Tourist drives

Hi, I'm assuming everyone is familiar with the brown "tourist drive" signs that will show up in scenic areas, often brown, numbered shields (at least all of them are in Queensland). My question: does anyone know of a site or organisation that collects or maintains these routes? I'd like to see them on a map (or put them on a map with a GIS if there's only technical data). I figured someone must oversee and maintain them, as they are all uniquely numbered (at least within a state) and the signs look pretty uniform. But I was unable to find a list or map online. I also know RACQ maintains some tourist drive descriptions on their website, but they don't seem to correspond with these 'brown' routes. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but . . .

Car rentals

Hi guys, I am a 20 year old student from Adelaide, Australia. I am planning on travelling from Adelaide to Melbourne by car, and back. If anyone knows a car rental in Adelaide that would rent me a car as I'm under 21 year old. Please advise me.         . . .

Tourism Investigation on backpacking

Hi, my name is Emma Ialeggio from Mary MacKillop College in Adelaide, South Australia. As part of my Stage 2 Tourism assignment I am currently investigating the question "Does backpacking in Australia provide an authentic host destination experience?" If possible can you please answer the questions  below, as I believe the information you provide will be highly beneficial for my studies. Thanks -          What motivated you to travel to Australia? -          What were you interested in experiencing whilst travelling around Australia? -          How long did you travel within Australia for and where? E.g . . .

Curious Canuck

Hi from Canada. I am looking forward to my first-ever trip to Australia. Does anyone have any suggestions of places to go, things to see that are out of the ordinary that would be worth my attention??? Thanks. . . .

Selling Timeshare

Hi everyone, new to all this. I am thinking of selling my Timeshare and have contacted a company called Travel & Leisure Group (http://www.travelandleisuregroup.co.uk) in the UK. They come recommended by the OTE. Has anyone had any experience with this company? Would like to . . .

pronunciation

Since all I know is from books, I have no clue if I'm pronouncin g things right. So, what is the correct pronunciation for Kakadu KA-ka-doo? Ka-KA-doo? Ka-ka-DOO?), Uluru,Mt. Hagen (Hay-gen? Hah-gen?) Gagudju. THanks. I could help me not sound too stupid when I get off the p . . .

How did kangaroo get the name kangaroo?

How did kangaroo get the name kangaroo? Apparently the first English speaking people asked the Aboriginals what the kangaroo was called. They answered kangaroo but I heard that that meant what are you on about. Is this true? has anyone else heard of this? . . .

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