Grasshopper Travel Australia

Australian 12m on Australia

The East Coast - Sydney

Australia’s design is conventional compared to Southern Cross. It is 3.6 tonnes lighter and has 6 m2 more sail area. It has v-shaped midship sections, a low freeboard, large bustle and a low aft run finishing in a wide u-shaped transom. Its fore overhang is very narrow and round shaped in its lowest part. The cockpits are shallow. Its keel is thin and the ballast placed very low. The elliptical mast is made in extruded aluminum....

Australian 12m on Steak and Kidney

The East Coast - Sydney

KA-14 challenged to defend Australia in Perth in 1987 but did not make the finals. The boat proved to be very fast but lacked funds. Its syndicate was completed too late to be competitive. She was one of the last 12 meters ever designed and is regarded by many as one of the fastest 12m’s ever constructed. KA-14 Steak & Kidney was designed by Peter Cole and built by Consolidated Marine. This classic 12m has been operating as a 25 passenger charter vessel, match racin...

City Resort Hostel

The East Coast - Sydney

City Resort Hostel is a funky, laid-back backpacker hostel in the heart of Sydney. Cheap shared dormitory rooms, double rooms, twin and single rooms for travellers and backpackers who are after a good night stay at cheap prices!...

Aspire Hotel Sydney

The East Coast - Sydney

Aspire Hotel Sydney provides ideal Hotel Accommodation for travellers attending an event at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, escaping to Sydney for a short getaway for shopping, a concert or sports event or attending a course at TAFE or UTS. Aspire Hotel Sydney offers guest's the best Sydney has to offer like the Powerhouse Museum, Chinatown, IMAX Theatre, Star City Casino, Paddy's Markets, Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Entertainment Centre; all within walking distance of the hotel. P...

Pro Dive Experience Sydney

The East Coast - Sydney

For over 40 years PRO DIVE has been teaching people to Scuba Dive and today Pro Dive is a recognised leader in all aspects of scuba diving education, offering a professional and safe learning environment combined with a variety of locations in Australia as well as Asia and Spain. Join us for a magic day out visiting some of Sydney's finest shore diving spots. Typically most dives max out at 18m and you can see the rare weedy sea dragons, seahorses, giant cuttle fish, wobbegong ...

Sydney Jet

The East Coast - Sydney

Although the ride departs from the calm waters of Darling Harbour, it doesn’t take long before the huge engines get you speeding up and ready for some amazing thrills! The Jet Thrill Rides takes you on a massive hot-lap of Sydney Harbour. Hold on tight as your driver unleashes the power of our massive diesel engines! Now it is time to give you a taste of what jet boating is all about – from radical fishtails, awesome spins to amazing power brake stops and sweeping slides. We head under...

Jackaroo Hostel Kings Cross

The East Coast - Sydney

The Jackaroo Hostel is owned and operated by best friends and brothers, Robert and Jade Smith. Born and raised in Sydney, our local knowledge of Sydney and its attractions is second to none. (If we canÆt help you, our mum Dianne, the æI know everythingÆ queen can certainly assist). Between the two of us, we have been lucky enough to travel extensively across 60 countries, stay in hundreds of great hostels and experience things that one could only dream of. To us, the hostel experience is all ...

Captain Cook Cruises Darling Harbour

The East Coast - Sydney

A must do experience for every visitor to Sydney. Discover the most beautiful harbour in the world on a sightseeing cruise that takes you leisurely into the most beautiful and fascinating coves of Sydney Harbour with commentary. Cruise or sail, cocktails or afternoon tea, outer harbour whale watching or education cruises. All at great value prices....

Boardrider Backpackers

The East Coast - Sydney

Boardrider Backpackers has a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, funky bars, pubs, nightclubs, shops and markets right on our doorstep.You are a mere 80 metres from one of Australia's premiere beaches, and a short ferry ride to the world famous Sydney Harbour and Opera House or the centre of Sydney. This perfect location gives you the opportunity to experience Australian beach culture at its best, while only being seven miles from the heart of the city....

True Blue Whale Watching Tours

The East Coast - Sydney

We commence our tour on the magnificent Sydney Harbour, departing Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbour, Harbour Master Steps at Circular Quay and Manly East Pier. Gaze at our amazing city and marvel at its beauty as we exit out of the heads and within a short time we are out into the open ocean into whale watching country. Revel in the excitement of the first whale sighting as we spot our first pod on their annual migration. The first sign that whales are around is usually the blow. A humpback bre...

