[SydneyFilter] The Easter holidays are upon us, and we aren't going anywhere. Right now, it seems likely that we'd only be able to do day trips (same day return, no overnight stays) to places around Sydney. Where should we go? [more inside]
posted by vidur on Apr 17, 2011 - 16 answers

It's my first time visiting Australia, and I have a week to spend. Should I spend it all in Sydney, or is it worth visiting another city / location as well? [more inside]
posted by armage on Jul 29, 2010 - 23 answers

What is travel like in New Zealand and Australia in the two weeks following Christmas? [more inside]
posted by bryanzera on Mar 28, 2010 - 19 answers

Tent-phobic city-dweller seeks weekend getaway suggestions which do not require a car to reach. [more inside]
posted by LongDrive on Aug 21, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm a twenty-something American guy who has been considering an extended trip to Australia, ever since I visited for a few weeks in 2008. Last night I decided to be bold and finally applied for a Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462). I woke up and found the visa approval email in my inbox. Talk about fast! Excellent... so now what? How do I pause my established life and go on an adventure? How do I let people know, especially at work? I have a fair amount of stuff tying me down at home, but I think I need to leave in a few months or it's never going to happen. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 - 6 answers

AustraliaFilter: The hive mind helped me plan a very enjoyable trip to Australia in April 2008. I had such a good time I'd like to return this October/November for another few weeks and try some new places. Suggestions/advice please! [more inside]
posted by adamk on May 29, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm visiting Australia for 10 days / 9 nights, flying in and out of Sydney. How would you divide your time amongst the various cities? 3 nights each in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane?
posted by smackfu on Apr 3, 2009 - 15 answers

Where to stay, and what to do in the Gold Coast? [more inside]
posted by chunking express on Sep 8, 2008 - 9 answers

AussieVacationFilter: I'm a young guy in Los Angeles seriously considering a solo trip to Australia. The Qantas Aussie AirPass seems like an amazing way to build a great trip without breaking the bank. However, with the level of freedom the AirPass would give me, I want to make sure I'm using my time and multiple cities wisely. Any advice and itinerary recommendations you'd be willing to make would be greatly appreciated! [more inside]
posted by adamk on Dec 10, 2007 - 16 answers

Planning a motorcycle ride up the east coast of Australia - advice needed! [more inside]
posted by Joh on May 1, 2007 - 11 answers

We're holidaying in Australia and we've promised to take the kids (11 & 12) to Surfers Paradise. The kids think it's a wildy fantastic idea... [more inside]
posted by TiredStarling on Jun 19, 2005 - 6 answers

AussieHolidayFilter: My wife and I used to visit Port Douglas in Far North Queensland back in the early 1990s, when it had 4 great restaurants, 3 great hotels, and 2 great pubs. [M.I.] [more inside]
posted by TiredStarling on Nov 20, 2004 - 7 answers