Travel Tips for the True Explorer. Things to do and things not to do, to help make your travel plans as enjoyable as possible.
TRAVELLING AROUND OZ FOR 6 MONTHS & HEADING NTH Buying a caravan and upgrading the 4wd and plan to go around OZ with our kids next year for 6 months. Does any-one no where I can locate an existing travel plan with stops/camping grounds.
Raewyn . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Raewyn on 09 November 2008 at 14:15:58 | 09 November 2008 14:15:58 | 0 |
4 MONTH TRIP Gday, My girlfriend and I are going to drive around all of Oz, heading north from sydney and going anti-clockwise next august in my toyota Hiace. We will be pretty much sticking to the coast as much a . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : matt on 30 October 2008 at 16:59:55 | 30 October 2008 16:59:55 | 0 |
YOUR EXPERIENCES TRAVELLING AROUND AUSTRALIA WITH KIDS Hi there
I am writing an article about families travelling around Australia for long periods.
I would really love to hear some of your experiences if you have done this recently (or in the past).
. . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Fiona on 21 October 2008 at 16:46:26 | 21 October 2008 16:46:26 | 0 |
TRAVELLING INTERSTATE WITH MY CAT I plan to move interstate (One and half day trip) and want to take my 3yr old cat in the car with me.
Do you have any suggestions as last time I took him in my car just for a short trip he made a . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : vanessa on 18 September 2008 at 10:13:50 | 18 September 2008 10:13:50 | 0 |
MOTORHOME STORAGE Hi!
Just wondering/hoping if there's anyone out there who would be able to store my Winnebago motorhome, or know of some cheap storage facility, in or around Melbourne?
Its measurements are: lengt . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Kerry Otto on 29 August 2008 at 13:54:11 | 29 August 2008 13:54:11 | 0 |
LONG TERM TRAVEL AROUND OZ My partner and i are travelling around oz starting early next year, leaving from Brisbane and going north. We plan to go for 6 months to start and see how we go. We have an 1978 Landcruiser (it's in g . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Karen on 20 August 2008 at 14:55:06 | 21 October 2008 12:43:32 | 1 |
BUYING A VAN/CAR IN AUS my boyfriend and i will be arriving in sydney next week. we plan to spend a year working and travelling around the place and want to buy a van/big car to drive around, sleep in and generally live out . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Robyn Chesterman on 19 August 2008 at 03:24:02 | 19 August 2008 03:24:02 | 0 |
CAMPSITES FOR 16 YEAR OLDS, NO ADULTS Are there any campsites in central coast of NSW area which allow 16 year olds without parents?
Thanks . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : luke on 15 July 2008 at 00:35:07 | 15 July 2008 00:35:07 | 0 |
RIVERLIFE ADVENTURE CENTER While traveling through Brisbane recently I came across Riverlife Adventure Center. I spent the day kayaking along the Brisbane River and rock climbing up Kangaroo Point Cliffs, which looked over the . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : kate2008 on 09 July 2008 at 16:44:26 | 09 July 2008 16:44:26 | 0 |
WORKING IN PERTH Hello, me and a friend are working in Perth for about 6 months coming up in mid august and then we plan on traveling for 2 or three months and then heading over to NZ for a couple weeks. I was wonderi . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Logan on 12 June 2008 at 11:45:30 | 12 June 2008 11:45:30 | 0 |
5 DAYS IN HOBART, WHAT TO SEE, WHAT TO DO?? Hi
I'm new to these forums so I'm hoping someone from Hobart is reading here.
I'm travelling to Hobart on the 9th of July, first time visitor, so I will feel like a total tourist...lol.
