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Are you a pizzas lover? Do you love Italian foods? The Metz is the best Italian restaurant in Tasmania. It is located in the Launceston Tasmania and it is located in the central Launceston on the corner of York & St John Streets. It is the restaurant that I never expected and experience before. The most popular food in the Metz Restaurant is Pizza.
When was my first day arrived to Launceston Tasmania, i was staying at the 2 bedroom apartment. I went to the Metz restaurant for my dinner on the same days. It took me for 20 minutes to walk all the way to the Metz cafes for my dinner. I was very surprise that this is the best Italian Restaurant in town.
Best Pasta ever
This is a best Italian pasta that i never experience in my life. It is a very creamy and tasty. When i went there awhile ago, it cost me around $25 per pasta dishes. It is costly but worth to try once in awhile.
They really had create an experience with exceptional service combined with delicious food that has been locally sourced and carefully prepared by their team of passionate and creative chefs.
They have designed their space so I could relax, take a moment for myself or with friends to enjoy their great food and beverages.
Best dishes ever
This is their most popular dishes in the Metz Restaurant. The pizza that was on my hand is called Pollo Barbeque. It is cost $27. The taste was very delicious and crispy. What is on the pizzas? There is bbq sauce, pineapple, bacon, chicken, spanish onions as so on. I love it very much, especially is the delicious foodies.
The pizzas that on the dining table is a seafood pizzas. It cost $30 per dish. The taste pretty much like delicious seafood and very tasty which i love it. There is prawn, tomatoes sauce and squid. The taste is very different with other Western restaurant.
Lastly, i do highly recommended to have a try whenever you will be in the Launceston Tasmania. It was the best Italian Restaurant in Tassie.
Do you love park? Are you interesting with garden? I am going to introduce you about the destination of the Kings Park. Kings park is based in Perth Australia where you can view the beautiful city of Perth and it is one of the best tourist attractions in Western Australia. It is the largest and most beautiful inner city parks. It is rich in Aboriginal and European history, contemporary culture and it offers innovative design, displays and services. Kings Park has an international reputation for scientific research, leading horticulture, conservation as well as the public education.
Kings Park is home to the spectacular Western Australian Botanic Garden, which displays over 3,000 species of the State’s unique flora. Two thirds of the 400 hectare park is protected as bushland and provides a haven for native biological diversity.
Meeting of two rivers which is name called Swan rivers and Canning rivers 🙂
It is a place where you will enjoy sweeping views of the Swan and Canning Rivers which is shown the picture above, the city skyline and the Darling Ranges to the east. Bushland walk trails, immaculate gardens and parklands and a variety of children’s discovery play areas can all be found in Kings Park. The Visitor Information Centre, free daily guided walks, Aspects of Kings Park gallery shop, cafes and public transport are easily accessible.
Botanic Garden
Western Australian Botanic Garden
Kings Park and Botanic Garden celebrates the unique and diverse plant life of Western Australia and it is part of the worldwide network of botanic gardens committed to plant conservation. The original vision for Perth Park, later Kings Park, was of a European style garden with lawns, shady trees and flower beds. Recognition of the climatic differences and the low nutrient soil changed this vision.
In October 1965, the 17 hectare Western Australian Botanic Garden was opened; an everchanging, living research centre that focuses on the conservation of Western Australia’s flora and displays some of the State’s most diverse and spectacular plant groups.
When you visit the kings park, there is a very beautiful Botanic Garden in the kings Park. If you are interested in learning the local aboriginal plants then you should walking around the botanic garden.
While walking around the botanic garden, you will see quite lot of this garden sign to tell you more details about the name of the garden such as the picture shown on the left side which is name garden called Dwellingup mallee. You will see the tallest tree which is called Boab tree as well. It is very interesting.
When I visited the botanic garden in the park, I find the boab tree is very interesting. One of the tour guide from the park, share us about the Boab tree. The story of the Giant Boab is called ‘Gija Jumulu’ captured world-wide media coverage during July 2008 as it journeyed over 3,200 kilometres, from Warmun in WA’s Kimberley region, to Kings Park in Perth.
Never before had a mature tree of this nature been transported across such a distance on the land. The iconic tree is estimated to be 750 years old, weighs 36 tonnes and stretches 14 metres high and eight metres wide (branch span). It is trunk measures 2.5 metres in diameter.
