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RE: 3months in oz
by ranjon 17 May 2012
On a budget, you ought to be aware that hostels will likely average out at somewhere around $30/n for a bed in a multiple 4 -8 bed dorm…
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Great Barrier Reef
by pigeons 01 May 2012
I know this question has come up before but we really would like recent advice. We fly into Cairns in July and one main reasons for trip…
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RE: FROM CAIRNS TO CAPE TRIBULATION
by ranjon 10 April 2012
It's sealed road all the way right to the Cape and has been for a few years now.
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RE: FROM CAIRNS TO CAPE TRIBULATION
by KiwiPaul 10 April 2012
Can you take hire cars north of the Daintree car ferry as it's a dirt track and generally hire cars aren't covered for driving on dirt…
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RE: Travelling as a young couple
by ranjon 04 April 2012
If you do a bit of searching you can find vans like Toyota Hiaces that are automatics - http://www.carsales.com.au/car/brand%20new/dealer/de…
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RE: 27 days during August & September in Australia
by ranjon 04 April 2012
#7 " I do have one more thought. What about flying from Adelaide or Melbourne to Cairnes and after that area go to red center when nights…
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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…
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RE: Brisbane to Cairns (and beyond); 4 weeks what would you do?
by LeahMaria 28 March 2012
At the risk of repeating what others have suggested (hey, if several people suggest something, it's probably a good idea right?) I'd suggest…
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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…
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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…
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RE: 16 days in Australia: August
by DancesWithGoats 11 March 2012
Great information BB , I live in Cairns also and you have summed up the best places to visit , i love the Daintree / Cape tribulation…
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RE: sydney to noosa...drive or fly??
by DancesWithGoats 09 March 2012
Heather makes a lot of sense , I would fly to Coolangatta then hire a car as its cheaper rates there due to high turnover of visitors.…
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RE: Solo traveller- Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas & Cairns
by prioritymail 08 March 2012
@ranjon yes i did that a week or so ago. It was a very nice walk. Great views from the lookouts (red/blue arrow tracks), and the botanical…
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RE: April Australia 22 day itinerary help.
by d_ruocco 06 March 2012
Hey! tks for your many replies. There are some "trips" that I can do going from Sydney thru Canberra and arriving to Melbourne in 2/3…
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April Australia 22 day itinerary help.
by d_ruocco 04 March 2012
Hello to you all ! We are a couple arriving to Sydney on the beggining of april and departuring 22 days later. any suggestions are wel…
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Re: Traveling Australia - advice needed please
by Maurices 01 March 2012
Ok, i was checking what some people wrote and i have a possible itinerary. Im sure it will suffer a lot of changes, but al least, so far…
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RE: Solo traveller- Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas & Cairns
by TassieTownsville 01 March 2012
Yeah I'd been told they were hard to spot so was very happy when I did see one. The pigs are lucky to have so much territory, its nice…
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RE: Solo traveller- Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas & Cairns
by ranjon 01 March 2012
You were lucky to see the Cassowaries, not too many of them about apparently and best seen from a distance for they have been known to…
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RE: Solo traveller- Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas & Cairns
by TassieTownsville 01 March 2012
Oh and lizards and giant gecko's... I'm sure I saw my first blue tongue there.. We were bush walking not to far in from the beach when…
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RE: Solo traveller- Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas & Cairns
by TassieTownsville 01 March 2012
Yes... no i think you are right, i think they were Cassowaries! lol my mistake :P still beautiful though. PIGS! I didn't get to see any…
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RE: Solo traveller- Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas & Cairns
by ranjon 01 March 2012
" Waking up to emu's " You had emus at Cape Tribulation Tassie! They weren't Cassowaries by any chance were they, maybe an emu cousin…
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RE: Solo traveller- Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas & Cairns
by TassieTownsville 01 March 2012
Its been a little while since I've been to cape trib and cairns (2 - 3 years) but I did have an amazing time and I don't think much has…
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RE: Solo traveller- Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas & Cairns
by ranjon 01 March 2012
Going beyond Cooktown, you're really getting into needing a 4WD or taking some winching gear etc. and doing it as those would have before…
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Re: Solo traveller- Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas & Cairns
by prioritymail 01 March 2012
Yes I have been told Cape Trib is sealed and 2WD is fine...Beyond that to Cooktown (Bloomfield Track) 4wd and another person for safety…
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East coast with my parents
by aideecakes 29 February 2012
My partner and I are on working holiday visas, with limited funds left for travelling (about $2000-2500 max). My parents are arriving…
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