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  Fraser's Restaurant, Kings Park, PerthSydney Restaurant - deGroots Best Restaurants of Australia
The natural bushland park is a major tourist attraction in the heart of the city and the view from Fraser's Restaurant takes in the wildflower filled park, Swan River and the beautiful city of Perth.
King's Park is unique - with a such a large tract of natural bushland in the heart of the city.
Of the total 175 hectares, two thirds of Kings Park is bushland, supporting 456 plant species and a variety of small mammals, reptiles and insects.
www.bestrestaurants.com.au /frasersrestaurant   (865 words)

  
 Walkabout - Perth
The city is noted for its fine parks and gardens many of which run along the banks of the Swan River allowing both sightseers and the ubiquitous joggers pleasant views across the river.
It was named Perth Park in 1872 and subsequently renamed Kings Park in 1901 to honour Edward VII's accession to the throne.
Guide to Kings Park Botanic Garden provides a brief history (the Botanical Gardens were established in 1962) of the gardens and a map identifying the stands of jarrah, karri, tuart and heath in the park.
www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/WAPerth.shtml   (3056 words)

  
 ★ Perth Australia Information Guide. Western Australia
The Central Park tower is the fourth tallest completely habitable skyscraper in Australia, and the tallest outside of Melbourne.
King's Park sits upon a large hill overlooking the CBD.
During spring, King's Park bursts into a world-class display of wildflowers, which is a popular tourist attraction.
www.australian1.com /Australian_Information/Perth_Australia_information.html   (951 words)

  
 Articles - Perth, Western Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Although the British Army had established a base at King George Sound (later Albany) on the south coast of Western Australia in 1826 — to forestall rumoured annexation by France — Perth was the first full scale settlement by Europeans in the "western third" of the continent.
Perth and Perth Water have been viewed and photographed since settlement in the mid-nineteenth century from Kings Park which is on high ground to the south-west of the City.
Kings Park occupies 1,003 acres (4 km²) of the crest of a large hill (Mt Eliza) overlooking the CBD.
www.lastring.com /articles/Perth,_Australia?mySession=0c3161d824d889f38e15b3b7e19c6fb4   (2502 words)

  
 » Kings Park :: Australia Travel Destinations :: Australia Travel Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Kings Cross Kings Cross is one of the most densely populated are in Australia.
Kings Cross is one of the few places that continue to sparkle and throb throughout the night.
Potts Point is at the tranquil lower end of Kings Cross, offers some fine examples of colonial and art deco architecture such as Elizabeth Bay House and Tusculum House.
australia.traveltoworld.com /australia-travel-guide/147/kings-park   (522 words)

  
 Little Hills Press | Travel Info | ACT : Canberra
Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory, is situated in the southern tablelands of New South Wales, 100km (62 miles) from the coast.
Canberra also has a Hire-A-Guide service which operates seven days a week, and can be contacted on 6288 7894 or visited at 4 Reveley Crescent, Stirling.
Canberra Theatre Centre is at the head of the square and the famous old merry-go-round is in nearby Petrie Plaza.
littlehills.com /travel_information/act.canberra.shtml   (5115 words)

  
 Fodor's Travel Guides | Forums Messages
You need to know that life in Canberra without a car is awfully limiting - the city is the epitome of (sub)urban sprawl, and despite the vision of the city's designer we still don't have a light rail system.
Canberra is a great city for cyclists, and low rainfall means that the weather is propitious for outdoor activity.
Manuka is not a suburb as such but, like Kings Cross in Sydney, a commercial centre at the intersection of several suburbs.
www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=3&tid=34679894&numresponses=7&start=0   (1073 words)

  
 SYDNEY - BACKPACKERS GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Kings Cross is a twenty minute walk two kilomtres east of the city or one station away on the train.
Woolloomooloo is mostly residential a suburb one kilometre east of the city, just across Hyde Park from the city and very close to Kings Cross.
Canberra the nations purpose built capital city with extravegant modern governmental buildings in five hours drive south-west of Sydney..
www.geocities.com /austtravel/nsw/sydney.html   (4281 words)

  
 Australian Road Walks Championships - 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The 20km events were conducted in conjunction with the Australian Track and Field Championships at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush, NSW on 28 February 2004.
The Women's 10km and Men's 30km were held at Kings Park, Canberra, ACT on 28 August 2004
The 50km was conducted at Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria on 18 May 2003
www.athletics.org.au /history/aust_walk/rw2004.htm   (94 words)

  
 Canberra City, Civic, Barton, Reid, Campbell, Braddon, Central Business District Canberra, ACT, Australian Capital ...
The Civic area is also Canberra's hottest night time destination, boasting a excellent range of restaurants (many al-fresco), bars, and nightclubs, as well as the Canberra Casino.
Further down King Edward Terrace on the foreshores of Lake Burley Griffin, the magnificent High Court of Australia, Australia's last court of appeal, is open to the public between Mondays and Fridays.
A great way to explore the parks, or Canberra's inner-city for that matter, is on a push bike or roller blades.
www.frogandtoad.com.au /act/canberra/cbd   (1047 words)

