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Australia - Specific Information

Hello everyone. This is a great communication forum. I work as a Travel Consultant and I live IN Australia, so if anyone requires any specific information (Australia, etc) I would be more than happy to help you out. Please email me. Thanks. Adam.

Hello Adam. Thanks for your message there, I am looking at touring Australia sometime this year. I am particularly looking at Far North Queensland, what do you suggest please? Thanks.

Thanks for your comments James, I am glad to see people read these posts! I suggest flying into Cairns and to hire a car or transfer (bus / coach) to Port Douglas, or one of the Northern beaches which are spectacular, and most within 1 hours drive from Cairns city. If you are into adventure activities, the opportunities are endless in North Queensland. You can cruise to the outer Barrier Reef, White Water Raft, Hot Air Balloon, etc, etc.... If you want more suggestions just ask me, I love to help out potential visitors to our great country of Australia.... Adam.

adam: my wife, daughter and myself will be in sydney march6-12, cairns 12-18th. i was wondering if you can suggest any must see pubs and niteclubs in sydney. secondly, we are very interested in authentic aborigini art works. thank you.

Sean, Thanks for your enquiry. I would say the obvious choice for more information is from www.sydney.com.au which is the definitive guide to Sydney. Check out this also: www.sydney.citysearch.com.au/Sydney/Pubs_Clubs/ for specific info on reviews and stories on the famous (and popular) night spots around town. .... For information about Cairns (North Queensland) I would check out: http://www.cairns.aust.com/ and also: www.cairnsdining.com.au/restaurant.html .... I hope this info helps..For aboriginal art information, I am not to sure..will check it out.. Adam.

An outfit out of Colorado is offering the following trip. Our honeymoon is going to be from 9/17-10/1. What do you think? Or can you recommend another tour group? Thanks, Rob 15-DAY AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE CITY, OUTBACK & BEACH Days SYDNEY (L) 1-3 Depart the USA and arrive Sydney early morning, on Day 3 local time. Prepare to enjoy Sydney! Stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens, past Mrs. Macquarie's Chair to the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy your 30-minute tour of this fascinating building. Circular Quay. is just down the waterfront and your 2-hour harbour luncheon cruise will depart from here. Upon return enjoy the shops along the historic Harbour Rocks on your way to the Sydney Bridge where you have the option to climb to the top. You may want to include a visit to the Sydney Aquarium, located in Darling Harbour and the downtown Sydney Tower for a 360 degree view of the city. Evening's entertainment can include a performance at the Sydney Opera house. Overnight B&B. Days BLUE MOUNTAINS / HUNTER VALLEY 4-7 Depart Sydney for Eaglereach Wilderness Resort, located in the mountains west of the Hunter Valley wine region. Enjoy a few tastings along the way, before settling into your private cabin later in the afternoon. Spend two nights and days enjoying the natural surroundings with hikes, horseback rides, or relaxing on your own verandah. Depart Eaglereach for the coast and spend a day at Port Stephens, with a dolphin cruise and 4WD dune tour to the beach. Return to Sydney late afternoon and overnight B&B. Days CAIRNS (B, L) 7-9 Transfer to Cairns for the next two nights. On Sunday enjoy a full day snorkel trip to the Great Barrier Reef. Days THE OUTBACK (B, L, D) 9-12 Today begins your 4WD tour to the outback and the opportunity to discover a unique part of Australia. Traveling north from Cairns you will arrive at Jowalbinna, Bush Camp. Base here two nights while discovering unique Aboriginal art, crocodiles, dingoes, kangaroos and the beautiful birdlife, that feature so much in Aboriginal folk lore. Departing camp, explore the tranquil and beautiful rivers and lagoons of Lakefield National Park, on your way to historic Cooktown. Overnight. From here you will head south along the coast following the 4-wheel drive Bloomfield track to Cape Tribulation, Time for a hike along Mossman Gorge before reaching Thala Beach Resort. Days THE BEACH (B) 12-15 Enjoy the next three nights at Thala Beach Resort. Located between Cairns and Port Douglas, this intimate beach resort must be experienced to be appreciated. Individual bungalows are tucked within the rainforest, yet offering uninterrupted views of coral islands, reefs and forested mountain ranges. With over 2 km of private sandy beaches and sheltered coves, swimming pool and fine dining restaurant, Thala is for those who appreciate life's comforts while enjoying the simplicity of nature. Snorkeling and other excursions are available if you can tear yourself away for the day. Day 15 Time to return home, or onward to further adventures…

Thanks for your offer of help, Adam. My sister and I (65-70 yrs) are thinking of at least a one-month trip to Australia. We would like to see as much of it east to west, and north to south as possible. What would your suggestions be? Thanks very much. Clarene

Hi Adam, I've got a question about my passport. I am a Canadian citizen & I will be travelling to Australia from late April until May 16th. My passport expires on June 6, 2000. I've been told by my sister that my passport has to be valid for min 6 months after my scheduled return date. Is this correct? Thanks! Carolyn

Hi Adam, We'll be traveling in the Port Douglas area in September after the Olympics. Any suggestions on where to stay? We don't want a high level resort -- we prefer quality small inns or B&Bs. Thanks, Pam

Adam, Is there white water rafting near Port Douglas? Any recommendations on outfitters?

Hi Adam, We are going to Australia for our honeymoon in November. We are going to lizard island for a week, the Daintree rainforest for 4 days, Ayers rock for 3 days, and Sydney/Blue mountains for 4-5 days. We would like to go to one more place. We are debating Tasmania, Kangaroo Island and Philip island. Can you make a recommendation? Can you help me with my travel arragements or recommend someone that can? Thank you. Kim

Hi Adam. I'll be flying from U.S. to Singapore for business then flying to Melbourne. I read on the internet that I will need a VISA??? How do I go about getting one? Thanks

Hi Adam. My fiance and I are planning a three week honeymoon to Australia. We are currently considering Melbourne, the reef, and possibly Tasmania or Sydney. We are operating on a budget and would appreciate any recommendations that you may have on where to go.

Adam- We're off in a few days to Port Douglas for a week. There are 3 of us in our family- our son is 8 years old. What are your top three choices of trips to take there? Top three restaurants? Do you think the smaller boats are more fun then the big quicksilver? Then we are off to Melbourne for a week- what are your top three choices for things to do and restaurants? Thanks- J

Hi Kim, this isn't Adam but you asked whether you should go to Tasmania, Kangaroo Island or Phillip Island. Forget Phillip Island, it is okay for a day trip but not much else there. Tasmania is lovely, lots of great natural scenery and historical towns, great B&B's. Kangaroo Island is for those who love nature. Have fun.

My fiance and I are traveling to Australia for our December honeymoon. We are interested in staying a couple days at the Great Barrier Reef. We would like to spend a couple days in Sydney as well. Everything sounds so wonderful and we are trying to figure out where to fly into. Is Sydney the place to start?

My friend and I are going in June of 2001 and we don't know which things we HAVE to see and how long we should stay. could you help me out?