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Im trying to find out which stores stock Fly Peacock Clothing on the Gold coast ?
Im looking to buy some of the basics they are so comfortable .

I have just moved to Brisbane and am staying in Nundah temporarily. I have just had an interview for a job in Carindale, I was not intending to look for work anywhere other than the CBD or Northside as my sister lives North and I am more familiar with this side of the river. But jobs proved hard to find and I had to cast the net a bit further! So, I am wondering what the best thing would be to do if I did get this job - Where to live and transportwise what would be cheaper.

Should I live on the Southside and commute by public transport or car, OR stay North so im closer to my sister and the city for social convenience, and drive over toll bridges to get to Carindale. I had to get a train and bus today, which was fine but it took an hour! And would cost about $10 return I think, with a GO card.
Tolls, GO card charges, commute time, social life, working around the Brisbane river its all a bit of a logistical nightmare haha.
Basically I just want to be within about half an hour of work, dont mind paying a little for transport costs - I will be working in the westfield mall so I doubt I could park right at work anyway, bus would be an option or park somewhere free and walk. Don't have a car at moment but will get one once job is sorted.

Hi everyone,
found this trawling the web.
aussieroadtrips.weebly.com

Looks interesting. checked the prices looks Ok as well. has anyone tripped across the bottom end of Aus. any suggestions. What do you think?
Regards Mike

I WILL BE TRAVELLING TI RUSSIA . WHAT VOLTAGE IS USED ?

Can you find old wishing wells througout this region of Australia?

i am heading to oz in december firstly landing in perth and then spend a bit of time maybe a little job and then on to a route up to the northern territory or if anyone else is heading to that area please let me know will like to meet up maybe

I'll be riding a bike south from Laos and across Cambodia and wish to know the closest border crossing into Vietnam from Kampong Cham. Thanks, Mike

Is the only place to take orgenize tour to eungella park is Mackay ?
thanks

My friends and I are traveling to Gold Coast for the first time in June 2013. Bought tickets already! But we haven't got any idea of where to stay! Surfers paradise is always recommended when I survey online. So SP it is. Could you please please recommend where to stay in SP? A convenient hotel or an apartment which is affordable? For 4 adults? Thank you so much for any feedback.

Can someone point me in the direction of where I can find a travel companion (strictly platonic) for a cruise in Australia? I'm an American Italian in my mid 30's and my parents lived in Australia for nearly 20 years before moving to the states and I'd like to visit the area they lived (Melbourne and Adelaide). I'm thinking a trip on Celebrity around the December time frame. I would appreciate any recommendations be e-mailed to me @ giodoc1@gmail.com.

Thank you,

Hi I'm travelling to Sydney in December and looking to find some accommodation pretty central for 3/4 weeks from 16th Dec. Wondering if anyone knows any relatively cheap housing suitable for backpackers for me and potentially a few fellow travellers I'm meeting over there. Many thanks

I am planning to go to Perth on 10th June till 14th June. I will be traveling with my hubby, my elderly parents and my 2 sons. May I know what is the best way to go around in Perth…public transport or hire a car? We are planning to stay in Perth City. ..not sure this is a good idea or not…any suggestion? May I know any budget accommodation for 6 of us in Perth City?…. Preferably apartment type.

I am in the UK and hoping to visit Sydney in March 2014 for a month. What is the best way to book reasonably priced accommodation for this amount of time? I would be wanting at most a small apartment or at very least a bedroom with ensuite for just one person. I have seen sites with rooms in houses but with shared bathrooms which does not appeal to me.
This may sound daft but do I need a visa if I am just visiting for a month on holiday?
Thanks for any advice
Tamara

my question is traveling alone in Melbourne is safe for girls or not..?

Hi all I'm new to the forum and was just looking for some advice,
About 2 months ago I obtained a 1 Year Working Visa for Australia and am due to travel there at the end of June from the UK.
My passport became slightly damaged since then and only had a year and a half left on it so I decided its proabbly best just to renew it before leaving. I didn't realise at the time but the passport number also changes with this new passport which is attached to my Australian visa.

What is the best thing to do here and has anyone had a similar experience?

I have just moved to Brisbane and am staying in Nundah temporarily. I have just had an interview for a job in Carindale, I was not intending to look for work anywhere other than the CBD or Northside as my sister lives North and I am more familiar with this side of the river. But jobs proved hard to find and I had to cast the net a bit further! So, I am wondering what the best thing would be to do if I did get this job - Where to live and transportwise what would be cheaper.