I am st . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Toni MacAllister on 11 June 2008 at 19:54:34 | 11 June 2008 19:54:34 | 0 |
DRIVING FROM MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY ON 25TH OF APRIL, NEED SOMEONE TO COME ALONG Hi I am driving to Sydney on this Weekend on Friday, I was hoping someone going the same way to come along for company, they can pitch in a small amount to help me cover the cost of travel. I wont be . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Hussain Mansoor on 23 April 2008 at 09:14:54 | 23 April 2008 09:14:54 | 0 |
TRAVEL & WORK AROUND OZ My Husband & I are about to head off around Australia in less than 2 months with our Jack Russell. We have a 4wd dual cab with canopy and a Camper Trailer. We plan to work along the way.
I was won . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Caroline on 20 April 2008 at 21:35:13 | 20 April 2008 21:35:13 | 0 |
I'LL STORE YOUR VAN... I live in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and I am prepared to store a van for 3 months free if you need to: June - August.
We hope to have a German Exchange student and one of my teenage children . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Roy on 17 April 2008 at 21:58:22 | 17 April 2008 21:58:22 | 0 |
ANY TIPS PLEASE! Hey guys, my fella and I are looking to go to australia for 6-9 months, how much money ideally do you need to take we were thinking 3,000 pounds each is that enough?
We will be working as well, ho . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Lisa on 26 March 2008 at 23:11:14 | 30 April 2008 16:48:49 | 2 |
AROUND AUSTRALIA BY YACHT We recently purchased a 30' yacht and are thinking of travelling around Australia by it but need to find out where safe ports of call are that are not too difficult to get into should the weather chan . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Paula & Tim on 24 March 2008 at 15:47:38 | 24 March 2008 15:47:38 | 0 |
SAFETY UP THE EAST COAST There will just be me and my girlfriend driving up the east coast to cairns, just wanted to know how safe it all is and what to watch out for!
Thank you very much! . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : james williams on 19 March 2008 at 04:48:47 | 19 March 2008 04:48:47 | 0 |
DRIVING IN OZ(PLEASE HELP) Hello people, planning on driving up the east coast with my girlfriend in the next couple of weeks. We are goin 2 buy a car in queensland, but in the uk I am band from driving but still hold my uk dri . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : james williams on 19 March 2008 at 04:44:08 | 19 March 2008 04:44:08 | 0 |
WHO'S TRAVELLED AUSTRALIA?????? This is just a Topic for everyone that has travelled australia. I'm looking at heading off in 2 months for my first time and was curious to know where everyone goes, whats good and whats not. Anything . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Jimmy on 05 March 2008 at 17:33:11 | 05 March 2008 17:33:11 | 0 |
SEARCHING FOR MINI SHOWER I used to have a "shower" that looped around your neck and the tube went down to a foot pump. You could stand in a bowl of water with a shower curtain around you and happily shower inside a small cara . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Kath McDicken on 02 March 2008 at 11:08:26 | 12 March 2008 18:33:01 | 3 |
QUINTREX 5M SEABREEZE - FEEDBACK Hi All,
We're looking at buying a 2002 Quintrex 5m Seabreeze (wide beam) and would be VERY interested in hearing from anyone who might have one, or had one, and your thougts and experiences with th . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Bex Bradshaw on 28 January 2008 at 20:40:05 | 25 February 2008 10:28:24 | 1 |
DEEP SEA FISHING Hey, I'm coming to Queensland from Victoria for a holiday in about 6 weeks and was wondering if anyone could let me know of the best spots to go deep sea fishing? Cheers . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Nick on 24 January 2008 at 15:19:56 | 05 March 2008 17:05:08 | 3 |
AUSTRALIA ZOO Hi there, I went to Australia Zoo in mid 2006 and it was amazing. There are great shows there plus oppurtunities to hold koalas, snakes and even baby alligators. There is also a baby animal farm which . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Liz on 24 January 2008 at 14:31:28 | 29 January 2008 20:25:16 | 1 |
TRAVELLING AROUND OZ WITH OLDER KIDS we are a family of four in the planning stages of a trip around Australia. My biggest concern is the schooling of my soon to be 13 yr old who will be missing year 8 whilst we are travelling. Has any . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Kira on 07 December 2007 at 09:29:11 | 07 December 2007 09:29:11 | 0 |
WORKING HOLIDAY DOWN UNDER Hi, Im planning on taking a working holiday to australia in sept 08. I can either fly into Sydney or Melbourne, and then go from there. I am at a loss of where to go. Im young and looking for a fun ye . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Rebecca on 27 November 2007 at 11:14:32 | 22 July 2008 09:42:36 | 3 |
DRIVING FROM PERTH TO EASTERN STATES We are going over east around Mid January. We are waiting for our house to settle around then, but are not sure where we can stay, and what we should take, other than water from what I've read.
