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Very good knowledge of N.S.W. from beach to bush to Broken Hill. Have also travelled in a lot in Victoria, Queensland (to Townsville), Tasmania, South Australia and a few weeks in southern W.A. Used to be Hunter Valley Tourist Officer. Contact me for sights to see, not which disco or pub to recommend. Have also spent months in Europe, particularly the following: Italy, Germany, Spain, England, Scotland, Belgium, Holland, Austria and Czech Republic. I am a retiree and have a Winnebago Motorhome which I plan to use over the next few years (and have done some trips already).
Experience in the area
I have surfed, raced motorcycles, ordinary cycles and a bit of fishing through much of the area as well as working there selling 5 days a week. I also have many photographs which I am currently working at putting on the computer. I have an extensive catalogue of where I've travelled at virtualtourist.com under "iandsmith".
Organizations
Hunter Valley Veterans Cycling Club
Publications
REVS, Surfing World, Soccer Weekly, Australian Motor Cycle News, Womens Weekly.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
I have a wicked sense of humour, having been raised on the Goon Shows and Monty Python and I do like photography. I have a Nikon D50 digital. I also write articles for magazines, mostly about travel.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Karl | 01/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Shaun Ow | 01/12/09 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | Thank you for your reply. Since I ..... |
| leilani | 11/30/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | very polite and knowledgable |
| Anne | 06/18/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your quick ..... |
| TeOwaina | 06/02/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanx so much, I will definately be ..... |
Recent Answers from Ian Smith
2009-10-31 Don't know much...:
Dare I say that where I live might suit you perfectly. Only two hours from Sydney yet situated on several attractive beaches and with rainforest an hour away and Port Stephens just up the road. Other
2009-09-27 Fishing around Shoal Bay:
It is indeed. I too was wondering how you were going. Your email address didn't come up but mine is iandsmith then 69 then @ then hotmail.com I split it up because that usually allows it to get through
2009-09-26 Fishing around Shoal Bay:
You haven't said when. Shortly I'm heading off to Italy so your timing might be bad. Let me know. Also, fishing at Shoal Bay isn't really worthwhile. You need to go elsewhere to throw a line in. Anyhow
2009-09-05 Brisbane to Sydney:
Mmm, got a few hours.... I'm assuming short hikes means bush walking? Mount Tambourine at the back of Surfers is a nice place to go for views, short walks and a bit of country atmosphere. Follow the
2009-08-26 Cairns and the GBR or Sydney to Melbourne?:
In the amount of time you have I would not recommend going to Cairns. There is so much to see elsewhere. Going to Melbourne and coming up to Sydney offers you so many options and, apart from the occasional
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