I visited New Zealand recently (thanks AskMe for all the help with the itinerary), and happened to try a beer there - Mac's Great White Cloudy Wheat Beer. It seems that it is only available in New Zealand. Is there anything else that might replicate the taste?
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posted by vidur
on Mar 25, 2013 -
8 answers
I am seeking the name of a film, set in post-apocalyptic Sydney (Australia). I could have sworn it had Cassandra Harris in it, but IMDB disagrees. It was filmed and was set in in the early- to mid-80s, and had a bunch of people running around trying to escape the nuclear fallout that hit the Opera House and ended up in the northern beaches. The film wasn't necessarily good, but it resonated. Can you name the film? Thanks!
posted by goo
on Feb 9, 2013 -
7 answers
Why do all (or at least, the vast majority) of flights between Sydney and the U.S. this July/August have layovers in China or Korea? How can I best go about finding a budget ticket that takes a more direct route?
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posted by jrobin276
on Jan 7, 2013 -
15 answers
Do you know some awesome sweet red wines available in Sydney (Australia)?
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posted by vidur
on Jun 13, 2012 -
10 answers
I just got invited to spend a week or so with some friends in Sydney, Australia (yay!). But the flight is going to be long and painful enough that I'd like to go for longer, and probably get a little ways out of Sydney. But I do
not want to drive. Is the following feasible, doable without driving, and reasonable for an older (60ish) woman on her own?
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posted by still_wears_a_hat
on Feb 16, 2012 -
11 answers
[AustraliaFilter and CricketFilter] What are the Aussie cricket fans chanting in the SCG stands?
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posted by vidur
on Jan 5, 2012 -
7 answers
What netbook should I buy for my mother who has very limited experience with computers?
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posted by vidur
on Dec 21, 2011 -
33 answers
Sydney vs Melbourne as a pedestrian paradise: I am a sociologist doing a study which involves observing pedestrians/window shoppers/etc. I am based in New York City, which is fantastic for my field of work. In Feb/March, I plan to go to Australia for two months, to either Sydney or Melbourne. I have never been to Australia before. QUESTION: Which city has more of a "pedestrian culture"? That is, which is more of a "walking city?" (If you know New York City, my favorite place to observe is Union Square -- I am looking for a comparable location.) Would prefer a place filled with locals, not tourists. Thanks!
posted by laswingkid
on Nov 27, 2011 -
18 answers
How to go about buying furniture in Bali (Indonesia) and getting it to Sydney (Australia)?
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posted by vidur
on Nov 6, 2011 -
5 answers
Got a really weird call from a car insurance company after a minor accident. How does the car insurance system work in Australia?
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posted by vidur
on Sep 27, 2011 -
10 answers
I need about twenty five to thirty kilos of chopped onions for a very large barbecue. Is there anywhere in Sydney where someone will sell me large amounts of chopped onion?
posted by Fiasco da Gama
on Aug 31, 2011 -
27 answers
Hey everyone. I'm going to Australia for 23 days in July, and would dearly love some advice as to how to spend them.
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posted by Kirn
on May 30, 2011 -
25 answers
[SydneyFilter] The Easter holidays are upon us, and we aren't going anywhere. Right now, it seems likely that we'd only be able to do day trips (same day return, no overnight stays) to places around Sydney. Where should we go?
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posted by vidur
on Apr 17, 2011 -
16 answers
Help me find a relatively cheap, relatively healthy takeaway alternative to greasy fried chicken or chain pizza to feed to groups of volunteers in Haymarket in Sydney.
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posted by Fiasco da Gama
on Jan 18, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm traveling with friends to Australia in March, and this will be the first time I've left North America! I'm covered on basic travel requirements (passport, ETA, etc), but what else should I bring with me? What should I know (about traveling, about Australia... anything!)?
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posted by katillathehun
on Jan 11, 2011 -
61 answers
[SydneysiderFilter] Where can one buy affordable art for home decoration in Sydney?
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posted by vidur
on Oct 27, 2010 -
6 answers
I want to learn to paint. My job doesn't leave me any time to attend art classes on any kind of schedule. What should I do?
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posted by vidur
on Aug 24, 2010 -
11 answers
Is Sydney's future in finance? If so, will there be a significant demand for more skyscrapers/offices with large floorplates than are already available or being built, to meet the needs of this growing sector?
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posted by carnival of animals
on Aug 19, 2010 -
2 answers
It's my first time visiting Australia, and I have a week to spend. Should I spend it all in Sydney, or is it worth visiting another city / location as well?
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posted by armage
on Jul 29, 2010 -
23 answers
I need help in figuring out how to go about buying a used car in Australia.
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posted by vidur
on May 30, 2010 -
12 answers
I need an ice hockey stick and helmet. I'm in Canberra and want to drive up to Sydney to get the gear, but I don't want to be driving all over town looking for it. Which ice rink pro shops and/or skate stores stock ice hockey gear in Sydney?
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posted by d-no
on Mar 6, 2010 -
3 answers
I am a piano student will be renting an apartment on my own soon. I was wondering what are the anti-noise laws in Australia (Sydney) regarding practicing musical instrument at home.
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posted by neworder7
on Aug 22, 2009 -
16 answers
Sydney and Melbourne with a 10-month-old in September. Any suggestions?
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posted by k8t
on Aug 5, 2009 -
20 answers
I'm visiting Australia for 10 days / 9 nights, flying in and out of Sydney. How would you divide your time amongst the various cities? 3 nights each in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane?
posted by smackfu
on Apr 3, 2009 -
15 answers
Where should I look for relatively inexpensive short-term accommodation in either Adelaide or Sydney?
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posted by PuGZ
on Apr 30, 2008 -
2 answers
Sydney questions: Which Sydney hostel should i stay at for international orientation week at University of Sydney?
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posted by Black_Umbrella
on Jan 25, 2008 -
4 answers
My family and I will be in Australia from March 14th, 2008 to the 26th. We'll be staying in Sydney for most of the trip (friends' apartment) but we also want to take a leisurely road trip to Melbourne. Do you have any recommendations what to do in Sydney, Melbourne and during the roadtrip?
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posted by Kattullus
on Dec 29, 2007 -
18 answers
My husband has just been offered a job in Sydney, Australia. We have two sons, 6 and 9. We currently live in the US. While we are extremely excited about moving, we know nothing about Australia. Ive read the travel books, but am trying to find out about schools, housing, etc. we should be moving in late June. Any info would be great. Thanks in advance!
posted by BaugusC
on Apr 6, 2007 -
21 answers
Help me not miss anything on my "once in a lifetime" trip through southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand!
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posted by antifuse
on Mar 28, 2007 -
25 answers
What should I know to plan a move from US to Australia? What should I take and what should I leave behind? What else should I know about moving to Australia? Where can I get more information?
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posted by wanderlust_babe
on Oct 7, 2006 -
16 answers
We will be spending 24 hrs in Sydney at the end of a 3 week tour round Oz & NZ. Any one have any tips on a nice relaxing hotel?
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posted by jontyjago
on Dec 5, 2005 -
4 answers
I'm headed to Sydney all next week for business, and I'm bringing my 5-months-pregnant wife with me... The problem: we don't know anything about Australia. We're staying at a very nice hotel in the Rocks and won't have a car. With that in mind, can you recommend some things to do? Also, are there any decent online equivalents to the U.S. alt-weekly papers, with current concert, event, and dining recommendations?
posted by waxpancake
on Jan 28, 2004 -
25 answers
