"Gwynneth's Australia - Oceania" Australia and Oceania by Gwynneth

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Gnaraloo Carnarvon, Western Australia - Australia and Oceania

Life in Australia is always changing... we are a relaitivley new country compaired with Europe... with our laid back friendly nature and wide open spaces Australia provides a great place for diverse and amazing holidays.

You can achieve so much here in Australia, from relaxing on a tropical coral island and scuba diving the many surrounding reefs to skiing Australia's wild snow slopes during the day and thawing out around an open log fire whilst making new friends at the ski lodge in the evening.

There are harsh deserts and powerful rivers that bring with them their own challenges. Our oceans have carved ruggered cliffs and serene beaches of long white sand that have become icons of Australia's rugged beauty.

Most of Australias inhabitants dwell around the coastline of this small continent. The further you travel inland the more sparse and arid conditions become.

Surfing and spending time near the beach is a part of Australia's lifestyle! There are plenty of hire places at local and remote towns if you can't bring your own board. Picnic areas, grasslands and Restrooms are available at most of Australias beach zones around our cities and towns. If you're looking for your 'own' beach space then you can find that too... just a little drive beyond the hustle and bustle of suburbia.

Come visit Australia... here is a place you will always be very welcome!
Gwynneth's Australia

Pros and Cons

Pros:Sensational wide open spaces!
Cons:Not enough time to explore this great land.
In a nutshell:More than great swimmers and gold medals!

Intro Updated May 17, 2004
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drswahman Jan 2, 2007 at 4:29 PM

My son is traveling to Sydney and Perth 1-3-07 to 1-30-07 as part of University of St Thomas JTerm. seeing winerys etc for business class on world economy, whats a must see at night in Perth?
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budapest8 Apr 27, 2006 at 5:28 PM

Haven't seen the movie u were in but did see Chopper on DVD. Might venture out down under when ma daughter sprouts up a bit. Have a gr8 Auntie living in Syd on the Rocks, but she ain't got long left. Well cheers from Budapest.Tim
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magor65 Jul 5, 2005 at 1:19 PM

Your pictures of flowers made me breathless with admiration. The colurs may send you dizzy.
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Aurorae Jul 2, 2005 at 4:36 AM

Beautiful page!!! I have a very close friend in Australia (Sydney, but she has first relatives in Perth!), and I've been planning to visit for aaaages, let's hope it eventually comes true! And oh, I've heard of Vegemite! :-)
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Stephen-KarenConn Jun 28, 2005 at 12:50 PM

I dream of coming to Australia some day and having a heaping serving of Vegemite. GRIN! Love the wildflower photos.
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gilabrand Jun 21, 2005 at 3:07 AM

Your Australian language tips are great. But cops - we say that in the US, too.
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DaDrifter Jun 21, 2005 at 12:32 AM

Ace ! ... Grouse ! :) The wildflower pictures are truly amazing. Great tips and very useful external links. Thanks for sharing, Gwynneth.
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wish-nu Jun 9, 2005 at 9:06 PM

such carpets of wildflower, must be wonderful. cool page
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Philos Jun 4, 2005 at 11:07 PM

Hi Gwynneth! Loved your country while there. Thanks for 'stopping' by
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Rooster_poot May 6, 2005 at 12:43 PM

OK now. Looks like you're having too much fun here. Bet that's a cool place to visit, huh. I hope to see more pics. Take Care. T K