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 >> Dating sites in Australia - 10 Top Dating Ideas In Melbourne Australia

 Those in Australia have a wonderful advantage when it comes to date night. This is one of the most romantic spots in the world. Melbourne, Australia offers a great variety of fun things to do that are out of the ordinary and exciting. Forget that dinner and a movie idea. There are many other things to do here that will make for a great date. Here are the 10 top ideas for dating in Melbourne Australia for you to consider:

The ocean is one of the greatest tourist draws for Australia, and for good reason. Here are miles of beautiful beaches and sunny warm weather to enjoy it. St. Kilda Beach is a popular spot for couples. Here are many seaside restaurants an cafes to choose from, each offering unique culinary creations. Choose a restaurant to please and then enjoy a swim, oceanside sunset or moonlight stroll on the beach.

If you are looking for something a bit more casual but still prefer the ocean views, pack a picnic lunch and a blanket. You are sure to find the perfect spot for your getaway and enjoy the best of luxury and nature.

Melbourne is surrounded on all sides by wineries that offer a great day trip experience. Within an hour of the city you can tour a winery and experience world class wine and dining. The Yarra Valley is famous for its boutique wineries. Located nearby is the Dandenong Rangers offering walking and hiking trails.

Get a change of pace and take a trip to the ice rink at Docklands. This is an experience that any young at hearts are sure to enjoy. Friday and Saturday nights you can find a wild new experience here with the disco skate.

The nearby Queen Victoria market is a great place to stroll and browse unique and specialty goods from area vendors. Sunday is the best day to enjoy this shopping area, although you will find that it always offers up incredible quantities of fresh produce and meats. While in Victoria, stop by the Mornington Peninsula and visit some of the finest area beaches along the Great Ocean Road. It is here that you can view the Twelve Apostles, a set of rocks that stand out of the ocean in an interesting fashion.

A true gentleman can choose to rent a rowing boat on the Yarra River and row his sweetie to a Studley Park destination. The park follows the river for quite a long distance. You can escape the business of the city and find a quiet romantic escape in the park, which is also a perfect picnic destination.

Visit the planetarium in town for an amazing up close look at the stars and enjoy some amazing shows hosted there as well. Another must see is the Melbourne 360, featured at the top of the Rialto building at the heart of the city. This is a well known landmark that offers 360 degree views of the city and also offers an award winning film spectacular and cafe.

Mention Melbourne to an Australian, and they will immediately think shopping. Melbourne loves to shop and knows how to do it right! Here you will find some of the hottest outlet shops, featuring high end couture as well as unique local fare.

>>> Christchurch, New Zealand

First settled by Moa hunting tribes, Christchurch has evolved into New Zealand's second largest city and the gateway to the magical South Island. Bordering the east coast of the South Island, Christchurch is renowned as the Garden City, boasting over 740 parks and an extensive system of beaches, rivers, streams and wetlands. The city centre is vibrant, with tree lined avenues, restored heritage buildings, cafes, culture and its iconic city square and cathedral.

Christchurch is celebrated for its friendly atmosphere and people, making it the perfect place to settle and start a family. Real estate in Christchurch has always been in high demand. However, recessionary pressures and a downturn in the housing market have seen sales reduce significantly. Nonetheless, recent releases from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research, portray that the economy is expected to grow steadily throughout 2010, a response to rising consumer confidence and spending, coupled with a global demand for our country's exports.

>> Sydney Australia - See what your missing out on!  

Sydney Australia is said by many to be one of the world's most desirable destinations whether you live there, are holidaying with family or you are travelling solo on a singles adventure.

If you're a single person looking for that perfect match, where better to look than Sydney - Voted three years in a row as the world's most popular tourist destination. Sydney is home to over four million Sydneysiders, and one of them is sure to spark some chemistry with you. So how do you go about finding that person? Well, you could do the bar or club thing, but that's been done before. Nobody meets interesting people in a bar anymore.

If you're as busy as most Sydney singles these days, you want to meet single women or single men who are local, but don't have the time to do it the old fashion way, Sydney singles sites may be your answer. Dating sites offer a service you can't get on a singles night out at the local bars. If you go on a speed date or to a singles bar, you have to meet and chat it up with dozens of single women and single men to find the one that may be interesting enough for you to take a second look. Think about that: how many times can you explain that you like cycling before you start to bore even yourself?

A good dating site for Sydney singles will find someone that is interested in cycling and pair the two of you up. Whatever it is you're into, members profiles will tell you about that person before you even meet them, so you know if you share common interests with the other person. Now you've got something to build on and you have a rough idea what your getting yourself into.

