Tag: Australia
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Small Acres Cyder
Small Acres Cyder One of our great finds during a recent road trip to Canberra was Small Acres Cyder at Borenore near Orange. This small, family-owned business has won a huge number of awards for their cider, something we learned while we were there. Surrounded by their own orchards, the tasting room is in a… Read more
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Lake Burley Griffin Cruise
Lake Burley Griffin Cruise This is a great, relaxing way to see the sights of Canberra while you cruise around Lake Burley Griffin. We parked in the Questacon carpark, only a short walk from the jetty on Queen Elizabeth Terrace where we boarded the “Gull”. Conveniently located near a coffee shop, you can get a… Read more
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Age of Fishes Museum
Age of Fishes Museum Canowindra Driving north from Canberra, our trip took us through the small New South Wales town of Canowindra. Interestingly, the town has a museum dedicated to the Age of Fishes. Fossils were first found in 1955 when roadworks uncovered a slab of rock with interesting impressions. This was later brought to… Read more