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  1. chrisj avatar

    RE: Where to spend xmas and new year in australia???

    by chrisj 05 May 2012

    2 factors to consider: weather, & Xmas / school holidays I would travel north to south starting in Cairns or Brisbane. Box jellyfish…

  2. anelko avatar

    Re: East Coast Australia

    by anelko 25 April 2012

    Hey Alex, I'm not sure how you're planning to get around, but due to the high prices around this time, I would suggest you hire a camperv…

  3. ranjon avatar

    RE: Visiting for a wedding in Byron Bay in October, seeking advice!

    by ranjon 09 April 2012

    Getting accomodation you want for the price range you are looking at is going to be the big question though it is not totally impossible,…

  4. jbinternational avatar

    RE: FLY SYDNEY TO BRISBANE? OR BRISBANE TO CAIRNS?

    by jbinternational 14 March 2012

    I would definitely do the coast road Sydney to Brisbane if you like beaches, many good places are a loop of the highway. I loved Seal…

  5. Ozziegiraffe avatar

    RE: Sydney to Brisbane early April

    by Ozziegiraffe 08 March 2012

    This year most of the flooding has been away from the coast. Some places you might enjoy (though they are on every second thread on this…

  6. Rosina2012 avatar

    Re: Holiday

    by Rosina2012 07 March 2012

    Does anybody know about some nice campgrounds around Brisbane, South West Rocks, Coffs Harbour and Hunter Valley???

  7. ElsieKay avatar

    RE: Holiday

    by ElsieKay 04 March 2012

    I love South West Rocks and I love with a passion Belligen - lots of nice towns to detour off the highway to see.

  8. insywinsyspider avatar

    RE: Holiday

    by insywinsyspider 03 March 2012

    Forget Byron. Both Crescent Head and Hat Head (best) offer excellent camping at the local tourist parks. Book soon because Easter is…

  9. insywinsyspider avatar

    RE: Holiday

    by insywinsyspider 03 March 2012

    The Myall Lakes / Forster region is worth getting off the highway for also. Agree with #2 - South West Rocks, Trial Bay Gaol and Smoky…

  10. yehyeh avatar

    RE: Holiday

    by yehyeh 02 March 2012

    South West Rocks is worth a visit. There are interesting gaol ruins there.

  11. chrisj avatar

    RE: Backpacking NZ For 5 Days

    by chrisj 20 February 2012

    Crystal Waters in not far from Maleny at the southern end of the Blackall Ranges, and is about 50 miles north of Brisbane. The Blackall…

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    RE: Road trip Sydney - Brisbane with rugrats

    by miked99 16 January 2012

    I'll second the Manly Aquarium shark dive - it's excellent, or you can just go snorkelling at cabbage tree bay in Manly and you're about…

  13. Groo avatar

    RE: Road trip Sydney - Brisbane with rugrats

    by Groo 15 January 2012

    Good response and agree that small car with overnight stays in campground cabins would probably be less expensive, give you a vehicle…

  14. Groo avatar

    RE: Sailing in April

    by Groo 15 November 2011

    Three less than enlightening answers and I'm no expert on this myself, but I have hired hobie cats or similar at a couple of places (South…

  15. chrisj avatar

    RE: Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie....Oi Oi Oi

    by chrisj 31 October 2011

    Late December January February is the peak of the wet season in North Queensland so you might have to play it by ear when you get here.…

  16. chrisj avatar

    RE: Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie....Oi Oi Oi

    by chrisj 31 October 2011

    Late December January February is the peak of the wet season in North Queensland so you might have to play it by ear when you get here.…

  17. chrisj avatar

    RE: Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie....Oi Oi Oi

    by chrisj 31 October 2011

    Late December January February is the peak of the wet season in North Queensland so you might have to play it by ear when you get here.…

  18. libbyh avatar

    RE: Driving from Brisbane to Syndey over 5 days from Nov 6th

    by libbyh 30 October 2011

    South West Rocks - lunch at the pub overlooking the caravan park and the water.

  19. chrisj avatar

    RE: Darwin & area in November? When to go NZ?

    by chrisj 29 October 2011

    If you're in the Northern Territory, you should make the effort to get to Uluru via Yulara. Kata-tjuta is equally spectacular. From…

  20. jbinternational avatar

    RE: NSW 3 weeks November

    by jbinternational 24 October 2011

    while its great on the south coast the water will be warmer on the north coast, I would go to the Blue Mountains and travel up the New…

  21. chrisj avatar

    RE: Australia Trip Planning Help

    by chrisj 22 September 2011

    Cairns > Magnetic Island (off Townsville) > Whitsundays (Airlie Beach) > Brampton Island (off Mackay). Nothing at Rockhampton but it's…

  22. ranjon avatar

    RE: East Coast in 4 weeks

    by ranjon 27 August 2011

    It does not sound like too bad an itinerary and I assume you're renting a vehicle or otherwise you'll be using up just about all your…

  23. ranjon avatar

    RE: Our Australia trip

    by ranjon 29 July 2011

    Though it could be plenty for some, like all trips you can always do with more time or have to plan well and prioritise what you will…

  24. libbyh avatar

    RE: dirve from sydney to brisban,

    by libbyh 15 July 2011

    The drive may be boring for your daughter, but should not be too cold unless the heater in your car is not working. +what should I do…

  25. Groo avatar

    RE: Sydney to Brisbane

    by Groo 06 July 2011

    Add South West Rocks to your list, consider Broken Head, near Byron Bay (good cabins at the campground), don't neglect the area to the…

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