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Hi everyone.
I heard that it's illegal to hitch in Queensland. Is this
true? If the police catch you hitching, what would they do:
jail or fine? Are drivers often willing to give rides? Also
I would like to know any special precautions I should take
for hitching. I already hitched through NSW, Victoria and
Tasmania so I know about the long waits.
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I am currently in LA and was looking for a cheap way home to
Oz. I've heard that it is possible to get on a yatch as
crew but have no idea how to go about doing this. If anyone
has done this sort of thing before some advice would be more
than a little helpful.
Thanks, missing the clean water,
Pete.
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Hi everyone,
Just wondering if anyone knows of any clubs or bars in
Australia that Canadians hang out at ?
Steve
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Hi, I'm a Brit going over to Australia for six weeks, I'm
planning to spend a good chunk of time in Adelaide (I've
got family who will let me board for free). I was
wondering what the music scene was like. I'm into punk,
metal, a bit of ska.....d&b, hip hop, funk Bascially
anything you can lose your head in a mosh pit to or get
down on a dance floor to. Any good venues or clubs worth
checking out, bearing in mind that I'm on a fairly tightish
budget. Also I'm going from the 6th july to 10th august
(in adelaide) any good gigs on of bands/djs who you'd
recomend seeing??
Thanks loads sarah
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Hi, I'm a Brit going over to Australia for six weeks, I'm
planning to spend a good chunk of time in Adelaide (I've
got family who will let me board for free). I was
wondering what the music scene was like. I'm into punk,
metal, a bit of ska.....d&b, hip hop, funk Bascially
anything you can lose your head in a mosh pit to or get
down on a dance floor to. Any good venues or clubs worth
checking out, bearing in mind that I'm on a fairly tightish
budget. Also I'm going from the 6th july to 10th august
(in adelaide) any good gigs on of bands/djs who you'd
recomend seeing??
Thanks loads sarah
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I WANT TO ENJOY SIX MONTHS IN NEW ZEALAND BUT I DON'T KNOW
WICH ONE IS THE BEST AREA TO BE PLACED. PLEASE HELP ME!
I LIVE IN BRAZIL SO I DON'T WANT A VERY COLD AREA BECAUSE
I'M WORRIED ABOUT MY ADAPTATION.I'M 16 YEARS OLD AND I'LL
STUDY THERE BUT I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH INFORMATION ABOUT N.Z..
I'M THINKING ABOUT WELLINGTON,IS THERE A GOOD AREA TO LIVE?
AND AUCKLAND? I MUST KNOW EVERYTHING, THE WEATHER, THE
POPULATION, THE CULTURE, BEST PLACES TO VISIT...
I JUST HAVE 1 MONTH,I'LL TRAVEL IN JULY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Just two questions:
1. Do you know any budget accommodation in Pago Pago?
earlier edition of LP Samoa guide listed a few cheap
guesthouses (up to 10$ per person), but the last (1998)
edition doesn't mention them. Has anybody been there
recently?
2. Has anybody been to American Samoa National Park
on Tau island? Are there any trails available?
Thanks, Mike
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Couple from Spain need urgent information about Solomon
Islands. We plan to go there in mid-july till early
september.
We need tips, do's and dont's, the best islands to visit
and... most important and urgent: we need a good aussie
travel agence (e-mail if it's possible) to arrange the
flight from Brisbane to Solomon and the "Discover Solomon
Islands" air pass.
Thanks in advance.
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I feel I am still no further forard in my plan to emigrate to NZ despite a lot of talking and investigating new gremlins appear and confuse me. A couple of questions if any one would be kind enough to answer.
1. I have heard that if you have Immigrated to Austrailia then you can move over to NZ and be able to work/live. Is this true.
2. If so, then is Austrialia easier to emmigrate to?
3. Does anyone know the best way to get into NZ permanent.
Every consultant I speak to, fills my head with crap.
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does anyone know if these essentials are significantly
cheaper or more expensive in australia than the uk? im
moving to nsw in july and dont know whether to replace my
knackered blades before i go or when i get there. or
whether its worth lugging my bike rather than selling it
and picking up another there. any thoughts greatly
appreciated. cheers!
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Hi,
I plan to cycle across Oz next year without a support team.
I intend to go across the Outback from Perth to CApe York
including the Canning Stock Route.
Am I stupid to try this, and if so what can I do to stop
myself dying.
Love to hear from you
Al
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Gidday,
During my recent trip down under, I had this opportunity
to visit York in Western Australia.
This tiny little village is oganised on its main street
(Avon Terrace) and the visit of a couple of pleasant museum
will tell how tough a pioneer's life was. The Balladong
Farm that is announced to be one of the very first farm in
the country will propose to discover the pioneer's life
through a small movie, and its actual state may let one
imagine how people had to put up with no real facilities.
The Gaol and Courthouse museum will tell the story of
the ancestors of the boys and girls in blue in the country,
how convicts were held in prison, and a very interesting
sight of a pioneer's house is presented: life is something
hard without electricity of fresh water ...
All the previous is explained in LP over Western Australia.
Now comes the new bit.
On the way to York coming from Perth, in the middle
of the journey, alongside the road, one will find a very
pleasant tree root that people keep decorated with many
colours and that is known as 'Fred'. Fred is every now and
then re-painted when colours wash off or when other people
will have changed its design. Sometimes the root (1m50 high)
is even disguised for special celebration days. And the
people I met told me it was a funny attraction, that no
one knows who takes care of, but there it goes.
That's all folks and mistery from magic Oz.
Have a good day mate,
Marc, Belgium.
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Hi There,
My name is Nicole Lennon and my husband and I live on a
small hobby farm in
Wagga Wagga (1/2 way between Sydney and Melbourne).
We breed Bernese Mountain Dogs and we currently are
offering a live in
position for 8 weeks from early July through to Early
September 1999.
We are looking for an animal lover preferably with quite a
lot of experience
with dogs to help look after our dogs and their puppies and
also help out
around the house...in exchange we offer board and keep and
a small salary
per week.
Inquirers can contact us via email below or by phone 02 69
269 965.
Cheers and Many thanks,
Nicole Lennon
Zanzebern Bernese
zanzebern@bigpond.com
Homepage: www.wideworld.com.au/bernese
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Can anyone advise on flights from Sydney to Bathurst? I
have heard possibly Hazelton Airways - is there an airline
affiliated with Qantas that has a similar service? Much
appreciate an answer!
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Off travelling in the next month or so, up the East Coast? My friend and I were planning to go with Oz Experience but have heard a few bad stories about it, can anyone back this up with good ones?
Is it worth going by car?
If there is anyone that is planning to go by car or whatever let us know we maybe we could sort something out, (petrol etc) Planning to go in about 2 weeks.
Thanks
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Hi,
In early June, I will be driving from Port Augusta in South
Australia up to Alice Springs. I hope to do the journey in
a leisurely, interesting way, taking about 10 - 14 days,
travelling into Flinders Ranges, possibly to Oodnadatta
(along the Track), Coober Pedy, Uluru/Kata Tjuta, Kings
Canyon. Basically bush camping or back-of-the-car stuff,
checking the place out properly. If you fancy joining me on
my odyssey then drop me a mail before the end of May.
Cya (?)
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Hi there. I am a Canadian traveller who will be heading to
Australia/NZ in june and july of this year. However I only
have 1 week to spend in NZ and my flight lands in Auckland
so my question is for others who have been or live there,
what have been your favourite sites to see? What are the
essentials or must sees? I'm not sure if I'll have time to
see the South Island so i guess we'll have to stick to the
north island. Thanks for your help!
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Hello all. I'm canadian of Indian background and am
planning a trip to Australia/NZ this summer (June/July) and
I am a little concerned about racism in these countries. I
guess b/c I've grown up in Canada I've been relatively
immune to this and have heard bits and pieces of this going
on down there. However I have also heard that the people
in Aust./NZ are also very friendly. I guess I'm asking if
any other non-white travellers had any problems or if I'm
just worrying about nothing. I'd also like to hear any
thoughts from Aussie's. Thanks!
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Hello all. I'm canadian of Indian background and am
planning a trip to Australia/NZ this summer (June/July) and
I am a little concerned about racism in these countries. I
guess b/c I've grown up in Canada I've been relatively
immune to this and have heard bits and pieces of this going
on down there. However I have also heard that the people
in Aust./NZ are also very friendly. I guess I'm asking if
any other non-white travellers had any problems or if I'm
just worrying about nothing. I'd also like to hear any
thoughts from Aussie's. Thanks!
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Not strictly a travel question but I'm getting desperate.
Please can anyone give me the words to John Safran's piss
take of "Sunscreen" - that 'feel good' sap from about 1997?
Tried looking everywhere and just can't find anything. If
not the words, where to look or ANYTHING. Thanks to anyone
who even considers this.
