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Shoehorn! · 01-11-2005, 08:01 PM

Wheres the best place to spend a week or so in Australia around March?

pxxx · 01-11-2005, 08:03 PM

I dont know anything about Australia.

plasman · 01-11-2005, 08:07 PM

A week isn't long enough to get over the trip, 2 weeks minimum, a month preferably, although I will prob be going for a week in March

I am biased but I would say go to Perth on the West coast, it's a lot like San Diego was in the 60's (or so I hear).. as regards unspoilt beaches, friendly people, good climate, lottsa fresh seafood etc

Theo · 01-11-2005, 08:08 PM

sydney i guess

Theo · 01-11-2005, 08:09 PM

go to tasmania

http://www.tasmania.visitorsbureau.c...neglassbay.jpg

Shoehorn! · 01-11-2005, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pxxx

I dont know anything about Australia.

sickkittens · 01-11-2005, 08:09 PM

Go to where they produce GTO's and test drive them. ;)

Shoehorn! · 01-11-2005, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Soul_Rebel

go to tasmania

http://www.tasmania.visitorsbureau.c...neglassbay.jpg

Damn, thats badass.

Shoehorn! · 01-11-2005, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by plasman

A week isn't long enough to get over the trip, 2 weeks minimum, a month preferably, although I will prob be going for a week in March

I am biased but I would say go to Perth on the West coast, it's a lot like San Diego was in the 60's (or so I hear).. as regards unspoilt beaches, friendly people, good climate, lottsa fresh seafood etc

What do you mean get over the trip? Jet lag? I'd be flying from Hawaii, so it wouldn't be that bad of a flight.

Is it possible to in Sydney (isn't that on the East cost?) and fly over to the West side for two or three days?

Joe Citizen · 01-11-2005, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoehorn

Wheres the best place to spend a week or so in Australia around March?

That's like asking, where's the best place to spend a week or so in the USA around March?

Australia is as large as the continental USA and just as geographically diverse.

The question you have to ask yourself is what do you want to do when you are here?

fünkmaster · 01-11-2005, 08:14 PM

... there is nothing to be seen here, stay away, thanks.

Theo · 01-11-2005, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoehorn

Damn, thats badass.

it is http://www.discovertasmania.com.au

Shoehorn! · 01-11-2005, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Citizen

That's like asking, where's the best place to spend a week or so in the USA around March?

Australia is as large as the continental USA and just as geographically diverse.

The question you have to ask yourself is what do you want to do when you are here?

I'd be a tourist, so I'd want to do tourist things. Go to beaches, go on a safari and see some kangaroos, hook up with hot Australian broads, party, etc.

Joe Citizen · 01-11-2005, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoehorn

Damn, thats badass.

http://www.australia.com

Joe Citizen · 01-11-2005, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoehorn

I'd be a tourist, so I'd want to do tourist things. Go to beaches, go on a safari and see some kangaroos, hook up with hot Australian broads, party, etc.

You need more than a week. Trust me on this.

pornRefinery · 01-11-2005, 08:22 PM

Perth...

dunefield · 01-11-2005, 08:23 PM

March you have to spend it in Melbourne... We have the grand prix and the club festivals are happening that weekend as well such a 2 tribes and blah blah...

If you're into the nightlife Melbourne is the go...

BRISK · 01-11-2005, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoehorn

Wheres the best place to spend a week or so in Australia around March?

Go to New Zealand instead

Fly into Christchurch, then head to Te Anau, Milford Sound, and Queenstown

Theo · 01-11-2005, 08:30 PM

any aussie having his own tasman at home?

dodger21 · 01-11-2005, 08:55 PM

If you've never been, Sydney is a definate must see. The Gold Coast is beautiful, and Cairns, well, you've got the reef if you're into that shit. I'll be back there in July.

bawdy · 01-11-2005, 09:13 PM

I live in brisbane which is kinda nice... but melbourne would be great in march and is a pretty big city... sydney is pretty good also... wouldnt bother with west australia unless there was something specific you want to see/do there

Spunky · 01-11-2005, 09:22 PM

Melbourne sounds like a great place to check out

d00t · 01-11-2005, 09:57 PM

my gf came over from the states last year and i took her on this trip;

3 days in syd
2 days in canberra
1 week in bris
4 days in cairns/port douglass
a trip out to ayres rock
and a few days in rural victoria
then a week in tasmania

then you've seen it all

australia really isnt that exciting.. you'll be begging to go back home after a few days..

enjoy the trip though!

OzMan · 01-11-2005, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoehorn

What do you mean get over the trip? Jet lag? I'd be flying from Hawaii, so it wouldn't be that bad of a flight.

Is it possible to in Sydney (isn't that on the East cost?) and fly over to the West side for two or three days?

Ok HNL to SYD is about 9 hours I think.

The only good thing about going for a week is that it will give you a quick taste of the place and have you planning your next trip back before you even leave there.

Just party it up in Sydney for a week then and try and squeeze in an outback safari and a day on the Great Barrier reef. Maybe even a package deal would make the best use of your time if you don't have friends there.

