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razzle
07-10-2004, 10:08
Hi all,

I just got my newsletter from Travelmate with some very interesting ideas on stuff to do in your capital city. Some of it sounds appropriate for young kiddies, and it'll at least entertain the adults! The Perth Museum of Childhood sounds great!

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Sydney - Harry's Café De Wheels - It's a caravan on wheels, specialising in that Aussie tradition, pies, mashed potato, peas and gravy. It was started by Harry 'Tiger' Edwards ... more Sydney untourist attractions http://www.travelmate.com.au/Places/Top10.asp?TM_Page=Places&CatId=19&State=NSW&TownId=1252.

Brisbane - The Evergreen Taoist Church of Australia at Deagon - The temple is open to followers and visitors. It includes traditional Chinese architectural designs honouring a number of gods and goddesses, in separate worshipping halls ... more Brisbane untourist attractions http://www.travelmate.com.au/Places/Top10.asp?TM_Page=Places&CatId=20&State=QLD&TownId=223

Melbourne - Queen Victoria Market Foodies Tour - Queen Victoria Market was officially opened in 1878. With many of its buildings classified as historic buildings, its heritage and future presentation is assured. The Foodies tour is a gourmet tour of the three sections of the market ... more Melbourne untourist attractions http://www.travelmate.com.au/Places/Top10.asp?TM_Page=Places&CatId=19&State=Vic&TownId=847

Canberra - Canberra Railway Museum - This museum is not far from Canberra Railway Station, and includes memorabilia and photographs of the railways of Canberra and Monaro districts. A collection of ten locomotives ... more Canberra untourist attractions http://www.travelmate.com.au/Places/Top10.asp?TM_Page=Places&CatId=19&State=ACT&TownId=278

Adelaide - Rodney Fox Experience & Expeditions - Since being attacked in 1963, Rodney Fox has dedicated most of his life to the research, observation and preservation of the Great White Shark. The museum houses collectables, art and curios, pictures, clothing and fossil and modern shark teeth ... more Adelaide untourist attractions http://www.travelmate.com.au/Places/Top10.asp?TM_Page=Places&CatId=19&State=SA&TownId=40

Perth - Museum of Childhood - The Museum of Childhood is part of Edith Cowan University. Displays and exhibitions include the history of bush schools, toys and games, infant care and child raising practices .. more Perth untourist attractions. http://www.travelmate.com.au/Places/Top10.asp?TM_Page=Places&CatId=19&State=WA&TownId=1054

Hobart - Penitentiary Chapel & Criminal Courts Ghost Tour - Built in 1831, this is one of Tasmania's oldest and most historic buildings. Take the candlelit evening ghost tour, where you can see the tunnels, courtrooms and gallows ... more Hobart untourist attractions http://www.travelmate.com.au/Places/Top10.asp?TM_Page=Places&CatId=19&State=Tas&TownId=619

tylersmum
07-10-2004, 14:20
Wow - there's some really great stuff there. I'm going to search for more

whitetiger78
09-10-2004, 09:27
you can also look at www.kidsfriendly.com.au

hope mum of samantha 16 months :p