Travel Forum / Destinations / Australia and NZ / December 2003

I've still got a couple of Avis upgrades if anyone wants them; they expire
on 19 Dec 03.
Mags

Hey there...
this is an italian guy is planning a short trip in australia. I have just 18
day to stay there and i would like to see the best place over there!
Could you suggest me what are the top places i have not to miss!

Maybe I'm premature, but better early than late.  I have a RTW air
ticket leaving LAX westwardly in May 04.  I seek info on a land
package starting in NewZealand and ending in Perth.  FYI I also need a
package in South Africa.

Can someone tell me what time of year these areas are more likely to
be sunny? I understand they are usually overcast.
Thanks much!
Allison

In the past, when I was unable to book the flight I wanted on a
QANTAS frequent flyer award ticket (ie free ticket using points),
I just showed up at the airport and managed to get on standby.
This wasnt official public policy, but it worked.

Which of the three Milford sound cruise trip operators is the best. Or are
all about the same. Is the observatory a must see? Anyone have preferences
or recommendations. Thanks for any info.

Help needed for my plan!! It is for 2 persons (my wife and me). Although
I have squeezed the cost, it is still awfully expensive. Any suggestion
on the locations I should visit and cost shrinking will be highly
appreciated. By the way, my wife loves animals and I like adventures.

Can anyone suggest a car hire company in Perth that offer great rates?
Unlimited Km's are essential.
Small car preferable.
Thanks

I'm on my way to Australia, currently on a tropical island in
Thailand, but will be making my way down through Malaysia and down to
Singapore in the coming couple of weeks.
I'll be taking an outbound flight from Singapore on the 21st of

Hey People,
I'm heading over to the US next September, leaving from Brisbane.  What kind
of airfares can I expect, the absolute cheaper the better (more money for
Vegas :P).  I always see like $990ish fairs in flight centre windows this

I plan on visiting NZ for 6 weeks in january. I hold a british passport
and am resident in the UK.  Does anyone know if I need any other kind of
visa to visit the country, or any proof of residence in the uk, or
anything?

First, I would like to thank everyone who responded to my previous
message regarding travel to the South Island.  I completed my
intinerary and then realized I had a little problem.  Based on my
ideal intinerary, I was planning to be in Fox/Franz Josef on Christmas

My wife and I are finalizing an itinerary for a trip to New Zealand.
We have 9 days to spend in the south and would appreciate some advice
on where to go and how to get there.  We are flying open jaw, arive in
Christchurch and depart from Queenstown.  The places that we had

Any one care to recommend hostel in Melborne that wil provide ( for 2 Single
girls)
a)     B&B accommadation in Twin room
b)    Free internet access

I`m a reporter working out of Quebec city. I`m trying to track down
Canadians who are spending Christmas off the North American continent.
People in the Australia, New Zealand region might have something to
say about what it`s like to spend their Christmas season in the summer