Bryan Sleeper & Sarah Stacke

Bryan & Sarah

October 1, 2010

Bryan Sleeper & Sarah Stacke

Bryan & Sarah

October 1, 2010

We spent a lot of time thinking about how we would set up our registry. What would be the most meaningful to us? After a lot of discussions and consideration, we came to the conclusion that many of our best times together have been on trips. We feel a great way to start out life together is with many new and unique memories. Our trip to Australian and New Zealand will give us memories we will never forget. We hope you can share in our excitement of the new adventures we are beginning together.

We can't wait to see everyone in October! Thank you for visiting our registry.

Bryan and Sarah


P.S. - You may notice that our honeymoon is scheduled 2.5 months after the wedding. Sarah will be starting a masters program at Duke this fall (very exciting!), so the holiday break is her only chance to get away.

We're going to Australia and New Zealand!

After a 23.5 hour trip from New York, we will arrive in Sydney, Australia's most well known city, the birthplace of Sarah's grandmother, and the city where her grandparents met during WWII. We will be in Sydney and the surrounding area for six nights. The first four nights we have reserved a very nice suite, blocks from Sarah's grandmother's childhood home and Bondi Beach. We plan to see the harbor, hang out at the beach, eat good food, spend time in Sarah's grandmother's neighborhood, and adjust to the timezone. We hope to take a couple of days to visit the Lower Hunter valley near Sydney, home to over 140 wineries.

We leave Sydney on December 23rd to fly to Cairns, Queensland in northeast Australia. This stop is for seven days. Cairns is an excellent starting point to visit the Great Barrier Reef. Here we can be active or just relax on one of the many beaches. We hope to spend a few days snorkeling, perhaps even staying on one of the tropical islands, and exploring the surrounding area which includes Daintree National Park, the worlds oldest tropical rain forest and home of many unique Aussie creatures and plants. We're also looking forward to spending Christmas together on a tropical beach!

We will fly to Auckland on the 30th where we will meet up with Jenni, an exchange student who lived with me (Bryan) and my parents for almost a year when I was in high school. She has been trying to get me to visit New Zealand ever since. We will be in NZ for ten days spending time in and around Auckland as well as Queenstown on the South Island. Wineries, beaches, amazing hikes, adrenaline adventures, and many more unforeseen memories await us.