Glass bridge 😀
Take a walk in the treetops on the Glass Bridge which they name called Lotterywest Federation Walkway and enjoy unsurpassed views of the Swan River and Perth City.
Beautiful view from the glass bridge in the park
An impressive feat of engineering and architecture, the Glass Bridge is strong sculptural quality bonds with its landscape, with the rusted steel and powerful forms of the colossal pylons having an affinity with the large tree trunks surrounding them.
My perfect background 😂
As the land beneath the walkway starts to drop away into a valley and my journey leads me higher, I get a new perspective which enriches my appreciation of nature’s beauty.
From a bird’s eye view, I find myself marvelling a new at zamia cycads and balgas or grass trees, it is because I suddenly see the perfect pattern of their radial symmetry. Up in the forest canopy, I was at the one with the blossoms of marri, karri, tingle and jarrah, the intricate little cones of sheoak and dozens of native birds.
Just north of the Two Rivers Lookout near the Forrest roundabout, the Glass Bridge begins at ground level but I am soon swept aloft as I approach the apex – a spectacular arched bridge with a maximum height of 16 metres and glass walls which allow uninterrupted views to the forest floor. At the highest point, do take a moment to absorb the panorama of the Swan and Canning Rivers.
I still remember that i did jumping on the bridge and my friend was screaming because the bridge is very shaky as i was jumping. It is very good experience with walking on the bridge. The bridge is a walkway to get to the DNA towers.
The whole walkway is about 620 metres long, with the aerial section being 222 metres including the 52 metre bridge. It is accessible by wheelchair, although people with manual mobility devices may need assistance on the arch.
Artworks within the walkway include designs by the Nyoongar, the local Indigenous people. After spanning Mount Eliza Scarp the walkway descends to an amphitheatre where traditional performances are held during the Kings Park Festival. This performance area is named called Beedawong – the Nyoongar word for a celebration or meeting place.
Walking to the DNA Tower will pass by here
While walking pass through the glass bridge, you will walk pass this lane. It is a very beautiful plant surround there and you will see the water garden when you walk upto the DNA Towers.
DNA TOWERS
The beautiful of the DNA Towers
The DNA Tower is reffered from the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) double-helix molecule, which is found in all cells and control the development of life.
It is the highest viewing point in Kings Park with spectacular views throughout the climb. On a clear day you may even be able to see the Indian Ocean. DNA Towers is for you to have a view this beautiful City of Perth from the top. You could see the both rivers which is Swan and Canning rivers from the top. It is quite tiring to walk up but it is worth to do it because it is very beautiful view from the top of this towers.
The paving and wall surrounding the DNA Tower was constructed using stones from 11 towns and 80 shires within the Western Australia. The original design included a shallow reflecting pond at the base of the tower. It was replaced with Karratha stone paving in 2001 to enhance visitor safety.
The DNA Tower is located at the Forrest Drive end of the Broadwalk Vista. It is an easy 1.5 km walk from May Drive Parkland and the Western Australian Botanic Garden.
How beautiful is this viewing from the Kings Park
Apart from these things to do, what else is there to explore and discover in Kings Park? Most of the tourist visiting kings park for the DNA Towers, viewing the beautiful of the city, glass bridge, the botanic garden, Art Gallery as well as learning the local aboriginal cultures. Local people usually going to the Kings Park for BBQ with their family and friends, especially on the weekend. Kings park is also able to host for the couple to have a wedding activities such as wedding dinner. It is a very good background for the couples to have some nice photoshoot in the Kings Park.
Ultimately, Kings Park is very good for the education as well. Some school and the university always taking their student for a field trip to Kings Park to discover before giving them some activities to do which is pretty fun.
I do highly recommeded to go for a view if you are travelling to the Kings Park. It is one of the top destination in Perth Australia.
Stay tune on my next blog 🙂
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Have you ever heard the most popular attractions in Western Australia? It is called Busselton and Margaret River. Are you going to plan for a day trip in the future? Are you a wine lover? Are you a chocolate lover? If so, this blog will be for you then. I share about my fun time down there with you. Also, i will talk about the best destination between busselton and margaret river. I will also telling you where to get for a lunch break while visiting.
While heading down to Margaret river, the tour operator will definitely drop by Busselton as well which is included in your fare. Busselton Jetty is the only popular attractions in Busselton. It takes about 2 hour and 18 minutes without break to get to the Busselton from Perth City by car or group tours.
