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Most beautiful places on earth

Posted by sianeth

Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays, Australia Plitvice Lakes, Croatia although I will of course have to go all to the places on the list to consider their worth

65 Australian places to visit before you're 65

Posted by introducinlyric

... beech. In the know The Coomera Falls track is one of the great rainforest walks in Australia. 22. SOUTH LONG ISLAND NATURE LODGE, WHITSUNDAYS Why here This eco-escape at secluded rainforest-encircled Paradise Bay offers nine luxurious, renovated ...

Airlie Beach Queensland Australia

Posted by rossport

... is yes unless you can't swim then I would avoid the water, it is one of Queensland's beauty spots on the Whitsundays and the barrier reef is just a boat ride away. Accommodation is varied to every ones budget, the entertainment is suitable for ...

Driving from Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) to Cairns

Posted by jeremystravels

... a lot that people do not recommend doing any part of this drive at night because of no lights and kangaroos. He wants to leave Whitsundays in the evening (driving at night), stop at Townsville for the night and part of the next day, and drive the rest in ...

East Coast Brisbane to Cairns in16 days

Posted by purplebuggy

... the world. You can do this from many different places, Cairns is probably the biggest base for it but anywhere in the Whitsundays you should be good. The Whitsundays have all sorts of little islands too that you can explore (national parks, inhabited, and ...

Australia Starter Kit - FAQ's & Related Information

Posted by introducinlyric

... , Yarra Valley , Dandenongs , Phillip Island Queensland - Gold Coast , Sunshine Coast , Brisbane , Great Barrier Reef , Whitsundays , Townsville , Cairns NSW - Sydney , Blue Mountains , Byron Bay , Jervis Bay , South Coast , Central Coast Realted ...

East Coast Brisbane to Cairns in16 days

Posted by sianeth

I can definitely second these recommendations! Fraser Island and the Whitsundays are absolutely must sees. Magnetic Island is also absolutely beautiful and has lots of walks/wildlife there. As for the Barrier Reef, the visibility was a bit poor ...

Whitsunday Islands/Great Barrier Reef

Posted 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 by pngprincess

... 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 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 ...

Whitsunday Islands/Great Barrier Reef

Posted by sianeth

... 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 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 ...

New Member...Going To Oz!

Posted by rbisset

... to arrange them for you. The 3 main backpacker attractions in QLD are Jeep Safari's to Fraser Island, Sailing in the Whitsundays and diving in the Barrier Reef. In theory you could do all this easily in the time you have available. Just remember ...

Best way to travel from Cairns to Sydney

Posted by travelingdiva

... out of time. But driving that coastline is a beautiful experience and I highly recommend it. We visited the GBR, Whitsundays, Fraser Island, Australia Zoo, Noosa Heads for surfing, and met great people along the way ... it was an amazing experience! ...

First timer.... basic questions

Posted by sianeth

... to get by on three K. I'd say it'd be good to have some places you definately want to go to, such as Whitsundays and Fraser Island, but I wouldn't think about making any rigid plans, because you'll easily meet people when you're over ...

Best way to travel from Cairns to Sydney

Posted by harriet24

... way is to travel by bus (greyhound) but are a bit worried that we won't be able to access alot of activities such as whitsundays etc if we do that. Also we only have about 16 days so what activities would people suggest are best to do in that short ...

Selling my campervan in Cairns....

Posted by tribal

... Travel and we specialise in excellent value tours all over Oz. Have you planned your Cape Trib trip, the Great Barrier Reef, or the Atherton Tablelands. Are you going to sail the Whitsundays? I'd be happy to offer advice should you need any. Lucy

So im going to Oz!!!

Posted by sianeth

Brilliant! Some of my personal favourites in Oz were Fraser Island, sailing the Whitsundays, and obviously the Outback... Get your own transport if you can, hit the road and explore - there's loads out there, and the friendliest people under the ...

East Coast - three weeks -help with what to do

Posted by darrenstravels

Agree with Sian about Whitsundays and Fraser Island - great places. Would also recommend the "Waterfall Way" in Northern NSW, especially Dorrigo National Park. Byron Bay is good to chill out in too. Bare in mind June/July is Winter time down ...

advice/reassurance..!

Posted by huckabmm

... get your room for free. Wow...that sounds like a really great option! I may need to try that on my next extended trip abroad... and did everything I wanted to do (example: a liveaboard dive cruise for a week, sailing in the whitsundays..)

advice/reassurance..!

Posted by andrea

... for the first 3 months and did everything I wanted to do (example: a liveaboard dive cruise for a week, sailing in the whitsundays..). I got my first job in Melbourne after three months without a problem. I found that job online (seek.com.au) and also ...

First timer.... basic questions

Posted by mothman

In sydney you'll find loads of backpacker travel shops that offer good deals for the Whitsundays, Fraser island etc, and also sort out your hostels and transport if you want it. We booked with but there are plenty of other options, and it does save ...

Traveling alone in Austrailia this summer or fall

Posted by travelingdiva

... trip to get further out. A good place for snorkeling is the Whitsundays. Surfing is also good in Queensland, further south from the Whitsundays but then you can see Fraser Island along the way. I learned to dive in Noosa and this was good because the waves ...

The 10 best places in your country

Posted by sianeth

... love it and I can't resist: 1. 4 WD and Camping on Fraser Island (HOW did you miss this off!) 2. Sailing the Whitsundays 3. Beaches and Hiking on Magnetic Island 4. Great Ocean Road 5. Diving the SS Yongala (off Ayr) 6. Diving the Barrier Reef 7. ...

Traveling alone in Austrailia this summer or fall

Posted by robynhar

... lots of clubs means lots of young people. Going up further you'll find sunshine coast, noosa, hamilton island, the whitsundays (islands)....all of these are worth a look for wonderful views,beaches and pics sure to make your friends jealous. Great ...

NEED HELP PLANNING YOUR OZ TRAVELS????

Posted by tribal

... blog. I own a adventure travel shop that sells excellent value travel packages to backpackers. Products range from sailing in the Whitsundays to camping next to Uluru. I am bursting with information, and can answer any questions that you have. Try me. ...

Top Ten Beaches of the World

Posted by purplebuggy

Hmmmm yes! Whitsundays and Jervis Bay, Australia... I've been to Nungwi, Zanzibar, Tanzania and it's awesome but I think Jervis Bay should have made the list, or even Whitehaven for that matter. And Lake Malawi's Kande Beach should ...

Top Ten Beaches of the World

Posted by sianeth

Railay Beach in Thailand.. Sttuunninggg. Hmmmm yes! Whitsundays and Jervis Bay, Australia...

Everywhere....BEACHES!!

Posted by sianeth

Mmm, speaking of white sand: Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays, Hyams Beach at Jervis Bay, Australia, and the beaches at Panama City, Florida. What I wouldn't give for one right now... as the rain's hammering down on my window

any nurses here?

Posted by siscri

... walked in to jobs no problem, and could basically pick and choose their hours. They were also incentives for working for a certain length of time: one of them got a free Whitsundays weekend away. I got the impression that New Zealand is much the same.

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