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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Extending Australian Tourist Visa Onshore - Any tips? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Campervan vs car - which makes for a better road trip? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Why not learn how to drive a manual shift vehicle. No big deal, just find a friend who can give you a bit of practice for an hour or so. ...
2 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called renting minibus with drver in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Try the following businesses below. We used both to organize a car driver to Rajasthan and the Shimla/Amritsar. Were happy with service...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where learn to surf in victoria? in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Torquay would be your best bet – see link below which gives you some options for Torquay and a couple of other places along the GOR....
3 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Dining in Perth in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
What about Frasers at Kings Park. Is a bit pricey but location and views are fabulous. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called RELIABLE TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR AN AUSSIE BACKPACKING to India, Uk then Canad in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
I use either RACV or Medibank Private (we are members of both). I have also used both companies to organize travel insurance for my to 20...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bank Account in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Stick with one of the big 4 - National Australia Bank, Westpac, ANZ or Commonwealth, they all have good local branch coverage. All much the...
16 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called women trip in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Burguesa – Yes there are many sole female backpackers in India and If you are an experienced and confident independent traveler then...
22 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Drive to Australia in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Jon Faine a well know radio presenter from Melbourne and his son did this trip several years ago – have a look at his blog. It includes a...
22 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called women trip in the Asia - Indian Subcontinent Branch
Try Intrepid or Gecko tours. Both are well run companies designed for people like yourself. Low cost, using local transport, basic...
23 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Seasonal / Regional work in Victoria between September and February in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
The Harvest Trail also run the National Harvest Telephone Information Service so call 1800 062 332 for information on harvest jobs, working...
23 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called tickets + tram in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
ALMOST 30 per cent of passengers on some Melbourne tram routes are riding free, according to figures released to The Age....
26 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called struggling to get work on a WHV in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
Re the Harvest Trail web link above. They also run the National Harvest Telephone Information Service 1800 062 332 for information on...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trips from Melbourne in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
A nice 3 or 4 day trip would be to go around Port Phillip Bay. You can go by train to Frankston and then bus to Sorrento then catch the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cairns to Sydney in the Australasia & Pacific - Australia, New Zealand & Antarctica Branch
If you haven’t done so already get yourself a Lonely Planet guide. Will help you with your planning and then along the way....
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