Travel Forum / Destinations / Australia and NZ / July 2003

Does anyone know of a Priceline type site for Australia, NZ and Fiji?

I just read some disturbing information yesterday (wish I could find it
now!) concerning the current BA debacle and Etickets. BA said that if you
have a paper ticket, they will rebook you on another airline, if possible.
however, if you have an eticket, you must buy a new ticket and ...

What temp can we expect in Jan and Feb, in Perth, Adelaide and Sydney.?
as we want to fit in NZ  it looks like we have to go early in the year to
avoid the wet weather, which also takes us into the Oz summer, we hope to
have a month each in both.

What's the best price in october from NY to sydney ??
Thankxxx !

We're planning to visit Sydney in early Nov 2003 and would like
recommendations for serviced apartments located in the city centre. As
we're travelling with our parents and a toddler (4 adults + 1 child), we
hope to find an apartment which is close to amenities such as a

g'day there
whant to know how to registrate a car in queensland/australia ?
I'm german and the car is located in queensland and wasnt registrated for one year.
what documents do I need?

Can anyone advise me on seeking IT job in Sydney ?
I'm an electronic engineering and i have a good job in Italy. But i'd
like to have an abroad experience and i choose OZ for that.
Can anyone advise me about some web site for job opportunities in

I intend to visit Perth this coming September and appreciate if anyone
can advise the following:
1. What is the average temperature like ?
2. Is September a rainy month?

Does anyone know the web address for applying for a Working Holiday Visa
online? Do you need proof of funds etc. when applying this way?
Cheers
Tam

Can someone please tell me or point me to a site that has schdeules for
train travel from Adelaide to Melbourne?  Specifically, are their and
night trains on this route?  Thanks very much,
Mike

My husband and I are going to stay with my family in Melbourne for Christmas
& New Years (03/04) and we are hoping to catch a ferry to Tasmania for a
quick visit (two days or so). I have found the website for the 'Spirit of
Tasmania' which does daily runs from Melbourne to Devonport ...

Good morning all,
Does anyone have any favourite car hire companies, or even companies to
steer clear of ? And, do any of these companies allow you to travel from
Wellington to Picton with your car, I don't want the hassle of 3 separate

Hello fellow travellers
I would like to let you know of a relatively new Australian website called
Caravan4Free.com. They offer discounts to caravan parks and resorts all across Australia free to visitors. Their database is growing gradually
and the discounts are very good. See for ...

I would like any information on whether it is advisable to have advance
reservations for accommodations in northland area (probably around Mangonui)
for January. Would something be available upon arrival without advance
reservations? I know this is holiday time so wondering. Also ...

We are planning a trip to Tassie next year. We being my wife and I and our
daughter and Australian son-in-law.
We have some ideas, see below and would like any helpful comments about
accommodation and places to see please. We like wine!