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  1. lainsta avatar

    RE: 3 days in Port Douglas and 3 days in Cairns

    by lainsta 26 May 2012

    I work for a company that has a shop in Port Douglas that you could contact there on store.portdouglas@happyhighherbs.com and tell them…

  2. www55 avatar

    RE: 3 days in Port Douglas and 3 days in Cairns

    by www55 25 May 2012

    Echo the comments about the Daintree and Mossman Gorge was lovely. We also went up to the Tablelands and had a night there. We love Port…

  3. Harry_Ramsden avatar

    RE: 3 days in Port Douglas and 3 days in Cairns

    by Harry_Ramsden 25 May 2012

    July is peak season because, as the other Harry says, the weather is near perfect. The 3 and 3 split is good, though we stayed the entire…

  4. HappyHarry avatar

    RE: 3 days in Port Douglas and 3 days in Cairns

    by HappyHarry 24 May 2012

    Nice time to visit there as not too hot or humid and little chance of rain. From Port Douglas, you can do a day trip out onto the Great…

  5. lilyho avatar

    3 days in Port Douglas and 3 days in Cairns

    by lilyho 24 May 2012

    me and my other 5 friends have never visited Australia before, we are planning our first trip in July, knowing that it is a school holiday,…

  6. ranjon avatar

    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…

  7. chrisj avatar

    RE: Help with Australia trip!

    by chrisj 16 May 2012

    If you had 2 weeks in Cairns, you could visit: Mission Beach, Innisfail, Paronella Park, Etty Bay, Crawford's Lookout, Palmerston Highway…

  8. chrisj avatar

    RE: Help! UK - OZ (Sydney to cairns OR Cairns to Sydney) then to Thailand

    by chrisj 09 May 2012

    I'd second ranjon on being in Cairns or Port Douglas area November 13/14. Cairns area has a lot to see, and a week there would be adequate,…

  9. katiecarter avatar

    Brisbane Cruise partner wanted

    by katiecarter 08 May 2012

    _*7 Night Cruise - Only $480_!* I am attempting to take a P&O cruise from Brisbane on June 3rd. Unfortunately I am on a work holiday…

  10. Special10 avatar

    RE: Port Douglas and Cairns? Or just PD?

    by Special10 08 May 2012

    Thought I'd answer my own questions, just in case anyone else is looking... Kuranda is just as easy from PD as Cairns, and it's only…

  11. pigeons avatar

    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…

  12. ranjon avatar

    RE: Help me create doable 10 day Oz itinerary- So many choices am overwhelmed

    by ranjon 30 April 2012

    Sydney can be cold in August miripa and feel that way especially for someone just having arrived from Asia where you might have been experie…

  13. figjame avatar

    Re: Camping, car seats and kids?

    by figjame 20 April 2012

    Hi Did you go, and how did you find it?? We are looking to go in July/August with our 2 children, who will be 4 and 17months when we…

  14. Sunjewel258 avatar

    RE: Accomodation in Cairns

    by Sunjewel258 13 April 2012

    Hi KiwiSara Have you thought about maybe staying at a BnB. Most are in the suburbs, but not that far from the city centre. Edgehill has…

  15. Sunjewel258 avatar

    RE: Best time for diving on the Barrier Reef

    by Sunjewel258 13 April 2012

    Hi tessalee The best time of year to dive the Reef depends on exactly where you plan to go. The reef extends from around Bundaberg in…

  16. joolz2 avatar

    RE: Accomodation in Cairns

    by joolz2 11 April 2012

    +ideally communal areas where you can meet people but not a backpackers+ You might struggle with that one. In my experience, people in…

  17. ranjon avatar

    RE: FROM CAIRNS TO CAPE TRIBULATION

    by ranjon 10 April 2012

    And if you do hire a car greg, just beware that the road does get a bit skinny after the ferry particularly and with quite a few ups,…

  18. DancesWithGoats avatar

    RE: FROM CAIRNS TO CAPE TRIBULATION

    by DancesWithGoats 10 April 2012

    Definetely a Car , the road is sealed up to the Northern edge of Cape Tribulation , and there are a few nice little turn off beaches…

  19. Harry_Ramsden avatar

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

    by Harry_Ramsden 09 April 2012

    The Gold Coast is a little like Australia's version of Orlando, though not nearly as intense. At the northern end, around Surfers Paradise,…

  20. isobell22 avatar

    Re: Solo Travelers - Melbourne + Gold Coast

    by isobell22 06 April 2012

    Hey - I've lived in Australia for ten years. You'll love it. There are good and bad places, and good and bad people but that's just like…

  21. Dubelaw avatar

    RE: 27 days during August & September in Australia

    by Dubelaw 06 April 2012

    Once again thank you everyone for you thoughts. I am going to explore flight costs and that should help fill in some details. I do plan…

  22. NewIslander avatar

    RE: Help with itinerary

    by NewIslander 04 April 2012

    Its not worth going to the whitsundays for two days. I like your noosa to harvey bay part. Add the extra days to fraser island but it…

  23. 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…

  24. Dubelaw avatar

    27 days during August & September in Australia

    by Dubelaw 02 April 2012

    Hello Everyone! I am in process of planning my trip and need help with the 4 weeks of the greater trip that I will be in Australia. …

  25. SarahW89 avatar

    Daintree/Cape tribulation tours

    by SarahW89 31 March 2012

    Hi there I will be staying in Port Douglas for a few days in October and am looking to book a 1 day tour of Daintree/Cape trib. Has anyon…

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