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Life and Leisure (AUS/NZ)
David Bowie's presence down under reached a peak during the 1980s when he traveled extensively in Australia and even had a place of residence in Sydney. On these pages, we look at some of his extra curricular activities in the land down under...

Kincopal, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney An exclusive tour around Bowie's old neighbourhood in Sydney.

Ayers Rock (Uluru) Something of a child hood ambition for David Bowie was a visit to the Australian monolith / icon. Here is a bit more about on that.

Nightclubbing in Brisbane (November 28, 1978) Bowie and entourage hit up some local night clubs during a night off on the Low/Heroes Tour. Peter Maslen (Boom Crash Opera) who was playing in a band at one of these clubs and helps fill in some amazing details for us.

Bowie and Richard Butler in Sydney (February 1983) While filming in Australia, Bowie met with the lead singer of The Psychedelic Furs. This is an exclusive story as told by our man on the scene, Bruce Butler. The photos were taken by his friend.

Marae Visit, New Zealand (November 23, 1983) During the 1983 Serious Moonlight Tour, Bowie became the first rock star to be invited to a Maori Marae. In 2009, Bowie Downunder member Sam Coley completed a radio documentary on this visit.

Bowie Plays Soccer in Surburban Melbourne (November, 1987) During a break in the Glass Spider Tour, Bowie was seen playing sport in the Hawthorn area.

Whale Beach, Sydney (November, 1989) An impromptu show while Bowie and his band were recording Tin Machine II in Sydney.

Lovetown (November, 1989) David Bowie, U2, BB King and others in Sydney.