Travel Forum / Destinations / Australia and NZ / August 2004

Are there flights between Sydney and Geelong? Does Geelong even have
an airport? If no air, what are the bus/train options I have to travel
between the 2 cities?

    Is anyone familiar enough with the current state of trans-Tasman
flights to suggest the cheapest way of going CBR-CHC and return?  I
just tried the Freedom Air website but they are apparently wedded to
Java and that trips my system so I got no information.  I will try the

we plan to drive from Perth to Darwin in May next year and visit some
National Parks (i.e. Cape Range NP near Exmouth, toursit loop at
Kimberley, Bungle Bungle, Kakadu NP).
Although quite expensive, we thought about renting a 4WD Camper as it

Hi - we will be spending a month in November 2004 in Burleigh and have
booked a return flight to Sydney as I want to see the Opera House. We
fly in to Sydney at 8:30 AM and depart back to the Gold Coast at 10:00
PM.

My husband and I need to travel to Perth August 28 to Sept 2 (approx) from
Karratha.
Problem - we need to bring our two very well behaved Jack Russell's.  I have
run my fingers ragged trying to find Pet friendly accommodation to little

We will be in Auckland in Sept for three days then we are going South
Could any one please advise if there is a day trip to the Bay of
Islands.
Or could some one advise of a website for day tours from Auckland.

I'm travelling to Fiji at the end of September, and am befuddled by
the range of choices available.
What I'm looking for is someplace reasonably nice, say 3 1/2 to 4
star, that is close to (read: right on) good snorkelling beaches. I've

I know this is a little outside the area, but I'm not sure which ng is
appropriate.
I'm off to Fiji in two weeks and would appreciate any advice on the
place, particularly on a rental car for a week and one-day island

It seems to take a considerable amount of time getting in/going out of
Auckland NZ. I dont know if it has to do with the lack of manpower but
it takes a good 30 minutes going through immigration. Make sure you
take that into account when boarding your flight!!

I'm a foreign student and I'm planning to visit and work in Sydney for
4
monthes this summer. I'm looking for the best place for me to stay.
I've

on the way to the Tweed Coast NSW from SYD is Coolangatta airport more
convenient than BNE?
thank you!

We're staying at the Grace (CBD) in August. We don't really want to
spend every day having breakfast in the hotel.
Any suggestions where to go?
Cheers,

August 14, 2004 - 6:14AM  The French Pacific territory of New
Caledonia has opened its skies to Pacific Blue Airlines by approving
the Virgin Blue subsidiary's flights and fare schedule.
Pacific Blue, the international unit of Australian airline Virgin

I am visiting NZ for 12 days in October which I already know from
reading is not enough time but that is all I can manage.  I will be
there 11-23 Oct, arriving in Christchurch and leaving from Auckland
and looking for any suggestions.  Here are my questions:

I'll be in the Blue Mountains beginning of November, for a week. Looking to
spend a couple of days walking to the Blue Gum Forest, camping overnight.
Would appreciate any info.
Paul