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  1. ranjon avatar

    RE: Where can I watch the champions league final in Rockhampton?

    by ranjon 17 May 2012

    Unfortunately the Burswood Casino is a bit closer to Rockingham than it is to Rockhampton in Queensland! Just kind of one being near…

  2. TheThirstyBackpacker avatar

    RE: Where can I watch the champions league final in Rockhampton?

    by TheThirstyBackpacker 17 May 2012

    Hi shellea,I've got the same problem.im a huge Chelsea fan and live in rockingham but unless I hear of a better option I'm gonna have…

  3. ranjon avatar

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

    by ranjon 02 May 2012

    Looks all good Rocky and you ought to have a look at http://www.standbyrelocs.com/ closer to date of arrival here and you might score…

  4. ranjon avatar

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

    by ranjon 29 April 2012

    50 kmh is a bit of an under exaggeration KP, Between the Tilt Train and the Sunlander there are five services a week from Cairns and…

  5. KoalasRule avatar

    RE: Where can I watch the champions league final in Rockhampton?

    by KoalasRule 29 April 2012

    Rockie isn't exactly your all night bar type place. Best bet is to book yourself in to a motel with Austar or Foxtel, hope that one of…

  6. ranjon avatar

    RE: Where can I watch the champions league final in Rockhampton?

    by ranjon 28 April 2012

    There're a few Soccer ( as we call it out here ) clubs in Rockhampton and it'll you may get some advice by emailing them. http://www.souths…

  7. shellea avatar

    Where can I watch the champions league final in Rockhampton?

    by shellea 28 April 2012

    Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knows any pubs/bars/hotels where they might be showing the champions league final on 20th may at…

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

    by ranjon 26 April 2012

    Well, a half day cruise might be even less enchanting Anna but if you have your heart set on it! There's not a great lot in either Childe…

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    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,…

  10. 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…

  11. ranjon avatar

    RE: Cairns to Sydney or Sydney to Cairns/ November or January

    by ranjon 14 April 2012

    Of course it is a huge drive Dopey Hound and a long way for the most part from a drive through rural england but neither is it a drive…

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    RE: Cairns to Sydney or Sydney to Cairns/ November or January

    by ranjon 11 April 2012

    Vietnam is a great choice sal, getting past their wet season and though into their autumn/winter, it'll not be so cold there, a great…

  13. Ozziegiraffe avatar

    RE: East coast in January/feb

    by Ozziegiraffe 11 April 2012

    In early January, I would book anything between Sydney and Rockhampton in advance.

  14. 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…

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    RE: Help! Australia/NZ Trip Dec/Jan

    by Ozziegiraffe 02 April 2012

    Most Sydney accommodation only allows bookings a week long at Christmas and New Year. Once you head north, it will be the busiest season…

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

    by ranjon 13 March 2012

    If you're intending it to be April and hopefully not too early, I concur with Dancer and you might have a better time of driving between…

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    RE: travelling the east coast of Australia with children

    by Harry_Ramsden 12 March 2012

    I hope you're aware of a few key factors here: - Distance. Hamilton Island is a 1200 klm, 14 hour (non-stop) drive from Brisbane. Realistic…

  18. ranjon avatar

    RE: travelling the east coast of Australia with children

    by ranjon 12 March 2012

    You'll find your accomodation options on Hamilton via their web site - http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/ and you may also want to look…

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    RE: Brisbane to Cairns in 12 days (June)

    by Bananabent 07 March 2012

    I've driven this a few times and with stops for fuel and food only, I recommend taking it fairly easy and letting the big trucks go where…

  20. ranjon avatar

    RE: Oz on a 1yr WHV. Where to fly to?

    by ranjon 01 March 2012

    In addition to work which would rarely be able to be arranged in advance unless you know someone here, the main thing that can impact…

  21. cowantimmy12 avatar

    Re: Rocky

    by cowantimmy12 25 February 2012

    Rocky is in Queensland Australia Rockhampton

  22. ranjon avatar

    RE: Diving Outer Great Barrier Reef

    by ranjon 07 February 2012

    " How is it to go there in March? " It's not the best time of the year KajLinn as your chances of wet season weather are a lot higher…

  23. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: tipping has me freaking out...

    by ianw6705 01 February 2012

    I think zeldasdad has it all about right. As Australians who have travelled in the US quite a lot it's never been an issue for us (but…

  24. ranjon avatar

    RE: A lose plan...

    by ranjon 01 February 2012

    First off Daisy, if you want to consider a WHV, don't blow it and the possible opportunity to get a second by coming for just 3 months.…

  25. outbackescapee avatar

    Re: Darwin and The Top End

    by outbackescapee 30 January 2012

    Carnarvon Gorge is an awsome place.....but there is only 20ks of dirt road (not 100ks as previously mentioned). If you want something…

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