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RE: Australian Alps Walking Trail

by ranjon 01 March 2012

For food drops, it could be that you have a few local walking clubs around that may be able to help out for other than that you'd be relying…
Re: Need some travel ideas for around June/July

by boglegraham22 26 February 2012

Don't bother going in skiing in Oz. We have the most expensive skiing in the world and insanely packed resorts. Lift tickets over $100…
RE: Stupid Questions about travelling in Australia

by davidfromOz 17 January 2012

I'm sure Fieldgate that you don't take the crass, commercial Santa's Warehouse website as a source of cultural knowledge. Its a website…
RE: What are some things unique to Australia?

by Mattt 02 September 2011

+If you'd ever been to Brazil you'd know what I'm talking about+ I haven't. Very much want to, one day. It sounds like an amazing country…
Re: Tennessee

by tomjinva 17 June 2011

If you want some outdoor activity you might want to go to [Falls Creek Falls|http://www.ncwaterfalls.com/fall_creek_tn1.htm] . During…
Tasmania - A Sincere Apology

by ianw6705 15 April 2011

Well ... regular readers of these pages would know that I had a light-hearted poke at the low-brow, shit-kicking yokels of the Apple Isle,…
RE: Snowboarding in the snowy mountains

by ianw6705 14 March 2011

Your other option is just to arrive her with a pair of shorts and pair of thongs, and pick up some very cheap second-hand snow gear (includ…
RE: Four-month itinerary

by ianw6705 19 August 2010

I think your plan is good - arriving in Perth in May and then driving over the top, and then down the east coast. Brisbane uncles are…
RE: Clearest Night Skies in Australia? (9.4.2010)

by nvg 09 April 2010

Actually you don't have to go that far out of Melbourne for a clear night sky. However, I'd go north of the dividing range - picking somewhe…
RE: Skiing in Victoria

by nicktomy 23 March 2010

I go to Falls Creek most years - it's an on-snow resort (we rent an apartment for a week). Good range of trails, and easy to ski back…
RE: Skiing in Victoria

by nvg 19 March 2010

I quite like Mt Baw Baw - but I haven't been for some years. It's a nice, small and compact family friendly place with accom. in the snow.…
Re: Another ski question: Falls Creek vs Perisher?

by graymare 28 January 2010

You might find on snow accommodation at Smiggins or Guthega cheaper than Perisher, and the ski runs are all linked, and there is a free…
RE: Another ski question: Falls Creek vs Perisher?

by V20091 28 January 2010

Perisher!
RE: Another ski question: Falls Creek vs Perisher?

by Groo 27 January 2010

You're correct. Night life at at Perisher will be better, but still it's a bit of a bugger getting around from the more remote lodges.…
Another ski question: Falls Creek vs Perisher?

by Tae 27 January 2010

Have posted before about New Zealand skiing, but now pretty much looking to stay in Oz. We're a group of friends (probably six of us)…
RE: High Country questions

by steveomac 27 August 2009

Hi charlastrelan, Hope its not too late - I know the perfect place: its called Bogong Village - on the way to Falls Creek. Very affordab…
RE: Drive from Adelaide to Sydney

by ColinP 26 August 2009

I'd suggest that ryb's route 3 above is a good one. Adelaide, Tailem Bend, Pinnaroo, Ouyen, Swan Hill, Echuca, Shepparton, Benalla, Wodong…
RE: Skiing at Mt Hutt

by ianw6705 18 July 2009

Well ... I'm glad you're not in Melbourne sneaks - it's freezing with a very cold wind today - it must be absolutely brass monkey up a…
RE: High Country questions

by martinjy 06 July 2009

@travellr - this reply is out of date for you now (hope you had a good trip) but I thought I'd answer some of your questions anyway for…
RE: High Country questions

by martinjy 10 February 2009

If you plan to stay in the one place for the week and take day trips elsewhere then Bright is the most central. Plenty of good restaurants,…
RE: Cycle Syd to Bne

by Groo 02 February 2009

I rejoice in the reflected glory of my son, Ian, who a couple of Sundays ago cycled from Bright to Mt Beauty then up to Falls Creek and…
RE: Free/public showers on East coast

by Groo 20 January 2009

No, EAW, it's not quite as black and white as you imagine it to be. There are a lot of roadside rest areas where free camping is permitted.…
RE: Cheap family accommodation for July in Jindabyne

by Groo 09 December 2008

And on that subject, I rather like Falls Creek. Friendly village atmosphere, a good range of slopes for all abilities, very pleasant setting…
RE: Family trip to Queenstown

by ianw6705 06 June 2008

From everything I have read, and comments on here, you cannot guarantee good snow coverage at most of the NZ resorts in June. Despite…
RE: Learning to ski on a budget

by nvg 15 May 2008

I'll promote Falls Creek too. Just getting there is an adventure. First there is the drive up the mountain, then the ride on the aptly…