Our Registry

Sydney & New South Wales - Stop 1
Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef - Stope 2
Auckland New Zealand - Stop 3
Queenstown - Stop 4
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The flight! -- The biggest challenge to a trip down under is getting there. We leave on Wednesday and arrive on Friday. That's a long time on a plane!
$20000
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Bondi Beach House Fragipani Suite -- We reserved this for our first 4 nights here. Likely the nicest place we will stay but perfect to start our honeymoon. Near Sarah's grandmother's childhood home and one of the best beaches in Sydney.
$28000
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Breakfast in Bed -- What better way to spend a morning of your honeymoon?
$4500
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Sydney Harbour Tour -- One of the most beautiful harbors in the world should be seen from a boat. This one hour tour will give a quick view of the sites.
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Museum Day -- Help us get some history and culture on our trip. This gift will cover admission for us both to The Museum of Sydney and Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Night at the Sydney Opera House -- We would love to see a show in the most iconic structure in Sydney.
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Drinks at Bondi Beach, Icebergs Bar -- Nothing like a couple of cold drinks at a beach bar!
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Mojo's Cafe & Tapas Bar -- Tasty foods near the beach. Help us continue our time near Bondi Beach with a nice dinner.
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Hurricane's Grill -- Packed and loud, but a great rack of lamb. Another good option for a fine dinner near Bondi Beach.
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Groceries -- Restaurants are nice, but some snacks for the hotel, walking around, and make-your-own breakfast in bed is really our style. We have a kitchen to use. Help us buy some groceries for meals and relax together.
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One Alfred Street -- In the heart of Circle Quay, the hub of the harbour and the location of the founding of Sydney. This wine and food stop would be a great place to take a break from the walking and site seeing for a drink and some light food.
$4000
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Night on the Town -- Where the night will take us, we don't know yet, but we're sure it will be fun!
$8000
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Aria -- We have to throw in a couple of high end dinner options. This is one of Sydney's finest with views of the Opera House. Perfect before a show.
$15000
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Rockpool -- Perhaps Sydney's finest restaurant. Amazing seafood with an Asian influence. Not our typical vacation restaurant but this our honeymoon!
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Tucker Fund -- "Tucker" is basically Aussie for grub. Help us not go hungry with some basic food and snacks where ever we find it!
$2000
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Cab Ride Home -- At the end of a long day of enjoying the city, a cab ride to the hotel is just what we will need!
$3000
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Lower Hunter Wineries Tour -- With over 140 vineyards, this is an excellent area to taste some of Australia's many fine wines. This tour includes lunch.
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Billabong Moon -- Private cottages in the heart of wineries. "Bush setting with a Roman feel." We would love to spend one night here.
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Car Hire -- Car rental to get us to and from the Lower Hunter Valley for exploring and wine tasting. Hopefully we can drive on wrong side of the road!
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Bed & Breakfast Sydney Harbour -- The 100+ year old establishment claims to be the "World's best located B&B". Steps from many great sites including the Harbour, that statement may be true. (Option for night after Lower Hunter Valley)
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O'Malley's Hotel -- The tradition of inexpensive guest rooms above a pub is alive and well in Australia. Why not spend our last night in Sydney here, especially when there are Harbour views from your room? (Option for night after Lower Hunter Valley)
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Flight to Cairns -- Help us make to the jump to beautiful Queensland!
$18500
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Northern Greenhouse -- Described as a "cut above" this backpacker friendly location has a pool and apartments with kitchens. A perfect location to relax, cook some food, and be "at home" for a few days. We have reserved a cottage here.
$9500
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Club / Pub Meal -- One of the most cost effective ways to eat out in Australia is one of the many "Clubs" which require membership, typically granted for free to travelers. Not fancy, but sustaining.
$2000
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Night on the Town in Cairns -- Cairns is an unabashedly a party town in northeastern Australia. The holiday spirit should be in full force. Help us be a part of it!
$8000
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Overnight Reef Cruise -- This overnight reef cruise is an excellent way to see the true beauty of the reef and enjoy a romantic night on aboard a boat. 11 guests maximum.
$29000
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Franklin Island Cruise and Dives -- An excellent day trip snorkeling package including lunch. Help us see one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
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White Water Rafting Tully River -- Help us take a break from the beaches and reefs with a day of white water.
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Groceries -- Our studio in Cairns has its own kitchen. Help us enjoy it.
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Rattle & Hum -- Solid food and great people watching. As we have discovered, a good pizza in the middle of a long trip can be surprisingly appealing. Estimate includes drinks. :-)
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Pier Bar & Grill -- A popular place for an afternoon bite and some drinks. Waterfront dining at it's (casual) prime. "Sunday sessions are a must."
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Donnini's Ciao Italia -- Reported to be the best Italian in Cairns. Help us "tuck into" some quality pasta.
$8000
