<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by paulusst:
Due to some advice here I had tickets to Cairns and planned to go to all the places around. Due to some a**holes (Im not saying whom, but I have my suspicions) the airline I was booked on went out of service on the day I flew into Australia. So I never made it to Cairns. Stayed 3 days in SYD and flew back to Europe. Loved SYD but boy that was a short holiday for such a long flight. Maybe next time ....
Stephan
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A couple of suggestions. I would definitely do Cairns if you have a chance the next time. The rainforests are amazing. Bring insect repellant! Also, the beaches are sprawling and pretty much uninhabited. If you see 20 locals, that's a lot. The rest are tourists.
If you are in Sydney, I would take the two hour drive to the Blue Mountains since it's nearby. The views are pretty spectacular there. If you like to exercise, there a bazillion steps you can climb.
I've been to a resort on Lizard Island near the Great Barrier Reef. Beautiful tropical isle. If you want to be alone and romance a sweetheart, that's the place to be. If you are looking for excitement, not the place to be. 3 days is more than enough to spend there. Snorkeling/scuba is awesome. Well worth the trip.
[This message has been edited by PhxArisen (edited 10-13-2001).]