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Hi Everyone;
I hope you'll bear with me, as I recently suffered a brain storm when watching the Skoda ad on telly (don't mock what you don't know!), which to the tune ofMy Favourite Things, uses deliciously familiar treats, like chocolate, sponge cake, ice-cream, jelly, etc. to construct & sell a completely unrelated product - a car! I thought PIO would love to sing the praises of their many Favorite AussieThings, sharing with those longing to visit or relocate, but who (like me!) are having a hard time choosing a destination, or aren't sure if they'll be giving up too many of their favourite British things. ..! So my thinking is, can we construct a VIRTUAL MAP of OZ ? This would mean anyone who's lived, visited or resides there can share their Favourite AUSSIE Things? The only real rule being that you, your mate or kids MUST have been there, eaten, seen, experienced this Favourite Thing!
May be you want to extol the virtues of your fav brand of ice cream? Can you let us in on a spectacular surfing spot, your fav restaurant, or shopping street, a great school, play-ground, park, or a stunningly amazing picnic spot or ferry crossing? Do you have a fav car, sandwich bar, cinema, boutique, brand of beer, or wine that you think we should try & why, or can U reveal a most exhilarating rock climb, bike ride, surf break, view, winery, bird, tree or golf tee.... Even your fav budget cafe or motel will be of note, you tell us where & why, & if you have a link, all the better to share! Surely, this would be the most amazing creation...!
I'm dying to see what you all come up with, surely they'll be no stopping you! This has gotta be a fun, lively & personal way of developing a picture of this wonderful, yet vast country , a destination we dream about, but can only troll through on sluggish websites or dusty tour guides! We are depending on your wonderful, amazing, outstanding, fantastic experiences for inspiration... Pleaseeee!
Thank You,
Herbster X
A bear with open book to blank page, pen in hand, poised....
Our favourite chair lift is Arthur's Seat, Port Phillip Bay on the Mornington Peninsula
Our favourite Sunday Morning breakfast is on the street at a little cafe in St Kilda followed by a stroll along the hippy market on the seafront
Our favourite waterfall is McKenzie Falls in the Grampians, Victoria - stunning views and fond memories (see our pictures in the gallery)
Felicity's favourite koala is Dundee who gave her a big cuddle at Currumbin, Queensland (see our avatar)
Michael's favourite animals are the pair of tassie devils going hell for leather all day at Currumbin
Felicity's favourite dinner was posh nosh (especially the kangaroo) on the Tram Car Restaurant travelling through Melbourne at night
Our favourite casino is Crown in Melbourne - Felicity could watch the jumping water fountains all evening while Michael wishes he had endless supplies of cash for the roulette table
Will keep thinking and maybe add a few more favourites at a later date.
What a fab idea Herbster - you really are one clever bear
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Felicity + Michael - We're 'Pozzies' - Happy and Lovin' it!
Melbourne since September 07
Fav Beach - Whitehaven beach on the whitsunday island
Fav Posh Restaurant- Four Winds Revolving Restaurant in Crown Plaza Surfers Paradise
Fav Thing Ever Done- Seaplane over the Great Barrier Reef (Honeymoon)
Fav Sunset- Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island (just off Townsville) Magical.
Fav moment ever in Oz - when OH proposed after a day of scuba diving on the Reef
What a great idea,really cheers you up on a rainy day in August!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Favourite thing to do......Harbour Bridge climb(even at 8 am,with extreme jet-lag,awesome!!!!)
Favourite moments.......Seeing my Dad for the 1st time in 15 years(he lives in Oz)
.......Drinking beer in the Opera House Bar
.......Watching a whale and calf while sitting on a beach!!!!!!!
Favourite funny moment......My OH going fishing and catching a stonefish(he threw it back rather quickly!!!!)
Favourite food ........Pink Lammingtons from Woolworths!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank You But More Favourite Places Required!
Thank You Thank You THANK YOU:)
BUT WE HAVE LOTS MORE OF OZ TO COVER! WOULD BE GREAT TO HAVE EVEN MORE FAB FAV PLACES, LOCATIONS, FOOD, SHOPS, BUSH, OCEANS, MOUNTAINS, CRITTERS, WHAT EVER MOVED YOU IN OZ, WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT Pleaseeeee
hi guys great thread heres ours!
having a few tinnies on nudgee beach! very tranquil.
mount cootha stunning views of Brisbane.
having sunday morning brekkie at Wynnum Bay
hugging a Koala at Australia Zoo.
beautiful beaches at surfers on Gold coast.
Great views of Brisbane city from river on city cat especially at night.
Amazing aerosol painter on Queens st shopping mall.
Lovely thread - I've just got to add my favourite Western Australia things...
Favourite beach: City Beach Perth, central, huge and usually deserted, and Peaceful Bay near Walpole
Favourite place to snorkel: Ningaloo Reef
Favourite Festival: The Sardine Festival, Fremantle (went in '98 - hope it's still taking place when we get back there!)
Favourite drink: OH: ice cold and in a stubby-holder! Me: Iced Latte please
Favourite time of year: 'spring' time in Perth - not too hot, but dry with perfect blue sky
Favourite view: from the top of Central Park Tower, Perth - suddenly made me realise what a wonderful city we were in. Plus any view of Perth's foreshore.
Sure I'll think of more, but I can't concentrate!! the kids are going loopy 'cos they've been in all day due to the rain!
Jo
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Great idea..
Favourite view......coming out of the train station at Sydney Harbour and seeing the view that is on tv or in magazines for real...amazing!
Second favourite view....Brisbane from Mount Cootha.
Great place for a picnic/ family day...Hinze Dam, Gold Coast Hinterland.
Relaxing.....People watching at South Bank/beach, Brisbane.
Peaceful and scenic.....Fishing at Nambucca Heads, NSW.
Keep kids amused....Wet'n'Wild, Sea World and Warner Bros. Movie World, Gold Coast. (buy the ticket to get into all 3 for value)
Lovely Stroll....Natural Bridge waterfall and sub tropical rainforest, Gold Coast Hinterland. (nice drive up to it too...if a bit steep at times).
If you get the chance, hire a motorhome and do the drive between Sydney and Brisbane. So many different views and places to see: forests, farmland, coastline, sugarcane(I think) that stretches for miles and some great little towns and campsites along the way. When we move it wil be one of our first holidays as we want to stop off at more places this time. Briliant!
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE to FANTASTIC OZ
I thought PIO would love to sing the praises of their many Favorite Aussie Things, sharing with those longing to visit or relocate, but who (like me!) are having a hard time choosing a destination, or aren't sure if they'll be giving up too many of their favourite British things. ..! 
