RoomsHere Travel Tips Blog http://blog.roomshere.com Inside information about the "best kept secrets" of the towns and cities of Australia Mon, 16 May 2011 06:29:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Generations in Jazz to be even bigger in 2012 http://blog.roomshere.com/generations-in-jazz-to-be-even-bigger-in-2012/ http://blog.roomshere.com/generations-in-jazz-to-be-even-bigger-in-2012/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 06:29:14 +0000 Rooms Here http://blog.roomshere.com/?p=133 Another fabulous event this year with so much great music.  Apart from the usual thrill of hearing all the stage bands, vocal finalists and instrumental finalists, it was also exciting to hear the GIJ Academy band for the first time.   We’ve had a great number of enquiries about the Academy since the Generations weekend and the course is going from strength to strength.  If you’re interested in the chance of a lifetime to experience this ‘year 13′ course, then contact us through the GIJ website.

In November we also had the first Band Director’s Workshop, which was a huge success.

Next year is going to see yet another new component to the weekend – we are launching the GIJ Vocal Ensemble Award. This will be open to any high school jazz vocal ensemble with four or more members, allowing groups from a quartet to a large choir to take part and  giving everyone a chance to sing some jazz. As always, it just gets bigger and better!

Dates yet to be determined for 2012.

]]> http://blog.roomshere.com/generations-in-jazz-to-be-even-bigger-in-2012/feed/ 0 2012 BMX Australian National Championships to be held in Mount Gambier 17th to 22nd April 2012 http://blog.roomshere.com/2012-bmx-australian-national-championships-to-be-held-in-mount-gambier-17th-to-22nd-april-2012/ http://blog.roomshere.com/2012-bmx-australian-national-championships-to-be-held-in-mount-gambier-17th-to-22nd-april-2012/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 05:24:28 +0000 Rooms Here http://blog.roomshere.com/?p=131 The nations eyes will be on Blue Lake BMX Club from 17 – 22 April 2012, in what will be a Olympic year it’s sure to be a hotly contested National Championships.

Mount Gambier is home to 34,000 people and is 5 hours from either Adelaide or Melbourne. With plenty to see and do, the Limestone Coast is the ideal setting for next years National Championships.

Accommodation is already starting to fill – click here for a list of availability.

]]> http://blog.roomshere.com/2012-bmx-australian-national-championships-to-be-held-in-mount-gambier-17th-to-22nd-april-2012/feed/ 0 Austimber 2012 to be Held in Mount Gambier 29th to 31st March 2012 http://blog.roomshere.com/austimber-2012-to-be-held-in-mount-gambier-29th-to-31st-march-2012/ http://blog.roomshere.com/austimber-2012-to-be-held-in-mount-gambier-29th-to-31st-march-2012/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 05:20:28 +0000 Rooms Here http://blog.roomshere.com/?p=129 This will the the second time that Mount Gambier hosts this huge event which is expected to attract thousands of visitors from around the world to enjoy the uniue event which is primarily held in the forest nearby.

Accommodation is filling up.  Click here to see a list of available accommodation for Mount Gambier and surrounds.

]]> http://blog.roomshere.com/austimber-2012-to-be-held-in-mount-gambier-29th-to-31st-march-2012/feed/ 0 Setting up my Robe Listing on RoomsHere.com http://blog.roomshere.com/setting-up-my-robe-listing-on-roomshere-com/ http://blog.roomshere.com/setting-up-my-robe-listing-on-roomshere-com/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:16:37 +0000 rhblog145 http://blog.roomshere.com/?p=121 I have been very happy with the page for my Robe holiday house, and have found Briony a very friendly and helpful person to deal with. She helped me set up my site and answered all my questions.

I think is is a great idea to have the VICs using this site for the up to date calendar, save them lots of time, and customers will save on so many unnnecessary phone calls.