Welcome to the TravelQueen travel blog about Busselton Jetty 🙂
Busselton Jetty
About the Jetty
At 1841 metres, the Busselton Jetty offers an unprescedented opportunity to walk almost two kilometers out into Geographe Bay. The Busselton Jetty also has an underwater observatory which was built to take you beneath the waves of Geographe Bay.
This is the train which you can catch to the end
The Jetty is 1.8 kilometers long which is quite a distance to stretch out into the blue waters of Geographe Bay. But you could choose to take train all the way to the end or you can walk if you want to. For me, i was decided to experience both so i did catch the train down and walk when i return to the main entrance.
If you catch the train, you will experience a fun way of making the journey. Children and adults love the sight of the small red train, perfectly sized to take passengers back and forth the length of the pier. A memorable 1.7km trainride with an unbelievable view of Geographe Bay. This is a popular activity for summer season so book your tickets beforehand. The Jetty train ticket is cost $14 per person with return ticket. There is family ticket cost $38 which is worth than single ticket as well as kid ticket cost $8.50 per child.
By the way, there is a cost for entry the Jetty. It is cost $4 per person and it is a day pass. Children under 16 years old are free of charge.
If you choose to walk, this is how it looked like
The Jetty is open from 8:30am to 6pm, and walking the Jetty takes approximately 25 minutes, each way. You can purchase tickets at the Interpretive Centre window at the start of the Jetty. It is a lovely walk out into Geographe Bay along the Jetty. Local fishermen and women are fishing the jetty all throughout the day, and the fresh ocean air makes the walk all the more enjoyable.
Beautiful Bay
If you are walking down to the end, you will see this beautiful bay and lot of people are fishing around the bay and some people love to swim in the bay which is very interesting.
After you walk till the end of the road, you will see the underwater observatory. Regarding to the photos shown above, it is the sign telling you that you are out of the sea which is pretty cool and you have been walk for 1841km. It is kinda a sea direction of telling you which way to go if you are heading to other side of the city.
It is very freezing down there so please ensure you bring your jacket.
Underwater Observation is a very good experience too. It shows you what is under the sea as well as to explain the different type of the fish. This observatory only accommodate maximum 44 people per tour. Underwater tour is cost $34 per adult and $99 per family pass. If there is an extra children, it would be cost $20 per child. However, it is free ticket for 2 years old and below child.
Underwater Observatory tour starts with a relaxing train ride on the Stocker Preston Express along the length of the Jetty with 360-degree views across the Indian Ocean. One of the friendly tour guides will greet you at the end of the Jetty to guide you through the Underwater Observatory. As you descend 8-metres below the ocean’s surface you will be lead through the natural wonders that lie beneath the Jetty where its piles create Australia’s greatest artificial reef host to an awe-inspiring forest of vividly-coloured tropical and sub-tropical corals, sponges, fish and invertebrates.
Discover more than 300 individual marine species in their natural habitat through eleven viewing windows at various levels within the 9.5 metre diameter observation chamber.
Let’s talk about Margaret River 🙂
Beautiful Margaret River. Opposite of this river have a restaurant
Where to get some lunch break?
Our lunch
Most of the people will having fish and chips for their lunch down in Margaret river. The best place for lunch in Margeret river region areas is Margaret river restaurants. The following picture which i took at the riverside, it is called Margaret River. Opposite of this river is a restaurant where tourist always having their lunch. I had a wonderful lunch which is bacon with pancake and chicken wings. Their most popular dishes are in the picture shown above as well as the beef burger with chips.
Margaret River
Margaret river is one of the regional state in Western Australia. It is located at the south west of Western Australia. It takes about half an hour drive from Busselton to Margaret river. The most popular destination in Margaret river are the winery, the lighthouse and the chocolate factory.
Margaret River’s coast to the west of the town is a renowned surfing location, with worldwide fame for its surf breaks including, but not limited to, Main Break, The Box, and Rivadog.
The surrounding area is the Margaret River Wine Region and is known for its wine production and tourism, attracting an estimated 500,000 visitors annually. In an earlier days, the area was better known for hardwood timber and agriculture production.
Winery production at Robert Oatley
Are you a wine lover? Robert Oatley Winery store is located at the Wilyabrup Margaret river in Western Australia and it is the very best place in the heart of Margaret river as well as they provide their very best quality of Winery in Australia. They do running through their wine production where they give everyone to have a taste of their winery product before making decision to buy them.
