kiwipaul

Different banks in the UK have arrangements for fee free withdrawals with their associated banks in Oz. So it depends on which UK bank you...

It depends on what you are looking for Melbourne has more of a cafe culture and the CBD is def more defined and more concentrated. Sydney...

If you want to do the GRR hire a 2wd to Broome and then take a tour from Broome via GRR to Kununurra / Darwin. It's very expensive hiring...

To get the best exchange rate use a company like ...

Cronulla is a very nice location but the one and only hostel their is a real dump (it's def the worst YHA I've ever stayed in and comes...

You might find this site useful...

I agree generally trains are far superior to buses but from Cairns to Brisbane the train travels so far inland that you never see the ocean...

Seems they have increased the frequency since I did it but I still wouldn't recommend it.

Try this site British Expats (http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=54)

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 the...

I don't belive this is the case #5 as their are no notices at the YHA saying residents only and the lockers are accessable from the pubic...

$60 per week is just about the min if you don't eat out AT ALL. Buy from supermarkets and each at your accomadation and don't buy any...

Sydney is a fantastic city it has everything, shops, beaches, harbor, hinterland and it's very easy to get around using public transport....

Hostels are suitable for all age groups although you might consider restricting yourselves to YHA as they aren't normally party type...

Got to agree Nov is a far better bet than Jan especially if going from Cairns to Sydney. Jan is peak season for Oz and the place will be...