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  1. LeahMaria avatar

    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…

  2. hereandtherenz avatar

    RE: Moreton Island day tour

    by hereandtherenz 26 March 2012

    I did an overnight trip on Moreton Island a couple of years ago and it was lots of fun (can't remember company sorry). Try and find a…

  3. grancanaria8 avatar

    NSW NATIONAL PARKS?

    by grancanaria8 02 August 2011

    We are 2 spanish going to Australia next November for 25 days and my itinerary is as follows: Day 1: Sydney Day 2-9: Tasmania (1week)…

  4. Harry_Ramsden avatar

    RE: re: Brisbane trip

    by Harry_Ramsden 25 October 2010

    You spent 4 days in Brisbane and you wish to return?? You can see the highlights of the actual city in 4 hours. However, if you're talking…

  5. scottymexted avatar

    4WDing on Fraser Island and Surfing trip aournd Noosa.

    by scottymexted 26 September 2010

    Time for some Island and Coastal time... General activity will be sight seeing, swimming, camping, surfing, 4 wheel driving. Well, I’ve…

  6. chiefdebeers avatar

    North Stradbroke

    by chiefdebeers 10 May 2010

    Is Amity pt or Point Lookout better for fishing? What cabins or rooms are good value for a small family or 2 couples?

  7. urban_adventures avatar

    RE: Brisbane and beyond!!!!

    by urban_adventures 02 May 2010

    Also remember if your going well up north its also wet season... so just be prepared :) If you can head south first, its worth giving…

  8. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: Where next from Noosa for a week? Byron fully booked

    by ianw6705 13 December 2009

    Can we assume you have already been to Hervey Bay and Fraser Island? If so, I would look at Murwillumbah or North Stradbroke Island -…

  9. yehyeh avatar

    RE: North Stradbroke Island

    by yehyeh 12 December 2009

    Blue lake isn't possible anymore by 4x4. The track's been closed off by the council. The only way in is to walk - about 25min.

  10. chrisj avatar

    RE: North Stradbroke Island

    by chrisj 12 December 2009

    The hostel is between Cylinder Beach & North Gorge. 4 days is about right. If you hire a motor bike or 4x4, the Blue Lagoon & Brown…

  11. happymoon avatar

    RE: North Stradbroke Island

    by happymoon 11 December 2009

    To 1. no, you don't need to book, I've been twice before (most recently 2 years ago) and paid for camping and a couple of days at entry.…

  12. yehyeh avatar

    RE: North Stradbroke Island

    by yehyeh 11 December 2009

    You won't get bored on North Stradbroke Island, there's plenty to do. I holiday there every year and always find plenty to do - swimming,…

  13. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: North Stradbroke Island

    by ianw6705 11 December 2009

    The one review of Manta Lodge [on here|http://www.hostelz.com/hostel/298-HI---Stradbroke-Island---Manta-Lodge-YHA-Hostel] seems okay.…

  14. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: North Stradbroke Island

    by ianw6705 11 December 2009

    +... possibly a few days at the Woodford Festival ...+ Well, if you wish to go, you need to book.

  15. happymoon avatar

    North Stradbroke Island

    by happymoon 11 December 2009

    Hi There I'm spending a week at Noosa, possibly a few days at the Woodford Festival and lastly I've booked 4 nights at the Manta Lodge…

  16. chrisj avatar

    RE: Help, where shall we go??

    by chrisj 20 November 2009

    Fraser Island, Moreton Island, or North Stradbroke Island perhaps? Especially if you enjoy 4x4 driving along the beach.

  17. chrisj avatar

    RE: Big Waves

    by chrisj 29 October 2009

    I'd say those Pinkenba wake riders were dirt poor. Pinkenba is also very close to Luggage Point, the city's sewerage outlet (after treatme…

  18. yehyeh avatar

    Re: Moreton Island

    by yehyeh 28 October 2009

    The Kooringal Trader, a vehicular barge, leaves the township of Amity on North Stradbroke Island and takes you to the township of Kooringal…

  19. chrisj avatar

    RE: brisbane to melbourne from 27th of december up to 25th of january 2010

    by chrisj 16 September 2009

    "Having visited the Whitsundays I would not think there is much value in a day trip to North Stradbroke Island as it takes a bit of time…

  20. chrisj avatar

    RE: brisbane to melbourne from 27th of december up to 25th of january 2010

    by chrisj 16 September 2009

    "Having visited the Whitsundays I would not think there is much value in a day trip to North Stradbroke Island as it takes a bit of time…

  21. samjones avatar

    RE: brisbane to melbourne from 27th of december up to 25th of january 2010

    by samjones 16 September 2009

    There is a [YHA hostel|www.yha.com.au] within walking distance of the Coolangatta airport, not real flash, and you could always catch…

  22. chrisj avatar

    RE: brisbane to melbourne from 27th of december up to 25th of january 2010

    by chrisj 16 September 2009

    Don't forget the sunscreen lotion & a hat, for North Stradbroke Island, & swim between the flags. There are 2 SLSC's (surf life saving…

  23. chrisj avatar

    RE: 2 Weeks - East Coast

    by chrisj 23 July 2009

    I'm from Brisbane. It doesn't have a lot for tourists, compared to Sydney. But the region does have a lot of Australia's top tourist…

  24. chrisj avatar

    RE: Brisbane. Beach weather in September?

    by chrisj 14 July 2009

    I wouldn't bother with either Sandgate and Shorncliffe (sea-lice). The nearest decent beaches to Brisbane are the artificial beach at…

  25. elog2008 avatar

    RE: Sydney to Cairns

    by elog2008 25 June 2009

    It depends what you're into! Personally, I love beaches, rainforest, mountains... Byron Bay is "touristy" but it is still a very special,…

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