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RE: Australia- Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef to Sydney

by chrisj 24 May 2012

The southern reef islands of Lady Elliot & Lady Musgrave are the closest to Brisbane, (off Gladstone & Bundaberg,) but for warm beach…
Re: Long weekend - Beach near Sydney

by chrisj 19 May 2012

+Bermagui is 378 km south of Sydney. That's at *least* 4 hours travel time and hardly 'near' Sydney. On a long weekend, you'd be looking…
RE: Australia in January

by Harry_Ramsden 18 May 2012

First of all, ignore the so-called experts who try to warn you off with horror stories about the weather. My 75-year-old cancer stricken…
RE: Long weekend - Beach near Sydney

by chrisj 18 May 2012

Bermagui is 378 km south of Sydney. That's at least 4 hours travel time and hardly _'near'_ Sydney. On a long weekend, you'd be looking…
RE: Australia in January

by libbyh 17 May 2012

Gosh, reading the above I bet you're wondering how anybody even survives in this country in January. If the heat doesn't get you, the…
RE: Australia in January

by ranjon 17 May 2012

The LP has it somewhat right and whereas in January you can possibly experience some of the hottest weather we have all over Australia,…
RE: Australia in January

by chrisj 17 May 2012

Uluru is still possible in summer. Just do the touring early morning or late afternoon. Siesta at midday or in the swimming pool at…
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…
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…
tour operators on East Coast

by brendanmc84 16 May 2012

Hey I've just started a journey up the East coast of Australia, I'm by myself and wanted to do several trips to islands, notably Fraser…
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…
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.…
RE: Help me create doable 10 day Oz itinerary- So many choices am overwhelmed

by Harry_Ramsden 01 May 2012

You apply for the visa here - http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ You must do this before boarding the plane. It should be granted instantly.…
RE: Help me create doable 10 day Oz itinerary- So many choices am overwhelmed

by Ozziegiraffe 30 April 2012

I would be doing about 3 days total in Sydney, and the rest in Cairns or the Whitsundays which should be just about perfect at that time…
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…
Re: I'm going for 2 months to Oz in December - thoughts please?

by KiwiPaul 29 April 2012

Forget trains between Cairns and Brisbane as they only run TWICE a week and you will end up arriving at some location in the middle of…
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…
Re: East Coast Australia

by Heathe 26 April 2012

It would be a bit rushed fitting in Brisbane, driving south to Sydney plus Whitsundays (north of Brisbane) in the time available. It…
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,…
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…
Re: East Coast Australia

by alexK1989 24 April 2012

spotty_dalmation - thanks for advice. I am thinking of flying into Brisbane and possibly working my way down to Sydney. I have a fair…
RE: Itinerary Help - Australia & NZ

by ranjon 12 April 2012

Your plan is reasonable and good that you already have the Sydney accomodation booked. You may want to tidy up on a couple of aspects…
RE: Visiting for a wedding in Byron Bay in October, seeking advice!

by libbyh 09 April 2012

If you don't want to spend the extra time in Byron Bay, which is pretty much what you are looking for anyway, you could try the Sunshine…
RE: One week in Sydney

by ranjon 07 April 2012

There's plenty to do in and immediately about Sydney itself Deva and have a look at http://www.sydney100.com/ for plenty of ideas. It…
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…