State of South Australia Travel Forum

Hi, I'm looking for an inexpensive 2-day tour of Kangaroo Island. I have seen that the Adelaide Youth Hostel offers a tour. Has anyone done this tour? Is it a quality tour? Alternatively, has anyone used the company Surf and Sun? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

Hi,

In July I would like to travel form Adelaide to Alice Spings by public transport. In between I was thinking about visiting Barossa Valley, Wilpena Pound and Coober Pedy. I have two questions about this:

- Can these destinations easily be reached by public transport (if yes, which service?) or is it better to skip?
- How long should I stay at these locations? Are there many interesting things to see and do?

Thanks in advance!

Mark

Anyone know of a good way to organise a car pool in Adelaide?? I found a couple websites that match people up, but after registering with each of them, shock, horror, there is noone in Adelaide registered on their sites ... except ME!

Am I really the only person in Adelaide who wants to commute in a car pool??

If you live near Glenelg and work anywhere near North Terrace and you have a car but want some money for petrol and some company for the drive (I can drive too if you like) ... please let me know!! :)

It's so hard to be environmentally conscious these days! Public transport here in Adelaide is just shocking at the moment, I've had it up to here. The tram is always late and full and overpriced. I'm not upset enough (yet) to buy a car. ;)

Happy travels,
Daniele

Hi! this is vishal from India, chandigarh.i`ve applied for SIR and had filed visa in the month of May, 2007...Medicals have been done in the month of dec2007..i want to know how much more time it`ll take to get the visa and what is the actual time frame regarding this visa after the medicals?..does the processing take so much of time? Or it is normal?

Hello,

Thank all of you for your replies to my first posting. I really appreciate your feedback!

I am traveling to Australia with my son who is 30 years old, and the situation is that we have had a difficult relationship in the past. This trip is an opportunity to let him know how much he means to me. We live near Los Angeles, CA., and I am not healthy and don't know if I will be able to travel in the future.

Thanks to your help, we have decided on our itinerary:

1. Arrive in Brisbane on 8/31/08
2. Leave Brisbane and arrive in in Adelaide on 9/3
3. Leave Adelaide and arrive in Melbourne on 9/5
4. Leave Melbourne and arrive in Sydney on 9/8
5. Leave Sydney on 9/13 and arrive in Los Angeles

We have already booked the flight and the hotels and I was wondering if I can get guidance on what we should do during our stays in these four locations.

My budget is limited but I feel that this is a once in a lifetime chance for us to have a second chance to re-develope our relationship. I want my son to remember this trip for the rest of his life and am so grateful that he agreed to it.

I am afraid that if we go there without knowing what we must see, I will surely regret it.

Any replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all of you for your kindness in this matter.

I am wanting to travel by 4WD from Broken Hill to Northern Flinders Ranges via Lake Frome. What route do you suggest and are any permits required. Two vehicles leaving in April or May 08

I'd like to go to Kangaroo Island for a few days in April. How can I get from Adelaide Airport to the SeaLink terminal? Also, once there, can I get sightseeing tours on the Island? Thanks for any advice

Hi everyone!

Im a sydneysider planning to go to the Womadelaide Festival in early march and was wondering if any1 will be travelling around those those days who is also going, or to perhaps just meet up for a chat or even sightseeing would be great! Regards

Lid

Hello,
I have arranged for a Sealink tour to Kangaroo Island the second week of January. With the recent bush fires, is this still safe? We could try to change our plans, but we leave for Australia this Friday.
Thanks,
Kara

Hey guys, I'm moving to Adelaide to work for a bit (backpacker from Canaduh), just wondering if you have any advice for gear to back?

cheers
Rob

Any suggestions for something unique and exciting to do in the Adelaide area for New Years Eve? We still have not made plans ... oops. :)

Cheers,
Daniele

Hi,

Is anyone in Adelaide familiar with the book Rich Dad Poor Dad written by Robert Kiyosaki? If so, I'm wondering if anyone would like to meet up to play his Cashflow 101 Board Game sometime?

Cheers,
Daniele

Hi! :)

Just checking to see if anyone is keen to have a VT meeting in Adelaide or Glenelg sometime in January? Please let me know if you want to suggest a place and/or date to get together. We can make it informal to share travel stories and tips. My husband and I just returned from a 12 month round the world trip.

In the meantime, have a wonderful Christmas and New Years!

Happy travels!
Daniele

Hi folks,

I am moving to Sydney in January and I will volunteer there for a year, for the WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008...I know the weather is different and as I live in mountains(Bosnia) and I adore snow, I will find it hard to see no snow for months...but do you have any advice about European- Australian culture differences that could cause me problems or misunderstandings? culture shock?
snake shock? :)

pozdrav iz Bosne

Hy All
This is Nitin and i have SIR visa,Please advise me how to apply for spouse visa as it is bit confusing about the forms available.

