Travel Forum / Destinations / Australia and NZ / August 2003

I would appreciate advice pease, on how accessible Skippers Canyon (out of
Queenstown) would be for a 2wd vehicle or a 4wd such as a Subaru Wagon.
Time would be late October
Thanks and Regards

Would that be a good idea, as they are very expensive in Europe...
With or without a prescription, maybe I could see a doctor in OZ ?
Any good addresses around Cairns?
Thanks

G'day all
I am looking for recommendations for caravan parks in the Tweed Heads
and Kingscliff areas. I have had Drifters Van Village at Kingscliff
recommended but have a concern that it backs onto the highway and may

The wie is keen for the family 2a 3k (5,7,10) to NZ for a holiday 12-20
Sept.
Looking at hiring a camper.
There seems to be so much to do - looking at websites so much - a bit like a

Random question, sort of embarassing, not sure if anyone else has been
in this situation...
Going on a working holiday for a year from the US to New Zealand with my
fiance. I'm concerned about whether or not I will have a year's supply

While planning my trip through NZ, I've found different sources
(travelguides and internet (www.newzealand.com linked from
www.purenz.com) claiming the correct distance and travel-time between
different cities.

Considering above hotels for a week's visit next month.
Which is the "better" hotel? Why?

Going to Melbourne (and other places) from NYC in a month.  Any
NOT-TO-MISS restaurants in the mid to high price range?

Is it true that New Zealand ATMs only accept 4 digits PIN numbers? or that a
myth? Does that mean I have to change my 6 digital Aussie ATM PIN to 4
digits for it to work in New Zealand?
                      Regards Raymond

Is it necessary to take Traveler Cheques with you for a trip to NZ? I
will always have enough cash, a credit card and my Maestro-(bank)card
with me, but besides all this are TC still usefull?
Regards,

I need to buy a 1-way ticket, JFK-ADL in October. Apart from the usual suspects
(travelocity, expedia, orbitz), are there any other sites that I should check?
Thanks.

Sorry, I was thinking of the Priceline system in the USA where you can "bid"
on how much you want to spend for a hotel room.

Will be in Queenslands/NSW -  late September/late October.
Are the whale watching tours worth while... any recommendations as to where
is best to take a tour from.
Saw quite a few boats in at Hervey Bay last time we were over (but not

We have 1 month on the East Coast and plan to Drive from Sydney to
Port Douglas and back.  Any tips or suggestions on the route or must
sees!?!  Any suggestions would be GLADLY welcomed.
-- Places to Stay

Hello, group!
I'm new to this group, but I've read over quite a few of the threads and
noticed some high-quality members. So, I would appreciate your input
(suggestions/experiences/opinions) on any or all of the following points.