You should also look for either a very large dating site, or one that specializes in your local community for single men and single women. What good is it going to do if you live in Sydney and she lives in Los Angeles? Sure, people have made long distance relationships work before, but it is very hard, and it certainly isn't cheap. No, your best bet is to check out online dating that is localized and specifically targeted toward Sydney.

You might be apprehensive about online dating. You might even think that meeting someone online is only for losers who can't meet people in real life. Think about this: literally millions of people sign up for online dating every day worldwide and many thousands in Sydney too. The vast majority of them are just like you - too busy to spend so much time and energy trying to impress the wrong people.

It's actually very easy to meet someone online. Just hit up any search engine for online dating in Sydney, and you're sure to attract loads of responses if you present a decent profile. Busy people can find someone lightning fast hence why online dating suits busy singles, and since the relationship begins online, you can do it from anywhere, even sneaking a few minutes in here and there at work.

Set up a date that is convenient for you both, and try to make the mood comfortable. Some people may feel a bit nervous about meeting someone for the first time, so go somewhere non-threatening, like one of Sydney's beach front areas or out on a boat ride in Sydney Harbour. As far as venues go, you can't go wrong with a show at the Sydney Opera House.

Anyway you want to play it, meeting someone online isn't as scary or difficult as you think. Put your mind to it, put in some effort presenting an attractive profile, work on your self confidence, and you can do it. Remember, there are tons of single men and single women out there looking for Mr or Mrs Right; let them know you exist.

>>>100% Free Online Dating Sites In Australia & New Zealand 

"I began to wonder if it was really possible to meet someone with whom I could spend the rest of my life. I can now say, without doubt, yes it is!!"

Not everyone can say that, but many believe their chances would be much better online. The trouble is: can you find a free online site to get started? Where do you go online, especially if you don't live in the U.S., the U.K., or Canada? What if you live in Australia or New Zealand? Can you find 100% free online dating sites in Australia/New Zealand?

Actually, the person who wrote the beginning statement of this article found just such a site.

RSVP in Australia

RSVP, the online dating site she used, is the largest in Australia. It's a great place for singles to meet, judging from the testimonials. It currently has more than 960,000 singles registered as members, and offers many great services.

1. You can search through the online dating site's profiles

2. You can email other members

3. You can chat online

4. You can access the online dating service from your mobile phone.

5. You can become a member FREE.

6. You can send another member a FREE 'kiss' - an expression of interest.

7. You can respond to a 'kiss' FREE, letting the member know if you are keen to receive follow up correspondence.

RSVP's fee structure is an interesting twist for an online dating site. They sell "stamps" that can be used to mail contact emails. One "stamp" lets you send one email to one profile. Once you send or receive an email, you get unlimited free contact with that person for 30 days. Naturally, use of RSVP is not limited to singles in Australia. New Zealand singles also get involved. After all, it isn't that long a flight.

Aussie Matchmaker

Aussie Matchmaker is another of the 100% Free Online Dating Sites in AustraliaNew Zealand. This online dating site boasts over 548,000 registered members.

Aussie Matchmaker is free to join, and the online chat rooms are free.

NZDateZone

An online dating site in New Zealand, NZDateZone also offers 100% free sign up. Membership on this online dating site is 100% free, and if you get 5 friends to join, you can upgrade to silver membership.

NZ Friendfinder

A second free online dating site in New Zealand is NZ Friendfinder. This site allows you to join free of charge. You can meet new friends free, and search online dating photos and profiles free. If you wish, you can then join their bronze membership free, and rate member photos from 1 to 10.

Is "Free" Really What You Want?

While 100% free online dating sites can certainly be an attraction, it is advisable to research what they do NOT offer as well as what they DO offer. The old saying usually will be valid with online dating, "You get what you pay for." So before you sign up, ask these 7 questions.

1. Does this online dating site provide a "doubleblind" emailing system that conceals true email addresses?

2. Does this online dating site protect all of your personal information?

3. Do you have the option of running a background check through this online dating site?

4. Is it possible, at this online dating site, to block and report any member who behaves in an abusive manner?

5. Will there be provision for group dates at this online dating site?

6. If you use this online dating site, will you have to sacrifice quality searches because they can't afford the programming or staff?

7. Are you prepared to meet all of the people who would not use online dating if they had to pay for it? Free online dating sites attract a lot of people who are not serious.

OkCupid

Ending on a happier note, OkCupid is one of the most highly recommended, 100% free online dating sites. OkCupid is totally free, and claims to be extremely accurate. Accuracy is, of course, dependent on the honesty you put into our membership. OkCupid has a small staff, but they take their matching seriously.

