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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sydney at Christmas? + General questions in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Week in New Zealand in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
In one week you won't make the North island, and you'll struggle to see a lot of the south....
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Best Whitsundays island? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Well, most of them are national parks, and you can only stay on a few....
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 2 week trip - where best to go... in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Byron is worth 2-3 days on a 2 week trip, mainly to head inland and see the rainforests, waterfalls, towns like Mullumbimby and The Channon...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Advice on Queensland itinerary in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
My view exactly. I love Queensland but even with a fortnight, wouldn't spend an hour in Brisbane. 5 nights in Brisbane? You must be on...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Looking on the bright side.......... in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Are you insane? Manly and Manchester United lost. Life can't continue.
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Thanks for your help planning in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Great feedback and good advice. Not many comeback to pass on their experiences so well done!...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 2 week trip - where best to go... in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Well, it's late autumn, heading for winter, so it will be cooler, but as to whether it will be wet or dry, that's a lottery. Although with...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Adelaide to Melbourne via The Great Ocean Road in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I think I'd agree with all that, especially Apollo Bay, rather than Lorne. Lorne is a nice, though well developed tourist town, whereas...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Glow worms- how are they now? alternatives to Waitomo? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
We saw the glowworms in Te Anau and thought they were awesome. I've seen glowworms before and always thought them a very underwhelming...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Melbourne to Sydney in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
It's a long 11 hours with not much to see. Either fly or drive the coastal route which wil take 2 days, but is very scenic. You can also do...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Advice on Queensland itinerary in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Cairns - 7 days seems a little long to me, but then, you are doing a lot. cairns os a good place to do the Reef as there are plenty of...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Reef view on flight Brisbane-Cairns? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I've sometimes had decent views, but it is a lottery. My recollection is that on a southbound flight, sitting on the left, I had a...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travelling to NZ in September in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Yes, it will be cold, and up in the mountains, lots of snow and ice. I think I would also be going the car rather than the motorhome,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called It's official: Australia is the No.1 place to be in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I recall in the 70s how we were about to run out of food. We always seem to, eventually, have the wit and the drive to overcome looming...
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