  
 Microsoft Australia - Parking Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Parking is available at the City Markets or Canberra Centre car park.
Parking is available at the QV1 Conference Centre 250 St Georges Terrace Perth WA Sydney
Public Parking is available on Chapel St near the Como building, the car park is run by MIRVAC
www.microsoft.com /australia/events/XPDeploymentTour/parking.asp   (87 words)

  
 AutoWeb - Drama Packed 1997 FAI Rally Of Canberra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Toyota team lost a wheel on Saturday and completed the final !eg of the three-day FAI Rally of Canberra with a major oil leak in the gearbox.
The 1997 FAI Rally of Canberra will go down as one of the year's toughest events, but it also marked the beginning of a new era in Australian rallying.
Kings Park Superstage and the new Stromlo Park concept attracted the biggest crowds in the event's history.
www.autoweb.com.au /cms/newsarticle.html?&id=MSC&doc=msc9712031   (453 words)

  
 Royal Coachmen
Continue to the once notorious Kings Cross, a unique blend of colorful characters, cosmopolitan cafes and bohemian traditions.
We travel south to Canberra and from the summit of Mt Ainslie enjoy sweeping views over the national capital.
This beautiful park includes the continent's most significant alpine region and the premier alpine resort of Thredbo.
www.panoramaholidays.com /rcsi.htm   (683 words)

  
 The National Capital Authority > Enhancing the Capital > The National Police Memorial > Prize Winners > ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Both walls are to be constructed from 10mm 'corten' steel blades, with one side clad in a thin veneer of brushed aluminum.
The naturalistic feel of the corten steel complements the informal nature of Kings Park whilst alluding to notions of timelessness and memory.
The scheme is adaptable and multifunctional in that a person can enjoy a quiet moment within the embrace of the space, or a large gathering of people can utilise the space for small functions, or it can be used for ceremonial and commemorative occasions.
www.nationalcapital.gov.au /enhancing/police_memorial/second   (1139 words)

  
 National police memorial planned for Canberra. 29/09/2004. ABC News Online
The Federal Government will launch a national competition to design a memorial for the country's police officers killed in the line of duty.
Federal Justice Minister Chris Ellison says the memorial will be built in Kings Park in Canberra to recognise the sacrifice members of the police force make for the community.
Mr Ellison recently visited a similar memorial in Washington and says it provided the community with the chance to reflect and commemorate the service of others.
www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200409/s1209495.htm   (189 words)

  
 FOR THE NATIONAL POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In the past 12 months since the last Remembrance Day ceremony was held, six of our colleagues in the region have been killed while performing their policing duties.
She was a Constable based in Goulburn at the Monaro Local Area Command of the NSW Police Service, with which the AFP has close links.
Their memory will live on with the dedication of a special National Police Memorial, which will be located at Kings Park in Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle.
www.afp.gov.au /afp/page/Publications/Speeches/29September04_RemembranceDay.htm   (832 words)

  
 Travel in Australia - Western Australia
This is a very famous view of Perth City seen from Kings Park.
Most people that have been to Perth and Kings Park have this view either on a photo at home or printed in their memory.
Kings Park is highly recommended visit when you are in Perth, go to Kings Park and walk around there and also enjoy the beautiful view over Perth that this place offers.
hem.passagen.se /patri/tia/19-24.html   (109 words)

  
 Ian and Manda on tour: A Park Fit for a King   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Kings Park is by far the best spot to view Perth's skyline from.
There was a nice relaxed atmosphere; people were sat on the grass, walking around the park leisurely, drinking cups of tea in the café and watching the world go by.
There is a memorial at Kings Park that looks tidy and well kept.
ianandmanda.typepad.com /blog/2004/08/a_park_fit_for_.html   (675 words)

  
 Canberra: Saville Park Suites Canberra - Deals and Reviews - First Class - TripAdvisor
Appartments contain a bedroom, dining / lounge room, kitchen area with dining table, microwave and dishwasher, a combined bathroom and laundry (which had a washing machine and clothes dryer) - this is a truely self contained appartment.
One bedrooms are the most convenient for sleeping two adults and two children for the price you pay.
We decided to staty here as they were offering a good deal on a 1 bed apartment and my husband and I were travelling with our two children (aged 1 and 4).
tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g255057-d256309-r3767463-Saville_Park...   (961 words)

  
 Bronze, granite police memorial for Canberra. 22/06/2005. ABC News Online
A Brisbane architectural firm has won a competition to build a national police memorial on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra.
The design consists of a low bronze wall, clad in cast bronze panels, and a granite floor with text engraved into the surface.
The memorial will built in Canberra's Kings Park and is due to be completed by September next year.
www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200506/s1398148.htm   (247 words)