OkCupid is also international, so if you are looking for 100% free online dating sites in Australia/New Zealand, you might want to check out OkCupid.

>>> Hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit in New Zealand 

The Tongariro Northern Circuit is about 50 kilometres long and runs around Mt.Ngauruhoe which is an active volcano. Whilst hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit there are hot and cold springs, lakes in old volcano pits, waterfalls and steaming craters to be seen. You can also climb Mt.Tongariro which is almost 2000metres high and is a two hour side trip. There are three active volcanoes to be seen on this walk

The Tongariro Northern Circuit is considered a challenging tramp, largely on open exposed terrain, much of it on uneven track surface. It can be subject to sudden rapid weather change. You should be at least moderately fit. If you are considering hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit please make sure you have good warm clothing, waterproof and windproof parka, leggings, comfortable well constructed hiking boots, hat and 30+ sunscreen. There is rain water for drinking at the huts. Gas heating is available. You need to take cooking pot, utensils, sleeping bag, food and toilet paper.

It is a Great Walk and dated tickets must be purchased before you depart. Gas cookers are installed at the huts. Times between huts are an indication only and may depend on fitness and weather conditions

Whakapapa to Mangatepopo Hut Time: 3 hr

Begins 100 metres below the Whakapapa Visitor Centre at Ngauruhoe Place and along the lower Taranaki Falls track. About 20 minutes from the village the Mangatepopo track branches off the Falls track.

Heavily eroded in places the track crosses many stream beds. Ahead and to the right is Pukekaikiore, thought to be one of the older vents of the Tongariro complex. To the left is Pukeonake, a low scoria cone. Both Pukekaikiore and Pukeonake witnessed the last ice age when glaciers from Tongariro carved down through Mangatepopo Valley. The giant cone of Ngauruhoe and the flatter form of Tongariro are visible ahead. Ngauruhoe is a younger 'parasitic' cone on the side of Tongariro.

For the last hour the track skirts around Pukekaikiore until it reaches the Mangatepopo Valley. The Mangatepopo Hut is 5 minutes off the main Mangatepopo to Ketetahi Hut track.

Note that in bad weather the walk can take up to 5 hours.

Mangatepopo Hut to Emerald Lake Time: 3 hr 30 min

The track follows Mangatepopo stream up the valley, climbing over a succession of lava flows from Ngauruhoe. The youngest, very black, lava flows were erupted from Ngauruhoe in 1949 and 1954.

A five minute detour at the head of the valley leads to Soda Springs, cold springs which emerge beneath an old lava flow. In spring and summer moisture loving plants such as white foxgloves and yellow buttercups thrive in the area.

The steep climb required to reach the Mangatepopo Saddle rewards climbers views of the valley and if clear, Mt Taranaki to the west. From the saddle the track crosses South Crater, not a true crater but a drainage basin between the surrounding volcanic landforms.

Ahead more recent lava flows can be seen spilling over from Red Crater. The climb up to Red Crater offers splendid views of Oturere Valley and Kaimanawa Ranges to the east.

At the top of Red Crater a poled route to the left leads to Tongariro Summit. The main track continues on past the rim of Red Crater itself. The spectacular formation on the far side of the crater is a dike, an old magma feeding pipe to the vent of the volcano. Harder than the ash and scoria around it erosion has left it exposed on the side of the crater.

North Crater is the large flat topped crater to the north. This vent once contained a lava lake which cooled to infill the crater.

A scoria covered ridge leads down to the Emerald Lakes. These three lakes fill old explosion pits. Their brilliant colouring is caused by minerals washed down from the thermal area of Red Crater.

Just beyond Emerald Lakes the track branches right to Oturere Hut or continues straight ahead to Ketetahi Hut.

Emerald Lakes to Ketetahi Hut Time: 1 hr 30 min

Leaving Emerald Lakes the track crosses Central Crater which like South Crater is actually another drainage basin. A short climb leads up to the ridge beside Blue Lake. Blue Lake has formed where cold fresh water fills an old vent.

The track then sidles around North Crater. Views can be had of Lakes Rotoaira (foreground) and Taupo. As the track loses altitude it enters vast areas of red tussock cloaking the hills.

The track zig-zags down to Ketetahi Hut. Please resist the temptation to take short cuts as it causes accelerated erosion.

To complete the Tongariro Alpine Crossing From Ketetahi Hut the track continues for about two hours down through tussockland and podocarp forest to the Ketetahi carpark.

The Ketetahi Springs are on private land. Walking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing does not convey any right of access to the Springs. The Ketetahi Trust, representing the land owners, has given permission for walkers to cross part of their land. This does not include access to the Ketetahi Springs. Please respect this constraint.