A lot of it depends on who you happen to meet there, tourists or locals. Go with a "try anything" attitude and don't talk too much about America being the greatest country in the world and you will be fine

AWW - Kevin · 01-11-2005, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoehorn

I'd be a tourist, so I'd want to do tourist things. Go to beaches, go on a safari and see some kangaroos, hook up with hot Australian broads, party, etc.

i'm on the gold coast ( try google ) def. the right place to party and got
some great beaches as well ! ( Australia's #1 Tourist City )

Raf1 · 01-11-2005, 11:15 PM

I had a great time on Fraser Island a few years ago. I'm not sure how it is now.

Shoehorn! · 01-11-2005, 11:21 PM

Thats for the advice so far, I appreciate it. Someone suggested I make a stop in Surfers Paradise, any opinions on that?

okny · 01-11-2005, 11:40 PM

I been to Sydney twice, crazy place to visit and i had a blast.

Honorable Rat · 01-12-2005, 12:21 AM

Go to the whitsunday islands(Brampton Is,Hamilton Is, Whitehaven Beach) or do the all star tour below

Guy Pearce = Albert Park in Melbourne(when hes not in Hollywood)
Steve Irwin= Go to Beerwah just outside Brisbane(There all year round)
Russell Crowe's uncle george = Go to Newcastle Just outside Sydney(24/7)

boneprone · 01-12-2005, 12:32 AM

Where does Cockadial Dundee live?

Honorable Rat · 01-12-2005, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by boneprone

Where does Cockadial Dundee live?

I think he pays rent here

http://www.pldixon.com.au

Damian_Maxcash · 01-12-2005, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BRISK

Go to New Zealand instead

Fly into Christchurch, then head to Te Anau, Milford Sound, and Queenstown

Damn that made me feel homesick

I used to live in Queenstown.... And Milford is the only place on the planet that actually made me cry - it really is breathtaking, literally!

Go to NZ instead!!

nojob · 01-12-2005, 12:40 AM

my cousin did a semester aborad in brisbane and said it was really nice there.

wdforty · 01-12-2005, 12:45 AM

Darling Harbour is pretty cool, in Sydney..

But as a city, I prefer Melbourne, and the Casino is better

AWW - Kevin · 01-12-2005, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Shoehorn

Thats for the advice so far, I appreciate it. Someone suggested I make a stop in Surfers Paradise, any opinions on that?

LOL Surfers Paradise is part of the gold coast !

Shoehorn! · 01-12-2005, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AWW - Kevin

LOL Surfers Paradise is part of the gold coast !

Cut me some slack, I am a Yankee.

Sausage · 01-12-2005, 12:56 AM

Avoid Sydney ... its like being in Lebanon and smells strange.

Brisbane/Gold Coast is a nice combination and a 1hr drive from eachother. You can spend a couple of days in Brisbane doing touristy things, then head down to the Gold coast for a few days. They also have a whole bunch of touristy things between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Wan't a slightly more unpopulated experience then fly up from Brisbane to Cairns or one of the islands off the Queensland east coast.

Sausage · 01-12-2005, 12:58 AM

Oh yeah Perth is lovely, but its a big flight and if you are only here for a week then probably not worth doing from Honalulu. Also Perth is quite a distance from most other places.

foxxx · 01-12-2005, 01:03 AM

gold coast bro...

#1 place to be...

heaps of clubs and night life, awesome day life on the beach...

50 mins drive from Brisbane, 1hr flight to sydney if you wanna do a day trip there...

foxxx · 01-12-2005, 01:05 AM

but if your traveling during march, i recomend going to Melbourne for the F1, that's where me and my girl will be :D

spooky181 · 01-12-2005, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Soul_Rebel

go to tasmania

http://www.tasmania.visitorsbureau.c...neglassbay.jpg

While you are in Tasmania play golf at Barnbougle Dunes which opened a month ago and is the best golf course built in the world for many many years www.barnbougledunes.com.au or http://www.brightongolfacademy.net/b...page/Page.html

If you like golf this place is sooooooo cool...

spooky181 · 01-12-2005, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by spooky181

While you are in Tasmania play golf at Barnbougle Dunes which opened a month ago and is the best golf course built in the world for many many years www.barnbougledunes.com.au or http://www.brightongolfacademy.net/b...page/Page.html

If you like golf this place is sooooooo cool...

foxxx · 01-12-2005, 01:21 AM

some photos from the coast...

monaro · 01-12-2005, 01:33 AM

Come and say G'DAY!
You will have to take your pick; Australian Football, Cricket, Surfing, Bushwalking, Scuba Diving, Skiing, Fishing.

How about just come over and see some wildlife =)

monaro · 01-12-2005, 01:42 AM

If you have picked your pleasure and now looking for someplace to stay.
holidaymode.com.au/redhot_specials.shtml = Useful URL

If you need to decide what's on in March 2005.. Search 'G' for "March 2005 Australia"

There is just too much going on to list for you.