These are the 5 best winery for you to have a taste
According to the picture shown above, it is the Robert Oatley Tasting Story. These are the 5 wine they offer for a tasting. I have tried them and i do love the red wine and the dessert wine. They are winemakers which is pretty good and i love them so much. Most of the tourist buy for red wine and dessert wine.
Chocolate Factory in Margaret River
Are you a Chocolate lover? Free Chocolate yay 😉
One of the destination in Margaret River which you shouldn’t miss it is called Margaret River Chocolate Factory. It is about 5 to 10 minutes drive to get there from the winery stores. One thing i love about chocolate factory is FREE CHOCOLATE and it is affordable chocolates. You will experience with different type of chocolate by tasting the free chocolate before you make your decision to buy them.
Margaret river chocolate factory is opening from 9am to 5pm daily. Their chocolate pretty much as same as the chocolate factory in the Swan Valley Perth.
Ice-cream 😉
Whenever i go to the chocolate factory, my first priority is always to taste the free chocolate. After that, i would buy the mint choc ice-cream. Mint choc ice-cream is one of my favourite ice-cream and it is very tasty.
How to get there?
Do you ever thinking of how to get to the Busselton and MARGERET river? Well, this is depend on whether you are tourists or students or locals. This is also depend on whether yohh drive or not and whether you are willing to drive all the way down. Some people may feel tired to drive that long. Most of the people hire a car to drive there as the petrol is much cheaper than with the group tours. In my personal experience, if you are a tourist, it is good to go with the tour operator as they will share the history of the tourism marketplace, the history of the destination, they will taking you to the very best place for a view that you never expected or heard of it. If you are thinking to go with the tour operator, I would recommended you to book with Adam tour company. Adam is a tourism company which is very affordable and they are very friendly and experience in local tourism.
If you are based in Perth Australia such as exchange students, international students and local people, you could catch the south west coach line buses down to Busselton or Margaret River. On the another option, you could catch the Transwa train line to get to the destination. Train is much cheaper that buses and it is quicker to reach your destination. Buses is very costly but it is worth it as you could see the beautiful way while you are traveling down.
Nice view of the river lolol 😂
Ultimately, I do highly recommended you to visit all of the best destination shared above. You will enjoy it just like I do. You should try one day 😉 #Vacation #Dream
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Are you thinking of visit Melbourne in the future and not sure where is the best tourist attractions should be? I would share about Eureka Skydeck which is the best and pretty fun attraction.
I have been to Eureka Skydeck for couple of time and it was super amazing and it was surprising me during my time of visit.
Eureka Skydeck is a tower where to get a view of this beautiful city of Melbourne through the highest level which is level 88. All of us called them Eureka Skydeck 88, it is because the highest level is 88. Eureka Skydeck Tower is a 297.3 m skyscraper and it is located in the Southbank precinct of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is in the CBD. This construction began in August 2002 and the exterior was completed on the 1 June 2006. The plaza was finished in June 2006 and the building was officially opened on 11 October 2006.
In my opinion, this is best for young people to experience it as this is pretty high level but elder people are pretty much going for the beautiful view and having a cuppo at the cafe up there. In addition, of course going for a view would be the best during the night time. Sometimes they do have a very wonderful event going on up there so make sure you have a check on their website beforehand.
Their opening hour is from 12pm to 8.30pm on every Wednesday until Sunday. Last entry accepted would be at 8pm.
What to do and what to see?
The Edge Experiences
Regarding to the picture shown above, this experience called the edge experience where you will experience of you are on the highest level which is pretty scary but it is very fun. You will enjoy like i do. I was there around year 2015. It was awhile ago but now they probably have a little changes the level of experience where is getting more fun and improvement.
There is no experience like it in any other building in the world and the perfect indoor activity for both kids and adults alike!
Home to a world first, The Edge extends from Eureka Tower’s 88th floor and suspends you nearly 300 meters over Melbourne in a glass cube – glass walls, ceiling and floor – you can see through it all!
A great place to face your fear of heights or drop to one knee and purpose, the Edge at Eureka Skydeck shows you Melbourne from a different perspective.
A great place to face your fear of heights or drop to one knee and purpose, the Edge at Eureka Skydeck shows you Melbourne from a different perspective.
This experience would be cost $12 per adult and $10 for concession. If you are going with your family, it would be cost $29 for 2 adult and 2 children or $20 for 1 adult and 2 children. Extra ticket for kid would be $6 per child.