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Can anyone tell me the location where African-American men
are welcome in Australia? Someone from one post suggested
Brisbane but are there are more? To the person who gave that
idea where are the clubs and pubs that catered to
African-American men? Since the Olympics is comming I wanted
to know those locations. I welcome all ideas.
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Does anyone have experience with migration to Australia?
I'm working on filling out form 47 in the independent visa
class and I have a few questions. If I'm granted the
permanent visa when do I have to enter Australia? Someone
told me sic months after I've been issued the visa, but I
can't find any information regarding this on the DIMA
website. And do I have to include a police clearance with
the form right away or will I be told if it's needed?
Any help or advice greatly appreciated, thanks!
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Unlikely that anyone would want to leave this beautiful
country...But I have a friend who wants to move to the US
for a extended stay..She is a professional lady.She's a
nurse
Will any of you who have lived and worked in the US.. please
tell me if it is easy to get a job...without a green card.
How hard is it to get a green card?
Are the yanks all that bad?
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Can anybody tell me anything about their surfing experiences
in Fiji. I am headed over there in a couple of months and
want to know the best place to stay. Tavarua is booked up!
Do I stay on Namotu Island or somewhere else?
Which are the most consistant breaks?
Are there any surf shops over there, or do I bring a couple
of boards/leashes etc.
Any advice will be great.
Cheers.
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Have any of you backpackers travelled with a laptop
computer? If so, was it more of a benefit or a burden and
were you able to easily find safekeeping places that you
could park it while hiking and adventuring when you didn't
want to lug it along?
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I'll start...Your voice sounded excellant.Your email was
enlightening...and humourous...I still long for your loins.
Will you save them for me? I'll save myself for you.
The question is can we wait till August?
I might explode..in my own personal juices.
I love you..Will you be mine?
Can we name the child....Bilbo jr.??
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.....FOR WE ARE YOUNG AND FREE. I just wanted to let you
all know that i think this is the most brilliant branch of
the thorntree!!! i wandered over here for the first time
tonight and i have spent the last 3hrs laughing my arse off
non stop. It's funny, it's crude, it's witty, it's
intellegent, it's poignant. I love it. Some of the
highlights would have to be the "un-australian post", "what
did you have for dinner" the "hello post" with over 1200
posts, the "bogan" post made me laugh so much that i gave
my stomach muscles a great work out! so to all who have
contributed, thank you. you have made my day. see ya!!!!
and as my favourite young talent time host would always
say: "Good night Australia!"
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Can anyone tell me if New Zealand permanent residents (not
citizens) can live and work in Australia without any type
of Australian visa? Thanks for any info...
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Does anyone know where to get hold of the forms to apply
for Visas for New Zealand?? I tried to phone the Embassy
but all I got was a computer!
Ta
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Hey
who can tell me where I can learn english for 3 weeks in
for example in Bristol - in a school or private. My english
is not the best and I'm working in an european project. So
I will combinate my hollidays with a language curse.
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Has anyone been to Samoa. We are thinking of going there
over New Year's Eve and want to know how long we should
stay on each Island. Where are the cool places to stay,
nicest beaches, surfing and diving spots,cultural events,
etc?
Please let us know ANYTHING you know about Samoa.
Thankyou.
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Hi,
can anybody tell me how i can get to Lizard Island in a
cheap way, perhaps per boat?
Thanks Andy
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Anyone got any info re Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsular.
I'm thinking of flying there from Darwin, but not sure if
there is any backpacker accommodation and transport, or
hiring a car is the only way to travel there. Can anyone
help? What are the "must sees"?
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Just a reccomendation to anyone visiting Victoria, you must go to Lock Ard Gorge, it is a few minutes from the 12 Apostles and is absolutely beautiful, we spent about 3 hours there but could have done with longer. The whole of the Great Ocean Road is worth seeing but allow a few days, we only had two and it wasn't long enough.
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Anyone know of a cheap place to stay in guam on a day stay
over??? A very reasonable hotel woudl be great - we get in
at 1am and leave the same day at 6pm, so was hoping to
sleep for 5-7 hours...
Thank you,
George
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I know this is a vain and naive question, but could someone
tell me what clothes to take with me to Oz and NZ for
june/july, in terms of temperature and fashion,
Thanks
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Hi there,
We plan a travel to pacific islands in august.
I found some old info about AIR NAURU's 'Exlorer Pacific
Pass'
There is absolutely no info about AIR NAURU in europe.
The AIR NAURU flights are not mentioned in the international
booking systems as 'SABRE'.
So I'm suspicious if AIR NAURU is still operating.
Does anyone have some info.
Thanks.
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As a potential Pacific traveler, I'd like opinions on the
best and worst bottled water. A backpacking must!
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I wonder if somebody could help to direct me in the right
direction: I would like to go from Australia/ New Zealand
to Japan, South Korea, Red China and Vietnam. From Vietnam
I would like to go to Eastern Europe and Scandanavian
countries.
Now what I need to know is if there are other travellers
that have done, as I'm a 44 year old backpacker that would
like to see as much as possible of the poeple and their
culture I need some suggestions on how to travel in these
countries as well as in between the countries in the most
economical way. I intend to do the trip over an period off
12 months.
So any info. on alternative in-expencive transport would be
appreciated.
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What's a good website for a variety of around the world
ticket ideas?
Thanks.
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Hi,
I'm a French young girl who had such a great time last
summer in California, that I decided to do that thing as
often as possible. After a year of great fun in Bristol to
study, grgr. I suddenly decided to go to Oz. Kind of my big
dream since I'm a little girl.
Here I am with my ticket for Oz, Nz and India. I've got to
pack my bag and that will be it. What the fuck am I going to
do there. No clue. If you know anything or travel around
this summer too, just send me a mail.
Ciao
Anne
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Is it possible to get a bus out of Oamaru to Omarama? I
know that InterCity do not have a service going that way
but I imagine that there might be a smaller company that
does - I want to pick up the InterCity coach in Omarama to
get to Mt Cook without backtracking.
Also, can anyone tell me whether I can book a sightseeing
flight out of Wanaka, over Milford Sound and then finish in
Queenstown? I've done the Milford Sound day trip and
thought it would be great to get a different perspective on
it. If this trip is possible - any ideas on price - for
adult and child?
Thanks.
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I'm planning a trip with my wife to Fiji next august.
Anibody can help me about the right place where to have the
best beach ?
thanks in advance.
Elio (italy)
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I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but is
anyone aware of whether dolphin swimming can be done in
Hawaii? I will be on the island of Maui this summer. I
hope someone knows something about this . . . .
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How about you Adelaide Crows fans kiss my arse? My mighty
Tiges were far too good for you poofters on Saturday night.
Ackowledge our great effort for christ's sake or shrivel up
and die just like you did in the last quarter on Saturday
night. Three flags in a row my arse. We're back!!!!!!!!
Yellow & black!!!!!!
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Can anyone help me with details of African Drumming Classes
in Sydney? I've checked out the City Search site on Sydney
but they don't have any listed. Thanks in advance.
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Hi there,
SORRY TO REPEAT A QUESTION THAT GETS ASKED ALL THE
TIME.......BUT........I'M FLYING OUT TO PERTH IN JULY AND
HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THE CHEAPEST FLIGHT.
I CAME ACROSS 'Royal Brunei Airlines' London-Perth RETURN
ú499
Do you guys know what they're like? Is the cheapest option
always the best? Is it worth spending ú700 for a better,
direct flight? DOES ANYONE GIVE A *?~!!
Any useful advice welcome. Cheers!!!
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Hello ! We are a gay couple, French Canadian, professionals,
early forties; we will arrive in Sydney on December 26 and
leave on January 7, with a trip to Melbourne from Jan 2
(Canberra) to Jan 5. Anyone not far from Sydney's gay scene
is willing to "bed & breakfast" us? We have an apartment in
Paris and one in MontrΘal and are willing to reciprocate.
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I'm looking for a cheap flight home from Athens to
Melbourne. Does anybody know of any names, email addresses
or websites that might deal in really cheap flights back to
oz??
Thanks
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I'm looking for a cheap (oneway) flight from Athens to
Melbourne Australia. Does anybody know names, email or
websites of cheap flight providers??
Thanks
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My family and I will be travelling to Fiji for a fortnight
in August. I believe that a lot of childrens Osh Kosh
clothing, Gap and other 'designer' labels are manufactured
here. Does anyone have any details on where I could start my
shopping trip, I'd love to get some great stuff for the kids
and us of course. Any information on shopping would be
greatly appreciated. Thanking you in anticipation.
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HI FRIENDS,
I AM FROM INDIA AND AM PLANNING TO DO MY BACHELORS IN
COMMUNICATION FROM UTS,IS IT A RECIGNISED UNIV,IS IT GONMNA
GET ME A STANDING LATER.ALSO ID LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE
COURS3ES WHICH WOULD FETCH ME GOOD MONEY .