I wil definitely go ahead with my listing.  Jessie

Check out our listing on RoomsHere.com

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Offering a range of accommodation to suit any budget, the  businesses have chosen to display their availability using the various methods provided by RoomsHere.com, so that the Robe Visitor Information Centre can utilise the special login on the website to efficiently find vacancies to assist with the management of their accommodation referral service in this very popular coastal destination.

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We are hearing and reading some great local stories of community response in the salvage and rebuilidng of the damaged areas in time for the proposed Mary MacKillop Canonisation Celebrations which are scheduled for Sunday 17th October, 2010.

It just so happens that this is also the same weekend as Coonawarra’s Carbernet Celebrations, placing a high demand on accommodation for these two very popular events.

However, there is still plenty of accommodation available in the surrounding areas and RoomsHere.com has set up a special listing so that you can find  accommodation within approximate driving times.

]]> http://blog.roomshere.com/penola-we-are-thinking-of-you/feed/ 0 Practically Lakeside B&B – 5 minutes from Floriade http://blog.roomshere.com/practically-lakeside-bb-5-minutes-from-floriade/ http://blog.roomshere.com/practically-lakeside-bb-5-minutes-from-floriade/#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:53:06 +0000 rhblog129 http://blog.roomshere.com/?p=102 Visit Canberra during Floriade (Sept 11th-Oct 10th) one of Australia’s premiere attractions. Stay at Practically Lakeside B&B only 5 minutes from Floriade & other major tourist attractions. Spring is the perfect time to walk / cycle around the wonderful cycles paths throughout this city!

]]> http://blog.roomshere.com/practically-lakeside-bb-5-minutes-from-floriade/feed/ 0 Mainsail Holiday Apartments http://blog.roomshere.com/mainsail-holiday-apartments/ http://blog.roomshere.com/mainsail-holiday-apartments/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:17:38 +0000 rhblog125 http://blog.roomshere.com/?p=96 Come to Caloundra & stay at “Mainsail Holiday Apartments” .  We were full on the last weekend of July but have vacancies & special rates up to the Queensland School Holidays.

Ocean views from the second & top floor apartments.

Give Gerald a call & do a deal!!!   Click here for further information.

]]> http://blog.roomshere.com/mainsail-holiday-apartments/feed/ 0 Colwyn House B & B – Golf & Gambier Highlights http://blog.roomshere.com/colwyn-house-b-b-golf-gambier-highlights/ http://blog.roomshere.com/colwyn-house-b-b-golf-gambier-highlights/#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:25:34 +0000 rhblog130 http://blog.roomshere.com/?p=85 Enjoy the English charm of this double storey cottage, located within walking distance of Mount Gambier’s famous Blue Lake and the Valley Lake walking trails.

For just $360 per couple, you can enjoy the three night stay with a full cooked breakfast served in the dining room each morning and discounted golfing at both of Mount Gambier’s beautiful golf courses.  Patrons are also provided with a referral to the nearby LeCavalier Restaurant where you will receive a free glass of wine with each main meal.

Click here for further information

]]> http://blog.roomshere.com/colwyn-house-b-b-golf-gambier-highlights/feed/ 0 Garden Retreat B&B – Visit Mount Gambier in the summer http://blog.roomshere.com/garden-retreat-bb-visit-mount-gambier-in-the-summer/ http://blog.roomshere.com/garden-retreat-bb-visit-mount-gambier-in-the-summer/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:45:26 +0000 junekain http://blog.roomshere.com/?p=72 Now is the time to plan a trip to Mount Gambier, as summer is definately the best time to be there.  The Blue Lake is an unbelievable blue from late December to mid March and you can spend at least a day walking around the lakes complex which includes a walk to the tower to view the lakes, city and surrounds.  Dont miss the Aquifer Tour, which takes you right down to the surface of the lake.

In the evening, visit Umpherston Sinkhole where possums come out to feed in the floodlit gardens and another attraction not to be missed is Engelbrecht Cave, where you will go down beneath the city to see the underground water that is gradually making its way to the ocean.

Stay at Garden Retreat B&B which is located in a quiet country location, just 5 minutes drive from the CBD.

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