Travel Forum / Destinations / Australia and NZ / August 2004

We're traveling business class with Qantas next month after cashing in
frequent flier miles.  We're flying from Los Angeles to Sydney and
were wondering if the new Skybed seats have been installed yet.
Qantas' website has a rollout schedule that states the new seats were

i´ll go to the kimberleys next week. what is the best air service to fly to
the bungl bungle np. any suggestions or advices? thanx, wolfgang

11 August 2004
By CLAIRE HAREN
Poo pots are putting in an appearance at Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park
this season.

My partner & I will be in Tasmania for a week after Christmas this year.
Has anyone had experience driving around Tasmania?  We're interested in
accommodation ideas (mid-range) and the possibility of combining
accommodation and car-hire.  Any ideas welcome.  Thanks.

Me and my girlfriend are travelling to NZ this year (november and
December
2004). We are planning to rent a motorhome and drive around in the
country.

Does anybody know if it is better to bring traveller checks, cash or
use an ATM machine in New Zealand to get local currency?
Thanks!

I like to know the maximum amount of cash given out by ATM(Automated
Teller Machine) in Australia.

Does anyone have an answer or suggest some for these:
Background info.
5 of us are traveling to Melb to work and we are taking some stuff with
us for a 6mth-12mth stint (then return for some people). Some people

I like to know the maximum amount of cash given out by ATM(Automated
Teller Machine) in Australia.
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I have heard that it is forbidden to bring any food items into Australia,
not just produce, meat, etc. but also packaged foods?  Is this true?  If
not, what are the exact restrictions?
Thanks,    Annice

How long is the ride between Geelong and Melbourne? Oh.. and which
strip clubs are worth my while in either of the two cities? Sydney?
PE

I'll be in Melbourne during Sept/Oct. Which sports events will I be
able to go to during that time? Interested in any and all sport

Hi Geoff
David and I are Affordable Campervan Hire and have already got some
bookings for June 2005 from your fellow Lions fans. So when I saw your
posting on the groups I thought you may interested in knowing what we

My girlfriend and I are planning to drive from Perth to Exmouth (and
back)
over this coming New Year.
Could anyone advise on whether we need to hire a 4WD for this journey

Have just decided to take the Outback Highway, from Yulara in NT to
Lenora in WA, and then on to Geraldton next month.
Has anyone done the trip recently, and can recommend areas to see or
things to avoid?