Travelling to Oz 2006

fishing1 · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 7:01 pm Post subject: Travelling to Oz 2006

Hi
Can anyone give me some advise. My husband and I have decided we would like to spend at least a month in Australia, any ideas on what we should do to make it a memorable visit. We are both in are late 40's early 50's and have decided life is so short. Travelling in hostels or B & B looks a great way of meeting people. So if you had a month to spend where would you go.
Thanks

luxury · Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 4:17 am Post subject:

Hi Fishing1,
It really depends on what you like doing - ie if you are into nature, animals, food/wine, beaches etc.

My must see spots are:
Sydney - Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley
Queensland - Fraser Island, Great Barrier Reef, Cairns/Port Douglas - Daintree, Whitsundays
Northern Territory - Kakadu/Arnhem Land, Ayers Rock/Kings Canyon
Western Australia - Broome/Kimberleys, Perth/Margaret River
South Australia - Barossa Valley and Kangaroo Island
Victoria - Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula,Great Ocean Road
Tasmania - Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay, Hobart, Port Arthur

So with all that said - you won't be able to possibly do that in 1 month.

I am happy to be of further assistance.
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loukkcat · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2005 11:44 am Post subject:

I'm planning on travelling through Oz for six weeks early next year too, and I've been advised to spend two weeks in Sydney (lots of relatives to visit) and then a month on the east coast. People say a month is perfect timing on the East Coast. I've heard that there's loads to do and discover along the East Coast and that you won't get bored but won't be too rushed either with just a month. Its very geared towards independent travellers too, with great hostel, bus and travel options.

fishing1 · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2005 5:12 pm Post subject:

luxury · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 11:25 pm Post subject:

Virgin Blue and Jetstar are both great low-cost carriers (neither offering meals as part of your ticket price - however you can purchase snacks and drinks onboard). Qantas is the other carrier that you could use - they are a little more pricey on some legs - however they include a meal or snack as part of your ticket.

You could fly to Cairns from Sydney and maybe hire a car or a campervan and drive back to Sydney - alternatively you could do it in reverse - this way you won't miss anything along the way!
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B · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 8:48 am Post subject:

Hi fishing1,

I only joined this forum, so I'm probably a bit late here, but I thought I'd throw my ideas your way anyway.

Let me first say that I love your attitude. Yes, life is much to short. And yes, hostels are a great way to connect to other travellers. That's how I travelled around Australia many times.

If it was a different time of the year, I'd say: Don't miss the North-West if you're after a memorable experience. But it is getting quite warm over here right now, and your time is limited.

So since you seem to have already made up your mind to stay just on the East coast, here's my favorite East coast tip: Don't miss out on a sailing trip around the Whitsundays. There is a huge number of boats to choose from in Airlie beach, and while many are fun and party boats geared towards very young people, there are also others.

I would recommend one in particular, a beautiful old pear lugger, hand restored and skippered by its owner. A memorable trip indeed it was. Lovely people, too, the skipper and his wife, that is. But I'm not sure yet about the rules in this forum, so I'd rather not post contact details here.

But if you still read this thread and want to know more, feel free to contact me. In any way, don't miss the Whitsundays!

Hope you enjoy your trip!
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sam_doll · Trainee Steward Joined: 05 Oct 2004 Posts: 23 48 ants

Hi fishing 1

Im traveling in Australia at the moment after spending 6 months going down the east coast I flew to Darwin and then made my own way over to Broome and now on my way down the west. It really depends on what you are looking for. The east is lovely with plenty of places to visit you would meet lots of people as it is really geared up for tourists. I myself prefer the laid back west There beautiful long streches of beaches where you could feel your the only person on them. But the hoetels and campsites are buzzing with people of all ages.

my best places so far:

1, Kakadu national park (northern territory)

2, Coral bay (western australia)

3, frazer island (Queensland)

4, Licthfield (northern territory)

5, Cape tribulation (queensland)

Theres so many lovely places and such a big country im sure you'll find something to suit you the rough guide to Australia is a good book to have a look at

good luck enjoy your trip.

Sam.

wheretonext · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 9:29 am Post subject:

dear Fishing

hope you are still tracking this thread. i am in my early 50s and i think that hostels are a great way to meet people too. i did so in canada this year.

the great barrier reef is a must see. you can choose from cairns, and fly into there from os or go to a number of places down the coast. if you want variety i think the whitsundays would be great. i plan to spend at least a week there next year myself on our trip up the coast of eastern australia.

depending on your budget and how much variety you want to see and if you are planning to hire a car, you might also want to see,

the outback at uluru, and or alice springs,
the flinders ranges in south australia
some world class wine regions at hunter valley, barossa in south australia, or the maclaen valley also in south australia
tasmania our smallest state which has beautiful unspoiled scenery.
sydney of course, and perhaps a day or two in our national capital. canberra which you can access from sydney.
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mickh · Flight Steward Joined: 26 Sep 2005 Posts: 53 56 ants

Interests are one factor (no wineries in Northern Australia for example), but time of year is another.

Who would willingly put themselves through a Melbourne or Hobart winter? Or the build-up in Darwin (Oct-Dec)? Or dare I say it, mid-summer in my home town, dear old Alice Springs?

While none of these are too extreme, they could all affect your comfort factor somewhat.
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Penny at TakeABreak.com.a · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 1:06 pm Post subject: must see

Must see's in Australia in my books:
NSW - the Beaches. Sydney (mainly the harbour) and Blue Mountains
Queensland - the great barrier reef - at least one full day out on the reef
Northern Territory - Ayers Rock, the Olgas, Katherine Gorge
Western Australia - Bungle Bungles National Park, the Gibb River Road
South Australia - Kangaroo Island and the Adelaide Hills
Victoria - The Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island
Tasmania - Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay, Hobart, Port Arthur
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