  
 Saville Park Suites hotel in Canberra, Australia - Discount Hotels in Canberra
The hotel is situated just 3 blocks from City Hill, in the heart of Canberra's Central Business District.
Rooms are in a good condition, 30 square metres in size, well equipped and modern.
The Saville Park Suites Canberra offers apartment style accommodation combined with the facilities of a 4 star hotel.
www.hotel-australia.net /saville_park_suites_canberra.html   (229 words)

  
 Kings Perth Hotel, Australia - Special DISCOUNT & RESERVE NOW!
Situated right in the heart of Perth’s CBD (corner Hay and Pier street), Kings Perth Hotel is a 4 star rated property offering a unique combination of convenience, comfort and value-for-money.
Also nearby are the many walking and cycling trails of King’s Park and Perth’s liveliest nightlife at Northbridge.
The Kings Perth Hotel complex also houses a 370 bay public car park and Perth’s spectacular white sand beaches such as at Scarborough and Cottesloe are only a 15-20 minute drive by car.
asia-discovery.com /australia/perth/kings-perth   (202 words)

  
 canberra.yourguide
WA Premier Geoff Gallop will lay a wreath at the Bali Memorial at Kings Park in Perth today, while the city's Swan Bells will toll throughout the day.
In Sydney, flowers will be laid at a memorial at Dolphins Point at Coogee to remember six members of the Coogee Dolphins rugby league team who died in the bombing.
The Canberra service will be held at the Anglican Church of St John the Baptist, Reid, beginning at 10.30am.
canberra.yourguide.com.au /detail.asp?class=news&subclass=national&category=general%20news&story_id=342270&y=2004&m=10   (456 words)

  
 Public Servants walk around the world for health
Other department achievements include a 3,150 kilometre 'walkabout' in Canberra; regular team walks along the Swan and Derwent Rivers; team walks in Sydney's Domain, Perth's Kings Park, around Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin and Brisbane city; and lunchtime sporting activities.
In response to increasing rates of overweight and obesity in Australia, and in particular in children and young people, Australian Health Ministers decided in November 2003 to establish a National Obesity Taskforce to develop a national approach to address the problem.
The taskforce, which consists of representatives from the Australian and state governments and the National Health Partnership, is meeting in Canberra today.
www.health.gov.au /internet/wcms/Publishing.nsf/Content/health-mediarel-yr2004-dept-dept04002.htm   (420 words)

  
 lastminute.com - canberra hotels, canberra hotel, accomodation canberra, accommodation canberra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Crowne Plaza Canberra is a modern 295 room hotel located in the very heart of the Canberra CBD.
A short stroll from Canberra's CBD and incorporating an award-winning Italian restaurant, this hotel has all you need for a pleasant stay in Canberra.
Medina Classic Canberra is conveniently situated near attractions, shops, cafes and restaurants and has all the comfort and value expected from a Medina property.
www.au.lastminute.com /lmn/pso/catalog/Category.jhtml?CATID=93816&POSITION=59   (802 words)

  
 15 day Highlights of Aust   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
See the Sydney International Athletic Centre, the 250 acre Bicentennial Park – venue for the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies, the Athletes Village, and the Sydney International Aquatic Centre.
Alice Springs (B) Morning walk to the rim of Kings Canyon for spectacular views of the towering red walls.
This morning you’ll be transferred back to the airport for your flight down to Canberra, where you’ll enjoy a tour around Australia’s capital city and environs, including lunch at Parliament House.
www.anzac.com /apt/aptmtc12.htm   (1930 words)

  
 Perth hotels: Sullivans Hotel Perth, Perth, Australia. Hotel description, reviews, deals from www.asiahotels.com
With parks and lakes, the hotel is set in beautiful surroundings.
Ideally situated for the CBD, the river and on the “blue” route for the courtesy bus operated by Perth City Council, this family-owned boutique hotel is attractive to those who enjoy European-style hospitality and comfort, right down to the welcome cookie (biscuit) jar on the reception counter — a little sweetness after a long journey.
Nestled at the base of King’s Park, the swimming pool is framed by the flora of the park, the entrance to which is a mere 30m away and courtesy bicycles are available from the hotel.
www.asiahotels.com /hotelinfo/Sullivans_Hotel_Perth   (612 words)

  
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 Services (Super Bus)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Travel through the Red District lights of Kings Cross and cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge at dusk.
Cuddle the koalas and feed the kangaroos at Native Wildlife Park.
Take a guided tour of stadium Australia from trackside to the top of the grandstand "110.000 seating" you may even see a sporting athlete training.
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 Sullivans Hotel Perth Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Overlooking the City and the Swan River, and adjoining Kings Park and the Botanic Garden, Sullivans is ideally positioned to take advantage of Perth's outdoor lifestyle.
It is a ten minute walk to the city centre or you may want to use the free bus service from outside the hotel.
Sullivans is also within walking distance of the Barrack Street Jetty, the Swan river, and the city lookout at Kings Park.
www.australiahotels.net /perth-hotel/sullivans   (224 words)

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