 2013

In Headline, Sydney Attractions

Exhilarating Video of Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride

Do you want to see the fun on this Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride? Check out this video

Wanting to explore the breathtaking view of Sydney Harbour? The ride of your life! See Sydney Harbour at its best! Venture out of Darling Harbour, jet to the closest calmest Harbour Bay and commence a mix of 270-degree spins, wild fish tails and awesome power brake stops all at 75km/h while a continual mix of music keeps the jet boat rockin! This is the best way to experience the Harbour – its sights and sounds!

See the Darling Harbour, under the bridge, past the Sydney Opera House and the Australian Navy Fleet, before skimming around Fort Denison and the Prime Minister’s Sydney residence at a fast pace!

Holiday Escape Deals : China, Hawaii, Queensland, Sydney Harbour Cruise

By Thor

On January 10, 2013

In Featured, Headline, Holiday Deals

This week’s popular Holiday Escape Deals. Take advantage of massive discounts on awesome holiday packages. They run out so fast so you need to buy them quickly. Just click on the photo or the title and it will take you to the Groupon site. If you are there, feel free to browse and discover more incredible deals that might interest you. Feel free to come back to this site as we only feature great deals which we think our readers have shown interest.

China: Ten-Day Premium Package with Return Flights

China: Ten-Day Premium Package with Return Flights, Accommodation, Meals and Transfers Visiting Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou– Depart Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

China: Ten-Day Premium Package with Return Flights, Accommodation, Meals and Transfers Visiting Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou– Depart Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

Caloundra, Queensland Beach Escape

Three-Night Escape to the Sunshine Coast for Two Adults or a Family with Complimentary Bottle of Wine, Australia Zoo Discounts, Free Kids Meals and Late Check-Out at Oaks Oasis

Caloundra, QLD: Three-Night Escape to the Sunshine Coast for Two Adults or a Family with Complimentary Bottle of Wine, Australia Zoo Discounts, Free Kids Meals and Late Check-Out at Oaks Oasis

Honolulu: Tour with Flights

Honolulu, Hawaii: Seven-Day Tour with Return Flights, Sheraton® Princess Kaiulani Accommodation, Transfers, Tours of Pearl Harbour and the City with Merry Travel – Depart from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne

Gold Coast, QLD: 4.5-Star Mystery Resort Getaway

Gold Coast, QLD: 4.5-Star Mystery Resort Getaway for up to Four People with Discounts for All Major Theme Parks – Choose Five or Seven Nights

Gold Coast, QLD: 4.5-Star Mystery Resort Getaway for up to Four People with Discounts for All Major Theme Parks – Choose Five or Seven Nights

Harbour Cruise with Open Bar

‘Convicts, Castles and Champagne’ Harbour Cruise Plus Goat Island Tour, Open Bar and Lunch for One ($59), Two ($115) or Four People ($219) with Unique Sydney Cruises (Up to $636 Value)

‘Convicts, Castles and Champagne’ Harbour Cruise Plus Goat Island Tour, Open Bar and Lunch for One ($59), Two ($115) or Four People ($219) with Unique Sydney Cruises (Up to $636 Value)

Travel Deals: Avoca Beach, Romantic Bowral, Hunter Valley and More

By Thor

On January 8, 2013

In Headline, Holiday Deals

Travel Deals this week as featured at the popular deal site, Groupon. These are time sensitive travel deals and they will end at a particular time on a particular day. If the link is no longer active, it means that the deal has ended. Feel free to browse the Groupon Site should this happen.

Avoca Beach, NSW: Boutique B&B Escape for Two with Sparkling Wine and Late Checkout at Avoca Valley Bed & Breakfast – Choose Two or Three Nights

Avoca Beach, NSW: Boutique B&B Escape for Two with Sparkling Wine and Late Checkout at Avoca Valley Bed & Breakfast – Choose Two or Three Nights

Bowral, NSW: Awarded Southern Highlands Getaway for Two People with Champagne Lunch, Relaxation Massages and a Round of Golf with Cart Hire at Gibraltar Hotel

Bowral, NSW: Awarded Southern Highlands Getaway for Two People with Champagne Lunch, Relaxation Massages and a Round of Golf with Cart Hire at Gibraltar Hotel

Hunter Valley, NSW: One-Night Stay for Four People in a Luxurious Two-Bedroom Apartment with a Bottle of Wine On Arrival at The Longhouse

Hunter Valley, NSW: One-Night Stay for Four People in a Luxurious Two-Bedroom Apartment with a Bottle of Wine On Arrival at The Longhouse

Broadbeach, QLD: 4.5-Star Resort Getaway for Two People with Discounts for All Major Theme Parks at Freshwater Point Resort – Choose Five or Seven Nights