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Meldrum's Pies in Paradise -- If you are not familiar with Aussie (and New Zealand) meat pies, you are missing out. They are one of the best unhealthy foods on earth. And cheap. This is supposed to be the best. I'm listing this one twice.
$1500
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Drinks at Shenannigans -- If the name is not worth a visit, the huge beer garden and barrel tables are.
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12 Bar Blues -- The best place in Cairns for "loungy live music". Blues, jazz and swing. Help us have a fun night of good, live tunes.
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Chillagoe -- A trip to the outback. From Cairns we can drive to this town in half a day. It's the first stop into region most consider the true outback. A full tank of gas, some snacks for the road, and a night at a local motel - all we need.
$22500
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Flight to Auckland -- Help us get to the "City of Sails" and set out on our ten day tour of New Zealand.
$28500
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Car Hire (Rental) -- New Zealand is a large small country. A car will give us the freedom to explore its beauty.
$3500
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Sail The Pride of Auckland -- "A dinner cruise with tasty New Zealand fare including some traditional Kiwi favourites at one of the best times of the day to experience Auckland's magnificent harbour." Local recommended.
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Hot Water Beach Shovel -- At this volcanically heated beach we can rent a shovel to dig our own private hot tub. Sounds strange but fun!
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Devonport Sea Cottages -- Relaxing and by the beach with french doors onto the garden. This would make a nice, good value stay near the busy city.
$10500
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Takapuna Beach Holiday Park -- There are campsites to cabins at this park right on the beach and near Auckland. Rustic, but nice.
$8900
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Hawkes Bay Wine Country -- A reasonable drive from Auckland and a great location for wineries. Help us taste some of the local product.
$6000
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New Years Eve at the Beach -- What better way to start 2011 and our first full year married? Drinks, food, and some sunscreen.
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Flight to/from Queenstown -- One of the must see locations in NZ. The town of less than 9,000 hosts innumerable tourists and adventure seekers. It is also near Fiordland National Park, the setting for the Lord of the Rings trilogy and many other movies.
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Coronation Lodge -- A great midrange choice. Hopefully we could get one of the two rooms with kitchenettes. This would be a great place to spend four nights together.
$14500
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Skallywags Travelers Guesthouse -- The more budget friendly accommodations that we are considering. It has a good reputation and a shared kitchen we can use. "Up a steep hill but some of the best views in the town."
$6400
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Jet Boating the Shotover River -- A quintessential New Zealand Experience. An amazing thrill ride in an unbelievable setting.
$12000
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Skyline Gondola -- Amazing views of Queenstown and the lake. At the top there are trails and a cafe to refresh.
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Climbing the Rungway Queenstown -- Pegs and ladders used to traverse the mountains in both World Wars, now make the basis for a challenging guided climb. Adventure and views.
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Bungee Jumping -- This is the land that invented jumping off high places with stretchy ropes tied to your feet. We would love to try it, but it might be a bit too costly. You can help us decide. :-)
$15000
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Supplies for Trekking -- With the amazing setting we want to take a few hikes. Help us be ready with a packed lunch, snacks, and water.
$2000
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Central Otago Winery Tour -- Wonderful wines in the beautiful country near Queenstown. Help us enjoy with a tour!
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Steam Cruise on Wakatipu Lake -- A tour of beautiful Wakatipu Lake next to Queenstown. This cruise is on a 100 year old steam powered paddle wheeler and lasts about 90 minutes.
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Rental Car in Queenstown -- A car will definitely help us see more remote scenery as well as visit wineries.
$11000
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Groceries -- We hope to have a kitchen. A couple of home cooked meals with local foods would be relaxing and economical.
$2500
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Amisfeld Winery & Bistro -- This winery produces internationally awarded Pinot Noirs (one of our favorites) and is a regular winner of Cuisine magazine's Best NZ Winery Restaurant award. Help us enjoy some tapas and wine.
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Dinner at Saffron -- "A cosy and popular restaurant with a broad menu that ranges around the world... A good list of local wines and an emphasis on superb local Produce" CUISINE July 2009. Local recommended!
$12500
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Fishbone Bar & Grill -- One of Queenstown's best. Dishes explore the excellent seafood of NZ.
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Drinks at Bardeaux -- "Down an narrow alleyway, this small, low-key wine bar is all class." Sounds like just our kind of place (except for the class).
$2000
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Drinks at Minibar -- Over 100 local and international beers as well as wine and cocktails. Local beers and local wines. Sounds great. (We also live near the unrelated Minibar in Brooklyn. Somehow that just makes me want to go more.)
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Day Packs -- We hope to do a lot of walking, days at the beach, trips to the reef, and other day trips. Neither of us have a good, small backpack. This is something we will use many times on our trip and after.
$6500
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Underwater Camera Goggles - These goggles (not related to image) allow the wearer to take 5 MP images and video without a separate waterproof camera.
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