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Login/Join to ParticipateCarpal \'Tunnel
2,617 posts
Location: Berlin, Ireland
Hi guys!
I am a 25 year old Irish boy who’s arriving in Australia in about 4 weeks and should be staying from 3 months to a year. I fly into Adelaide on the 9th of September for my mate’s birthday.
For the next 3 weeks I am on the look out for something/s to do in or within a day of Adelaide until common ground is on, on the 30th of September.
I’m thinking about earthcore in Brisbane on the 25th – 17th of November. What I do between Common ground and Earth Core I really don’t know.
I have an interest in seeing as much of Australia as I can including but not exclusively WA, a kangaroo, Brisbane, festivals, gatherings, music, sustainable communities, drumming, juggling conventions the blue mountains.
I’ve been told the east coast is horribly touristy though I am willing to make my own mind up about it and I expect looking forward to meeting some of you would make it a far more attractive prospect too.
All advise, invitations, plugs, warnings, abusive comments and hugs welcome…
James
Edit to add Woodford Folk Festival (Dec 26-Jan 1) so I don't forget...
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4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
Hi James!
You'll have a great time!
A few things though.... The Brissyearthcore is 3rd December...
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the east coast is horribly touristy
Well, the East Coast of Oz is about 5000 kms long, so it is still possible to find spots not overrun with McD's and British backpackers!
If you've got the $$$$ advise you to get a campervan or station wagon.. There is a huge market in 'traveller cars', they can be very cheap and certainly help you get off any tourist tracks you might inadvertently stray into...
Happy travels! if you are thinking of going seriously inland, do find out what you're doign though.. water, floods, breakdowns etc... it's pretty serious out there, even on 'main' roads.... (sez me the Brissy girl living in paradise!)
If you are lucky you might hit the widlflower blossoming in WA.. happens after (rare) rains... I've only seen photos but it is something I really want to see... for real...
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3,777 posts
Location: brizvegas, Australia
a very early welcome to straya!! well, here's a few things you could do in the brisvegas area til earthcore...
moonfest!
moonfest is sunday 18 september (oh, you'll still be in ademalaide...apparently there's friday night fire meets!), or monday 17 october, or wednesday 16 november or friday 16 december!! umm...geez, i've only been away from brisbane for 8 months & i'm already forgetting everything!!
there's lots of different markets on weekends...ooh juggle jam is at southbank on monday nights!
hope that helps a lil...if you want to see some teeny lil rural towns in queensland you can come visit me!!
there's not much here...but there's plenty of open tree-free fire-safe-ish (depending on rain...or lack thereof!) spaces!! 
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veteran
1,433 posts
Location: 8 days at Cloudbreak, 6 in Perth, Australia
Come to Perth!!!!!!
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4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
Yeah, I reckon if yr in Adelaide and you want to see Oz, for sure go to Perth, up through WA to the Kimberleys, and over via Darwin to Brisbane from the North... via places like Carnarvon Gorge. that would be a wicked trip....
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2,996 posts
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Usual deal. You are welcome to send me a pm when in Sydney. Would love to hear from you
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
I can sort wombat and kangaroo up close and personal stuff when you come to Perth. Can do short bush walks that arent too long, if that makes sense.
Lots of ppl love Margaret River and Walpole for tree stuff and nice places.
Wave rock is a big pice of rock and Wittenoon gorge now Karajini is awesome I am told. Kalbarri is kinda nice too.
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140 posts
Location: middle of the outback, Australia
Why don't you come to Alice Springs? We've got lots of wildlife, a big rock and endless sunshine. It's only $120 on the train, you get a free pick up from me and a six pack if you can show me a new trick with staff or poi.
(that's not hard, really).By the way, you can buy a train ticket which is valid for six months hop on hop off as much as you like. It's about $450. But it will get you to Perth, Darwin, Alice, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.
If you intend to stay in Backpackers (it's so much fun) on the way I'd say buy a VIP card (unless you have a ISIC) that gives you lots of discounts on tours, accommodation, train and bus tickets.
Well, hope to see you in the near future.
P.S.
when you get here. hm, pinecones, my favourits!