This Skydeck experience is show you about 285 metres above ground, 38 seconds to get there and the fastest elevator trip in the Southern Hemisphere. This is Melbourne sightseeing at its finest.
This experience shoot to the dizzying heights of Eureka Skydeck and enjoy the most spectacular floor-to-ceiling, 360-degree views in Australia (the highest in the Southern Hemisphere).
See Melbourne’s finest views from almost 300 metres in the sky – Albert Park Lake, Port Phillip Bay, the Dandenong Ranges and beyond. There are 30 viewfinders around the Skydeck, take a look at some of Melbourne’s favourite attractions and landmarks, such as the MCG, Federation square and Flinders Street Station.
I also home to a world first, The Edge – this glass cube that projects from the 88th floor of the Eureka Tower and suspends visitors almost 300 meters high above Melbourne.
Plan the rest of your trip while you’re here, with free WIFI, a small kiosk with sandwiches and hot drinks and casual seating options, making it one of the best attractions if you are looking for things to do in Melbourne.
Eureka Skydeck shows you Melbourne like you have never seen it – breathtaking by day, stunningly lit by night activities; a tourist’s dream, a family favourite, and for couples, one of the most unforgettable Melbourne date ideas.
Ultimately, this is really good experience. If you have any concern or question or need any advice, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Stay tune on my next blog 🙂
Travel to Tasmania anytime soon? This blog is about the basic of Salamanca Market such as which days will be open, what time commence, location, how to get there, what is all about and so on. If you are planning to travel to Tasmania, this blog will be the right one for you to get some details here before making any plan.
There was a horse for you to ride as well. I will share about the horse on my next blog. Stay tune 🙂
The picture shown above was taking just opposite the waterfront which is the location of Salamanca Market. First of all, Salamanca Market is one of the most popular market in Tasmania and it is the top list of the tourist attractions. Salamanca Market is located in Hobart Waterfront Tasmania. They open every Saturday from 8.30am to 3pm except ANZAC Days and Christmas Day. There was more than 300 stalls pop-up along historic Salamanca Place to showcase arts, crafts, jewellery, fresh food and produce, collectables as well as homewares. By the way, there was 2 market surround the Salamanca Market. They are a market on the Top level which is on the hill and the lower level which is on the ground 🙂 The top level was pretty cool and very beautiful view.
Tasmania’s most visited attraction has grown from a small collection of informal traders to a beloved iconic market, described by many visitors as the “best market in Australia”. Look out for some of the things that make Salamanca Market so special:
Talk to the artisans and craftspeople who create their products especially for Salamanca Market
Free tastings and samples to enjoy
Tasmanian-made and designed products.
How to get there?
Salamanca Market is located in close proximity and it is a very convenient walking distance from more than 20 hotels supplying over 1500 rooms. The Travel Information Centre can assist with hotel and tour bookings and provide local information to help make your stay memorable. Feel free to ask them if you get lost. They are pretty friendly and helpful to their visitor.
However, there is some option to get there which is bus, bike, Uber and Taxi. When I was visiting there, I took Uber from the Hobart airport to the market which is just cost me AUD$15. I was depart from the airport because I just arrived on Saturday which is very right time so I visit for a quick market view to get to know them well.
If you would like to catch the bus, the city bus mall is located at 22 Elizabeth Street and it is only a short seven minute walk to the market. But, if you are staying in the city, I do recommend either catch the free shuttle bus or walk which is worth. Visitors are encouraged to use the free Salamanca Market shuttle bus or the multiple car parks within the Hobart city centre.
Salamanca Market is just look like the Gaya Street Market which is located in the Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia. The whole street are based on the local art work, handcraft, clothes, local cultures, musics, languages, performances, vegetables, cafes etc…..Salamanca Market is also located in front of the Salamanca Art Centres. You could drop-by to have a look around in the Art Centres to see what art work do they have.
Lastly, when you visit the Salamanca Market, you will see the purple colour bear which is called bobbies bear in the market. It is made of the lavender so you should buy one of the bear and then you can go to the website to name your bear. It is full smell of the Lavender. It came from the Lavender farm. You could even buy from the souvenir shop around the Tassie. It is cost $70 per bear. It is very costly but it is worth to get one as you only can get it in the Tasmania only. No matter where you buy, it is always the same price which is $70 per bear. Apart from bear in the stall, they do have lot of handmade product which is also made of Lavender. I love the smell of Lavender and I hope you will enjoy it and love it too 🙂
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