Travel Forum / Destinations / Australia and NZ / October 2003

Can someone help me with a web site real estate specialized in fully
furnished houses?
I'll be in Sydney for 4 mounths so I need a furnished residence for me and
my friends.

We've been given a leaflet by STA Travel, and their Mid-level policy (I
don't recall what it's called) seems pretty good - but at £275 is quite
pricey. However, as I'm going to be travelling with a laptop - and these can
have a habit of going walkies - I want to be sure I'm covered ...

We are thinking of renting a camper for eight days from Aukland and would
appreciate any advice on rentals and possible travel plans.

Canadian adventurers, Kevin and Aimee Beimers, are currently seeking
private and corporate funding for their upcoming lightweight trek
through New Zealand. The expedition will begin January 2004.
For full expedition details and benefits of sponsorship, please visit:

http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,7485364%255E421,00.html
Blaze on sheep 'ship of shame'
By Alison Rehn
October 7, 2003

Alright, so this is a Oz/NZ newsgroup but it's probably the nearest
geographically ...
We're getting in to Fiji in December and want some advice about places to
stay there.

I'll be coming from Singapore to Australia, and I have the following
options when it comes to where I can land:
-Brisbane
-Sydney

We hired a campervan in NZ for 5 days, and of course had to put up a NZ
$5000 bond (paid with an Aussie credit card). After the rental, the bond was
returned, but it was only the equivalent $4870. I emailed, and was told
currency fluctuations were the cause. Seems like a lot, anyone ...

Does anyone know the typical weather for this corner of Australia in the month
of march?  Does it rain often?
Thanks

is there someone, who can give me some advice concerning Working
Holiday in Australia?
I have several questions: where do I get my tax number (and is it a
difficult process?), what bank would you recommand for an account (how

All,
WIth all of your help, I've slightly changed & updated my itinerary for my
visit to the South Island.  Any more comments (and ideas of things to see
along the way) are quite welcome.  Thank you!

Can anyone recommend a decent and not too pricey car hire in Brisbane?
All leads welcome
Thanks
Mike

After returning from our Australia-trip, a little question came up...:
How do you tell that THIS is a wallaby, and THAT is a kangaroo?
Thanks!
- Geir , Norway

WWOOF in New Zealand: does someone have experience wether it is a
problem or not to WWOOF in NZ with a tourist visa? (Officially, it is
not allowed to WWOOF in NZ without having a work permission). Is it no
problem to get WWOOF-places on farms or will the farmers (and the

at http://www.odt.co.nz/
Man admits `interfering' with sheep
                                 By Chris Morris
A Kaikorai Valley farmer alerted police early yesterday morning after