Manly Sealife Sanctuary At Ocean World

The East Coast - Sydney

Diving with sharks at Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary, Sydney, is an exhilarating experience, and one of only a few experiences worldwide where you're guaranteed an underwater encounter with sharks. Our colony of Grey Nurse Sharks range in size from 1 to 3 metres, and when you do your shark dive with us, you get to enter their domain - without cages! Dive in and discover the secrets of Sydney Harbour in Underwater Sydney, home to octopus, seahorses, lionfish, sharks, cuttlefish and more. Peer into our ...

Il Gondoliere Restaurant

The East Coast - Sydney

Come and meet the familia and enjoy traditional Italian dining at IL Gondoliere, nestled away in a quiet side street of Manly. Our friendly staff are only too happy to make your evening a great Italian experience. Pasta for everyone!!! Great prices with a homely environment. ...

Manly Surf School

The East Coast - Sydney

Learn to surf with Manly Surf School and Sydney Surf School, teaching since 1983. Manly Surf School has been voted by Surfing Australia as the number 1 surf school in NSW. Matt Grainger is Coaching Director of the school as well as NSW Head Coaching Director, NSW State Surfing Champion, Northern Beaches Surfing Champion, Surfing Australia Level 1 Presenter, Level 2 Coach, Co-ordinator of the Worlds Biggest Wavepool – Sunway Lagoon and Northern Beaches Head Surf Coach. All Manly Surf School/Syd...

Base Backpackers Sydney

The East Coast - Sydney

Base Backpackers Sydney hostel is where all the big "down under" adventures begin. Open 24 hours with a cosmopolitan buzz, Base is the perfect Sydney hostel to stay, work, travel and play. Free Daily Sydney City Walking Tour, let us take you around the city to check what the city has to offer and all the main attractions. Base is situated in the heart of the Sydney CBD, just a few minutes walk to Centre Point Tower, 2 minute walk from Darling Harbour and the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Transpor...

Nomads Westend Backpackers

The East Coast - Sydney

Welcome to Sydney’s best located hostel … Nomads Westend is 13 floors of fun, comfortable accommodation, a rocking 7 day / nightly party planner and so much more. We accommodate all, from our legendary 32 bed dorm otherwise known as The Church, to our 4 to 6 shared mixed and female dorms we promise to look after all of your sleeping needs…. If you fancy a little more privacy then we are here to help. With our cosy double/triple and family rooms you couldn’t ask for more…But wait, all d...

Wake Up Backpackers

The East Coast - Sydney

Wake Up! offers a complete backpacker experience, not just a hostel bed. We add value to your room rate with free daily activities, including a city orientation tour twice-weekly, a beach walk, a football outing and more. Wake Up! has mixed or all-female dormitory-style hostel accommodation, as well as private rooms with and without an en-suite. Wake Up! is clean and modern backpackers’ accommodation with everything under one roof: do your laundry, go online, watch TV in the common areas, conn...

The Scary Canary

The East Coast - Sydney

Scary Canary, Golden Backpack Winner in 2012 for the best night in New South Wales! We have got food, we have got drinks, all we need is you to join the party and we guarantee you won't ever forget your adventure down under! Drinks and food specials every night for backpackers. It is located beneath Base Sydney Backpackers situated in the heart of the Sydney CBD, just a few minutes walk to Centre Point Tower, 2 minute walk from Darling Harbour and the Sydney Entertainment Centre. ...

Sydney Skydivers

The East Coast - Sydney

Begin your Skydiving Adventure. At Sydney Skydivers we take all the guess work out of booking your first Skydive. The closest and only fully self contained Skydiving Center in Sydney, 55min from downtown Sydney City. Magnificent views of the coastline, Blue Mountains and City Skyline Skydive from up to 14,000ft. You are in good hands with the No.1 skydiving company in Australia. 40 years experience and over 2 Million skydives. A record matched by no one else. We make it easy to select only the b...

Side Bar

The East Coast - Sydney

Sydney's premier backpacker bar and restaurant located downstairs at Wake Up Backpackers on Pitt Street. Great travel prize give-aways and promotions. Come down for a great party any night of the week!...

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