Should I live on the Southside and commute by public transport or car, OR stay North so im closer to my sister and the city for social convenience, and drive over toll bridges to get to Carindale. I had to get a train and bus today, which was fine but it took an hour! And would cost about $10 return I think, with a GO card.
Tolls, GO card charges, commute time, social life, working around the Brisbane river its all a bit of a logistical nightmare haha.
Basically I just want to be within about half an hour of work, dont mind paying a little for transport costs - I will be working in the westfield mall so I doubt I could park right at work anyway, bus would be an option or park somewhere free and walk. Don't have a car at moment but will get one once job is sorted.

My partner and I are traveling around Australia, and cant decide on the right car for our trip, we are looking to travel for about 18 months, looking to do light 4wd nothing over the too, we're goin to be towing a off-road camper van, the van is rated 1500 GVM but net weight is 600kg, looking for a daul cab or SUV over a cab chassis, hope to hear from people and learn more, thanks

hello, we are from India wanting to visit australis in June this year. planning to cover brisbane/goldcoast/cairns/sydney/melbourne. have limited budget. what are the places that we should cover and what experience we must for sure undergo even if it is a bit expensive.

please advise

await

arvind

I am doing a Mediterranean cruise beginning of September 2014 either b4 or after I want to see Austria, Germany, London & Paris. The cruise does Italy turkey Greece and Barcelona so thinking of bus tour or train to see a lot without the hassles of airports etc. thinking of starting in London and finishing near Venice to catch the ship or starting in Barcelona at the end of the cruise. We have never been to Europe we r a couple in our early 50's we r very active and live to b kept busy. Looking about 10 to 12 day bus/train tour we like the idea of a guided tour as we normally do all of our travel and excursions ourselves any suggestions appreciated thanks Debbie

Fr singapore, we planning for a trip to perth in late June, i am still wondering what type of winter wear to prepare for my 2 yrs old boy. We are staying for 6 nights. no idea of where to stay... as our flight will reach perth around 12 midnight... i am thinking should i stay at a hotel near airport first and change to a city hotel/apartment the next day/.... and where we should go taking into consideration of our 2 years old boy? thanks!

Were coming to WA mid September for 3 weeks, do we hire car or campervan, hope to go up to Kalbarri and down to ALbany, any thoughts, hotels seem quite expensive

We want to visit Kangaroo island this december. We are going to drive from Melbourne. We are not sure about how many days shall we spent in the island considering that we are driving from Melbourne just to do the Great Ocean Road and to visit Kangaroo Island. Hope you can help.

Hi there. I'm due to touch down in Melbourne in under 2 weeks. I just wanted some opionions or what would we be best when it came to apartment searching? Would going direct to real estate agents be the best way? Does anybody have any safe/trustworthy websites they can recommend? My girlfiend had been looking on flatmates.com.au but she has her suspisions as the apartments and prices look to good to be true. Can anybody verify whether or not this is a trustworty website.

Thanks in advance.

Hi! I have been given the challenge to plan our visit to Australia and will be traveling soon (late May, early June), and finding it difficult to find a travel agent who is knowledgeable enough to help. We are a couple coming from the US (Boston area) and traveling with 2 adult children (21 & 23). We all love beaches and adventure. We are a little short on time and plan to take flights in the interest of time where necessary. Most of our party will be originating from Sydney having spent several days there. Having trouble figuring out the best way to see a lot and yet have a somewhat relaxing enjoyable vacation. Considering renting a Catamaran and learning to sail to see the islands, however, not opposed to other alternatives including a resort with something for everyone. Really want to see Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach, and open to other suggestions (read something about Fraser Island and renting 4x4's?). Any advice will be greatly appreciated! This is most likely a once in a lifetime trip for us.

Hi, I would really appreciate any advice. I am planning to fly to Brisbane to stay with my brother and his family. I have signed up for the airline newsletters and keep an eye out for flash sales but they are all for June 2013 at the moment. Is it possible to get a good deal on flights this early or will I need to wait until nearer the time. We have saved up so have the cash to pay immediately. We live in Manchester but would be prepared to fly from London if it is significantly cheaper. The flights are for my and my husband and our 12 year old twins. Thank you very much in anticipation of your help and advice. Janie