Sydney No-Go Areas
Feb 17th 2004, 9:29 am
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Sydney No-Go Areas
Well after the riots the other day I now know where the Block is - apparently a no-go area !?
Are there any other areas I should avoid driving through when I come over in 3 weeks for a look around. Not talking about bad areas to live but actual areas on a map that I should drive round if I am going from A to B.
Are there any other areas I should avoid driving through when I come over in 3 weeks for a look around. Not talking about bad areas to live but actual areas on a map that I should drive round if I am going from A to B.
Feb 17th 2004, 9:35 am
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Re: Sydney No-Go Areas
Originally posted by sjn2003
Well after the riots the other day I now know where the Block is - apparently a no-go area !?
Are there any other areas I should avoid driving through when I come over in 3 weeks for a look around. Not talking about bad areas to live but actual areas on a map that I should drive round if I am going from A to B.
Well after the riots the other day I now know where the Block is - apparently a no-go area !?
Are there any other areas I should avoid driving through when I come over in 3 weeks for a look around. Not talking about bad areas to live but actual areas on a map that I should drive round if I am going from A to B.
Suggest you also avoid The Hothouse and The Resort, too much reality for my liking.
Feb 17th 2004, 9:36 am
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Don't worry about The Block too much. I have walked through Redfern a few times and never had any problems. It's just not the type of place that you park your car.
London has far rougher places than Redfern and its just a point of don't draw attention to yourself and don't stare at the natives!
London has far rougher places than Redfern and its just a point of don't draw attention to yourself and don't stare at the natives!
Feb 17th 2004, 9:40 am
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Originally posted by Goodpubmisser
Don't worry about The Block too much. I have walked through Redfern a few times and never had any problems. It's just not the type of place that you park your car.
London has far rougher places than Redfern and its just a point of don't draw attention to yourself and don't stare at the natives!
Don't worry about The Block too much. I have walked through Redfern a few times and never had any problems. It's just not the type of place that you park your car.
London has far rougher places than Redfern and its just a point of don't draw attention to yourself and don't stare at the natives!
Yeah but you've got to watch that ringleader Jamie Durie from The Block, the minute your back is turned he'll be in there ripping up your backyard and demolishing the interior of your house.
Feb 17th 2004, 9:48 am
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Originally posted by jayr
Yeah but you've got to watch that ringleader Jamie Durie from The Block, the minute your back is turned he'll be in there ripping up your backyard and demolishing the interior of your house.
Yeah but you've got to watch that ringleader Jamie Durie from The Block, the minute your back is turned he'll be in there ripping up your backyard and demolishing the interior of your house.
good point
think punchbowl/cabramatta are best left off the sight seeing as well
Feb 17th 2004, 10:05 am
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Originally posted by Goodpubmisser
Don't worry about The Block too much. I have walked through Redfern a few times and never had any problems. It's just not the type of place that you park your car.
London has far rougher places than Redfern and its just a point of don't draw attention to yourself and don't stare at the natives!
Don't worry about The Block too much. I have walked through Redfern a few times and never had any problems. It's just not the type of place that you park your car.
London has far rougher places than Redfern and its just a point of don't draw attention to yourself and don't stare at the natives!
Are you saying that I should not drive my Avis rental through the Block at all ? Don't fancy having to argue the dented bodywork was done before I picked it up !!
Feb 17th 2004, 10:06 am
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Re: Sydney No-Go Areas
Originally posted by jayr
Suggest you also avoid The Hothouse and The Resort, too much reality for my liking.
Suggest you also avoid The Hothouse and The Resort, too much reality for my liking.
Feb 17th 2004, 10:18 am
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Re: Sydney No-Go Areas
Originally posted by sjn2003
Well after the riots the other day I now know where the Block is - apparently a no-go area !?
Are there any other areas I should avoid driving through when I come over in 3 weeks for a look around. Not talking about bad areas to live but actual areas on a map that I should drive round if I am going from A to B.
Well after the riots the other day I now know where the Block is - apparently a no-go area !?
Are there any other areas I should avoid driving through when I come over in 3 weeks for a look around. Not talking about bad areas to live but actual areas on a map that I should drive round if I am going from A to B.
Feb 17th 2004, 11:09 am
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Ah I see - the famous quality Australian TV.
Will not be watching too much of that - too busy out trying to get bricks thrown at me in rough neighbourhoods !!
Feb 17th 2004, 11:12 am
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Re: Sydney No-Go Areas
Originally posted by j4yne
Every place has it's no go areas. Redfern is no different. It is always having it's problems with riots and fights. Thats what happens when you stick people in a sh!t hole and expect them to live happily ever after.
Every place has it's no go areas. Redfern is no different. It is always having it's problems with riots and fights. Thats what happens when you stick people in a sh!t hole and expect them to live happily ever after.
Maybe. But some places are more no-go than others. I suppose its because I know what I am looking for in the UK but will be a naive tourist in Sydney with a map and a hire car !!
Feb 17th 2004, 11:19 am
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Another no-go area is the wife's kitchen when she's in a bad mood. All those new sharp knives
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Feb 17th 2004, 1:21 pm
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Who knows, you might actually find stuff you like in Redfern (Aboriginal art) and Cabramatta (Vietnamese tucker and clothes).
"The EORA Centre of the Sydney Institute, is a unique facility in the State. It was the first educational facility designed and built specifically to provide a centre for the visual and performing arts, for Aboriginal people. It is named to acknowledge the original owners, in the Sydney area, the EORA people."
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"The EORA Centre of the Sydney Institute, is a unique facility in the State. It was the first educational facility designed and built specifically to provide a centre for the visual and performing arts, for Aboriginal people. It is named to acknowledge the original owners, in the Sydney area, the EORA people."
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Feb 17th 2004, 7:54 pm
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The only thing no go about these areas is that you wouldn't leave your car parked there overnight. The only thing bad I have heard about is a handbag snatch. The handbag was on the passenger seat and the passenger side window was open.
I wouldn't walk there after the pubs have shut but I cannot see why anyone not living there would be walking there then.
I wouldn't walk there after the pubs have shut but I cannot see why anyone not living there would be walking there then.
Feb 17th 2004, 8:48 pm
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Ive heard Geeen Valley out near Liverpool is a place to stay away from. But whereever you go just keep the doors locked and nothing on the seats. Bag snatchers just out there waiting for you!
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