Rick, <BR> <BR>I, too, would appreciate the same info you sent Elaine as I am planning a trip to Australia. <BR> <BR>We land in Sydney from Los Angeles. We want to see what there is to see in Sydney, then head up to the GBR. <BR> <BR>We are trying to save as much money on accommodation as possible since we want to spend it on activities. I think we are going to try staying in hostels as opposed to hotels. <BR> <BR>We also want to spend the majority of our time with the GBR and rainforests. <BR> <BR>We aren't sure whether to stay in Cairns or somewhere around it. <BR> <BR>Any suggestions would be appreciated. <BR> <BR>Thanks! <BR> <BR>KC

Hi Rick, <BR>I'm off to OZ in june for 6 weeks. I plan to stay on the East Coast and visit Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns and their surrounds. I am especially interested in your comments on Port Douglas. Will you please send me a copy of your itinerary <BR>Thanks, <BR>Gina

Any info re: Port Douglas/Cairns would be appreciated especially regarding accomdations, day trips (can you recommend an island day trip? and things to do(or not)...Also, why did you pick P.D. over Cairns? Is it worth going to Cairns for a look? Will we get bored in P.D. since it is quite a bit smaller than Cairns? Although we are not 'party animals' we like to go out in the evenings for dinner, drinks etc. or do some early evening shopping...Does P.D. have that?

Planning a 23 day trip to Australia and New Zealand, leaving May 18. Would appreciate any info, especially side trips not worth time or money. Any ideas on purchasing wine as gifts for my children? Thanks.

Sorry to do this to you! Could you also send me a copy of your email detailing your trip and recommendations??? Thanks!

Since you offered...I'd love a copy of your itinerary as well. My husband and I are thinking of two weeks in late October/early November. Also interested in your thoughts on combining Australia and New Zealand, and if we're so inclined what are the 'must sees'/'must dos'. Thanks!

Rick: <BR> <BR>If you're in the e-mailing mood, would you mind e-mailing me a copy of your itinerary as well? Planning a 2 week trip to Sydney and PD as well for May, June 2000. I promise to return the favor to this forum upon return! Thank you.

We were in Sydney for 10 days, and I could have spent 10 days more. I don't know what your lodging budget is, but we loved the Park Hyatt on the Rocks. Had a horrible experience at the Ritz in Double Bay, and do not know about the one in Sydney. Double Bay is about 10 minutes from downtown. Anyway, you will have a wonderful trip. Take a day to the hunter valley, and a day trip to the Blue Mountains. Both were delightful, and you do want a driver is you are tasting all the great wines!

Hi Rick, glad to hear you had a good trip and as I am spending 5days in Sydney at the ANA and 5 days in Port Douglas at the Mirage I would like any tips you picked up, what to do what not to do. Thanks

Rick - <BR>I would really appreciate a copy of the email you sent Elaine on your itinerary, things to do etc. <BR>Thanks!

Rick <BR> <BR>Why don't you just post the info right here. I'm sure it may be able to help heaps of people. Thanks!

To Rick: <BR>Would also really like your advice on best sights and must sees in Sydney and Port Douglas. Going there in July, followed by a few days in Fiji.