I AM GOOD WITH MY WORK AND WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THESE UNIVS.
PLEASE HELP ME
AVI
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I was just wondering. How many time did you get laid while
on your travels and what were some of the strandest places
you did it. My ideal was on the beach (grass not sand) in
the rain. Have you ever had sex in the rain. IT IS
FANTASTIC. I highly recomend it. Where have YOU been
shagging? Hmmmmm?
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Hey there I've been in Australia for about 9 months now
looking to get home. Anyone coming to South Australia and
looking to buy a car to see the place? I drove it down from
Queensland, not real pretty but a workhorse and easy for
parts and all that, 74 Falcon. I was also wondering if
anyone had any transferable tickets back to the states they
wanted to get rid of or could give me any pointers on how to
get home CHEAP, I'm desperate and don't care if I gotta take
a boat. Sort of stranded you might say and I can't exactly
work here.
Thanks
Matt
mattlovenz@hotmail.com
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We can't decide where to spend Christmas - at the
Queenscliff YHA or at the Sorrento YHA in Victoria? Which
do you think is better? We're looking for a nice place to
relax and enjoy the day.
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We've just had a brilliant time touring the east coast of
Australia for only $315 per week would have been less if we
had another person & it included a brand new hire car with
unlimited km and we stayed in LUXURY PLUS offbeat
accommodation with the best people we met in Australia and
had a delicious all you can eat breakfast every morning. We
went where ever we wanted and saw some amazing beaches and
rainforest all thanks to Hostelling In Homes Australia
http://www.homehostel.com - We can't wait to come back next
year !
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What the hell is a bloke? I'm american and i speak English
unlike u dumb drunk Aussies
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Is it true at the topless beaches in Australia that there
is an unwritten rule that women with very larger breasts
should not go topless,even if they are not fat women but
just women with larger melons? And that the small perky ones
are more desirable if a woman is to go topless. i.e. Are
the pendulum breasts not allowed to be bare?
p.s. Do any aussie women play volley ball or run on the
beach topless so that their boobs bonce all over the place
or is that bad etiquette too?
Thanx, the Great American
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My dream is to move to Sydney or Melbourne for a couple of
years.I spent 3 months in Oz two years ago,and loved every
second of it!!!!So what I would like to do is to work in a
hotel or restaurant in one of these two towns.I`m a chef
whith 6 years excperience,has worked in both Norway and
Austria.Are at the moment working on an oilrig,but dream
about Australia and a happy,busy lifestyle there!!!!
What can Ido to fulfill my DREAM?????
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hey does anyone out there have any fab ideas on what to do
in aust for ny 2000? any special festivals happening either
in victoria or nsw? we can't decide whether to stay or go...
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Hi there,
Does anyone know if it is possible to enter Oz and NZ
without an onward ticket. We are now in Singapore, we'll
fly into Cairns but we want to buy onward tickets from
Sydney. (Sydney -> Auckland -> USA -> Europe)
Do the customs particularly in Oz check if you have an
onward ticket? If it is a problem, we'll have to buy an
onward ticket here in Singapore.
please help, thanks.
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Sat 22 May, 14:18].
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I am visiting Fiji in August and know that there is a
factory that manufactures osh kosh childrens clothing and
other 'designer' labels. Can anyone help me out with the
location? Its very expensive dressing two kids in nice
clothes - this would help!!! Thanks in advance.
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WANTED - BUDGET CAR/VAN HIRE/BUY - SELLBACK
1 MONTH AUG - SEPT '99
SYDNEY - WOLLONGONG.
EMAIL DETAILS RE: PRICES/ARRANGEMENTS ETC.
CHEERS - THE WILSON FAMILY - CLEVELAND UK.
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Two of us are going to oz very soon for three months, im
wondering if its worth buying a small camper-esque van to
kip in and also travel around in, as im on a budget.
is this a good idea or not? what about insurance as we're
both 19?
any help most gratefully appreciated.
email me on ht8411@bris.ac.uk.
cheers, you beaut!
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I wear glasses and contact lenses and will soon be on a
working holiday in Oz. What I wanted to know was how
expensive are contact lenses to buy in Australia? Also are
the cleaning solutions relatively expensive? I was wondering
if any other travellers have experienced any problems
wearing lenses whilst travelling, is it impractical and
should I stick to my glasses?
Thanks
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I am a 22 year old English guy who wants to ride his bicycle
across Oz in 2000.
My proposed route is Perth-Alice Springs-Cape York heading
straight through the Outback on the old stock routes.
I would love advice from anyone who can tell me anything
about the outback or the stock routes (eg Canning Stock
Route). My problems at the moment revolve around food,
water, tents and navigation and most other things.
Please feel free to e-mail me on A.J.Humphreys@sms.ed.ac.uk
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I've just been taking the piss with you crazy Aussies the
last couple of days. I've met you guys all over the world,
and found you to be alright every time.
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After returning back home I must say that Australian women
have the fatest arses in the world . Saw many of my friends
dragged by the ear out of bars by their fat arsed stuck up
girlfriends. So you guys in Australia - STAND UP FOR
YOURSELVES
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I want to learn about cricket. Is Australia really unbeatable and Shine Worn the guy to watch out for tecnique?
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For all you nternational tourists comming to Australia, you
should consider Kangaroo Town, just south of Alice Springs.
Built in 1692, this quaint town served as a centre for
breaking in wild kangaroos for racing. However, it soon
transformed itself into a tourist town as the market for
racing kangaroos soon died out. However, there is still a
thriving racing herd of kangaroos based just outside the
town gate that are put on the local track every third sunday
of the month. There is an Inn run by Big Bertha, an
immigrant from Lithuania in the early stages of the century.
Just three dollars Australian a night, there is a nightly
kangaroo dance in which locals pair up with their favourite
racer. Watch out, because the last time a tourist brought
meat - especially kangaroo meat - in with them to Kangaroo
Town, the Kangaroos ran amuck for three days in fright ab\nd
disgust. Come in winter as in summer temperatures reach 100
degrees celcius and the residents move to their underground
caves for six months. However, travellers in early June run
the risk of being trampled to death in the annual Kangaroo
charge down main street.
Hope to see you there!!!!
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Is it true that ozzie wimen run around naked in Byron Bay?
Is this the best place in Oz to see bare breasted wimen?
We don't get to see much in way of Breasts in Amerika so
when I come to Oz I want to see as many breasts as I can.
Let me know the best place for breast watching.
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OK, first up; if you don't like house
music/electronica/techno parties and nightclubs (and
travelling as well), you may as well skip this message.
If you do, then read on, my friend........
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/theglobaldancefloor
I have recently started the above Yahoo club, called The
Global Dancefloor; it's basically a place for people to meet
and exchange info on where the best parties, nightclubs and
dance music/electronica scenes are around the world.
There is a message board, a chat room, links and photo
albums - and since the club was formed, a couple of days
ago, it has moved steadily up the chart of most popular
clubs in the Music>DJs section. If you decide to join up,
please feel free to invite any likeminded friends. See what
you think, anyway.......
P.L.U.R.
Into_the_early_morning_light
If you want more info, you can contact me at:
Break4Love@hotmail.com
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Hello all,
I am trying really hard to get into the Peace Corps to
teach secondary English in a Micronesian countries. Can you
please tell me anything about the islands, what you've
heard, what you've witnessed....I'd really like to know if
you love it or hate it etc....I'd love to hear from
anyone....
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Dear Australia,
I am reading a book by a famous Australian writer called
Nine Tales of Heroism and Drinking Beer in the Outback.
I want to start to learn what makes you people tick, in
anticipation for my upcoming trip there. Although the book
has been translated, some words of course have no clear
English equivalent. Could someone please give the meaning
for the following words: footie, uni, kamawazibombat,
toomaladom-maladoo, wiki-waki-round-about,
ruta-tik-tak-wami-a bee. Australian seems like such a
colourful language I can hardly wait to start learning
myself.
YD
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Can you experienced folk suggest how much it is likely to
cost me per day / week / month living in Oz (mostly based
in Sydney). I'm coming over using a one year working
holiday visa from the UK, but I really dont have a clue
about a realistic budget. Thanks for any suggestions.
Rob
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Does anybody know anything about the following resorts in
Rarotonga? I cannot decide which one to stay at...
Club Rio, Edgewater Resort, Manuia Beach, Moana Sands,
Pacific Resort or The Rarotongan Beach Resort.
(PS this is for our honeymoon - so luxury and a great view
is the key)
THANKS!!
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Hello all. I'll be traveling to New Zealand in Sept/Oct of
this year and would like to see as much of North and South
Island as possible. Has anyone been on a bus trip with
Flying Kiwi, Kiwi Experience, etc? If so, can you please
tell me how you liked it and if you would recommend one
company over another? I'm looking for something that would
allow me to see a large part of the country, but isn't too
"touristy." Thanks much!
