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Yeah, the rainforest walks looking out for cassowaries are good. Mission Beach is a top spot to sit back and relax too though.

Scarborough is not an easy place to stay if you are relying on public transport to get to other beaches, Fremantle etc....

Tours are expensive up that way, that's for sure....

If you're first intended stop is Byron then instead of flying to Sydney then getting a bus for 10 hours perhaps fly to Ballina, Gold Coast...

You mention a hire car - be aware that some companies don't let you take their hire cars to Kangaroo Island, so check that.

Fiji is way nicer than Bali. Yes I think Ayers Rock is worth it, and in 3 days you can take in Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta as well.

Yeah, all up the three day camping trips from Alice would work out cheaper I think and do hit the main sights....

KP - I wouldn't say they suck. ...

A lot of countries have this "outward ticket" requirement. I've been to a lot of them but New Zealand is one of only two countires that...

Never seen a sole inspection so I think you'll be ok on that front!!!

If you aren't particularly concerned about the Sydney-Melbourne drive then I'd probably ditch that if I were you....

If I had to swim in water where I know there are salties or water where I know there are sharks then I’d take the sharks no question every...

jcos, its a beautiful island for hiking so I am sure you will enjoy it! As I said, I really recommend starting early on your walking days...

On the weather front, the bad news is that it is likely to be cool and wet in Perth in July/August. A quick glance at a climate chart will...

If you are into the idea of the Jungle Surfing then there is a similar experince available at Finch Hatton near Mackay called Forest...