Hi, what's the daytime temperature like in December? Could you advise the maximum and average daytime temperature in Adelaide during that month as I am thinking of visiting

Hello,
I've tried to find a place where to buy a set of these Kangaroo Island stamps but to no avail. Do you know of a contact person who would help me getting these stamps?
Thanks in advance and best regards
Pascal

hi,im comin to aderlaid on 3rd nov 07.wonderd if there was any vt meetins while i am there.it would be great to meet people,because im lookin for work in the railway industry,thanks graham

can enybody recomend a dive shop.i wish to do some divin while i am there.how much will it cost?i have my advanced open water certificate.thanks graham

hi everyone we have just summited our docs for the skills assement any advice on where is nice to live in adelaide and where not to also good schools ages 6 and 11 years.my husband is a plumber where is good to start looking for jobs and what is a realistic wage.thanks lou x

Hello all,

I will be visiting Kangaroo Island mid-November this year, and I am wondering if anyone has any Bed and Breakfast recommendations. Also, do you think a two night stay is enough to really enjoy the area? I will be on a 3 week trip, so I am trying not to spread myself too thin. Any advice is appreciated. Cheers!

hi..

I have juz graduated from university and will b heading to work in Gawler. This will b my first time in Adelaide. I would like to know if Gawler is a safe place to stay alone as I have heard northern surburbs are not that safe. Please recommend which places are safe to stay and new. Thanks!! =)

Hello everyone , i would like to ask about the quality of 2 hotels in adelaide because iam planning to spend 5 days in one of these hotels with my wife. i would appreciate your comments and opinions about which one is better and they have great offers these days.

1- Adelaide Paringa Motel
2- Best Western Adelaide Riviera Motel

Best Regards,
Turki

Hy Members
I am traveling to adelaide in the 1st week of Aug,And will be staying there for 1 month.
Can someone help me in finding out the right place to live in.May be a Lodge,or a shared apartment.
It will be a great help........

Cheers
Nitin

Hi All

My first question in a forum... here goes.

My family and I are planning to move to Adelaide early 2008.

We have 3 young children and are looking for quiet friendly places on the outskirts of Adelaide (near plenty of parks and close to a good private school). Preferable north, since my work is within the electronic engineering discipline and most jobs appear in the northern area.

Not bothered about living on the coast line, but would like property with a large garden.

Thank you for any help. rgd Robin

Read from some guide books that some car rental companies in Adelaide do not allow their rental cars to be driven into Kangaroo Island. Is that anyone's experience?. We are planning a trip to Adelaide, the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo island. Would be easier and I think cheaper if we can get a car from Adelaide airport for the whole journey and return at the airport.

We plan on visiting KI during mid Aug 2007. From what I am reading about KI, the best way to get there from Adelaide is to take the SEALINK Tourbus to Cape Jarvis and take the FERRY and then rent a car in Penneshaw. Please, anyone, correct me if I am wrong. This trip will be my husband and I and our two small daughters (4 and 5 years old). Of course, we are wanting to see all the parks we can, however, my kids just look forward to swimming in a pool. Do you suggest a hotel w/an indoor pool and if so, which one? Also, we have about 10 days for our trip, how many days would you recommend for KI and would you recommend spending any time in Adelaide. We are Americans living in Japan. My husband and I have been to Cairns and that area, but that is the only place in Australia. Any recommendations on how to plan this trip would be well received. I spend literally hours and hours trying to plan a trip before we go, but with two small children, it adds a lot more questions to what to do and where to go. If it were just me, I'm content just being lazy! Thanks in advance for any input.

Hy All
This is Nitin from Chandigarh India.I have my recieved SIR Visa approval letter.But there is a recent development that i am getting married now.As my Visa has already come and i want to take my wife along with me.
So please advise me how to go further,is it possible to take her on tourist Visa and apply for her immigration in australia.
As applying for her visa now in India would again take a long process.It would be a great help if someone could help me in this regard.
waiting for an early reply


Thanks

Nitin

just wondered if there was a weight limit or height limit for sky diving

I AM PLANNING TO MOVE TO ADELAIDE. I HAVE APPLIED FOR SIR VISA AND HAVE GONE THROUGH 3RD PARTY ENQUIRY IN JAN'07 BUT STILL HAVENT GOT ANY REPLY. CAN ANY ONE PLEASE TELL ME HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO GET THE VISA.