well im going to take the 18 hour flight from atlanta to australia in mid oct. the stay is about a week and a half. any info on happenings and what to see. maybe even a little junkyarding if i can get my better half to cut me loose one day. id love a Holden wheel or some other parts for my 51 merc build.
Firstly where in Australia are you going? We have roughly the same land mass as you guys so its a big Country, be specific about your trip so we can help...Craig
I cannot give you advice on Sydney area as I am from country Victoria but Im sure some other Aussies will. Have a great time & stay out of Kings Cross.......
i might hop around a bit, i have a buddy here in the states that used to work for Quantis airlines out of Sydney. i dont have a problem getting onto a little plane to see the stuff most tourists dont.
You've left out the snakes!! The top ten most dangerous snakes in the world are here, I think the American rattlesnake is about number 13 on the list. Then there's the centipedes, scorpions, red-back spiders, white-tailed spiders- we've got lots of good stuff here. Pity you are not coming a couple of weeks later and you could have taken in the Picnic in Victoria which is early Nov this year.
Ether, PEDDRO will go with you to Kings Cross, he has a hot pink G string ( thong) and assless chaps that he wears solely for the cross. He can show you all the "spots" hes the secretary of the GAMB.
Yah Im with Flatoz, Peddros your man....hes knows a lot of people in Kings Cross and Oxford St. Professional baton twirlers in assless chaps I think he called 'em.... RAt
You mite look into the JOHNS ROD & CUSTOM WEEKEND or the BRITE ROD RUN . I think they are both on in october in victorer about an hour away by plane.
hey heck out http://www.asrf.org.au/ they have most events on there. but u aint realy comin down at the right time of year. the start of the year usualy has more on. but i hope u enjoy ya self.
Odd Rods swap at Albion Park (south of Sydney) on the 21st is all can come up with so far. Anyway I'll keep thinking. Where are you staying?
30-6: Valla 2007, Hosted by Drag-ens Hot Rod Club, PH: Bert Weingott for Accom Enquiries (02)66559726 or 0429 307976 entry form available in ASR # 205 or see info @ http://labratty.tripod.com/valla07.htm 5-6: Broken Hill 4th Annual Swap Meet @ Showgrounds Ph: Frank Lewis (08 ) 80885607 or John Ralph 0402 108286 7: Parkes, Antique Motor clubs 14th Annual Super Swap Meet @ Parkes Showground, Gates open 6am, Free Camping, sites from $10, general admission $3, PH: Rex (02)68621478 14: Coffs Harbour, Shannons Car & Bike Show n Shine @ Coffs Harbour Leagues Club, Stadium drive. PH: Kellie Pearce (02)66487000 14: Maitland Annual Swap Meet @ Showground opens 6am sites $15 public $3 for info Ph: Clark (02) 49532464 or Ian (02) 49591723 20-21:Dubbo, 10th Annual Motor Show n Shine, go-to-whoa, Dyno comp, Hot Rods, Street Machines, Hot 4's & 6's @ Dubbo Showground, Wingewarra St, PH: Craig 0427 843588 28: Bowral, Highlands Motorfest @ Chevalier College, Moss Vale Rd, Show N Shine event open to Hot Rods, Customs, Classic, Vintage, Race cars & Bikes, Club Groups welcome, lots of fun, rides for kids, woodchopping comp PH: Ken 0438090263 Events on in NSW for October taken from OZRODDERS website.
Cruise nights in NEW SOUTH WALES from OZRODDERS website. Regular Cruise Nights/Days 6pm, 2nd Saturday of the Month: Hungry Jacks @ Sylvania. hosted by the Romans. >>>click me here for more info!!!<<< 6pm, 3rd Saturday of the Month: Hungry Jacks @ Parklea. Hosted by the Old Time Street Rod. >>>click me here for more info!!!<<< 11am, 3rd Sunday of each Month: Highland Cruisers Run, Normal run leaves Bargo Community Centre for a run to a destination chosen by members, Contact: Adrian (02)46843831, Phil 0419 602082 1st Saturday night of each month - Newcastle Cruzers Inc invite anyone with American vehicle to 'Sat-Nite' Cruzin to Eat. Contact Paul 0417 062911 or visit www.newcastlecruzers.com 2nd Sunday of each Month - Californian Cruisin Inc present Sunday Cruisin, leaving BP Beresfield 10am All American Cars & Rods Welcome Ph: Greg Hudson (02)49817676 or www.calcruisin.com.au 4th Sunday of each month - Shifters Cruze to various places south of Sydney for details call Col (02)95217939 or Brett (02)95890482
thanks alot for the info. im not to sure where we are staying yet. this is a on the whim trip. we were offered a set of tickets and now we are scrambeling to get our $#!t together. any suggestions?
Where to stay? Mmmm that's tough but I'd be looking around the harbour and around to Bondi/Clovelly that way you've got better access to non car interesting stuff and shopping and restaurants and pubs and music. Maybe Northern Beaches??? Do a Google on Sydney, there is sure to be plenty of tourism information sites. And maps, it's a big sprawl. And good work agent Binga!
If you're flying into Sydney then book somewhere in the heart of the Sydney CBD to stay. The rail system in NSW is pretty good, and there's an underground network in the CBD that you can get on and off at regular stops. Buses in Sydney are also good, and will get you around fairly easily and cheaply. If you stay somewhere in Sydney near the harbour (Circular Quay) you can also use the ferry system to cruise on one of the world's most beautiful harbours. You can also walk around almost all areas of Sydney safely, especially during the day, but like any major city, stay out of lonely looking areas and stay on well lit, main roads at night. We're an amazingly friendly country, just say 'G'day' and tell us where you're from. We all speak the same butchered English, except for the taxi drivers, who don't speak English at all apparently. I'm on the Gold Coast, that disgustingly sunny place where they run the Indy every October, and we're about an hour north by plane from Sydney. Melbourne is an hour south of Sydney, and bloody cold at this time of year, so if you're coming north pack your togs, and if you're going south pack your longjohns! For hotrod related events, go here (if the link works) ghttp://www.ozrodders.com/board/viewforum.php?f=4&sid=cb7c5a1fef07aa406a4d70ceeb2f4fe4o For accommodation try here.... http://www.wotif.com/ And look in Sydney CBD. And just relax and enjoy yourselves! Cheers, Glen.
Yeah the cross sucks..or you can get sucked for a fee. A real nice place to Visit is mutujulu ,plenty of old holdens there.
id like to find something unique to australia for the 51 merc im building, a piece off a holden would be perfect, maybe even a wheel. hopefully a couple license plates for the shop and a few other buddies.
i know its a little off topic but how about any really good ink shops in aussie. i wouldnt mind a little chair time while im there.
House of Pain, 53 Parramatta Road, Annandale. It's just a quick bus ride out of town, or you could walk if you were feeling energetic! Their website doesn't seem to be working, but there's some info here... http://www.petewells.net/Tattoos.htm
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