Travel Forum / Destinations / Australia and NZ / March 2005

i am traveling to australia soon and i wanted to know what the locals
think about their hometown newspaper for brisbane in queensland?

I will be travelling around the world, in 1-2 months, and expect to tour
Australia for 4-6 months- with no employment work whilst in Australia etc.
I am 36 y/o, UK passport holder, and would like to know if anyone has any
idea of approx how long the Migration Branch Australian High ...

Is anyone going? what do you think of the bands playing? Has anyone been to
the site before?
cheers

I am going to OZ for 3 weeks in early april. Mainly to visit relatives.
But I also want to do some traveling. Maybe Tasmania or Melbourne since
I have been to the really touristy places before. But since I am going
to stay with relatives and have a lot of dinners and stuff with them ...

Anyone know what this place is like?
http://www.sinclairsbondi.com.au/
TIA
Gilbert

Staying in Brisbane for 5 days at the end of our holiday and just wondered
if anyone has stayed at the "Soho Motel" on Wickham Terrace, looks very good
and also price so any advice would be welcome or similar accommodation /
price thats within 5 - 10 mins walking distance from ...

This will be our first trip to Australia.  We are both 30 years old.
Looking for comments on schedule and hotels.  We don't need anything
fancy - location is more important.  I am particularly concerned about
the hotels and the amount of time spent in each location.  We like to

Anyone here involved in the auto industry.  We are moving to Brisbane next
Christmas and I'll be looking for a job.
Any advice?

Need to rent a car for 4 days from 2 April in Cairns. May consider
a 4 x 4.
Any good offers going please and what things to watch out for when
signing the contract?

We're visiting Sydney for a weekend in April to celebrate our
anniversary.
Any recommendations for hotels that are particularly nice?  Flexible
on budget, not too fussed about decor but would like nice views and a

What are some recommended touring options for a 2-day stay in Alice
Springs, 1 day in Kings Canyon and 1 day in Ayers Rock in August?

special? What would be a good choice for the second day?

Does anyone know about, or has bought, the Qantas airpass?
Eg

I'm going to be visiting these cities next week and was wondering if
anyone could provide a list of MUST-GO-TO restaurants.  Food interests
are diverse, but would prefer Australian-centric cuisine.  Thanks!
-Californian

We are soon to start a 6 week holiday in Australia (hence recent posts -
much appreciated!!).
We are due to land at Melbourne on Thursday 18/8/05, and plan to pick a car
up immediate, with the goal of getting to Adelaide in time to catch the Ghan