Hunter Valley, NSW: Romantic Escape for Two with Wine and Cheese Tasting, Vineyard Tour and Horse-Riding – Choose One or Two Nights

Hunter Valley, NSW: Romantic Escape for Two with Wine and Cheese Tasting, Vineyard Tour and Horse-Riding – Choose One or Two Nights

Vanua Levu, Fiji: Award-Winning Private Island Escape for Two with All Meals and Drinks, Transfers, Picnic, Maid Service and Massages at Nukubati Private Island Great Sea Reef – Choose Five, Seven or Ten Nights

Vanua Levu, Fiji: Award-Winning Private Island Escape for Two with All Meals and Drinks, Transfers, Picnic, Maid Service and Massages at Nukubati Private Island Great Sea Reef – Choose Five, Seven or Ten Nights

Seminyak, Bali: Private Pool Villa for Two with Breakfast, Massage, Return Airport Transfers, Daily Afternoon Tea, Romantic Sunset Tour to Tanah Lot and Candlelight Dinner at Kubu Pesisi Villas – Choose Three, Five or Seven Nights

Seminyak, Bali: Private Pool Villa for Two with Breakfast, Massage, Return Airport Transfers, Daily Afternoon Tea, Romantic Sunset Tour to Tanah Lot and Candlelight Dinner at Kubu Pesisi Villas – Choose Three, Five or Seven Nights

Kookaburras Entertain Us at Pacific Palms Resort, Elizabeth Beach, NSW

By Thor

On January 8, 2013

In Country New South Wales, Headline, Sydney Attractions

We had a family road trip to Elizabeth Beach, NSW which is situated at Pacific Palms, approximately 20 km south of Forster. It’s about 3 and a half hours drive to the NSW North Coast. More or less 285 kilometers from our home in Inner West, Sydney. We stayed in a quiet and fabulous accommodation called Pacific Palm Resort. Much to our surprise, we scored beautiful views, relaxing environment, and friendly neighbours, I mean the real residents of Elizabeth Beach, the Kookaburras.

Friendly Kookaburras welcomed us. All along we thought that they are quite wild but they just sit and wait for food at the back porch of our rented villa.

Friendly Kookaburras sitting at our Villa’s back porch, Elizabeth Beach Palm Resort

Discover the Pristine Beauty of Elizabeth Beach NSW

You will fall in love with Elizabeth Beach. It’s definitely a quiet beach and a family friendly beach. Locals calls it ‘lizzy’ and it is the only beach in the pacific palms which is patrolled in summer. We had fun walking on the shoreline and playing on the sand.

The Pristine beauty of Elizabeth Beach, NSW

Collecting Shells at Elizabeth Beach?

A beautiful shell lying on the shore of Elizabeth Beach.

Where is Elizabeth Beach, NSW?

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Giant Christmas Tree Bankstown Shopping Centro

By Thor

On December 25, 2012

In Featured, Headline, Sydney Attractions

Have you been to Bankstown Centro Shopping Centre this Christmas holiday? If you haven’t, well, you will miss out on this beautiful giant Christmas Tree! Santa is stopping near this Christmas Tree. Unfortunately, it was night time when this photo was taken as we are avoiding the Christmas shopping rush. No Santa but a photo is worth more than that as the lights were shining so brightly illuminating the big sales on the floor.

Giant Christmas Tree Bankstown Shopping Centro

Giant Christmas Tree, Bankstown Centro Shopping Center

Bankstown is a suburb located in the South-Western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Bankstown is about 20 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district.

Awesome Sydney New Years Eve Fireworks 2014!

Video: Sydney NYE Fireworks 2014

PHOTOS: Sydney New Years Eve Fireworks 2014

Wild Oats XI wins Sydney to Hobart 2013!

7News Clip: Wild Oats XI wins Sydney to Hobart 2013

About Wild Oats XI

Summer Water Fun for Sydneysiders at Wet ‘n’Wild

Inside Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney Water Theme Park

Wet ‘n’ Wild Sydney Water Theme Park Opening Guests

Sydney Wet’n’Wild Park Map

Tickets

Dolphin & Whale Watching Port Stephens New South Wales Australia – Imagine Cruises Video

Port Stephens Harbour

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Exhilarating Video of Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride

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China: Ten-Day Premium Package with Return Flights

Honolulu: Tour with Flights

Gold Coast, QLD: 4.5-Star Mystery Resort Getaway

Harbour Cruise with Open Bar

Discover the Pristine Beauty of Elizabeth Beach NSW

Collecting Shells at Elizabeth Beach?

Where is Elizabeth Beach, NSW?

Giant Christmas Tree Bankstown Shopping Centro

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and happy 2013!

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