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  1. shezzy81 avatar

    Whitsunday Yacht Charter

    by shezzy81 25 May 2012

    Hi! We are a family of 6 looking to hire a yacht for a Whitsunday Sailing Trip at the beginning of July. None of us have any boating experie…

  2. chrisj avatar

    RE: To see Sydney or fly directly to Brisbane to travel overland to Cairns?

    by chrisj 16 May 2012

    If you have never been to Sydney before, it is definitely worth departing your flight. It is one of the most vibrant & beautiful cities…

  3. chrisj avatar

    Re: Help with Australia trip!

    by chrisj 16 May 2012

    +Airfares for Brisbane to Cairns can be got for around $150+ Is that one way or return to Brisbane? ($300) How long are the greyhound…

  4. ranjon avatar

    RE: tour operators on East Coast

    by ranjon 16 May 2012

    Just having a look at their site, it claims they are a licensed travel agent and have been part of the industry insurance scheme for 12…

  5. chrisj avatar

    RE: seeking

    by chrisj 16 May 2012

    All of Queensland is good for travel in August, which is winter. 7-20c (68f) in the south, & 13-26c in the north (Cairns). Bali & Java…

  6. chrisj avatar

    RE: seeking

    by chrisj 16 May 2012

    All of Queensland is good for travel in August, which is winter. 7-20c (68c) in the south, & 13-26c in the north (Cairns). Bali & Java…

  7. chrisj avatar

    RE: 3 Months in Australia - Where to start in October

    by chrisj 09 May 2012

    I would try to get to Cairns / Port Douglas for the total solar eclipse early morning November 14 2012. Awesome experience! So Id recoiome…

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

    by chrisj 06 May 2012

    From Cairns to Brisbane, I would look at overnight stops in: Cardwell, Magnetic Island via Townsville (but remember it's stinger season)…

  9. dammat89 avatar

    RE: Backpacking Australia for 3-4 weeks in June-July - What spots to hit?

    by dammat89 04 May 2012

    You could also consider the Whitsunday Islands as an alternative to Cairns - there are direct flights from Sydney to Hamilton Island.…

  10. ranjon avatar

    RE: I'm going for 2 months to Oz in December - thoughts please?

    by ranjon 29 April 2012

    Though the train pass is not so bad an idea and you'll likely get one Poppa on at some stage singing its praises, what you will find with…

  11. dammat89 avatar

    RE: I'm going for 2 months to Oz in December - thoughts please?

    by dammat89 29 April 2012

    Hey, this certainly sounds doable (though if I had a full month in Australia, I'd spend more than 2 days in Sydney. The Blue Mountains…

  12. ranjon avatar

    RE: Driving Townsville -> Brisbane - places to stop/see?

    by ranjon 26 April 2012

    You're going to be travelling at time of the year when days are not far off being their shortest so to get a days Whitsunday cruise in,…

  13. anna_in_nz avatar

    Driving Townsville -> Brisbane - places to stop/see?

    by anna_in_nz 26 April 2012

    We're planning a trip in July this year - flying to Cairns, hiring a car and driving to Townsville, where we'll stay with friends for…

  14. 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…

  15. robyn2290 avatar

    Re: VISA Help needed please!!

    by robyn2290 14 April 2012

    Sorry I forgot to mention that I have now passed all of the Thai embassies (currently in Airlie Beach - nearest one is back down in Brisbane…

  16. Harry_Ramsden avatar

    RE: Itinerary Help - Australia & NZ

    by Harry_Ramsden 12 April 2012

    1. Yes, you must book the Sydney bit and book it now. New Year's eve is the single busiest day of the year for Sydney hotels and many…

  17. Doctornono avatar

    RE: Airlie Beach first visit to Austrailia help!!!!

    by Doctornono 09 April 2012

    blinkybill61 ...said.... ""Although its been a pretty dry year this year, *and that means less stingers as they come out of the rivers…

  18. blinkybill61 avatar

    Re: Airlie Beach first visit to Austrailia help!!!!

    by blinkybill61 09 April 2012

    There is not a lot to see in Airle Beach itself other the lagoon, the markets, night clubs, and a few eating places. The reef and islands…

  19. Harry_Ramsden avatar

    RE: 27 days during August & September in Australia

    by Harry_Ramsden 04 April 2012

    The difference in temperatures would be miniscule. Go with whatever gives the cheapest and most convenient flights. How far south of Cairns…

  20. ranjon avatar

    RE: Intro dive East Coast

    by ranjon 02 April 2012

    Go and walk the streets of Byron Bay, Airlie Beach, Cairns and likely a few other places catering to the backpacker crowd and you'll get…

  21. LeahMaria avatar

    RE: Help! Australia/NZ Trip Dec/Jan

    by LeahMaria 01 April 2012

    I have never been to NYE in Sydney, but I do know that if you want to go, BOOK NOW. Agree with tessha, don't need a 4x4 unless you intend…

  22. libbyh avatar

    RE: Round The World Trip - Travelling advice

    by libbyh 31 March 2012

    Sounds like you are on the right track, a bit of planning but still some freedom to change. Airlie Beach for access to the Whitsundays…

  23. mfrancis avatar

    RE: Brisbane to Cairns (and beyond); 4 weeks what would you do?

    by mfrancis 27 March 2012

    I would recommend Hervey Bay and Fraser Island. I wouldn't miss out on a trip to the Great Barrier reef, which is best reached from Airli…

  24. Harry_Ramsden avatar

    RE: Brisbane to Cairns (and beyond); 4 weeks what would you do?

    by Harry_Ramsden 27 March 2012

    Zoos, croc farms and schooners have never interested me, but I suppose it depends on what you are looking for. Timing will matter, as…

  25. Doctornono avatar

    RE: cheapest place in the world

    by Doctornono 26 March 2012

    Australia, for me. and, if I'm pushed to pin point an area... Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday's or, Byron Bay or Newcastle or Syd …

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