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Hi Gang,
I'm coming over to Aus on a 1Y WH visa. I'll be there in
about 2 weeks. What are the diving conditions in and around
the reef like at the moment. I would absolutely love to go
diving there but have never dived before. I want it be
something I will remember. Am I better to put it off until
the Aus spring time. Any suggestions for best dive spots
and best time of year to try ? Thanks
Robbie
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Is it true that you don't need to have a return flight when
going to Australia for a working holiday? I want to stay in
Australia for a full year and can't get a return flight so
far in advance.
Cheers.
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Please could someone let me know as to whether it is
possible to get a cheap air ticket from Darwin to Perth,
i.e. whether there are discounts available for standby etc.
Ansett quotes have been very expensive.
Thank you!
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Can anyone please give me advice on cruising around the
Whitsunday Islands? I do have a couple of specific questions
but would appreciate any advice and would both enjoy and
appreciate hearing from people who have been on these
cruises.
My specific questions are:
(1) From people who've been on the cheaper cruises ie depart
on the afternoon rather than the morning, did you feel that
you had enough time?
(2) I've been told here that of the 3 day 3 night cruises
Tallarook (Tallarook V does this one) tend to have run-down
yachts. The trouble is I've found that hostel workers (who
told me this) and touts give you bullshit advice to try to
sell you the stuff which is best for them. This sounds the
best of these tours to me, for a 26 year old young acting
couple on a limited budget (as opposed to Anaconda III and
Solway Lass; the latter even has a licensed bar which would
prove very costly for me!). I would appreciate any thoughts.
(3) Any advice on the best companies to book with, or is it
best to book through a hostel?
I'm actually in Airlie Beach right now and would appreciate
as quick an answer as possible so we can go ahead and book.
Thanks in advance for all replies.
Paul.
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This is the 2nd time i have posted this message -
someone please reply and help me out!!
I'm from UK and am applying for my Australian working
holiday visa through the consulate in London. Just wanted to
check if i have remembered everything:
- Application form
- Cheque for ú60
- SAE with 55p stamp
- Passport photos - HOW MANY?
- Passport ? - Do i send my passport as well?
Have i forgotten anything?
Thanks for all replies - i'm sooooo excited about going!!!!!
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Hi peoples, I will be driving to Darwin on or after the
30th of May 99. I would like a co pilot or two for the
trip. I have no itinary planned at this stage except it
will take about 14 days. I'm 36 yrs and happily single.
time is short so drop me an email.
Have a plan for security.
Regards
Dave
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Hi all
I will leave sydney pretty soon for darwin via Melbourne
Adelaide and perth. Except the Great Ocean road, Flinders
ranges and Grampians, I'm wondering which others places
worth to stop. So what do you think about ?
- Wilson's Promontory Nat Park
- Ballarat
- Mootwingee and Mungo Nat Park ( near Broken hill and
Mildura )
- great australian bight :
Does it worth to stop for 1 day for someone travelling by
bus ? Any quite cheap flight ... ?
* Wayward between Melb and adelaide : great ? price ?
accomodation included ?
Thanks in advance
NB: I would be interested in renting a car in Melb and may
be Adelaide to avoid "organised trips". But as I travel by
my own it's almost impossible. Any travellers in the same
situation ... contact me !
( I should be in Melb around the 9th, in Adelaide around the
18th )
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Which bars/pubs do people reckon are the best in Australia.
I'll start by saying the Boubon and Beef Steak in Kings
Cross has got a lot of atmosphere.
Where else do people reckon?
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Greetings Fellow Travelers:
I suddenly feel drawn to the Pacific Islands but would like
some good backpacker advice to help me narrow down my
options. I'll be leaving from the US, am on a tight budget
(of course) and would really love to find island bliss with
the possibility of working to earn some money (I am a
teacher of math and geogrpahy -- also an aspiring writer).
Which island nations offer the best in budget getaway, are
the least "touristy", and have the possibility for work
(preferably at the college level)??? Also, is it possible
to travel via freighter from island to island?
Please e-mail me your comments: mencha@sedona.net
Thank you thank you thank you!
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We are going away for 3 weeks at the end of Jan/start of
Feb. and I was thinking about renting our one bedroom place
out to cover the rent. It is situated 35 minutes walk from
the central city in Auckland, or a 7$ taxi fare. It would
only cost $200 a week. Has any one done this with success
or had there house trashed? $200 a week would cover the
rent, phone and power. Plus I think if we rented it to a
couple it would be cheaper than them staying in a
backpackers.
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Hello,
Iam planning a trip with Trek Australia.
Is somebody out there who ever made a trip with them.
I have made one with Trek America and I really liked it.
But I wanna know what kind of trips they make and if
the organisation is good.
And what the extra excursions will cost.
I am planning a trip from Melbourne to Darwin/Cairns,
With Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef in it.
So any information is welcome and what is the average age
of the group.
A lot of greeting from Holland.
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I would just like to tell everyone who is going to
Australia to go to Darwin and to do the 4 day Kakadu trip.
The best thing we did in the whole of Aussie. Go with
Gondwana. An independent company which is much cheaper and
better than the others.
Have fun!
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Fri 21 May, 17:02].
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I'm going to Oz for a year and I'm currently looking for
insurance. The cheapest I have found is the 'Varsity Bond'
policy from Travel Insurance Direct.
Has anybody else used this policy? If so, have you had any
good or bad experiences if you've had to make a claim?
Any other policy recommendations would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks.
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WARNING TO ALL BACKPACKERS COMING TO SYDNEY!
DO NOT, REPEAT **NOT**, LEAVE ANY VALUABLES IN **ANY** CAR
THAT IS PARKED NEAR **ANY** BACKPACKER HOSTEL!
ESPECIALLY DON'T LEAVE A BACKPACK VISIBLE!
This is unfortunately a continuing problem in the inner city
of Sydney, PARTICULARLY around the Darlinghurst & Kings
Cross area...
Many backpackers head to The Cross on their first visit to
Sydney. The street scum who hang around The 'Cross have
known for years that backpackers are easy targets for quick
cash and pawnable valuables. It's also known to everybody
that many backpackers come to The Cross to buy/sell cars.
Theft from cars in the inner city backpacker hostel
districts has always been, and continues to be, a BIG
PROBLEM! If a backpack is visible inside the car, chances
are the car WILL be broken into - you may find you stuff a
few days later, minus passport, money, etc, but it will be
strewn all along the gutter of some scummy Kings Cross back
alley.
HOW MANY TIMES do I have to hear tourists and backpackers in
Sydney recite the same old sob-story over and over, I've
heard it so many times now!!! It is the easiest and
commonest way for backpackers to get ripped off in Sydney.
SO WISEN UP!
BE CAREFUL!
DON'T BE DUMB!
TAKE ALL YOUR STUFF OUT OF THE CAR!
DON'T LEAVE ANYTHING VALUABLE IN ANYBODY'S CAR!
Regards,
Sheldon from Sydney.
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I heard from someone that there are durian plantations in
Queensland. Durians are the infamous green, 'smelly' fruit
with a spiky shell and creamy, yellow flesh. It's common
and popular in South-east Asia.
Does anyone know of any durian plantations in Qld? I'd like
to go check them out for myself!
Ta!
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Can anyone advise whether it is cheaper to pay for tourist
attractions prior to leaving home - or purchase once you
arrive at your destination? I'm going to NZ for a few
weeks soon and don't know whether to pre-pay things such as
Milford Sound Cruise and/or some of those 5-in-1 package
deal thingy watsits etc etc.
Also anyone know whether it is worthwhile travelling from
Wellington to Napier, then across to New Plymouth before
heading to Auckland? I won't have wheels so will be doing
it by bus and will have only 3 - 4 days to get from
Wellington to Auckland (I will be going to Rotorua, Taupo &
the Waitomo Caves after meeting up with friends in
Auckland, so I want to travel a different way on the trip
north).
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I got my visa!I got my visa!I got my visa!I got my visa!
I got my visa today!
And I'll tell you why I'm so pleased about it. I'm 26, so
all those doom and gloom stories about not being able to
get one over 25 is rubbish. And I guess it proves that they
haven't run out of places either.
I hedged my bets fairly thoroughly by including in my
application everything that I could think of. My boss wrote
me a letter of recommendation, saying that I had been
granted a year's leave of absence, and could come back on
the same pay. I also wrote a mini essay saying why I wanted
to go, why it had taken me til now, how I was looking
forward to exchanging cultural knowledge and and a bank
statement with $5040 Australian dollars in it, so they knew
I wasnt going to be a drain of the country's resources.
The only thing that caught me out was putting that I would
be doing mainly bar work or waitressing on the application
form. They wrote back asking for a doctor's letter.
