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  1. jrejre avatar

    RE: Perth to Melbourne by Campervan

    by jrejre 08 April 2012

    Hey everyone, Thanks for all the great advice. Here's a rough plan of what we're hoping to see. Please let me know if you think we've…

  2. longdogg avatar

    Re: Perth to Melbourne by Campervan

    by longdogg 19 March 2012

    Actually the price of petrol here is relatively cheap, compared to prices in Europe. On average it is around $1.45 per litre of petrol.…

  3. Heathe avatar

    Re: Perth to Melbourne by Campervan

    by Heathe 15 March 2012

    Two ideas: You'll find lots to do in and around Perth, including the wineries around Margaret River. You might like the Flinders Ranges…

  4. GBUG avatar

    RE: Travelling around the whole country

    by GBUG 22 February 2012

    Yeah, absolute no-brainer. Go from Sydney to Brisbane clockwise if you are starting in November. December/January is a great time to…

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    RE: WA or SA like NSW?

    by GBUG 22 February 2012

    As said above, Aussies bag Canberra, but I think it isn't too bad. There are heaps of cultural things to do, it would be a pretty livable…

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    RE: Adelaide and beyond in early April

    by cazzyroundtheworld 01 February 2012

    Can't advise on accommodation in Adelaide that may suit you - i stayed in Hostels - although I have to say the YHA city in adelaide is…

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    Adelaide and beyond in early April

    by kejo503 01 February 2012

    My husband and I are heading to Adelaide to visit our son who is studying at Flinders U for a term. We have about 3 days to spend in and…

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    Re: Australia july- august

    by wimoweh 31 January 2012

    Most people coming to Australia for a short tour take the most obvious routes like Cairns to Brisbane, or Brisbane to Sydney and end up…

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    RE: Best route Sydney to Darwin

    by Ozziegiraffe 28 January 2012

    The main problem with the route in #3 above is that you either miss Alice Springs and Uluru, or would need to make a turn south at the…

  10. garwat avatar

    Re: Clueless honeymooners ... 30 days in Australia and no idea what to do!

    by garwat 27 January 2012

    Greetings Clueless. Good luck planning the trip. Here's another possibilty. Fly to Perth then to Adelaide. Hire a car and drive to Alice…

  11. nvg avatar

    RE: Flinders Range from Port Augusta

    by nvg 15 January 2012

    We camped at Rawnsley Park Station 6-8 years ago as a base for looking around the Wilpena Pound area. It was after a wet winter so everythin…

  12. GBUG avatar

    RE: 1 month Australia, recommendations for route

    by GBUG 11 January 2012

    Don't bother with Darwin and Kakadu at that time of year. Its wet season and a lot of Kakadu won't be accessible. It can be cheaper to…

  13. peter594 avatar

    1 month Australia, recommendations for route

    by peter594 10 January 2012

    Hi, I plan to travel for more or less 1 month in Australia and I am searching now for some inspiration. So I hope to get some opinions…

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    RE: Traveling solo, seeking good photos on a budget! Where to?

    by nrclibn 13 December 2011

    If you'd "settle" for doing your travels in the U.S., check the [field institutes|http://www.nps.gov/learn/institutes.htm] associated…

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    Re: Ideas for xmas in AUS without spending a fortune!

    by neverwinter 02 December 2011

    long way away for you, but I had a memorable Christmas camping at Rawnsley Park under Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges. Yes, out of…

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    RE: Holidays around Adelaide

    by ianw6705 28 November 2011

    What are your interests? Beaches, wilderness, hiking, museums, city restaurants? And how long are you planning to be in the Adelaide…

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    Fucking hell

    by flobster 26 November 2011

    Go to Google maps and turn 'satellite' on. Search for Gammon Ranges (Australia). See the name Arkaroola Village. Pan there and zoom in…

  18. wimoweh avatar

    Re: Crossing the Nullarbor, Perth to Sydney

    by wimoweh 21 October 2011

    You could take a look on CGOAB for more info on this route. I've heard of some people having food parcels sent to the road houses and…

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    RE: cheap accom and car hire in Adelaide and South Australia 2 Dec 2011

    by daycat 04 October 2011

    I know that I mentioned the lower Flinders Ranges (Arkaroola) is too far, but the othe replier mentioned it again. I took a look at Googl…

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    RE: cheap accom and car hire in Adelaide and South Australia 2 Dec 2011

    by daycat 30 September 2011

    For ease of getting to the hostel, the Blue Galah (if they have open slots) would be easy to get to. Just get off the J1/J2/J3 and walk…

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    RE: cheap accom and car hire in Adelaide and South Australia 2 Dec 2011

    by daycat 29 September 2011

    Thrifty is putting a price of $28 for 5 days rental, vs $25 for the Koala one. Of course, the cars will be different models, but there…

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    RE: cheap accom and car hire in Adelaide and South Australia 2 Dec 2011

    by daycat 29 September 2011

    The Blue Galah, the Blue Galah always has people in there, I wait for the bus in the early am around that part of King William St, and…

  23. Ozziegiraffe avatar

    RE: Sydney - Brisbane - Melbourne

    by Ozziegiraffe 22 September 2011

    Some other suggestions - Dubbo, especially the zoo, Broken Hill, Flinders Ranges (good taste of the outback).

  24. nvg avatar

    RE: Off The beaten Track - Australia - 9 months

    by nvg 11 September 2011

    > some of the off the beaten track places or things to see whilst in Australia, we realise we wont be able to get away from all the tourism…

  25. mike_travel_too avatar

    Working on the west coast, Broome and further south

    by mike_travel_too 19 August 2011

    Myself and my partner are about to finish up 5 months working in South Australia at an Outback station. now we are heading to Darwin,…

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