Have a great day

Mark

monaro · 01-12-2005, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Soul_Rebel

go to tasmania

http://www.tasmania.visitorsbureau.c...neglassbay.jpg

fair dinkum, that place is grouse, i have to show my folks that picture now!

colorsoundoblivion · 01-12-2005, 02:19 AM

does australia have nice big fat lobsters?

Living For Today · 01-12-2005, 02:28 AM

A week really is not very much time!

So I'd suggest hitting up Brisbane for two days and the gold coast for the rest. There are a number of tourist parks in between Brisbane and the Coast (Dreamworld, Movieworld, Seaworld and if it's still warm Wet'n'wild (water theme park) and at night there is plenty of nightlife in and around Surfers Paradise. Of course there are so many options but with only a week stay I'd say that is your best bet!

quantum-x · 01-12-2005, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by colorsoundoblivion

does australia have nice big fat lobsters?

yep, and tasmanian oysters and cascade beer are a combination that will make you never want to go home.

Shoehorn! · 01-12-2005, 02:33 AM

Wow, I didn't expect this kind of response. Thanks a ton for all the suggestions. foxxx, those pics look fucking great.

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01-11-2005, 08:01 PM	#1
Shoehorn! Die With Your Boots On Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 22,872	Wheres the best place to go in Australia Wheres the best place to spend a week or so in Australia around March? __________________

01-11-2005, 08:03 PM	#2
pxxx First African GFY Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,114	I dont know anything about Australia.

01-11-2005, 08:07 PM	#3
plasman Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 154	A week isn't long enough to get over the trip, 2 weeks minimum, a month preferably, although I will prob be going for a week in March I am biased but I would say go to Perth on the West coast, it's a lot like San Diego was in the 60's (or so I hear).. as regards unspoilt beaches, friendly people, good climate, lottsa fresh seafood etc

01-11-2005, 08:08 PM	#4
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	sydney i guess

01-11-2005, 08:14 PM	#11
fünkmaster So Fucking Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 791	... there is nothing to be seen here, stay away, thanks.

01-11-2005, 08:22 PM	#16
pornRefinery Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ICQ 241-656-086 Posts: 384	Perth...

01-11-2005, 08:30 PM	#19
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	any aussie having his own tasman at home?

01-11-2005, 09:13 PM	#21
bawdy Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,424	I live in brisbane which is kinda nice... but melbourne would be great in march and is a pretty big city... sydney is pretty good also... wouldnt bother with west australia unless there was something specific you want to see/do there

01-11-2005, 09:57 PM	#23
d00t Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In your mind Posts: 3,766	my gf came over from the states last year and i took her on this trip; 3 days in syd 2 days in canberra 1 week in bris 4 days in cairns/port douglass a trip out to ayres rock and a few days in rural victoria then a week in tasmania then you've seen it all australia really isnt that exciting.. you'll be begging to go back home after a few days.. enjoy the trip though!

01-11-2005, 11:21 PM	#27
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Sausage Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 3,012	Avoid Sydney ... its like being in Lebanon and smells strange. Brisbane/Gold Coast is a nice combination and a 1hr drive from eachother. You can spend a couple of days in Brisbane doing touristy things, then head down to the Gold coast for a few days. They also have a whole bunch of touristy things between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Wan't a slightly more unpopulated experience then fly up from Brisbane to Cairns or one of the islands off the Queensland east coast. __________________ IW Skype : blance8888 Icq : 15567120

01-12-2005, 12:58 AM	#38
Sausage Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 3,012	Oh yeah Perth is lovely, but its a big flight and if you are only here for a week then probably not worth doing from Honalulu. Also Perth is quite a distance from most other places. __________________ IW Skype : blance8888 Icq : 15567120

01-12-2005, 01:03 AM	#39
foxxx Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 573	gold coast bro... #1 place to be... heaps of clubs and night life, awesome day life on the beach... 50 mins drive from Brisbane, 1hr flight to sydney if you wanna do a day trip there...

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foxxx Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 573	but if your traveling during march, i recomend going to Melbourne for the F1, that's where me and my girl will be :D

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foxxx Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 573	some photos from the coast...

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monaro Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Queensland. Posts: 968	Come and say G'DAY! You will have to take your pick; Australian Football, Cricket, Surfing, Bushwalking, Scuba Diving, Skiing, Fishing. How about just come over and see some wildlife =)

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monaro Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Queensland. Posts: 968	If you have picked your pleasure and now looking for someplace to stay. holidaymode.com.au/redhot_specials.shtml = Useful URL If you need to decide what's on in March 2005.. Search 'G' for "March 2005 Australia" There is just too much going on to list for you. Have a great day Mark

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01-12-2005, 02:28 AM	#48
Living For Today Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,970	A week really is not very much time! So I'd suggest hitting up Brisbane for two days and the gold coast for the rest. There are a number of tourist parks in between Brisbane and the Coast (Dreamworld, Movieworld, Seaworld and if it's still warm Wet'n'wild (water theme park) and at night there is plenty of nightlife in and around Surfers Paradise. Of course there are so many options but with only a week stay I'd say that is your best bet!

01-12-2005, 02:33 AM	#50
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