These are the three things the doctor's letter had to say:
"applicants involved in any of the above occupations are
required to provide a recent certificate of report from
their doctor as to the applicants current state of health
including fitness to:
travel to Australia
remain in australia for the proposed period of stay
return to their home country"
the "above occupations" being things like education,
healthcare, and food and drink.
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I'm from UK and am applying for my Australian working
holiday visa through the consulate in London. Just wanted to
check if i have remembered everything:
- Application form
- Cheque for ú60
- SAE with 55p stamp
- Passport photos - HOW MANY?
- Passport ? - Do i send my passport as well?
Have i forgotten anything?
Thanks for all replies - i'm sooooo excited about going!!!!!
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Is anybody in Melbourne planning to drive to Sydney (or by
extension, Cairns) in July? I want to visit a friend and I
would be happy to pay petrol etc. Otherwise can anyone tell
me the best place to find a ride to both or either
destinations. Please post or email - thanks.
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Hello,
I am planning to come to Australia in September and will be
there for about a year. The problem being that I would like
to open a bank acount there but will have no permanent
address. I dont particuarly fancy having lots af travellers
cheques sitting in my bag. I have heard that certain banks
in Oz have agreements with English banks in order to setup
accounts. Anybody know anything about this??
Thanks
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I read today that the Federal Gov't is going to scrap the
minimum meat content of the legendary dog's eye, the ole
maggot bag. The current minimum is 25% meat, and also
there's a maximum 33% fat (don't ask me what the rest is, I
don't know and I don't want to know). Shouldn't we rise up
in mass protest (or maybe mass-debate) over the adulteration
of this veritable Aussie icon?
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Being a young country Aussie I would have to say do not miss
one of these things whilst over here. $60 bucks all you can
drink for 2 days, fat V8 utes, fat chicks & not so fat
chicks, extreme drunkeness, and of course Bundy Rum. It is
a piece of Australian culture you can not afford to miss.
Please come along
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My boyfriend of 3 years (he's irish, I'm australian) and I
applied for a de facto visa in Dublin in January. They told
us it would take 3-4 months but it is over that now and we
are still waiting. Anyone out there in the same position who
can tell me what to expect? I am getting a bit lonely and
tired of waiting! Are we likely to get it ? Has anyone ever
been knocked back? It's a pain in the arse.
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Has anyone ever done the Cambridge certificate course through Holmes College in Melbourne? I am considering doing this but would like to know any impartial advice or experiences. Is it a very portable qualification? Is the course good value (I havent' recveived any iformation yet so do not know the price)? Are there equivalent certificates I can study for through public universities or institutions? The Holmes course is 4 weeks full time but I really want a part-time weekend or after hours course. Any advice is gratefully received.
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Can anyone recommend any Broome to Darwin tours. I'm
looking at Wilderness 4wd adventures and Northern
Terrotory Adventure Tours at the moment. Any comments on
these or others would be appreciated.
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Hi whoever!
We (family of 4) plan to go to Malaysia in July. Our plan is to stay mainly in small hotels but want to go hiking in the Taman Negara national park for some days. Do we need to bring our camping gear and carry it for the whole trip or is it reasonable to hire equipment at the park? Any other tips for a family backpacking trip in Malaysia greatfully received. We like mixture of activity and relaxing.
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Does anybody out there know the website address for WWOOF ? If so please reply.
Many thanks......
A
xx
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hi i need a warm place to go for 2000 i was thinking
beach, mytie and crisp ocean. any one have any good ideas?
Cheap but warm.write here or email. and if the is any books
that i could read tell me thanks alli
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Hello there,
Well we are planning a holiday in september to Australie.
We are going to travel from Sidney to Perth. I have a lot of
information, the only thing I cannot find is the weather in
september. We nead to decide to go by camper or tent.
Thanks already,
Greetings from Holland
Willem-Jan
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But don't feel so good about yourself just yet Aussie,
because your lot are a very close second! In fact, if you
continue in your beer swilling, Kangaroo murdering, wanker
talking, no friend having, Grand Canyon visiting way, it is
predicted you will top the charts by early next century. So
you better be nice to us. I want to see 17 million
apologies on this TT by Friday morning USA time. Or there
will be trouble.
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My boyfriend and I are travelling from Cairns to Sydney in September by bus - What we can't decide is whether to use Oz Experience or McCafferty's (sorry to bring this debate up again!) We're from the UK and it's our first time to Australia, so we've no idea. We are not really bothered which one we take but any comments/views from those who have used either would be really useful. Thanks
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Hi.
I have the funds to get me to Oz and enough for a week or
two's cheap living, But I'm looking for work which can fund
me staying there between July and The end of September. I'm
aware that its the winter there now and so the toursist
trade will be a bit slack.
How likely is it that i can find work that will pay me
enough to live day to day and maybe have enough to travel
for a couple of weeks before going home??
I dont care really which for the work takes , I work hard
and i'm not afraid to get my hands dirty. But I have
particular skills/experience in IT, management or
retailing...with a little accounting knowlege.
Any advicewould be great.
Thanks
Kirstie.
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Hi, Just looking for a bit of an experienced voice.
Coming out to Oz in early July, possibly in company,
probably alone as I wouldn't mind avoiding the
ever-burgeoning Irish crowd for a short time at least....
Had planned on heading straight to Sydney (just cos you do)
but recently people have been saying on no account should I
do this as you'll fall into the "trap" and basically not
leave cos it's too much of a buzz. I'll spend all me dough
on rent and beer and leave any travelling till my visas
almost up and then where will I be??? Didn't my mother never
tell me etc etc etc...
The other option is Darwin-Cairns and work my way down over
2-3 months. But how feasible is this, especially with
limited funds. Is there work in winter?? Are their any
harvests (he asks expecting to be ridiculed)... you know
that sort of stuff....
I'm coming bright eyed, bushy-tailed and innocent as the
driven snow, so any advice would be appreciated......
Post here or email me.....
Ta, Don.
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Hi everyone,
Apart from relying on the trusty LP guides, and the huge
family that I have out in NSW, QLD, VIC and SA, I really
would be grateful for anyone's suggestions for places well
worth checking out in NSW or QLD (pref NSW as I won't be in
QLD for long). For info: I'm not on a tight budget, but not
throwing cash about for this trip either (unfortunately!!).
I'm looking for something "different" from all the usual
touristy areas/stuff (like seeing Sydney - I love the city,
but I've near enough combed every area)- especially
anything that involves the best place for sunsets, scenery,
coasts/beaches (or anything that would really make a good
photo memory) - I would like to do a bit of hiking/walking
also. So any good ideas regarding anything that caught your
attention guys and gals (especially from residents in
NSW/QLD), would really be appreciated!
Many thanks.
:O)
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For my list of useful websites for all you travellers, backpackers, tourists out there (or whatever you want to be called).... FOLLOW this topic. ->
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Tue 18 May, 19:09].
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Hi there
I've been travelling in Australia for 3 months, pretty much
keeping out of the way of big cities (they kill me!) and
tourist-backpackers, living out of the back of a
station-wagon, and working for keep on organic farms, etc,
through WWOOF (see the website).
Any similar folks out there who fancy joining me for the
long trip from Adelaide to Alice Springs via Flinders
Ranges, Oddnadatta Track, Uluru/Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon,
etc? (Off the beaten track without having to fork out $500
to a tour company!)
It'd be a camping, share petrol and music type of
arrangement with plenty of good nattering, leaving in early
June, so if that sounds like your idea of good travelling
then give me a mail.
Happy travels,
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Sun 23 May, 11:33].
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Everyday I read posts from Australians who hate America,
hate Americans, and aren't shy about telling anyone who will
listen. In fact there is a post like that on the N American
branch right now! So my question is this: why do you
people keep coming here in droves if you can't stand the
place? Is it some perverse Aussie right of passage to
endure a trip to someplace you hate? Your numbers
have become so overwhelming of late here, that Congress is
now considering a bill to build a giant wall across the
Pacific to stem the tide! I myself always take my holidays
somewhere I like ( and that is why I don't go to Australia).
But answers from those of you able to read and write (is
that too much to ask?) is appreiciated.
[Posts on this topic: 20. Latest post: Tue 25 May, 16:23].
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I live in Japan and am travelling to Australia for about
5 weeks in june. For that trip I will take a backpack.
However I also have to go to the UK. I will buy a ticket
out of Australia to London, return with JAL therefore going
via Tokyo. I wanted to stopover in Tokyo on my way to
London to pick up another suitcase to take to London.
However I can only stopover one way. Returning from London
I would only use the ticket as far as Tokyo , so could I
check my baggage in to Tokyo or would it end up in
Cairns?!! They might say that it would constitute another
stopover if request this at checkin. Has anyone any idea
about this? thankyou!!
