Going to Oz in three weeks!

[melchett]

Im off to Syndney and Melbourne in three weeks and wondered if anyone could suggest any exciting places to go, things to see and stuff to buy?

Im already going to see a game of footie (AFL) at the MCC, but what else is worth doing? Whats the beer like?

[Drew SS]

good subject well everyones goin to have there opions on beer but
have a go at carlton draught its no 1
paddys markets in sydney are good
the observation tower get a good look at sydney
Kings cross is good for a look just keep ur wits about ya
go out and have a look at palm beach aka summer bay bus trip about 40 mind from sydney
sydney zoo is a good place as well
u can climb the bridge if ur keen
melbourne plenty of good restuarants up liegon street not sure if thats how u spell it
Check the ANDRA website u might catch the drags in sydney whilst ur there....
To buy a forty foot container and im sure the guys on here could make a list for u to put in it ill start

1.ill have a new ute

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Edited by Drew SS on Wednesday 25th February 11:18

[donk r8]

2. Red GTS interior for my r8.......

[robkarloff]

Bring me back a set of Koni shocks for my HQ...?

Kidding, found a UK dealer who lists them online with a price so should be good hopefully. Although, I need some rear 10" drum brake shoes

[motomk]

Ah sorry Melbourne is shut for a month due Easter!

Drew SS....Kings Cross would be in Sydney!

Not sure what dates you are going to be in Melbourne but if it is the final of the pre-season cup 13/3/09 you are going to see at the MCG...they have moved it to the Telstra Dome or AAMI stadium. There is a big benefit concert on at the MCG on the Saturday night 14/3/09 so the Footy is on Friday night at the dome I think.
http://afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/ta
Link to concerts, there is one at the SCG in Sydeny on the same night. www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/coldplay-kings-of-leon-to-play-aussie-bushfire-1003944299.story

Guessing you are too late for this....
www.motorshow.com.au/VisitorInformation/DatesOpeningHours/tabid/68/Default.aspx

Following that is
www.airshow.net.au/avalon2009/index.html
Not as big as Farnborough but generally the biggest one in Oz, except the occasional RAAF ones.

Next
www.grandprix.com.au/

That will get you to the end of March.

Stuff to do generally is the normal stuff like Great Ocean Road, Healsville ( might have to check there as it was close to the bushfires) Phillip Island Penguins, Ballarat. In the city. Shop on Chapel/Church street. There is a couple of tall buildings to go up. Rialto and the other one where the floor goes transparent when you get in there. Waste your money at the Casino!
Lygon street, Southbank and Docklands for food. Does have a Chinatown too, Little Burke street. Pretty sure Brunswick street is another one.

If you can get to Adelaide...normally pretty difficult.
www.clipsal500.com.au/2009-bring-it-on/

Edited by motomk on Wednesday 25th February 11:17

[Drew SS]

yeah mate kings cross is in sydney i just noticed the error cheers old mate

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[Raggyman]

Yeah, we are off to Melbourne for a day, then up to the north out of the mexican country. We are leaving here on the 3rd April.

Loads to see around Melbourne, but most of it looks like it has all been burnt out. The coast road is pretty awesome..

Anyone want anything?

[melchett]

motomk said:

Not sure what dates you are going to be in Melbourne but if it is the final of the pre-season cup 13/3/09 you are going to see at the MCG...they have moved it to the Telstra Dome or AAMI stadium. There is a big benefit concert on at the MCG on the Saturday night 14/3/09 so the Footy is on Friday night at the dome I think.
http://afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/ta

Thats the one, MCG! I will be there on the 27th. Ive got an invite to the GP but we're not that interested, ive been to a few now and the hospitaity is usually more interesting than the racing!

Cheers for the other suggestions, I will look out for China town. A geezer im going with is Irish, are there any 'Irish' pubs there? Eating and drinking are the usual priorities!

[Raggyman]

Think there are more irish pubs in australia than there are actually in Ireland.. You shouldn't find it too hard to find some grog.

Brisbane is the best place to visit... know loads of cool places up there..

[MyM8V8]

melchett said:

Whats the beer like?

Steer clear of VB!

[Drew SS]

MyM8V8 said:

melchett said:

Whats the beer like?

Steer clear of VB!

i will second that

[SimonV8ster]

Blue Mountains outside Sydney - worth a day trip to see and wonder.....

[toprivetgun]

Bring me back plenty of these... I bought a few whilst I was out there last year.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Bumper-sticker

[Bonnie and Clyde]

Can you bring me back the volume buttons for my steering wheel and one of those Australian fire men

[melchett]

Hello all,

I am just back from Oz! Had a sweet time, got sunburt, drank beer and tasted Kangaroo! Cheers to motomk for suggesting the Great Ocean Road. We hired a phat V8, ok it was a Ford Falcon XR8 but that was all they had left because we left it to the last minute. For the record the interior was poor, upholstery was cheap, not well equipped and basically a dull ride. Give me a Holden any day.

Edited by Melchett on Tuesday 7th April 14:48

[melchett]

why does the image thing never work for me?

Edited by melchett on Friday 3rd April 15:18

[Well_Fans]

access permissions to your photobucket? not pasting links properly? not checking the preview option to make sure its worked before posting? who knows - any or all of the above, speak to mel - even she can post pics now and she's a girl

[Drew SS]

First class ay nice to see someone is flush

[V-Car]

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