Just back from Sydney/Pt Douglas
 

Happy to answer questions about either location. I just returned on 12/1/99 after 2 week trip.

Rick, What were the "must-sees" and were there any "forget-about-its"? How long were you in each location, and where did you stay?

Elaine, <BR>I have sent you an email directly.

Rick: We are planning a trip to Australia and New Zealand next November. We are planning for 6 nights in Sydney (1 recovering from jet lag). Is that too much? We are also figuring on 2 days, 3 nights in Palm Cove and possibly one night in the rain forest. Is this reasonable? What were your best sights and must sees?

Have you been to Palm Cove ? How does it compare to Port Douglas ? <BR> <BR>Many thanks !

I havent been to Palm Cove but we did meet a couple that was staying there and said that they were enjoying it very much. Pt Douglas as you have heard is great, we enjoyed both Sydney and Pt D. As far as staying in the rainforest, check out Silky Oaks Lodge (I believe it is part of Daintree) we stopped there for a drink and thought is was beautiful.

Thank you !

I'm trying to plan a trip and am looking for the most econimical way to go from the USA. <BR> <BR>Also, need to know some of the most interesting things to see, places to visit, etc. <BR> <BR>Thanks!

Deb, I couldn't help you with the pricing of flights and the cheapest route since we flew on frequent flyer miles. As far as things to do in the areas that I saw I will email you directly a couple of informative emails. <BR> <BR>

I was in Port Duglass, although now three years ago. No doubt there has been more development. We stayed at the Torresian, which was nice. They had a "sister" property, Tree Tops which was newer and less familiy-oriented. <BR> <BR>We had a great time. Lots of good restaurants. We went scuba diving/ storkelling and one day to a Gorge.

Need info on Palm Cove and any suggested day tours. Yhanks, Cec

Rick, <BR> <BR>We have the same itinerary. We're going for 17 nights, 10 in Sydney, and 7 in Port Douglas departing on January 10th. <BR> <BR>Would appreciate the same data you sent Elaine. <BR> <BR>Thanks, <BR> <BR>Alex...

Alex, I will send them to you shortly. Let me know if I can be of any other help.

If you don't mind Rick, I would also like a copy of the info you sent Elaine. <BR>How was the flight? As much as I would love to see Aus. & NZ, the long flight from Boston LAX SYD is making me somewhat reluctant to go. Thanks in advance.

Hi Rick <BR>I too would appreciate a copy of your itinerary if you do not mind or any other advice you may have. Thanks, Mary Ann

good morning rick! <BR>i too would like a copy of your trip. i guess its the unknown that bothers us all.

Rick: Could you e-mail me your itenerary and any advice you may have. <BR>Thanks.

I visited both in September 1998. Stayed at the Ritz Carlton, Sydney and Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas. Both were relatively inexpensive given the strong dollar. If you enjoy top notch accomodations I would highly recommend both properties. Port Douglas is a great town and a convenient jumping off point for a tour of the rainforest and the reef. Definitely stay there over Cains, which is touristy and lacking in character.

Rick - Could you e-mail your iternary. I am planning to go sometime between April-May for 3 weeks to Australia/New Zealand, maybe 2 weeks in Australia. <BR> <BR>Thanks, Mike

Would appreciate input on our itinerary: Sept.-Oct. Sydney, Ayers Rock, Cairns (Palm cove), Hamilton Is., Christchurch, Queensland. Would be grateful for your itinerary or comments about side-trips, companies to avoid at GBR, and day trips which are/aren't worth it. thanks so much.