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If you have Hawaii questions or need help planning your
Hawaii vacation, please feel free to contact me at:
hulagirl@aloha.com
Please mention that you saw this on Lonely Planet!
Mahalo,
Tiare :-)
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My classic ones are:
1)Collecting money for charity - what a con, you get 25%
and the company gets 75% of the takings, the charity gets
nothing.
2)Backpacking "art" students, selling their paintings. Our
office gets visited at least 8 times a week by "art"
students - funny how all the pictures look the same as each
other
3)Rose Sellers
4)Tele Marketing - bad vibes, bad money, soul destroying
5)Tele Sex Line - bad vibes, excellent money, sad
6)Fruit Picking in 40 degree heat
[Posts on this topic: 5. Latest post: Tue 25 May, 19:27].
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Hi, I plan on doing up to a week of tramping in NZ mid-
October, and if any Kiwis out there (or other NZ travelers)
have any favourite track recommendations I would love to
hear them! I presume some of the higher-elevation tracks
will not yet be trampable in mid-October, and I've heard
that the otherwise stunning Milford Track is marred by
crowds and scenic planes. Tips and advice are appreciated,
thanks!
-Brett.
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We are currently working in Melbourne and have had a place to live for the last two months. We have had a great time but our job is finished and we are going to start backpacking now and can't decide which way to go, up the East coast, West coast or up to Alice springs, does anyone have any suggestions? We need to be back here again at the end of September. Cheers everyone.
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Tue 18 May, 23:23].
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Can anyone tell me what the temperature would be like in
Perth in July?
Thanks!
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Can anybody tell me please what type of plugs [electrical]
are in APIA SAMOA. is the standard australian 3 pin plug
ok?? or we need adapter? if yes what type . thank you
[Posts on this topic: 3. Latest post: Fri 21 May, 7:48].
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Do you know any agencies that sell tix to concerts and gigs
after they've sold out through TicketTek?? Plz email me!
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Sun 23 May, 0:49].
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Hello,
Myself and my husband are going on our first round the
world trip in July at the grand old age of 28. We are
hoping to be in Sydney for the new year and suspect that
most of the hostels will be booked up by now, the thing is
because we don't know how long we will want to spend in
U.S.A, Fiji and New Zealand before getting to Oz we are
unsure about the best way to get ourselves somewhere to
stay when we don't have a definate date in mind. We don't
actually know anyone in Sydney but we have mates who have
been traveling and met people along the way, they reckon
it's perfectly acceptable for us to contact them and they
would be happy to give us a bed for the night e.t.c. I
don't know how anyone feels about this, but I can't help
feeling it's a little bit rude to just phone up a complete
stranger out of the blue and expect to stay with them, or
even expect them to be in!
Friends say this is all part of the travelling
mentality/adventure and any friend of theirs blah blah..
Anyway I'm rambleing but, please please somebody give us
some advice.
Thanks in advance
Medusa. x
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is it true what i read somewhere that the 1,000+ mile route
(route #1) from Brisbane-Cairns rarely touches the coast?
...that it's just endless sugarcane fields? (i thought the
drive would show off some spectacular coastline, non?)
[Posts on this topic: 6. Latest post: Tue 18 May, 23:25].
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originally, i planned my 3 wk. Oz trip to start in Sydney &
work my way up the coast to Cairns. after sticking my nose
in a few guidebooks this weekend, i'm now leaning towards
exploring the southern parts of Oz for some variety & then
flying up to Cairns from Adelaide for the final week. so,
here's my question. if i just focus on Cairns/Port
Douglas/Cape Trib area and a few of the islands reachable
from there, is that a satisfactory reflection of Oz's GBR?
or, would it be a crying shame that i'm missing some other
hot spots along the reef south of Cairns? all the islands
sound amazing to me...are there any that should not be
missed? (p.s. is it true what i read somewhere that the
[Posts on this topic: 3. Latest post: Sun 23 May, 16:46].
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I would like to get information on airfare prices from
Canada to Sydney Australia or where to get information with
Canadian prices for airfare. I am travelling for 3 weeks in
Nov/Dec within Australia, Sydney (3 days), Kangaroo Island
& Adelaide (3 days),Oz Experience possibly to Alice
Springs, 3 day Safari Ayers Rock and on to Cairns, before
flying to N.Z for Dec/ Jan. I would like to hear from
anyone with suggestions if one should purchase Bus Passes
or Travel Passes in Sydney or N.Z, or take established
passes such as Kiwi or OZ Experience, and what to see and
do when you're on a tight budget and fixed time period.
Does anyone know if at that time of the year, what type of
shoes one should bring for walking in N.Z or Australia,
especially at Ayers Rock? Should I book all my
accommodation ( hostels or bed and breakfast) now? Does
anyone knows if there will be a problem with getting
accommodation in January in the South Island of N.Z?
All advice is welcomed and definitely appreciated.
[Posts on this topic: 8. Latest post: Sat 22 May, 20:21].
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My family and I will be moving to the Melbourne area in
December for one year. We need to purchase a dependable,
reasonably priced used car. I've seen a number of posts on
the Thorn Tree about the convenient car sale yards in
Sydney used by other travelers who then sell back the car
at a pre-determined price. Does Melbourne also have a
similar reputable car sale yard where I can buy a
dependable car and sell it back to them a year later? Or
should I just work with dealers or seek a private sale in
the paper once I arrive?
[Posts on this topic: 3. Latest post: Sun 23 May, 20:50].
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I'm going to Oz for 12 months at the end of November, and
am looking for value for money insurance. Anyone got any
advice, particularly about Smart Cover from Traveller's
Contact Point? Also, which is the best coach company - how
have people found Oz Experience? Any advice would be
v.welcome.
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Fri 21 May, 1:58].
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I am looking for contact numbers for driveaway companies in
the USA....starting in LA....then San Fran.....Any ideas?
[Posts on this topic: 4. Latest post: Fri 21 May, 15:40].
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Here is the scoop on the best beaches on the East Coast of
Australia. I have lived in northern NSW for 20 years and
during my periods of unemplyment, I made it my point to
visit every beach from Frazer island to Sydney. I have also
been north to Cape Tribulation and south to Jervis Bay. I
have also been to over 30 countries, so this is how our
beaches compare.
First, I consider the perfect beach to be small, no
pollution, crystal clear water and have forested headlands
and no settlement.
I don't like long beaches because they are generally
rougher. Anyone who has swum at Frazer Island or Surfer's
Paradise will know what I mean. The longshore drift on
these beaches will whisk you off your feet and deposit you
100m downcurrent in no time at all. Worse still are rips
that send a large body of water out to sea. One minute you
can be standing in waist deep water, the next you will be
over your head and 100m out to sea. Many people die each
year in rips - they are no lauging matter. And in general,
the larger, the beach, the more rips it will have.
If you like parties and "alternate culture", stick to the
tried and tested Byron Bay and Noosa Head. However, if you
want to get away from "civilization" and like walking and
finding secluded beaches (and have them to yourself), read
on.
My favourite beaches are around Jervis Bay, Hat Head
National Park and Fingal Head. It is very hard to find a
"bad beach" on the east coast, but these stand out. Also in
my opinion, these beaches are nicer than on the mainland of
North Queensland. I went up to Cape Tribulation (and
everywhere in between) last year and can say that
everything that you can see there, you can see in New South
Wales. Also the water up there was muddy (yes - muddy) and
very disappointing. The postcards that you see of blue
waters and no clouds were taken on those few days where
there was no wind and no rain for a week. The reality is
different. Judging from the amount of advertising, you
would think that Queensland is the best place for a
holiday. That is not necessarily the case. The only reason
that Queensland has this reputaion is because it has the
most agressive marketting campaign and is popular in July
and August when all the "snowbunnies" are pissed off with
the cold weather and need to thaw out. Outside those times,
the heat is oppressive and there are marine stingers in the
water that can kill in 3 minutes.
My favourite beaches are the beaches around Hat Head,
Fingal Head, Steamer's Beach at Jervis Bay and Gap Beach at
South West Rocks. These places don't see many (if any)
overseas tourists and quite often you will have the beach
to yourself. You will need your own transport and a good
map to find these places, but if you do get to them you
will think them much nicer than Byron Bay or Nossa Head.
The two best beaches in Sydney (by the way) are Shelley
Beach at Manly and Neilson Park at Vaucluse. You can get to
these beaches by public transport and the water at both is
sensational.
Even in Sydney, I go rock fishing and get to places where I
can't see a soul. If you really want to escape to such
places, try walking around the rock platforms under Rosa
Gulley, north from under the "ladders" behind the North
Bondi Golf Course and around the platforms at Old Man's Hat
at Manly. As well as being red-hot fishinf places, the
chances are, you won't see a soul (these places may be a
bit dangerous to get to - so be careful).
If you want more advice, please e-mail me. And I don't want
any flamimg from Queenslanders!
