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Australian Roadtrips
Posted on Oct 17, 2009, 22:19:23 by introducinlyric
... Rutherglen wine region. From Wodonga, it's into NSW, where Canberra beckons. Sydney shouts from afar... South Australia OODNADATTA TRACK This renowned unsealed track explores the remote desert country in the northern part of the state. ...
 
Australia Tour on the way…….looking for suggestions!
Posted on Mar 15, 2009, 10:03:48 by garro28
Hey, I travelled and worked in Australia in 04/05 and had the time of my life....so much so that I'm hoping to move there permanently next year. The first thing I would say is that it is SO easy to travel through Aus and never really meet any ...
 
Australia Tour on the way…….looking for suggestions!
Posted on Feb 18, 2009, 07:53:30 by cheli
... I hear from other travellers and my own research cos I was hoping to get to Cairns this year. A few last points - Queensland has a quarter of Australia's indigenous population. Take that as an opportunity to learn more about our oldest civilisation - ...
 
Which one better to visit in Australia: Cairns or Brisbane?
Posted on Jun 8, 2009, 20:56:12 by introducinlyric
... Winter. Cairns should be nice - mid 20s. Brisbane isn't on the coast either, so no beaches. As far as I can remember, Cairns doesn't really have beaches either - there is a big lagoon on the promenade that everyone uses instead, there were alot of ...
 
Cairns or Townsville
Posted on Sep 16, 2009, 11:32:06 by His Royal Monkeyness
i have a couple weeks in Australia this Nov and am trying to decide between Cairns and Townsville. i have to spend some time visiting friends in Sydney, so won't be able to visit both cities. both have access to the reef, both have some nice beaches ...
 
First timer.... basic questions
Posted on Jan 18, 2008, 12:27:47 by sianeth
... time in the Northern Beaches (Manly etc) around Sydney, Byron Bay for a few days, Brisbane, Noosa for a few days (Australia Zoo aswell), and doing a trip to Fraser Island from Rainbow Beach, then the Whitsunday Islands, then Magnetic Island up the coast ...
 
Which one better to visit in Australia: Cairns or Brisbane?
Posted on Jun 8, 2009, 10:30:21 by sianeth
... Winter. Cairns should be nice - mid 20s. Brisbane isn't on the coast either, so no beaches. As far as I can remember, Cairns doesn't really have beaches either - there is a big lagoon on the promenade that everyone uses instead, there were alot of ...
 
New Member...Going To Oz!
Posted on Apr 18, 2007, 13:39:48 by rbisset
... from Cairns to Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) cost $111 and took 12 hours! A special backpacker ticket from Brisbane to Cairns will probably set you back between $250-300AU but there is normally loads of competition so search around. Plus you' ...
 
East Coast Brisbane to Cairns in16 days
Posted on Aug 13, 2009, 18:17:58 by irishman66
... Sydney 6 days Brisbane 2 days 2 weeks to go from brisbane to cairns cairns to ayers rock for 2 days and then back via cairns to Darwin for 1 day Darwin to singapore with 1.5 days singapore We will be back with questions i am sure, as you can see ...
 
East Coast Brisbane to Cairns in16 days
Posted on Aug 12, 2009, 01:33:12 by purplebuggy
... can do day trips from Townsville. *Fraser Island. It's the world's biggest sand island and is also known for its dingos (Australia's only native dog). Ypu can visit through Hervey Bay and while you're here Hervey Bay is known for it's ...
 
Which one better to visit in Australia: Cairns or Brisbane?
Posted on Jun 9, 2009, 13:52:56 by darrenstravels
... does the job though if you want to splash around in the sun. On the other hand Brisie has the Gold Coast near by, which is ace for kids, but at that time of year, chilly...and probably a bit deserted. Australia Zoo is near by, that's cool for kids.
 
Australia Starter Kit - FAQ's & Related Information
Posted on Oct 20, 2008, 08:41:26 by sarahpruett
... . To view Recognised countries and get further information relating to licences visit: Popular Highlights/Destinations Western Australia - Perth, Margret River, Coral Bay, Broome Northern Territory - Darwin,Kakadu,Arnhem Land, Katherine, Tennant ...
 
Whitsunday Islands/Great Barrier Reef
Posted on Sep 14, 2008, 22:34:44 by pngprincess
... , if you do go out to the Whitsundays, I'm sure you will have an awesome time because its so beautiful. But if the reef is your main aim then go up to Cairns. Thanks - we have decided to go up to Cairns and do a Reef trip from there. Thanks.
 
Australia Starter Kit - FAQ's & Related Information
Posted on Mar 20, 2008, 22:11:52 by introducinlyric
... . To view Recognised countries and get further information relating to licences visit: Popular Highlights/Destinations Western Australia - Perth, Margret River, Coral Bay, Broome Northern Territory - Darwin,Kakadu,Arnhem Land, Katherine, Tennant ...
 
austrailia what is there to see?
Posted on Oct 30, 2007, 19:59:35 by mariams30
... miss a visit to Whitehaven Beach, it´s absolutely wonderful - Mission Beach, surrounded by fabulous nature and long deserted beaches - Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef. Scuba diving, snorkelling or sailing is absolutely a must, whether it´s a day trip or ...
 
how to get from australia to indonesia on a boat •
Posted on Nov 3, 2005, 20:13:38 by nathan
hi there - do any of you have any idea how to get from australia to indonesia by boat? i can't seem to find any info on this anywhere.. !! please help!! [our goal is actually to get to thailand.. so if there is another/better way ...
 