Emerald Lake to Oturere Hut Time: 1 hr 30 min

From Emerald Lakes the track descends steeply into the Oturere Valley with views of the valley, the Kaimanawa Ranges and the Rangipo Desert. The track weaves through an endless variety of unusual jagged lava forms from early eruptions from Red Crater which filled Oturere Valley.

A magical place to visit especially on a misty day. The Oturere Hut is nestled on the eastern edge of these flows.

Don't forget to check the waterfall over the ridge from the front of the hut.

Oturere Hut to Waihohonu Hut Time: 2 hr 30 min

After leaving Oturere Hut the track undulates over a number of stream valleys and open gravel fields. Plant life here has been constantly repressed by volcanic eruptions, altitude and climate. Loose gravel means that recolonisation by plants is a slow process on the open and bare countryside.

The track gradually sidles around the foot hills of Ngauruhoe descending into a valley and crossing one of the branches of the Waihohonu Stream. Continue through a beech clad valley before climbing towards the ridge top. Waihohonu Hut is in the next valley.

Waihohonu Hut to Whakapapa Village Time: 5 hr 30 min

The track follows the Waihohonu Stream gradually climbing to Tama Saddle. Tama Saddle is exposed and can be windy in bad weather.

On reaching the saddle a track branches to Tama Lakes, two infilled explosion craters. The lower lake is a ten minute side trip from the junction while the upper lake is up a steep ridge, a one and a half hour side trip.

Whakapapa Village is approximately two hours from the Tama Lakes junction. After the first hour the track meets the Taranaki Falls loop walk. To view the falls, follow the lower track down a flight of stairs to a boulder-ringed pool at the base of the falls. The track then continues beside Wairere Stream through mountain beech forest.

Alternatively the upper track can be taken through tussock and shrubland. Both tracks take about one hour to return to the village. Hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit in New Zealand is highly recommended.

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Signing up to Redhotpie will unlock the door to a singles database of around 1.5 million Australian members. Redhotpie has a reputation amongst its members for offering a choice of real men and women - not fakes. Much of the general public are sceptical when it comes to joining adult dating sites. Its common knowledge that many adult dating sites artificially enhance the visual aspect of their websites to draw members in, however people often end up dissapionted after they join feeling as though they have been conned.

Results from the online survey indicated that Redhotpie was voted the best because of the quality of active singles and couples they delivered to new members, with six hundred new people joining everyday. Redhotpie makes a point of weeding out fake and fraud members putting their members before profit.

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Redhotpie offers a real community atmosphere with many long standing members that have become well known within the redhotpie community. Members have access to all the parties and events which take place regulary in all the major Australian cities. These organized events see new beginings eventuate for singles and couples where many new friendships, flings and romances are forged. Redhotpie members can expect to receive many invites annually to events such as: CESARS NIGHTCLUB & LDV EVENTS presents the weekly LET LOOSE PARTY....Brisbane's newest & freshest nightclub experience!! This event will feature dj's AK, KHESHTROW & PATO mixing up the latest & geatest hip-hop, r&b, spanish beats, electro & reggaeton

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>>> What to do in Auckland, New Zealand

Established in 1888 on Corner Wellesley and Lorne Streets as New Zealand's first art gallery, Auckland Art Gallery remains unrivalled as the nation's premier visual arts institute. Its extensive collection of over 12500 works features classic and contemporary New Zealand artists as well as Pacific Island and Maori artists. The museum also possesses an assortment of international sculptures and paintings dating from 1376 to modern times making a visit to Auckland Art Gallery a truly comprehensive journey through the annals of art. In addition to its permanent displays, the gallery organizes special exhibitions and conducts national and global expositions diffusing the splendor of the region's artistic talents around the world.

The specialty of Auckland Art Gallery lies in its attempt to provide all lovers of art belonging to diverse levels of expertise with a broad and deep understanding of the exhibits, their creators and of the subject in general. The institution conducts a variety of programs ranging from workshops and presentations by artists, curators, performers, media personnel and academics to informal discussions and concerts. Another of the gallery's important wings is The E.H McCormick Research Library, which is open to the public in order to facilitate advanced and amateur learning. Offering a wide selection of creative products, books, bags and jewelry along with a café, The Gallery Shop is an ideal place for visitors to refresh themselves amidst an inspiring aesthetic ambiance.

Auckland Art Gallery ensures all its guests an enjoyable and instructive visit and is constructed with wheel chair accessibility. The institution is also governed by an admittance policy to guide dogs although general pets are prohibited.

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