Travel Forum / Destinations / Australia and NZ / October 2006

Is Perth at all like eastern Australia? Is Perth in a desert climate
(low humidity, hot) while Sydney is like tropical rainforest (humid and
warm)? Are just as good shops, resturants and other goods and services
similar in quality, quantity and price in Perth as in the east?

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I'm considering spending a couple of months in Australia around
January-March or thereabouts.  I am wondering what locals or adopted
locals think of the differences between Sydney and Melbourne.  What
makes these cities different?  What makes them unique to one another?

I thought of driving on the savannah way from cairns to broome an
further to perth. i've got a 4wd and some basic equipment but i a
lacking a co-pilot. is one of you interested to join me?
the idea is to start mid of november and arrive in perth short t

For those of you who are local or have visitied Perth, where exactly
should I stay that is closest to the nightlife and female rich
environment? I think Fremantle was mentioned before but I am unable to
confirm this.

I am flying out to Australia in 5 weeks and was wondering if it is
possible to hiring a bicycle for the intention of doing a little
touring. Ofcourse, it would need to have all the neccessary equipment
(eg. luggage panniers) as well as be built for travelling distances and

Does anybody know where we can get a cheap Campervan/Motorhome for a trip on
the south island of New Zealand:
16.12.-24.12.2006 2 adults, 1 daughter (no luxe: but solar shower & toilett
would be great). Maybe later (27.-31.12. on the north island too).

Anybody got any advice on the New years eve cruises in Sydney?
Looking at going, first time in Australia want to have a good time not
looking for a stuffy black tie event or anything....but we do enjoy
good wine and gourmet food.

I live in Sydney and just wonder what is the nearest, best location to
see sunflowers and lavendar in NSW?
- Alex

Hi there...
I was thinking of going somewhere in Australia or New Zealand for a
holiday.
I choose these place because it is not too far from my country. More

G’Day
We are back from a fabulous road trip in Australia. During 5 weeks we
cover about 9000km in a 4WD camper. Our route take us from Darwin to
Perth via Lietchfield NP, Kakadu NP, Katherine, Nitmiluk NP , Tenant

Hello, NZer's!
I am planning a trip to NZ  for 3 weeks in February. I am traveling
with a buddy from Austria (I live in the US). Our general itinerary is
AKL>Hamilton>Waitomo>New Plymouth>Wellington. (Ferry).