Travel Forum / Destinations / Australia and NZ / February 2005

We will be on a 3 week roadtrip from Adelaide via KI, Grampians, etc to
Melbourne with a group of 5 people. I have reservations for two vans, and I
will have to decide which one to cancel. Hertz offers a Toyota Tarago at
$69+tax per day, Europcar offers a KIA Carnival at $65+tax ...

Hi, I've heard that in Sydney it's possible to follow some English
courses for free. It's because the future Australian teachers need some
students for training.
Anyone who has heard of such a thing in Melbourne?

I have a house in the national park next to all the great walks. Room
available for rent.
$60 per week.                   John.

Hey.. very odd question here..
I am trying to figure out what to bring besides my big travel backpack?
Would anyone recommenda  full daypack backpack?  Has anyone travelled
w/ one of the newer hip packs (that hold a decent amount)?   What do

Need hotels in the following locations for a April-May 05 visit.
Adelaide - TA recommended the Rydges South Park Adelaide, Superior
Room. Will not have a car - so is this centrally located? Good Value?
Do we need the Superior Room?

I've just discover this newsgroup and it's a mine of information, thank you
to all of those who are answering :0)
I've always been attracted to New-Zealand and i'd like to stop dreaming and
start acting, so i've decided to travel to NZ this year (when i've decided

I plan to do  a round trip - Sydney-Singapore-Sydney in Auugust on
Conti Cartagena - and would like to hear from anyone who has done such
a cruise.
TIA

Good News!
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life has ended?
The good news is that God came from Heaven to earth

Hello. I'm off to OZ tomorrow. I was planning on staying with a friend.
That's now fell through.
I've looked on the internet but can't find any small B&Bs / motels
listed.

I am a Canadian university student, just graduated from Engineering, with
a few free months before I start my Master's (will be back in Canada). I
have lived in other European countries before, and love traveling.
Having spent a winter with -30 C temps I've come to the realization ...

Best time of the year to visit Australia?
My wife and I (late 40’s) are planning to visit Australia for the first
time.
We live near Los Angeles and are interested in a combined package flying

If anybody is familiar or has traveled from US to Australia on their
747 aircraft, maybe you can help me with this question:
My wife and I are planning our first visit to Australia departing from
LA. We would prefer not to share the long flight with a stranger seated

Does anyone know of a good low cost travel insurance providor? I'm
looking for one that I can buy and claim online with. I hear World
Nomads is good and you can extend online as well, but I'd be keen to
hear from other travellers if they know of other companies.

Does anyone know of a good low cost travel insurance providor? I'm
looking for one that I can buy and claim online with. I hear World
Nomads is good and you can extend online as well, but I'd be keen to
hear from other travellers if they know of other companies.