BTW Nice landscape shots from NZ . Looks like landscape photographers heaven over there .
Smelly .Those shots from the media day i presume ?
There's an airshow at Temora ( out West ) on the weekend of November 26-27.Was just featured on Sydney weekender .Mostly old historic aircraft but possibly an FA-18 ,which are always good value .Can't beat the sound of a good jet ..Awesome .http://www.aviationmuseum.com.au/
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There's an airshow at Temora ( out West ) on the weekend of November 26-27.Was just featured on Sydney weekender .Mostly old historic aircraft but possibly an FA-18 ,which are always good value .Can't beat the sound of a good jet ..Awesome .http://www.aviationmuseum.com.au/
22nd October 2005
Saturday Lantern Night 2005
Venue: Greenway Park, Shepherds Lane, Cherrybrook
Time: 5:00 pm
The main feature of the Lantern Night, now known in the community as the Chinese Lantern Festival, is the spectacular lantern procession led by the lion dance. Other attractions are a food fair, fun rides, Chinese dances and songs, children's performances, school bands, fireworks and much more.
As demonstrated by the previous festivals, this is a family event. The food fair starts from 5.00 pm, stage performances from 7.00 pm, and fireworks from 9.00 pm. Please invite your friends and neighbours to come. Admission is free.
The Chinese Lantern Festival is usually held in October each year during NSW's Children's Week and takes place in Greenway Park, Cherrybrook. In the case of inclement weather, it is held inside the Community Centre in Greenway Park.
Lantern with candles can be purchased at the park on the day. A raffle with attractive prizes usually takes place. For up to date information check www.ccca.asn.au
For further information, please contact:
Lebow Fok, Ph: (02) 9484 7269
Jenny Lau, Ph: (02) 9894 0336
Michael The, Ph: (02) 9980 2180
David Chu, Ph: (02) 9659 0938
They have real mountains even in the North Island, the south is better still and the best thing is the relative short distances between major changes in the landscape 
This photo is taken of the end of the highest chairlift on Mt Ruapehu and from the nearest major town would be akin to a 1/2 day trip to Wolongong from Sydney easily covered in 3-4 hours 