We ar . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Kellie on 11 November 2007 at 12:37:54 | 11 November 2007 12:37:54 | 0 |
WHAT EQUIPMENT? Hi, I am heading off travelling downunder after X-mas and would like to get some advice on what the bare essentials I should be packing into my backpack are? Apart from shorts and sun tan lotion I am . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Alex Barder on 29 October 2007 at 20:57:08 | 16 March 2008 23:03:47 | 3 |
SHORT TERM CARAVAN STORAGE My husband and I are about to set off on our trip around oz and we plan on seeing as much as we can.... however certain parts are only 4WD accessible and obviously you can't take a van everywhere... a . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Arlene Palmer on 15 October 2007 at 08:32:52 | 23 November 2008 19:43:39 | 11 |
TRAVELLING AROUND OZ WITH A DOG Hi, my partner & I are trying to plan a 12 month working / caravaning trip around Australia with our dog & would love to hear from anyone who has done the same. We already have the Holidaying with Do . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Bex on 10 October 2007 at 18:46:37 | 21 October 2008 12:44:54 | 12 |
HELLLP! I'm doing a project on australian english and i'm from Russia, so it's difficult to find some good info here, so I need some help from australian people.
I'm interested in australian slang, jokes a . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Julia on 01 October 2007 at 22:24:37 | 22 October 2007 15:06:02 | 2 |
SEASONAL WORK WITH A DOG I'm coming to Australia on a working holiday visa. Does anyone know of any seasonal employment that would allow for me to keep my dog? Fruit picking seems as though it'd be rather difficult to care . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Sara on 24 September 2007 at 12:14:49 | 24 September 2007 12:14:49 | 0 |
TIPS FOR TRAVELLING TO THE CAPE I am considering heading north to the cape from cairns next year. Have a Honda CRV and wondering if anyone can give me an idea of whether I am kidding myself or whether the Honda will get there OK. . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Dave on 17 September 2007 at 20:07:23 | 16 March 2008 23:04:55 | 3 |
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL I do this personally before travelling and find it puts my mind a bit at rest.
Photocopy your passport, licence, all credit cards back and front take a copy with you and leave a copy of these with . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : sally on 16 September 2007 at 17:19:06 | 30 January 2008 18:22:48 | 2 |
NEED SOME INFO, TRAVELLING TO AUSTRALIA Im am living in Dublin, Ireland. I am looking to travel to Australia hopefully after the new year so around the start of 2008. Is this a good time? I am also looking to know how much money I will need . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Christopher Ormonde on 25 July 2007 at 05:31:25 | 21 August 2007 19:36:34 | 1 |
IRUKANDJI JELLYFISH Hi,
I will be in Cairns in November these year and I want to do some snorkelling. But now I have heard you can't because of the Irukandji jellyfish. Can somebody tell me something about that?
Gr . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Eleanor on 11 June 2007 at 21:06:03 | 23 October 2007 13:20:23 | 1 |
ONE WEEK ONLY - STARTING SYDNEY Hi,
I am spending 12 days in Australia. The first 5 and last 1 day in Sydney. In between I will have 1 week (Mon-Fri) to drive / fly / experience Australia. I was thinking of Driving Sydney - Melbo . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Jordan on 05 June 2007 at 16:31:57 | 05 June 2007 16:31:57 | 0 |
GOOD, CHEAP FOOD IN AUSTRALIA If youre in Hervey Bay, Qld I'd recommend the Spice Shop in Scarness. I had been travelling forever in search of a good, healthy vegetarian CURRY!!!! I was desperate. Here I found manna from heaven.
. . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Jill Bloomfield on 01 April 2007 at 16:08:46 | 01 April 2007 16:08:46 | 0 |
AUSSIE SLANG Hi. Im coming to Australia in June. I have heard that Australians use a lot of slang. What are some phrases I should know before I arrive? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Paul on 30 March 2007 at 16:53:19 | 08 October 2007 13:20:15 | 1 |
TRAVELLING WITH KIDDIES I am about to depart on a 6 month holiday travelling around Australia with 2 kids aged 18 months and 3 years. Does anyone have any suggestions to make the trip even a LITTLE bit less stressful! . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Lauren on 30 March 2007 at 16:40:38 | 14 July 2007 10:03:47 | 2 |
BUYING A CARAVAN I am looking at buying my first caravan and would love to hear some hints from caravan owners with regards to what I should look for . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Roger on 28 March 2007 at 12:49:20 | 29 January 2008 20:25:11 | 1 |
MAIDEN CARAVAN VOYAGE I am thinking about setting off on my first caravan holiday soon. Can any seasoned caravan owners please offer me some hints for my first trip away? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Andrew on 28 March 2007 at 12:46:05 | 27 January 2008 14:21:17 | 1 |
ACCESSORIES FOR MY CARAVAN Im embarking on a year long caravan adventure in May and am looking for any suggestions for caravan accessories that might make my journey more comfortable/practical. . . . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Shirley on 28 March 2007 at 12:41:29 | 16 March 2008 23:05:04 | 2 |
CAMPING NEWCOMER Has anyone got any camping tips they would like to share with a first time camper?
. . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Amy Smith on 28 March 2007 at 12:36:31 | 28 January 2008 22:37:23 | 1 |
CAMPING CHECKLIST Im going on my first camping trip in 2 weeks and am trying to write a checklist so I dont forget anything important. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should add to it?
. . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Chris on 28 March 2007 at 12:34:38 | 27 January 2008 14:21:42 | 2 |
FIRST TIME 4WDER Im departing on my first 4WD holiday in the coming months and need all the help I can get! Does anyone have any hints for 4WDing? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Hannah on 28 March 2007 at 10:30:43 | 05 March 2008 16:08:08 | 4 |
SPARE PARTS FOR MY 4WD Does anyone have any suggestions for what spare parts I should take on my 4WD holiday? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Miriam on 28 March 2007 at 10:11:48 | 03 November 2008 20:12:53 | 3 |
4WD VEHICLE RECOVERY I am a clumsy 4WDer who always gets himself stuck in the mud. Can anyone give me any hints about vehicle recovery and what I should have onboard to get myself out? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Matt on 28 March 2007 at 10:07:41 | 05 March 2008 17:04:34 | 3 |
CAMPING WITH MY DOG I'm taking my dog camping soon and want to know if anyone has any tips about camping with pets...? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : David Wren on 28 March 2007 at 09:56:30 | 19 August 2008 19:08:42 | 2 |
FIRST AID FOR MY PET Hi. Im taking my pet on holiday and want to make sure I am prepared for if he gets injured. What first aid equipment should I take? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Gary on 28 March 2007 at 09:54:29 | 28 March 2007 09:54:29 | 0 |
TAKING MY PET ON HOLIDAY I'm looking at taking my pet on holiday in a few weeks. Does anyone have any suggestions about how I can prepare my animal, what I should consider etc? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Susan on 28 March 2007 at 09:52:25 | 28 March 2007 09:52:25 | 0 |
ANIMAL KENNELS Hi.
