We will be traveling thru Australia and NZ<BR>this May. We have two additional days to visit either Ayers Rock or Tasmania.<BR>If we wanted to do a wildlife tour in Tasmania to see platypus/devil, what part of Taz would we need to visit. Is either area "doable" in 2 days?<BR><BR>Also: Am looking at staying in Palm Cove area at Angansa Resort. Any reviews of the resort? Is Cod Hole area accessible from any of the snorkel/dive boats on day trip from PD?

Hi, Jackie!<BR><BR>While Tasmania is a tiny island compared to some, I really wouldn't recommend a trip as hasty as two days; by the time you did all your travelling from the airport and settling into your hotel, you'd be heading out again. I doubt if you would feel you'd been there at all.<BR><BR>Uluru (Ayers Rock) is, however, "doable" in a couple of days, because, after all, it's only a big rock, and what can you do with it after you have looked at it and walked around it? It's a bit like visiting Niagara Falls... after you've said "oooh" a few times, you're ready to move on. What's more, May is quite a pleasant time to visit the Australian outback, as the worst of the heat will have gone, and, hopefully, with it, the flies. So, although I don't often recommend Uluru to tourists, as it's a long way for a single feature (and expensive!), in your case I think it's the logical choice. What do other Fodor's regulars think?

Jackie:<BR>Alan's logic is noteworthy. As a visitor to both places, Ayers Rock would be my choice for Alan's reasons.<BR>Pity you don't have more time, Tasmania is enchantingly beautiful.<BR>In any event, Australia is a lovely place to visit.<BR>John<BR>

Jackie,<BR><BR>Although I think Ayers Rock is quite impressive, I only visited there because I was doing a RTW ticket that allowed me an extra stop in Australia. I don't know if I had gone there if I had to pay any extra money. Don't get me wrong, it is really nice but it is a long, long way to get there. What about using the 2 extra days in some of your current destinations of your itinerary?<BR><BR>Good luck,<BR><BR>McH

I would really second McH's advice. I have been to both Ayers Rock (Uluru) and to Tasmania - there is nothing wrong with either place - If I had a choice and were going to be at the GBR then I would add a day there and perhaps an extra day in Sydney. Save all that extra travel time and enjoy two really fantastic, superb places. And if I would choose one of these it would be Sydney. It would take a lot for me to get tired of this marvelous city. Consider McH's and my advice.