Travel Forum / Destinations / Australia and NZ / July 2003

We intend flying from the UK in March, we want to visit OZ and NZ . Do I
book a return flight to Oz  and sort internal flights and a flight to NZ
when we get there, or should we book one way  to NZ first and then one way
back from OZ, I am not quite sure how to organise it, I like ...

Anyone have experience with this tour or tour company?
Or have any thoughts with respect to this itinerary?
Here is the itinerary:
Wonders of New Zealand

I will be arriving at the Gold Coast on Monday afternoon at around 2pm. We
are wanting to go straight to Wet n Wild after going to our motel, we have a
3 day buss pass, does anyone know of a website with bus timetables on it for
the Gold Coast? Or should i just ask at reception - ...

We have one night in Adelaide, a Saturday, where is the "in place" for a
good food experience? Would like to try Greek or Italian.
Thanks
John

I've booked a hotel in Double Bay for my stay in Sydney. Everything
says it's a "10-minute drive" from the CBD, but I won't be driving;
I'll be walking or relying on public transport.
Can I walk to e.g. the Sydney Opera House from Double Bay, or are the

I have committed to Tasmania for several days next month.
I will be able to take one day-long tour to see some of Tasmania's
natural wonders (I'm already hoping to return in a more amenable
season and I haven't even had my first visit yet :) ).

If I can secure a GSM phone at home (in the US) before I travel to
Australia, what costs will I incur in order to have it working for me
while I'm there?  Besides the SIM card, do I need a contract?  How
much is a SIM card (and whatever else I need)?  Thanks for your help!

Can anybody give an estimate of the success-rate for a boot trip to
swim with dolphins in New Zealand?
During my trip at the end of this year (Nov-Dec) I really want to go
swim with these creatures, but a friend told me that she had to go

Does anybody know what the best way to transfer money to an Australian bank
account is. I am travelling to oz in August and intend to open an Australian
account, as I will be there for a year. What I am unsure of is if I open an
account, can I then simply transfer my money from an ...

The Purdue University Hospitality & Tourism Management Graduate Program
is conducting “Korea Tourism Survey” about American Perceptions of South
Korea and North Korea as Travel Destinations.
Your opinion is very important to the success of this research.

Can I stay in a location and be less than a 2 hours drive from most
north island attractions?
I would like to stay in an apartment for a week rather than move every
night.  I am hoping Auckland fits the bill.

We are travelling to NSW/Queensland for a month in September.  Like
most, we are flying into Sydney and plan to travel up to Cairns.  We
would like to rent a car to drive up there (seeing as we have a
month).

..... just remember that we are a Metric country - everything is
metric here. Includign our times
For a detailed explanation of Metric Time, please pop across to
http://www.acat.com.au/~price/

I am looking for a rental from Auckland on August 9th to christchurch
on September 3rd.
Any Ideas?
Is there an airport tax on rentals?

What are the best ones for a first time visitor?
TIA