I am going on holiday in a few months and have to leave my pets behind (cat and a dog). I'm starting to look into a kennel for both pets. Does anyone have any tips about what I should look for . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Wendy Richards on 28 March 2007 at 09:46:40 | 28 March 2007 09:46:40 | 0 |
TRAVELLING WITH MY DOG Hi everyone.
I will be taking my 4 year old dog on holiday with me in the coming weeks. We will be in the car for approximately 4 hours. Does anyone have any tips for making the journey comfortabl . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Susan White on 28 March 2007 at 09:43:23 | 26 November 2007 18:19:12 | 2 |
FISHING STYLES Hey everyone. Im a keen but not so successful fisherman. I'm looking for tips about other peoples' favourite/most successful fishing styles? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Tony Everton on 28 March 2007 at 09:38:10 | 01 December 2008 12:23:34 | 3 |
LOOKING AT GETTING INTO BOATING Hi my family and I are looking at getting into boating this summer. Does anyone have any tips on how to get started? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Tom on 28 March 2007 at 09:33:42 | 28 March 2007 09:33:42 | 0 |
SAFETY EQUIPMENT ON BOATS Hi everyone. My family and I have recently bought a boat and are having our first boating holiday soon. Does anyone have any hints for additional safety equipment to take onboard? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Sam on 28 March 2007 at 09:23:27 | 28 January 2008 22:49:31 | 2 |
BUYING A BOAT Hi,
I am looking at buying a boat for my family in the coming months. I'm interested in any tips from boat owners with regards to what I should look for, avoid etc. . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Jason Edwards on 28 March 2007 at 09:17:04 | 28 March 2007 09:17:04 | 0 |
NEW BACKPACKER Alright i'm going to land in Sydney Feb 1st 2008. I dont know what to bring. What needs to be planned. Im going by myself and I dont have a clue about anything. Any advice would help. I heard u c . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Spencer Wik on 20 March 2007 at 06:22:19 | 20 March 2007 06:22:19 | 0 |
FAST FOOD IN OZ What fastfood/takeaway stores are popular in Australia? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Katie on 12 March 2007 at 12:55:00 | 12 March 2007 12:55:00 | 0 |
SCHOOLING IN AUSTRALIA Hi.
My husband and I are considering immigrating to Australia. We have children aged 4 and 6. What age will they start school in Australia? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Vicky Tanner on 12 March 2007 at 12:53:00 | 21 June 2008 18:42:55 | 1 |
DRIVERS LICENCES Im a 16 year old whose parents are looking to move to Australia. When can I get my licence over there? What side of the road do you drive on? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Fiona on 12 March 2007 at 12:52:00 | 12 March 2007 12:52:00 | 0 |
POPULAR TEAM SPORTS IN AUSTRALIA I am a 20 year old male coming to Australia for a year or so and I'm looking at getting involved in a sports club. What are the most popular team sports in Australia? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Nick on 12 March 2007 at 12:51:00 | 12 March 2007 12:51:00 | 0 |
WEATHER IN JUNE/JULY I am booked into travel around NSW and QLD in June/July of this year. Will it be very cold? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Linda Barclay on 12 March 2007 at 12:50:00 | 12 March 2007 12:50:00 | 0 |
SWIMMING IN AUSTRALIA Is it safe to swim in the sea in Australia? Is there lifeguards on the beaches? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Brent on 12 March 2007 at 12:49:00 | 12 March 2007 12:49:00 | 0 |
CHEAP FUN IN OZ I am travelling to Australia in 2008 and will have minimal funds. What are some fun, free/cheap activities to do in Australia? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Cathy on 12 March 2007 at 12:48:00 | 12 March 2007 12:48:00 | 0 |
TRAVELLING INTERSTATE I will be travelling to Australia later this year and want to get from Brisbane to Sydney. What is the best way to get there? Do any airlines do cheap fares interstate? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Allistair Lyne on 12 March 2007 at 12:44:00 | 12 March 2007 12:44:00 | 0 |