V Australia
Posted on Mar 20, 2008, 01:32:19 by introducinlyric
... nothing yet about additional flights, is the only US carrier that now operates services to Australia from the US mainland. Continental Micronesia, however, serves Cairns from the US territory of Guam and Hawaiian has served Sydney from Honolulu since 2004 ...
 
Cairns or Townsville
Posted on Sep 16, 2009, 18:58:38 by sianeth
Townsville is kitsch! But you're right, I don't think Cairns is anything special either. Magnetic Island on the other hand is stunning - if you were going to Townsville then I'd suggest spending most of your time there, otherwise Cairns ...
 
East Coast Brisbane to Cairns in16 days
Posted on Aug 13, 2009, 21:22:15 by purplebuggy
cairns to ayers rock for 2 days and then back via cairns to Darwin for 1 day I hope that isn't driving time!! Are you staying at Uluru for 2 days, then staying in Darwin for a day? pb
 
East Coast Brisbane to Cairns in16 days
Posted on Aug 12, 2009, 09:54:15 by sianeth
... Reef, the visibility was a bit poor around the Whitsundays area when I went, and I was told the best of the reef was up by Cairns, so I'd do a daytrip/live-aboard from Cairns if I was you - snorkelling and/or diving. 16 days is quite a lot of time, so ...
 
Whitsunday Islands/Great Barrier Reef
Posted on Oct 26, 2008, 22:42:15 by darrenstravels
I've recently done dives in both the Whitsundays and Port Douglas (just north of Cairns) and I'd say go to Cairns. You're closer to the reef, there are many, many tours available, and I found the prices to be slightly cheaper - I assume ...
 
Whitsunday Islands/Great Barrier Reef
Posted on Sep 13, 2008, 05:00:11 by sianeth
... are not the best place to see the reef - the visibility was not the best when I was there aswell. If you go up to Cairns, take a 3 day liveaboard trip out to the Cod Hole - that is recommended to be the best place. Nevertheless, if you do go out to the ...
 
travelling australia
Posted on Aug 25, 2008, 05:27:34 by sianeth
... is what you need - I spent a bit under that when I was there, but with it I did pretty everything I wanted, travelled from Cairns to Sydney, to Alice Springs, Adelaide and Melbourne, so it can be done! I caught buses down the coast from Cairns to ...
 
travelling australia
Posted on Aug 24, 2008, 12:22:45 by neil85
... interested in just seeing the East Coast then there is a lot of competition for bus passes. You could probably get a pass from Cairns to Melbourne for a couple of hundred dollars. I paid for 1 journey from Cairns to Airlie Beach and it came to $111&# ...
 
travelling australia
Posted on Aug 21, 2008, 10:45:25 by rbisset
... interested in just seeing the East Coast then there is a lot of competition for bus passes. You could probably get a pass from Cairns to Melbourne for a couple of hundred dollars. I paid for 1 journey from Cairns to Airlie Beach and it came to $111&# ...
 
Australia Starter Kit - FAQ's & Related Information
Posted on Jul 12, 2009, 01:31:02 by purplebuggy
... and anything else you could think of that you might want to know about Australian weather. And a further note that northern Australia (ie. Darwin, Cairns, Broome, etc) doesn't have Summer/ Autumn (Fall)/ Winter/ Spring but a Wet (Nov - Apr) and a Dry ...
 
East Coast - three weeks -help with what to do
Posted on Apr 7, 2009, 04:50:15 by mustang
... With that said I would appreciate your input on those special places or activities to do especially if it is uniquely Australia. Thanks all in advance for your thoughtful guidance. P.S. if you are visiting SF can reciprocate with some guidance. Hi ...
 
East Coast - three weeks -help with what to do
Posted on Mar 22, 2009, 00:26:24 by ferrtini
... not. With that said I would appreciate your input on those special places or activities to do especially if it is uniquely Australia. Thanks all in advance for your thoughtful guidance. P.S. if you are visiting SF can reciprocate with some guidance.
 
Virgin announces Brisbane-LA route
Posted on Jul 15, 2008, 22:33:07 by introducinlyric
... offset rising fuel costs. The downturn prompted the state government to give the industry a $4 million boost. But V Australia executive general manager Scott Swift said Queensland was an attractive opportunity for expansion. "While Sydney-Los ...
 
New Member...Going To Oz!
Posted on Apr 16, 2007, 10:50:15 by chrisw1885
... we are there. We are visiting Bangkok en route and Singapore on way home. In Australia we will be visiting Sydney - Melbourne - Brisbane/Gold Coast - Cairns. All dates can be seen here: Any advice and experience much appreciated! Cheers Chris
 

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