Travel Forum / Destinations / Australia and NZ / September 2004

Looking for concerts that might be interesting from Nov 9-27.  Is there a
Ticketmaster equivalent for entertainment?
Larry

I would just like to say that I have just returned from 3 Weeks in NZ and I
had a fabulous time. It was my honeymoon and we both enjoyed the country and
the people alot.
We did all the tourist things, cruise on Milford Sound in the rain, but at

how widely accepted are visa and Master card?Is one more than the other?Also
we have in other travels put money on our credit card and taken cash
advances , with no penalties, have any of you done this in Oz andhave you
had to pay fees?

Does anyone know where I can find information on retiring in Australia
and/or New Zealand?
Thanks,
Bill

MY WIFE AND I ARE VISITING NZ IN DECEMBER, AND WE WILL BE THERE FOR 24 DAYS
(NORTH ISLAND ONLY). DOES ANYONE HAVE SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT TO DO? WE WILL BE
CAMPING AND HIKING A LOT, BUT WE DO HAVE A RENTAL CAR. WHAT TOWNS AND
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES WOULD SOME OF YOU SUGGEST TO BE MUST SEE?

Anyone recommend readily available bottled/canned beers from
Cairns outlets.?
Something in the region of 4.2%-4.5% proof

Does anyone have the complete set of these maps? Are they worth getting.
Geoff

I know this has been asked before, but I can't find the messages. Anyway,
what is the best site for car hire in Brisbane, local or international
companies?
Thanks

Hi , I will in Auckland for 3 days next week-I wanted to buy gifts that
were unique the New Zealand-Any suggestions?
Thanks, Sara

Can anyone suggest good accom in Townsville for a few days.  I usually stay
in YHA hostels, but don't want to stay on Magnetic Island.
Thanks

I was wondering whether you guys thought it was worth it to pay the
extra money and do the River Cruise or if you thought seeing the rain
forest is good enough with the skyrail and rail tour...
thanks!

We are staying in Aus (Sydney) for three weeks in Feb and would like to have
a week up the coast near to the GBR. Can anyone suggest somewhere which they
think is particularly good for a short stay ? We will probably only have
this one shot at it so we want to get it right !

24/9/2004
It has been revealed Australia's leading weapons of mass destruction expert
wrote to John Howard to warn him the case for going to war in Iraq was based
on false information.

Hello all, this is my first post and I am hoping that you can give me
some help with my planning.  I have about 5 days in Port Douglas
scheduled for the week before New Year's.  My first question pertains
to whether I should be staying in Port Douglas or Cairns.  Are we

Pounamu trade arouses concern
21 September 2004
By AMANDA SPRATT
Souvenir shop operators and agents are passing off imported jade as