DRINKING AGE IN AUSTRALIA Hi im a young traveller looking forward to visiting Australia in the near future, just wondering what is the legal drinking age there? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Scott on 12 March 2007 at 12:39:00 | 25 July 2007 19:13:43 | 1 |
SKIING IN OZ Im thinking of going skiing while holidaying in Australia. Are there any good ski fields? Where? When's the best time for snow? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Jenny Dobson on 12 March 2007 at 12:34:00 | 05 March 2008 17:04:44 | 1 |
OZ WEATHER IN DECEMBER What season is it in Australia during December? What sort of weather should I expect? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Tracey Powter on 12 March 2007 at 12:34:00 | 12 December 2007 19:00:58 | 1 |
PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN AUSTRALIA Im looking at travelling around in Australia in 2008, I won't have a vehicle so I was wondering what the public transport will be like in the city. Will it be easy for me to get around? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Michelle Howell on 12 March 2007 at 12:31:00 | 12 March 2007 12:31:00 | 0 |
NIGHTLIFE IN OZ My friend and I are coming to Australia for a holiday and were wondering what the nightlife's like in Australia? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Todd Wilson on 12 March 2007 at 12:30:00 | 12 March 2007 12:30:00 | 0 |
LOOKING FOR CARAVAN/CAMPER TRAILER Im looking into buying a caravan/camper trailer. What should I look for? What sort of price range should I expect? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Samantha Dutton on 12 March 2007 at 12:28:00 | 12 March 2007 12:28:00 | 0 |
SINGLE FEMALE TRAVELLING AROUND OZ I am a single female looking at travelling around Australia, do you think it is safe for me to travel alone? Should I drive, bus or fly to the different destinations? . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Rachael Kielly on 12 March 2007 at 12:20:00 | 05 May 2008 09:43:31 | 2 |
QUESTION Im a backpacker from Canada, I was wondering if anyone could answer a question for me?
What is the name of the town or village where it is legal to smoke marijuana?
Thanks to whoever can answer m . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Jack on 10 July 2006 at 10:13:00 | 02 November 2007 20:55:30 | 3 |
TRAVEL TIPS AND TRICKS I found a site with useful info about travel tips and tricks, and would like to share with all of you. Happy Travel!
http://traveltipsportal.com . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : petaena on 26 November 2004 at 06:18:00 | 17 July 2007 09:19:55 | 8 |
USEFUL TIP Before travelling overseas, I've found it useful to scan all document information (passport number/travellers cheque numbers,credit card numbers etc) and email it to yourself (probably at a hotmail ad . . . TOPIC POSTED BY : Kim on 20 August 2003 at 13:11:00 | 20 August 2003 13:11:00 | 0 |
INFO TRIP.. SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, ULURU, CAIRNS, BRISBANE Hello,
I will move from the small country Luxembourg to Australia in October, I will write about the wonderful trip… later on.
Waiting this, if you have any good recommendations, I will apprecia . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Charles ON 2007-09-03 01:41:19 | 2007-09-03 01:41:19 | 0 |
ADELAIDE TO CAIRNS?? Hi,
Im planning a trip to Oz, arriving end of Dec and our plan is to drive from Adelaide to Cairns in about 5 and a half weeks. Does anyone think it's totally unrealsitic, like are we just going to . . . TOPIC POSTED BY rach ON 2007-07-08 06:31:35 | 2007-07-16 18:12:05 | 1 |
SHOPPING NEAR AIRPORT Hi there,
Can somone help please. I have a 3 hour stopover in Syndey before traveling to my next place and had heard of a great shopping centre near the airport. I have no idea of the name of it t . . . TOPIC POSTED BY jacksmum ON 2006-12-29 11:36:00 | 2006-12-29 11:36:00 | 0 |
COST OF TRAVELLING AROUND AUSTRALIA Im going to be in the gold coast and sydney for two weeks total. What am I looking at spending each day for food and accomodations, assuming i stay in hostels??
thanks folks . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Riggz ON 2006-12-06 00:35:00 | 2006-12-06 00:35:00 | 0 |
SCANDINAVIA - WIN A TRIP! Hey,
Just found the coolest thing that I'd like to share!
