Travel Forum / Destinations / Australia and NZ / August 2006

we are going to visit Perth for some days begin of November. As one
activity we would like to go whale watching.
I've searched in the web, reviewed some sites and found out that there
are some operators start whale watching tours from Fremantle.

I fancy trying on of the Spaceships vehicles
http://www.spaceships.tv/
which look like they're economic and an easier drive.
Anyone got experience of them, or similar suggestions?

'Survivor: Cook Islands'
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http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/SurvivorCookIslands/

Im travelling from the UK to Australia and dont really know what to do
about travel insurance. Also, what does this cover you against -
health, baggage etc? Ive also heard that the WHM visa provides a
medicare card. Is it still recommeded that I take out insurance that

Hi all :)
Not sure if my destination for my first big trip will be Australia or
New Zealand.. it depends also upon you.
First of all: i'm not a "real" surfer.

Hi. What's weather like in November/December in Northen Tasmania? Might be
going out to Beauty Point for a month from the UK.
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Just want to ask how much should be my proof of funds if I am
travelling to Australia for tourist. I'm planning to stay there in 2
weeks only. I'm travelling from the Philippines to Australia.  
Thanks

I just want to say thanks to everyone who gave me lots of advice on
planning my trip to NZ. I asked you alot of questions about road
conditions (they were excellent, no chains, even drove up to treble
cone and cardona), campervan in winter or not (we didn't, found super

3 days and counting.....we arrive in Sidney Saturday and then a flight up to
Surfers Paradise where we will be staying at the Radisson Resort for 8
days....a long flight on  Qantas 747-400...never have flown such a long
distance....not sure of protocol concerning carry on luggage ...

I sped @ 108 in a 100 highway on my way to Melborne
airport.  They are mailing the 3rd reminder asking me
to pay my fine.  I was on a rental & I do not live in that
lovely country.

Howdy.  We are thinking of visiting the Exmouth, Coral Bay, Giralia Range
area in November.  Our interests are beachcombing, fossils, birding,
fishing, and that sort of thing.  Will have 4x4 and camping setup.  We would
greatly appreciate any advice!  Any info on Giralia Station?

We, 2 adults and 2 children (2 and 5 years), are planning a 4 week visit to
Australia
in October 2006.
Starting in Sydney, what is a recommended itinerary and what are the "must

I have recently purchased a WHM visa and after seeing that the money
had been taken from my bank account and using my transaction ID and
logging into their website I also see that it has been approved.
However, I have received nothing from them to tell me how I obtain any

we plan to make a tour in West Australia including Tom Price / Karijini
National Park in November. We would like to spend a whole day in the
park visiting "normal attractions" like Oxers Lookout, Joffre Falls and
Knox Lookout ...

My name is Gidi and I am 44 yo.
I am planing a my first trip to Australia this October and I am looking for
someone to travel with and share the experience and have soul talks and fun
together.