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Hi all. Ive posted before regarding a place to stay and i came across this apartment. I kinda like it already, but before i actually book it, is this place convenient enough? Is public transport access close enough? Cafe? All within walking distance maybe? I am travelling with my mom, hence I would prefer everything within walking distance. I am aware that to visit 'things-do-to' places, we may need to travel by bus, but what i wanted to know is if we were to take the morning off or the day off from travelling by transport, going down to this street, will there be a handful to see and do? Or should I make a booking at "Breakfree Peninsula Apartment"? Thank you all!

Hi, I'm planning a short escape to LHI while on my trip to Oz. How's the weather then? is it warm enough to snorkel wihtout a neoprene? I'm aware it's the beginning of spring and other places mainland might be a little bit chilly, but as it seems to be a subtropical locations, I was wondering whether it is worth to stay more or less depending on the temperatures and possibility (or not) to swim and so.

Thanks!

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

Hello, i am going to gold coast aus on the coming june, and i am having some problems with it, hope u guy can help me to solve the problem.

1. we have 4 adults and 2 kids, so which mode of transportation is the cheapest way of travel? by bus or renting a car?

2. What are the places that must visit at gold coast australia besides then the themeparks?

3. if we want to travel to brisbane, should we stay over there or stay at gold coast itself will do?

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

Hey, we are two german girls, who are doing backpacking. We want to go to fraser island by our own, without an expensive tour. ~27-30.05.2013.
Is there somebody who want to join us, hire a car, doing camping and share the costs?
Looking forward to your answer, (our email: stesi9085@googlemail.com)
Steffi and Simone

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.

Hello, Me and the soon to be wife will be taking a 15 day holiday road tripping from the Gold Coast to Cairns to see the Great Barrier Reef in January of 2014. We're going up the coast in a caravan/camper and we're looking for places to eat, sleep, drink and have fun.
We both love to hike, surf, drink, and lay on the beach to let the sun burn off our hangovers.
Also, what places could we stay at along the way? We been to caravan parks that are loaded with kids and crotchety couples, we're looking for a more laid back atmosphere, would love to meet like minded people along the way.
Please reply back, thanks.

I'm travelling to perth in the 2nd week of Aug for a week. It'll be my hubby, my 1yr old boy & myself.
I need some suggestion as to how should I plan my itinery and it's our first time doin a self-drive in AU, thus we need some guidance on how to get about planning our routes and getting our accomodations along the way.. Thanks in advance !

Hello all!

I am moving to London on a 2 year working visa in July and am wondering whether I should take a suitcase or a backpack over? I would be staying in hostels until I could find a share house to move into. Not sure which would be more practical?

Thanks

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

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.