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Im a diver, snorkler and hiker traveling to Fiji for the first time this June. Have any advice? Im interested in anything you have to say about Fiji. Its my first time there. Are you going too? Lets talk. Email me Thanks alot!
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If you were to spend the rest of your life on a deserted
island in the barrier reef (all facilities provided) -
would you take a blond or a brunette?
[Posts on this topic: 13. Latest post: Mon 24 May, 20:18].
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I will be spending two weeks in Fiji towards the end of this
year. There are plenty of islands to choose from - which are
the best to visit?
Also where is the best place to learn to dive Fiji. The G.B.
Reef etc. Any experiences please reveal!
Thank you
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there are yanks working at a tracking station in alice
springs. does anyone in alice springs know them?
[Posts on this topic: 3. Latest post: Tue 25 May, 16:35].
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i am going to sydney in august for 3 months and wish to
work but don't have a work visa. i have bar experince will
i be able to get a job? and what kind of pay would i get?
thanks for any advice
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My husband and I will be in WA during Oct. and Nov., 1999.
We had planned to spend a majority of this time in the
Exmouth area. Please let us know the conditions there now.
Did Vance damage the reef? Will Exmouth be capable of
accepting tourists by Oct.?
Thanks,
Lan
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My employer granted me a sabbatical year, which I plan to
spend travelling the (South) Pacific islands.
Could anybody tell me if it is possible to go from one
island-group to another by boat? I read you have to have
proof of onward travel, but when you arrive by boat of
course you don't have that.I also read about having to book
accomodation in advance for the Cook islands.Does anybody
know how to solve these problems, if they indeed are
problems?
I would also like to hear from single travellers who have
been there; I got the impression many islands are honeymoon
destinations, and though I have nothing against newlyweds, I
can imagine they tend to keep to themselves. I love to
travel alone, but I also need a good conversation with other
travellers every now and then!
I appreciate your taking the trouble to answer me, thanks !
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living in Oz in 93, I became a big fan of Carlton Cold (sold
in bottles only). I wasn't a fan of VB as it seemed to make
me puke, but maybe that was because it was cheap and I'd
drink about 10 scooners!!!!
[Posts on this topic: 9. Latest post: Thu 20 May, 6:26].
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Who does the best (no not the cheapest) tours out of Darwin
into Kakadu??
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Wed 19 May, 18:59].
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I am one and I am fed up with some of my bretheren not
giving travellers unbiased advice.
This page seems to have quite a few people who obviously
don't think we are worth talking to for GENERAL advice.
What do you the public think?
Did you know the average commission for a travel agent is
around 10%?
Have you ever wondered why every travel agent you talk to
about DOMESTIC Australian airfares quotes exactly the same
price (because we only make 4-5% on the sale so why
discount).
Any other questions or whaterver?
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Sat 22 May, 1:45].
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In November I will be in Norfolk Island, with a life
long friend, for a week or so. We intend to soak up some
history and doing a spot of Duty Free shopping but what are
the must sees and must do's? Also what is the best value
accomodation - mid priced 2brm appt type is what we are
looking at - and car hire - the brochures don't really say a
lot. Any hints and tips for this couple of 30ish mothers
escaping from their families, would be appreciated.
Thanks!!!
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Y2K in Australia Added by: The Shadow
[Timestamp: Sun 16 May, 5:48 Tasmanian Standard Time]
I am from the States and work in the computer field. I have
been involved and aware of the Y2K problem for sometime. I
am seriously considering going to Australia because of the
major problems that I see happening here. The reason I am
considering Australia is I like your country and I feel it
could be self supporting without all the ties to the rest
of the world like we are here in the USA. Also it will be
summer and if their are power problems at least there will
not be the cold to deal with. I am told that your country
is working on Y2K but I have been unable to get the kind of
information that would assure me of your progress in fixing
it. The biggest fix I believe is the power grid. I have e-
mailed your power companies in Victoria and have gotten no
response. I am wondering if they are doing anything?? Would
those that are really up on Y2K and what Australia is doing
and really know what is being done please post that
information here. If you work on a Y2K team and have inside
information it would be great. If you listen to what
companies tell the media of course they will tell you
everything will be OK and they are working on it. There is
only 6 months to go. Not enough time unless they are about
finished or are finished and doing testing.
[Posts on this topic: 10. Latest post: Tue 25 May, 22:20].
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Is anyone in Dublin interested in swapping houses for 12
months, starting soon.
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Tue 18 May, 23:18].
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Please can you help me with these questions :
What is the difference between Melbourne and Sydney ?!?
Which is better ?!?
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Hi, My wife and I are heading over to Australia for 6 weeks
at the end of June. We are 30 somethings looking for a bit
of enjoyment and we will be going to Cairns and the
surrounding areas and we would be extremely grateful if
anyone could give us information on
1.The best places on the reef to dive.
2.The (not so) cheapest places to stay.
3.The availability of B.S.A.C Dive centres and courses.
4.The best Dive operators.
5.The water temperatures. Will we need full monty dive
suits at that time of year?.
Thanks to all of you who take the time to reply to this.
Best wishes,
Mike & Sharon.
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Can anyone recommend a good place to stay in Tonga in
october? I'd like a nice beach with good snorkeling plus
good walks around the area. Thanks in advance!
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Thu 20 May, 15:03].
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Does anyone know when the new Lonely Planet Australia comes
out for 2000? I am planning on going to Australia but am not
sure if i'll be going in 1999 or 2000. Should i just buy the
1999 version?
I know you can get updates for each new edition.
Thanks for your replies.
[Posts on this topic: 2. Latest post: Wed 19 May, 16:27].
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All the Aussies I met were really friendly, but does anyone
out there think that any particular State/town/city is even
friendlier than the others?
[Posts on this topic: 4. Latest post: Wed 19 May, 15:22].
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This might be the wrong time of year to meantion it, but
watch out for the summer mosquitoes on the East coast. They
are absolutely savage and may carry disease.
If you are in the major cities such as Sydney, the
mosquitoes aren't that bad (except for Cronulla), but get
out into the scrub and they will eat you alive, both day
and night. I have lived outside Sydney most of my life and
I will tell you that the worst places I have been for
mosquitoes are Yamba, Hat Head National Park, Jervis Bay
National Park and Gippsland Lakes. There are obviously more
and I hope that some people can add to this collection. In
the above mentioned places, your body will be covered in
blood from all the squashed mosquitoes if you don't have
repellent. Even with repellent, there will be a grey haze
of mosquitoes hanging around about a metre away from you at
night. People may disagree,but in an independant survey
done in "Wild" magazine, "Bushmans" insect repellent came
up best by miles.
People may also disagree, but mosqitoes can be deadly in
Austrlalia. For those who are sceptical, hit the "search"
button on your browser, look up "Ross River Virus" and come
back and tell me if you would like to catch it. And there
are other nasties the humble mozzie can carry.
After having been to over 30 countries in my life (many
tropical countries included), I cn say that there are more
mozzies in parts of Australia than anywhere I have been.
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Does anyone know if there is a "Drive Away" service in
Australia like here in the States? This is a service that
puts travelers/drivers with a car (it can be a private
individual or company) that needs to be transported
somewhere in the country.
All you pay for is gas, have so many days to deliver the
car, and pay a deposit of like $300, which is returned upon
delivery of the car.
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So this is the story, my friend and I will be traveling to
Australia in July and will be staying with her grandmother
in Sydney, which will be our base. If you know of any
interesting few day hikes in that area we can take I'd
appreciate your letting me know. (I realize that this might
include a lot of traveling to get somewhere, but we can
deal with that).
ThanX, MeeZe
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My fiance and I are moving to Australia in late August and,
as we're getting married just before that, we are thinking
of stopping en route for a short honeymoon somewhere in the
South Pacific (vague I know). Anyways, we're looking for
suggestions of romantic relaxing places for a 3 day
stop...Any ideas? Thanks
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Howdy!
Has anybody seen price ads concerning ticket fares between
Bangkok and Sydney lately? I would like to know what is the
cheapest offer at the moment for return ticket Bangkok
Sydney Bangkok or Singapore Sydney and back? I┤m travelling
this leg in July and I┤m 25 yrs student so what is the
hottest price? In the net I found prices of 1200 US$ and
that is same price even from Finland to Sydney and back so
I cannot believe it is the cheapest!
So answer here or by email, please!
Juha
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I've got to say that it seems like with very little research
I know more about my vacation destinations and how to get
there than most travel agents. And it doesn't take days to
get back to me with a firm price.
It seems to me that Sydney travel agents at least need to
life their game.
Is it just me or do others have the same problems? Are there
agents out there that you can recommend if I'm alone on this?
[Posts on this topic: 7. Latest post: Mon 17 May, 23:45].
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I would just like to say that all the Aussie men I have met
were wonderful people. I don't know where all the
negativity comes from!
