The giant Murray Cod
If you are a regular reader of Tripandom you have probably noticed we have a soft spot for ‘Big Things’ and we have found another, and guess what it’s in Australia (they seem to...
Category: Australia
Steam power on the mighty Murray
Before the days of cars the river was the lifeblood of the country and just as the Paddle steamer on the Mississippi opened up the USA the paddle steamer also opened up Australia along...
The giant golden guitar
Tamworth the Country Music capital of Australia in central New South Wales is home to a novel ‘big thing’ the giant Golden Guitar. Standing 12 metres high and weighing half a ton the massive...
Cat and Fiddle Square
Back in 1917 the Cat and Fiddle Inn stood in an alley off Hobart’s Elizabeth Street. The inn unfortunately is long gone but the legend continues. The alley now a shopping arcade in the...
Salamanca Markets Hobart
Every Saturday morning in Hobart Australia, Salamanca Place on the historic waterfront attract thousands of locals and tourists alike to a huge street market which sells just about everything. Located beside restored historic sandstone...
The Twelve Apostles
Australia’s Great Ocean Road is home to one of the world’s most spectacular coastlines and the mighty Twelve Apostles is the highlight of any road trip along this magnificent coastal road. The huge limestone...
Ned Kelly touring route
Ned Kelly and the Kelly gang were bushrangers who ruled the Northern Victorian highlands holding up towns, banks and even murdering over two years between 1878 – 1880. Ned Kelly has since become Australia’s...
Luna Park on Sydney Harbor
With one of the world’s most beautiful pieces of real estate Luna Park on Sydney Harbor is more than just a good time. The park opened in 1935 on Milsons Point near to the...
Walk the bridge for a free view
The Sydney Harbor Bridge opened in 1932 and has become one of Australia’s most loved icons and is recognised all around the world and you can walk this massive steel structure for free. Sure...
Grand Prix with a Kiss
Legendary rock group Kiss will be the star attractions along with the best of Formula One motorsport and the mighty Australian V8 Supercars at the Australian Grand Prix held in Melbourne, March next year....