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,617 posts
Location: Berlin, Ireland
Cool thanks for all the replies guys. A long car trip around the place and I could possibly visit you all!! I'll take things as they come anyway....please keep the ideas and invites coming....
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2,474 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
ry, kyle and his loverly lady will be in ademalaide from the friday before common ground doing the whole site seeing thing to, im sure we can organise some shenanagins, friday 23rd sept there should be a psy club night after twirling if im not mistaken
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,617 posts
Location: Berlin, Ireland
Cool. That sounds great!
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108 posts
Location: Essex
There is a humungous gathering in early october in adelaide!!
see gathering thread
Make sure you do the central markets in adelaide to cos they are bloody fantastic
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ZORT!
3,045 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
how did i not see this thread?? silly me...well, i guess ill see you at common ground, but give us a hoy whenever your around sydney.
cheerio!!
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3,414 posts
Location: Bogged at CG, Australia
a decentish drive is from adelaide up through 'the back way' north, to port augusta. lots of small country towns to see heritage and stuff at.
Port augusta has a big tourist information thing about the outback and stuff. interesting, if you like that sorta stuff.
The arid lands botanic gardens, also in port augusta, is another place a day could be spent, or so they tell me. Having grown up around the plants near there, all i see is scrub, but not growing up around here, you might get something out of it.
If you come that far (about 3.5 hours), you could always go another 45 minutes to whyalla. There's a big steelworks here, that they do guided tours of. its pretty impressive, the sheer scale of things. if desired, i could put you up for a night or two, methinks, should you wish to.
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Location: Scotland
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4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
MR SHEEP
I suggest you get yr ticket to Earthcore 3rd Dec cos they are are selling.... should be a great crew of us going!
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2,615 posts
Location: Brisbane Oz, Australia
Dont forget puck ? hopefully i should be in brisbane around the weekend of the 17/11.
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64 posts
Location: Bargara near Bundaberg, qld
hi deepsoulsheep welcome to OZ, if you ever make it round to Sunshine Coast, welcome to come join our gatherings.
Spread the word, the more the merrier, percussioniststs, drummers, musicians, WELCOME!
We get together at around 6p at Mooloolaba Bch.
Happy travels.
~stacey
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
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Location: Bungendore...near Canberra, Australia
if u feel like going to a hippie festival in victoria from the 2nd to 4th dec go to FRL (folk, rythm and life). www.bilyana.com.au...i think...
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4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
Where are you Mr Sheep? We hear rumours you are already in Bris?? Be good to meet up
Oh yes and here's a link for [Old link]if you haven;t got a ticket yet...
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2,676 posts
Location: The countryside, Australia
Well if you're planning on coming down to VIC anytime soon, here are the things I know of that are happening:
- The Victoria Earthcore is on the 25th of November. (About 10 minutes away from where I live)
- The Folk Rhythm & Life Festival is on 2nd of Dec. (About 50 mins)
That's about all I know!
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4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
And IF you are in Brisbane... Juggle Club at the South Bank Piazza tonight. If it is all shut up,look inside (sometimes they half shut it but we're still there really) If there really is noone there, or a function is on, look down at the 'buskers pitch' by the man made beach...
.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
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4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
Well I just want to tell anyone who hasn't met James yet what a totally nice chappie he is indeed and now he has been given full initiation into making a perfect pot of tea with leaves and all he shall be an even more perfect house guest!
Most highly recommended to all and Yay for HoP for bringing another fine soul to our door!
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
He can make tea....I like when Hoppers come after yours as they have unreal tea making skills. Like Mz Lemming
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Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
He also turned my compost, cleared away a ghastly mess of old crud at the bottom of the garden (whilst motivating 2 teenagers to assist...) moved a pile of bricks and built me an incinerator! (his lovely lady freind Eefa(sp?
) is gorgeous too) .....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,617 posts
Location: Berlin, Ireland
Aoife's not a terribly phoenetic spelling for a name
Thanks for the lovely words, oh kind and generous one!
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
He does compost.....unreal....
He just has to come West...
Aoifee too
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Location: Aussie in London, Australia
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Location: Adelaide, Australia
nice shot Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourself, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous and talented? Who are you NOT to be?
ZORT!
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Location: Brisbane, Australia
I wonder what was on his mind at that moment...
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