Archive for April, 2008

Australia’s Dangerous Animals

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Garry Searle
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Australias dangerous animals are something everyone has heard about. In episode 5, I answer listener questions about the dangers of Australias outdoors.

 
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We look at our venemous snakes, and how to reduce the risk of snakebite when in the outdoors. I talk about the incidence of Shark attacks in Australia, and some simple precautions you can take to reduce the (unlikely) possibility of being involved.

Taronga Zoo has a daily Australian Animal Show that is a convenient way to see all our native animals, both dangerous and cuddly.

We also talk about Kangaroos, and I reveal my “fail-safe” location to see Kangaroos in the wild.
If you haven’t got time to see them in the wild, the best spot is probably Taronga Zoo.

But try to see kangaroos in the wild if you can.

Videos of wild Kangaroos

My favourite location is an easy 2 hours drive from Sydney CBD in the suburb of “Glenbrook” in the heart of the Blue Mountains.
There’s a small campsite on Bruce Rd, Glenbrook. Just follow Burfitt Rd, Glenbrook into Bruce Rd and into the Blue Mountains National Park, and you can’t miss the campsite. The link below shows directions to the site.

Kangaroo Map

Detailed Map to “Never Fail” Kangaroo Location.

Sydneys Open Air Cinemas

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Garry Searle
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Open Air Cinema is just another example of Sydney residents wanting to do indoor activities whilst outdoors.  This can be witnessed every Spring without fail.  In this episode, we discuss open-air cinemas and entertainment, and how easy it is to be a part of it during the months October – April.

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Photograph courtesy of bondiopenair.com.au

In episode 4 of The Sydney Visitor, I talk about three of the most popular open-air events:

http://www.stgeorgeopenair.com.au

http://www.bondiopenair.com.au/

http://www.moonlight.com.au/

Shakespeare bythe sea is another uniquely Sydney event that is well worth the trek to the northern suburbs.  Every Friday and Saturday during summer, the Shakespeare by the sea company gather at Balmoral beach, to perform one of the two Shakespeare plays featured that season.

Surprisingly, there is no admission charge, no tickets and it is free to attend and watch, however the actors ask that you make a donation when they come around at the end of the show.

The Shakespeare By the Sea Website contains more details including seasons and show times.

 

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Photograph courtesy of http://www.shakespeare-by-the-sea.com/

 

More Beer Drinking Tips

One of the crucial pieces of knowledge in any new city, is of course how to order beer.

I discuss the difference between a “middy” and a “schooner” and how to mix and match beer names, glass sizes and quantities, so you’ll soon sound like a local when you slide up to order a drink.

 

It’s all in good fun, drink up.