[Posts on this topic: 5. Latest post: Mon 24 May, 17:35].
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"The Castle" is a quirky, funny Aussie film that was made
on a low budget and released to the Aussie market about 2
years ago. The producers have made millions out of it - it
realy does appeal to the droll Australian sense of humour.
The Castle was released in the USA last weekend and is
showing in about a dozen cinemas. If you're American and
like Aussie humour, it's worth tracking down. I understand
that it's showing at an art-house cinema somewhere in New
York City but don't know where else.
If you know other places, add a post here!
Maybe your review too - I wonder how many Americans
would "get" "The Castle's" humour.
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I am going to Australia and then N.Z for a few months from
December to February. I wonder if anyone knows if there is
an airline with a special rate for more than one trip
domestically within Australia? Does anyone have any
suggestions on what to see or where to stay in Sydney, and
Cairns area? Has anyone gone on the Kangaroo Ferry
Connections tour of Kangaroo Island, if so how was it? In
sydney can you tell me if taking the bus pass for 3 days is
best then taking fixed tours?
In N.Z has anyone taken the Kiwi Experience, or Best of NZ
Pass, if so how did you find it, and the places you went.
What sites do you suggest seeing. I am in N.Z for January,
and will be in the South Island staying in Christchurch,
before heading to friends in Whangaparoa. Anyone have
suggestions for day trips from Christchurch?
In terms of backpacks or travel packs, should I get
something with lots of pockets or not?
Any suggestions on travel modes, accommodation or places
you have visited would help me immensely with my trip
planning.
Joanne
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Hi, I┤m a 19-year old Swede who┤ll be heading for N.Z. in
December. I just wonder if there┤s going to be crowded
with tourists in all N.Z. this summer because of the new
millennium and all? Will it be necessary to book hostels,
buspasses etc. earlier than usual?
At first I planned to go to Gisborne for Newyearseve, but
since I heard that the population is going to increase ten
times or so, I might just re-schedule.
So, does anyone have any other suggestions on where to
spend the magic night?
Maybe in or around Napier?(I prefer the East coast)
Happy for every suggestion!
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I was wondering if you Aussies can tell a brit straight
away, what are the tell tales signs ? I'm coming to
Australia in December and don't want to stick out like a
sore thumb !! I am quite dark skinned so I won't look like
a pale faced brit. Please give some guidelines
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Hi everybody,
In a few months I am off to Australia, New Zealand and
Fiji for a few months. I am thinking about taking a
creditcard. Is it also wise to open a bankaccount in
Australia. What are the advantages/disadvantages? Hope to
hear from you.
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Hello
I am hoping that somebody out there can give me some advice. I am planning to spend the next six months or more backpacking around Oz. I did not get a working visa as it was a pretty last minute descision to go away. Has anybody out there found work without a visa. I have come across snippets of information relating to working on conservation projects or farmwork etc where you don't actually get paid but you work in return for board and lodgings - is it legal to do this without a working visa ??? The last thing I would want would be to get deported !!!!
Please reply with some advice
Andy
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I am coming to Sydney, Aus. with my husband and 8 year old
son in mid-Jan. 2000. We are looking for recommendations for
accommodation - we'll only be in Sydney for 3 nights. Our
budget is tight so we're looking for somewhere under $100
night. Generally we're looking for somewhere safe and clean
as we have our son with us...does anyone recommend hostels,
hotels, Bed and breakfasts and specifically which ones?
Thanks
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Hi all
I have been poring through the Lonely Planet guidebook to
Tahiti but find little in there about how friendly or
otherwise the local inhabitants are.
Some friends of mine have suggested that Tahitians are rude
arrogant and snobbish.
What are people's experiences of Tahiti?
cheers Peter
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Please help... don't want to work... just want to
travel...have to check posts every 5 minutes.... Was Big
Vern a figment of my imagination?... Help me, I can't
stop...
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Anyone who is able to make the trip to see our Old Growth
Forests in Western Australia do so now, before it is too
late. I was lucky enough to recently see our Great
Forests. I was also able to see where there had been clear
felling of these trees. Take the time and make the
effort. It is well worth it.
We don't own the earth, we only borrow it from our
children.....
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looking for the best place for bogonspotting, in aus.
suggestions anyone... we are after your quality
puberty-blues type bogon.. more than the typical more
polished neighbours westy
cheers
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I'm a young women going off on my first trip after
highschool to Australia. I'm going with a couple a close
girlfriends and we all have one questions. Are Australian
men chauvinists?
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Having read the LP Australia guide, and laughed myself
silly over such sayings as: "chuck a U-ey", "from arsehole
to breakfast", "ridgy-didge", "two pot screamer", and my
alltime favorite "don't come the raw prawn with me".
Does anyone use these expressions? Having spent a year
travelling around Australia, I've never had the pleasure of
hearing anyone using these terms. Are they only used in
the "back of bourke"? Or was the writer of the slang terms
on some serious drugs when he wrote the section!
(I am not "knocking" these terms, I think they are great -
but who the heck uses them)
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Hi you all
I'm planning to do the Routeburn track, Greenstone Track and
Mavora-Greenstone walkway (south) all and all within 6-7
days (insted of 3days for the first one, 2-3days for the
second, and 3-4days for the last one).
Has any one of you out there done it befor?
Is it possible, or it's completly crasy?
Any other idea will be most welcom :)
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Why is that the Pakistanis always beat the shit out of the
Australians in cricket? I guess the British didn't teach
them well enough, eh?
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Hi Everyone!!
Lets dance!!!I just wanted to say Hi. So, hello from
Copenhagen to everyone and I hope you all have an
absolutely marvellous day!!!! Let the rave begin!!! - You
know what I mean ;) wink wink!
(no flames please)
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Going to Cook Islands to welcome the new millennium.
Confused about where to stay. Went to www.cookpages.com but
most places listed, with exception of hostels, were
surprisingly expensive. I couldn't tell if the hostels were
crap or ok. I will have a travel companion but it is not
necessary that we be together. Will be there for about 22
days, so money will go FAST. Does anyone have some tips re:
places to stay. Please let me know. Happy new year! - Lucy.
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If you are in Australia please tell what the last meal you
ate was. Exclude snacks - just what your last meal was. This
will let me know what typically people in Australia eat.
Chow! (get it?)
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OK..............We have all travelled around the world and seen lot's of great countries, but the question remains...... WHICH ONE WAS THE BEST????????
IF YOU HAD ONE TO CHOOSE FROM WHICH ONE WOULD IT BE?????????????
.................this is going to be very interesting................
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During my brief stay in this wonderful country I have heard
several people referring to things as "unAustralian".
Can someone please define "un Australian" and tell me why
this would necessarily be undesirable.
And do other countries have "un-thingy" behaviour?
("UnZimbabwean?", "Un-Chinese"??)
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Marmite or Vegemite?
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Hi Everyone!!
I just wanted to say Hi and that I am a little bored at work
so I came in here to see if I felt like commenting on
any of the posts and today there is nothing that I feel
like commenting on so i am making a post for me!!!!
So, hello from Sydney to everyone and I hope you all have an
absolutely marvellous day!!!!
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Hey, all you people who live/have lived/have been in
Sydney, and anywhere else for that matter...
What tales do you have about the weirdos and strange
characters you've come across in cities???
Eg, some of the strange Sydney street characters I see often
(if you're coming to Sydney for the first time, keep a
lookout for these "famous" people):
That old guy who walks around town with a sign strapped to
his front&back saying "U.F.O. - The End Is Coming" or
something like that... You might think it's a worn out
cliche of the 60's and 70's but I saw him just the other day
(again). It says something about a verse in the book of
Isiah or something... He just walks around smiling, wearing
this sign.
There used to be a homeless guy around the inner city of
Sydney known to city workers as "Champagne Charlie". He was
a Japanese guy who started appearing on Sydney's streets
just after Xmas Eve one year, always drunk and always
carrying a flagon of cheap champagne, and always very happy,
singing loud unintelligible songs. He used to be dressed in
a marvellous suit and tie, which gradually became tattier
and tattier and tattier as the days dragged into weeks, the
weeks into months... one day he must've lost his shoes, so
he started stumbling around town in these huge size 13 or
something shoes. I haven't seen him for a while - anyone
know what happened to Champagne Charlie???
And there's that old guy who "busks" in Martin Place,
playing the 'guitar' on just a plain old plank of wood. He
seems to be in his own little world - I see him a lot around
town, mainly in Martin Place. He's just there, groovin' to
himself, lazily 'strumming' and mumbling... something...
sheldon.
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I am a german beer expert from bavaria and i am fueding with
2 wankers who have recently visited your part of the
world,one says VB is the best but the swine has never been
to NZ ,i say Steinlager or Monteiths are far superior, what
do you think?.Thank you Klaus
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