Question for Australian people

On Thu, 21 Apr 2005 14:50:36 +1000, "Ross"
wrote:

May I also suggest that if you come to Australia that you show some respect
for the land you are visiting.

On the Atherton tableland there are a number of fig trees that are great
attractions.

Why do European tourists insist on climbing over the fence to climb on the
trees, damaging them in the process, just to get their photo taken?

The only reason the trees are there in the first place is because someone
had the foresight to protect them.

We have State Forests and National Park in many places across Australia.

Why do European tourists insist on taking "short cuts" through state forests
and national parks instead of walking on the made tracks? Quite apart from
the damage done to the surrounds, you never know when a Joe Blake is going
to rear up and take exception to the intrusion on his domain.

Of course European tourists are not the only ones to blame; there seems to
be quite a few mindless Australians among offenders.

A little common sense would be nice. If we don't all protect what we have
then it will not be available for future generations.

Hear hear, agree with you 100%. People should learn that if an area is
fenced off, it means "You cannot go there" - there is a reason for the
fencing.

Dave

=====

NSW Rural Fire Service - become a volunteer today.

http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/

On Thu, 21 Apr 2005 14:50:36 +1000, "Ross"
wrote:

May I also suggest that if you come to Australia that you show some respect
for the land you are visiting.

On the Atherton tableland there are a number of fig trees that are great
attractions.

Why do European tourists insist on climbing over the fence to climb on the
trees, damaging them in the process, just to get their photo taken?

The only reason the trees are there in the first place is because someone
had the foresight to protect them.

We have State Forests and National Park in many places across Australia.

Why do European tourists insist on taking "short cuts" through state forests
and national parks instead of walking on the made tracks? Quite apart from
the damage done to the surrounds, you never know when a Joe Blake is going
to rear up and take exception to the intrusion on his domain.

Of course European tourists are not the only ones to blame; there seems to
be quite a few mindless Australians among offenders.

A little common sense would be nice. If we don't all protect what we have
then it will not be available for future generations.

Hear hear, agree with you 100%. People should learn that if an area is
fenced off, it means "You cannot go there" - there is a reason for the
fencing.

Dave

=====

NSW Rural Fire Service - become a volunteer today.

http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/

Is there really that much damage by tourists in Australia? That's
really not a good thing.
If tourists mess around with nature (where ever) they should pay for
the costs and they should be educated about what they did. Of course
it's especially wrong if there are signs, that say You cannot go there!

But coming back to my starting question: I just want to know the great
places in Australia (NSW and Queensland) and not the well known ones.
Anybody else?

In article , "Tiny Dees"
wrote:

I really want to know what the beautiful places are (and not the well
known ones like Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Fraser Island, Whitsundays,
Blue Mountains, Glass House Mountains, Coffs Harbour, etc). I would
like to know the real special real OZ places (if there still are any
in NSW and Queensland :-) ).


How do you think places get to be well known? In many cases because they're
beautiful places to visit. I live on Hinchinbrook Island near
Dunk/Cardwell. In our immediate neighbourhood we've got many locations that
are just brilliant. Mostly the caravan crowd come thru as its a long drive
from the more major centres. I'm sure books like LONELY PLANET will have
their opinions too, but some find their opinions pretty crook. There is a
good display and guide office on the wet tropics in Victoria street,
Cardwell. You might try there for some help.

Thanks you all for your suggestions!
Now I've got 2 other questions. I'm going to Australia (NSW, QLD) in
August/September.

What are the temperatures and appropriate clothing for that time of the
year? I'm hearing different things, some peolpe say it can be very cold
(NSW). Other people say that the weather temperatures can be quite
nice. Is it also possible to swim or is it cold?

What I also want to know is, the sunrise and sunset times in the period
that we're going.

Thanks again!

wrote on Thu 28 Apr 2005 06:19:01p

Thanks you all for your suggestions!
Now I've got 2 other questions. I'm going to Australia (NSW, QLD) in
August/September.

What are the temperatures and appropriate clothing for that time of the
year? I'm hearing different things, some peolpe say it can be very cold
(NSW). Other people say that the weather temperatures can be quite
nice. Is it also possible to swim or is it cold?

What I also want to know is, the sunrise and sunset times in the period
that we're going.

For general climate questions, check this website: http:www.bom.gov.au

In general, though, there is nowhere in mainland Australia that you would
find very cold in comparison to the Netherlands. Here in the Illawarra
(about 80 km south of Sydney), the winter temperatures reach about 5
degrees Celsuis at night, with daytime maxima of around 17 degrees, on
average. Personally, I wouln't swim, but it's easily done with an
insulating wetsuit.


For astronomical data (sunrise/sunset), see
http://www.ga.gov.au/nmd/geodesy/astro/

I seem to recall sunset getting as early as about 17:00, and sunrise as
late as maybe 07:00


As for your original question about "beautiful places", I recommend the
quiet coastal towns south of Sydney such as Stanwell Park and Kiama (maybe
not real special, but nice all the same).


--
Chris
Concatenate for email: mrgazpacho @ hotmail . com

It depends where you go as temperatures vary tremendously in Australia.
For example, the August mean daily maximum for Cairns (Queensland) is
+26.3C (but can reach +36C),
the August mean daily minimum for Thredbo Top Station (New South Wales)
is - 4.9C (but has reached -15C in August).

Check out the following for places you intend to visit:
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/

Thanks for all your answers!

Regards,

http://www.sukotec.tk

On 28 Apr 2005 12:21:58 GMT, Chris Kuan
wrote:

wrote on Thu 28 Apr 2005 06:19:01p

Thanks you all for your suggestions!
Now I've got 2 other questions. I'm going to Australia (NSW, QLD) in
August/September.

What are the temperatures and appropriate clothing for that time of the
year? I'm hearing different things, some peolpe say it can be very cold
(NSW). Other people say that the weather temperatures can be quite
nice. Is it also possible to swim or is it cold?

Click on the map to see long term averages for many sites Aus BoM
site
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/map/cl...lim_avg1.shtml

You may also like this info "tips for travellers" Aus BoM site
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/enviro...el/index.shtml

Try this for average SST sea surface temps RAN site
http://www.aodc.gov.au/products/data/aussst.html

What I also want to know is, the sunrise and sunset times in the period
that we're going.

This site for sr & ss etc GA site
http://www.ga.gov.au/nmd/geodesy/astro/smpos.jsp