Travel Forum / Destinations / Australia and NZ / January 2006

I've just had a crazy thought. I'm fed up with my job, and I'm young enough
for stupid things to be justifiable, so I'm planning on quiting my job and
taking off overseas for 6-12 months. I've created a blog that mentions all
my random and crazy ideas, and would love not only for ...

We are busy planning our trip to New Zealand and came acrosse a little bit
of information about the Chathams.
Is there anyone who's been there and tell us about it?
Rita and Arjen

I will be in Auckland for about 6 months starting April. As I am by no means
a friend of public transportation, I am considering to buy either a used
car or (preferably ;-)) a used motorcycle in order to get to work and
travel around a little.

We're coming to Australia on 16th of february. I've read that if you're not
experienced, the crossing of the outback with a bushcamper is really
dangerous. Do you know of any website where you can find other people who
want to make the same trip to travel together?

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Next week we will be heading for Australia and NZ. Now I have to book a
rental car in Melbourne and later on in Auckland
for 4 persons with 4 large samsonite suitcases (75 x 50 x 25cm.) + some
smaller handbagage.

I will be spending 6 months in Auckland this year and I am right now
wondering what is the best way to access my money (I have an account with a
german bank) over there. Particularly, what would be the cheapest way to
get some cash from ATMs.

What is the state(prices) of one way airfares market from
Perth,Australia to UK in April or May ?.
 Can one-ways be as easily and cheaply bought in Perth?.
  Anything under AUD 1000,do you know?.

My husband and I are planning a trip to Australia next fall and want to
explore Western Australia.  A grilfriend whose brother lives in
Melbourne has told her that it's not very safe to travel as a single or
as a couple in Western Australia.  Is this true?  Is there something we

I will be travelling to Australia with £2000 (approx $A 4500) in my UK
bank account.
How would I go about transferring money over?
What things should I look for when choosing a bank (eg. transfer

Has anyone got the time to run up a bunch of useful sites for folks to help out with times etc to travel within Aussie and NZ.
I can start with
www.bom.gov.au
Anymore guys and gals?

I'm planning a trip to Australia, and much of the planning I can do by
myself.  However, I'd like to have a travel agent organize my tours.
Does anyone know of a travel agent in the U. S. that specializes in
travel Down Under?

For a Scot who is not used to sun and heat :-) when is the best time to
visit Australia ? We intend to visit all regions and just want dry weather
that is not too hot. 85F is OK if it is not humid.
Derek.

Am planing a bike ride from Haast to Christchurch. Has anyone ridden over
Arthur's pass? If so - how was it? Any camping grounds on route? Any
comments appreciated.

I there,
I've heard, that everybody who is travelling to NZ need a proof of
sufficient funds for the duration of stay, approximately NZ$1000 per
person per month, for the immigration. Is this also true for a holiday