Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific - Sydney Info.

I'm planning to travel to Sydney in around July. What will be the temperature about during that Winter period? And any places or shops where I can buy some Aborigine products or that Blow pipe(music instrument) used by them?

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by goncalves:
And any places or shops where I can buy some Aborigine products or that Blow pipe(music instrument) used by them? </font>They're called digeridoos.

Sydney temp in July averages around the 16-20 degree mark...celcius. Ahhhh..those temps sound like heaven right now as I sit and watch a bush fire take hold up on the hill http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/frown.gif

As for those blow pipe things...thank god Chexfan answered..saves me even touching that one. And you can buy them at any one of the hundred or so tacky tourist shops around the city.

I suggest you do some research into Australian history and culture before you come out. I know some people don't bother but for my money it makes a trip far more enjoyable if you know something about what makes the place tick. Makes the difference between a traveller and a tourist http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/smile.gif

Phoebe



[This message has been edited by Feebster (edited 01-29-2003).]

Thanks so much, I would not dare to spell that word (digeridoos) out because I'm afraid I spell it wrongly. What I'm trying to ask is any 'specific areas' where I can get this Digeridoos & other artifects in the City?

Like I said..all you have to do is look in any of the tourist shops around the city. Some places around Circular Quay and The Rocks come to mind. You might also find some in Darling Harbour and the QVB (Queen Victoria Building).

You really won't have to look that hard for them.

Phoebe

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by goncalves:
Thanks so much, I would not dare to spell that word (digeridoos) out because I'm afraid I spell it wrongly. What I'm trying to ask is any 'specific areas' where I can get this Digeridoos & other artifects in the City? </font>

http://www.wadidge.com.au/

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Even though prices vary, I've found didgeridoos to be the cheapest at the Cross. It is a touristy area and since the shops are in old buildings then their rent is not as high as in some newer areas like Darling Harbour etc.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Spider:
I've found didgeridoos to be the cheapest at the Cross. </font>

That's Kings Cross for those who may need some clarification.


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