How long to stay in Australia 4 Vacation
Sep 1, 2011, 9:59 pm
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How long to stay in Australia 4 Vacation
I am planning a trip to Australia with my wife and flying into Sydney, I don't really have any time constraints and this will be our first time there. We were planning a week to explore the country but how long is an ideal amount of time to spend exploring Australia without getting bored?
Sep 1, 2011, 10:21 pm
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If you're from the US, my understanding is that Australia is roughly about the same size minus Alaska or about there. I was told a month minimum but realistically, it isn't uncommon for people to get temporary work visas and spend a few months from what I understand.
Sep 2, 2011, 2:28 am
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If you're from the US, my understanding is that Australia is roughly about the same size minus Alaska or about there. I was told a month minimum but realistically, it isn't uncommon for people to get temporary work visas and spend a few months from what I understand.
SYD-PER = 2410 miles compre with NYC-LAX = 2463 miles
MEL-DRW = 1941 miles compare with MIA-ORD = 1197 miles
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_th...ared_to_the_US
http://www.anbg.gov.au/maps/aust-usa-map.jpg
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Sep 2, 2011, 5:33 am
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A lot of variables but not a lot in 8 days! What do you like to do? Beach? Mountains? Cities? Country towns? Wineries? Food?
With that amount of time really have to pick a couple of things and minimise the travel.
Where are you coming from as jet lag can eat up a day or two as well.
With that amount of time really have to pick a couple of things and minimise the travel.
Where are you coming from as jet lag can eat up a day or two as well.
Sep 2, 2011, 12:15 pm
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Do you just mean around Sydney, or do you really mean the country of Australia?
As stated, it's a massive country. You could spend 6 months there without getting bored, as long as you kept moving.
I think 4 weeks is a nice number to see the major sites and take a few detours along the way.
Sep 2, 2011, 1:28 pm
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As he said he has 8 days.
A couple of options.
3 nights in Melbourne (good food, shopping, some scenic tours?
3 nights in Sydney (bridge climb, harbor, zoo, cruising)
And then maybe 2 nights at Uluru if you like sacred sights in the dessert, the 2 nights in the great barrier reef.
You will need to take internal flights to all these places which is easy to do.
A couple of options.
3 nights in Melbourne (good food, shopping, some scenic tours?
3 nights in Sydney (bridge climb, harbor, zoo, cruising)
And then maybe 2 nights at Uluru if you like sacred sights in the dessert, the 2 nights in the great barrier reef.
You will need to take internal flights to all these places which is easy to do.
Sep 9, 2011, 1:11 am
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As he said he has 8 days.
A couple of options.
3 nights in Melbourne (good food, shopping, some scenic tours?
3 nights in Sydney (bridge climb, harbor, zoo, cruising)
And then maybe 2 nights at Uluru if you like sacred sights in the dessert, the 2 nights in the great barrier reef.
You will need to take internal flights to all these places which is easy to do.
A couple of options.
3 nights in Melbourne (good food, shopping, some scenic tours?
3 nights in Sydney (bridge climb, harbor, zoo, cruising)
And then maybe 2 nights at Uluru if you like sacred sights in the dessert, the 2 nights in the great barrier reef.
You will need to take internal flights to all these places which is easy to do.
Sep 9, 2011, 1:15 am
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On another note:
We're used to hotels in the US asking to see an ID upon checking in. But what about in Australia?
What do AU hotels usually ask for during check-in : some form of ID, passport, or even ask to make photocopies of it?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
We're used to hotels in the US asking to see an ID upon checking in. But what about in Australia?
What do AU hotels usually ask for during check-in : some form of ID, passport, or even ask to make photocopies of it?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Sep 9, 2011, 2:48 am
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There is no national policy, so it varies from hotel to hotel. Most are happy with no ID as long as there is some assurance to cover damages from your stay (such as credit card). The major US chains (Hilton, Starwood, Hyatt, etc.) require ID as per their US policies, but Australian chains do not. Passports are never required (unlike some countries in Europe).
Sep 9, 2011, 3:12 am
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