Jetting Off To Australia – What To Do
If you’re off on your holidays to Australia soon, you’re probably planning what you’re going to see and do. Well, Australia is known for its beaches – whether you want to lie and soak up the sun or partake in the multitude of water sports – there’s a beach for you. One of the best ways to get to see the beautiful beaches to take tours. Try these:
- A tour of Bondi Beach in Sydney
- A helicopter tour of the Fremantle Coast and Perth’s beaches
- Take an off-road 4WD trip to see Fraser Island
Don’t Forget the Mountains
Sydney is a fascinating city. Besides the booming nightlife and chilled out beaches, there are many hiking trails to try. Take a Blue Mountains day trip complete with river cruise to check out the trails and take in the sites of the Three Sisters. You could book a Blue Mountains group hike, too, and spot the kangaroos and koalas as you ascend. Kalmar Antiques highly recommends a good hike in Sydney.
Feeling Daring?
Australians love adventure. By nature they are thrill seekers and they love finding out if you’re an adrenalin junkie too. Try a bridge climb in Sydney, taking a walk up the 440 foot heights of the infamous bridge. Or maybe you’d liked to try an extreme jet boat ride from Queenstown over the Shotover River. If the air is more your style there’s always zipline tours in Queenstown.
Time To Shop
Shopping for antiques in Australia is a complete thrill in itself. There’s so much to look at! Take a look at these recommendations from Kalmar Antiques.
If you love toys, the museum in NSW is home to the largest collection of memorabilia, trains and you will find. It doesn’t matter if you’re on a family holiday or a serious collector, from Alice in Wonderland to Tintin, there’s something to entertain everyone.
- The Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms
This is something a little different for antique lovers. Nestled in the lovely village of Leura, the museum is home to the world’s biggest collection of teapots. Take a wander around the private emporium of collectables and antiques – the largest collection in the Blue Mountains. You can peruse antique furniture, jewellery, toys and even fine china.
- Blue Mountains Antiques Gallery
The gallery specialises in pretty much anything old and interesting like kitchenware; enamelware; pine; Aussie cider and much more.
- Blackheath Jewellery
Kalmar Antiques advises that Blackheath Jewellery is known for its range of Art Deco; antique mourning jewellery and Victorian pieces.
- The Old Bank Bazaar
If curious and collectables tickle your fancy, this is the shop to head to. The Old Bank Bazaar is an absolute delight for those fascinated by old wares and treasures. You’ll find it in Wentworth Falls.
- Mr Pickwicks Fine old Books
For the bookworm tourists, Mr Pickwick’s antiquarian bookshop is a treasure trove of more than 60 000 books. It’s located in Katoomba, Australia.
- Leura Vintage
From kitchenware to collectables and various works of art, Leura Vintage in Leura boasts 4 rooms of the past and present.
- Hazelbrook Cottage Antique Centre
This centre in Hazelbrook, Australia, specialises in depression items, antique rustic furniture and old advertising paraphernalia. Wares come from around the world, too.
- Town and Country Antiques
Kalmar Antiques has found that Town & Country Antiques has a knack for recycling the past for the future. There’s a fantastic range of antiques as well as collectables for you to browse.
- Rotate Interiors
Found just at the entrance of Wentworth Falls village, this store is an absolute must if you’re looking for classic, beautiful pieces to ship back home.
- MaCarthur’s Arcade Katoomba
This wonderfully massive store is filled to the brim with a variety of antiques like furniture; retro items; rare glassware; china; clothing and lots more.
Whether you’re off to Australia seeking adrenaline, wanting to soak up the rays or on a hunt for rare antiques, the country as a whole is sure to surprise and fulfill you.