Are you thinking about going to Scandinavia? I just saw on Scandinavian airlines website that you can win a roundtrip to Scandinavia by . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Julia ON 2006-11-27 13:31:00 | 2006-11-27 13:31:00 | 0 |
VW CAMPERVAN RENTAL IN CALIFORNIA My wife and I just got back from a 2-week trip to California and we scored the most amazing surf adventure. Instead of taking the normal route, renting a car and moteling along the route, we opted for . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Wetwillie ON 2006-11-11 08:15:00 | 2006-11-11 08:15:00 | 0 |
OUTBACK CLOSE TO SUNSHINE COAST We have English relations coming out for Xmas. We live on the Sunshine Coast (Tewantin) and they want to see a bit of the outback. Can anyone tell me the closest "outback" we could drive to. We will o . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Nordo ON 2006-10-29 12:55:00 | 2006-10-29 12:55:00 | 0 |
TRAVELING FROM EAST COAST OF USA I'm traveling to Melbourne from the East Coast of the US. I arrive at 10:20 in the morning, which is 8:20 at night on the East Coast. Am I going to be worn out by travel and jet lag or am I likley to . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Jon ON 2006-08-30 17:38:00 | 2006-08-30 17:38:00 | 2 |
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM BEING UNWITTING VICTIM Schapelle Corby drug smuggler gets 20 years in jail in Indonesia and a lot of discovery illegal goods and drugs in the luggage had raised the issue of security concern in every airport around the worl . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Panassa ON 2006-08-09 14:49:00 | 2006-08-09 14:49:00 | 0 |
TIME TO TRAVEL Hi,
My name is Craig (20 from scotland). I plan to travel to australia in January for about 3 months (perth then sydney then brisbane). I would be grateful if anyone could help me with the followin . . . TOPIC POSTED BY craig ON 2006-08-06 07:39:00 | 2006-08-06 07:39:00 | 2 |
HOSTELS Hi everyone,
My name is Craig I'm 20 and come from Scotland. I'm travelling to Perth in January then to Sydney and then up the coast to Brisbane. I would be grateful if anyone could help me with th . . . TOPIC POSTED BY craigy1 ON 2006-08-04 08:25:00 | 2006-08-04 08:25:00 | 2 |
HELP WITH TRAVEL WORK......... Hi there,
I'm taking travel and tourism for school and would just like to know what services are provided on the australian Qantas flight's please! thanks... . . . TOPIC POSTED BY monty ON 2006-05-30 13:07:00 | 2006-05-30 13:07:00 | 1 |
MOTORHOME RENTAL PERTH WA I've been thinking of renting a motorhome to cruise around WA for a few weeks with my 4 grand children. Avabreak motorhome rentals seem to be the best deal for what I'm looking for. Has anyone hired o . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Biggles ON 2006-05-27 14:49:00 | 2006-05-27 14:49:00 | 1 |
CHEAP FLIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA Hi
I'm over here backpacking so on a very tight budget and I really want to see as much of Australia as possible. I was over here 10 years ago and internal flights cost a fortune. It's all changed . . . TOPIC POSTED BY roztaylor00 ON 2006-05-24 13:01:00 | 2006-05-24 13:01:00 | 1 |
POSTCARDS Hi everyone, I found I save so much money by sending electronic postcards from this site rather than paying for a postacrd and stamps and stuff I can send a postcard from most location in Oz instead o . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Jordan ON 2006-05-01 17:03:00 | 2006-05-01 17:03:00 | 0 |
GREAT TIPS TO TRAVEL AUSTRALIA For all those planning to travel Australia here are some handy tips.
Travelling by road:
The best value is to buy a small van, a ford econovan or similar, decking it out is cheap and easy if you u . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Bushman Bob ON 2006-04-19 16:12:00 | 2006-04-19 16:12:00 | 0 |
DRIVING MELBOURNE TO QUEENSLAND Im driving to Queensland from Melbourne and have no idea what to stop and see in a week. I'll be driving the coastal route, so if anyone can feed me ideas that would be awesome. Thanks . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Ben ON 2006-04-16 20:10:00 | 2006-04-16 20:10:00 | 0 |
TRAVELLING AUSTRALIA For anyone travelling to OZ from the USA, the Travel Australia Game is now available across America, it will assist you in your travels and adventures, you must play this great Aussie board game, don' . . . TOPIC POSTED BY The Travelteam ON 2006-04-15 12:14:00 | 2006-04-15 12:14:00 | 2 |
NAME ON TICKET Can anyone offer any advice. I have booked a holiday to Thailand for myself and a friend, the problem is that the tickets have been issued but there is a spelling mistake on one of the tickets.
. . . TOPIC POSTED BY mick ON 2006-04-06 16:31:00 | 2006-04-06 16:31:00 | 1 |
TRAVELLING IN AUSTRALIA Hi Everyone,
I'm 18 years old and from Ireland. I'd like to travel to Australia between September-December later this year. I've never done a backpack holiday before!! I am curious about the follow . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Megan ON 2006-03-15 03:44:00 | 2006-03-15 03:44:00 | 7 |
BALLINA Hey everyone,
I am planning a trip to Oz from Canada, and will be arriving in November. I am planning on going to one place and staying there for the first 3-4 months.
I have been looking into . . . TOPIC POSTED BY kels ON 2005-09-24 04:52:00 | 2005-09-24 04:52:00 | 0 |
LEAVING TO GO IN 6 MONTHS Hey people,
me and my mate Rob, 25 and 23, are planning to go to oz for a year of travelling whilst working to pay our way round. We are thinking around end of March at the min and will need to st . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Dan ON 2005-09-07 13:06:00 | 2005-09-07 13:06:00 | 3 |
PET FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION IN DARWIN Hi,
My Husband and I are hoping to spend a couple of weeks in Darwin in August. But, we need to find accommodation that is a good standard and is pet friendly. Please help if you can. . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Anne ON 2005-06-13 18:14:00 | 2005-06-13 18:14:00 | 0 |
FLIGHTS Hello,
How do you get from Avalon airport in Melbourne to the CBD? I got some cheap tickets without realising how far away it is. Is there some kind of public transport? The idea of forking out $60 . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Nicko ON 2005-06-02 12:47:00 | 2005-06-02 12:47:00 | 1 |
TRAVEL BY CAR AROUND AUSTRAILIA I am going to Austrailia in a year or two, and I am planning to start in Sydney, buy a car, and drive north and all the way around Australia. I wanted to see if anyone had any advice on what car to bu . . . TOPIC POSTED BY samantha ON 2005-04-22 06:23:00 | 2005-04-22 06:23:00 | 6 |
VIETNAM VISA I am going to SE Asia in June and wondering if anyone knows the simplest and cheapest way to get a single entry travel visa for Vietnam. Who should I call or what website should I visit to find out al . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Abby ON 2005-02-25 16:02:00 | 2007-09-19 16:52:48 | 7 |
JUST ARRIVED IN AUS, NEED TO GO ON PREPAID I already have a phone and I'm slightly confused as to which company I should join? A few people in my hostel recommended virgin and isim but i'm not sure?
help please?
. . . TOPIC POSTED BY tina ON 2005-01-07 16:04:00 | 2007-06-06 09:04:06 | 8 |
FLIGHTS Hi there
Im travelling out to Sydney from the UK in february and am hoping to stay for approx 10 months. Could someone give me some advice on whether it is cheaper for me to get a return fare (not . . . TOPIC POSTED BY Jennyb ON 2004-12-01 03:39:00 | 2004-12-01 03:39:00 | 3 |