https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ en Wed, 13 May 2026 20:17:10 GMT vBulletin 5 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oceania-australia-new-zealand-south-pacific/2217836-road-trip-tasmania.html Tue, 12 May 2026 22:49:18 GMT I’m planning my first visit to Tasmania. It’s been on my bucket list several decades. 1 week. Arrival Hobart Saturday afternoon. Departure the following Saturday at 6 am, from either Hobart or Launceston. we want to spend 3 nights (2 full... I’m planning my first visit to Tasmania. It’s been on my bucket list several decades.

1 week. Arrival Hobart Saturday afternoon. Departure the following Saturday at 6 am, from either Hobart or Launceston.

we want to spend 3 nights (2 full days) in Hobart. Tuesday morning pick up rental car. 4 days touring. Get a hotel by the airport (HBA or LST) on Friday night. Fly out Saturday morning.

has anyone done a similar route around the island? should we do a counterclockwise tour from HBA to LST and fly out of there? Should we circumnavigate the whole island? Is there enough to see between LST and HBA to dedicate a day to that stretch?

Thoughts and recommendations, please. And thanks! ]]> kevinsac https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oceania-australia-new-zealand-south-pacific/2217836-road-trip-tasmania.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oceania-australia-new-zealand-south-pacific/2217775-transfer-akl.html Mon, 11 May 2026 22:07:57 GMT I got a great 80K award in J JFK-AKL. I want to continue onward to CNS. The flight from JFK arrives AKL at 4:55 and the nonstop to CNS leaves at 7:10 on Air New Zealand. Is this just too close to connect to? I will have no baggage. The next... I got a great 80K award in J JFK-AKL. I want to continue onward to CNS. The flight from JFK arrives AKL at 4:55 and the nonstop to CNS leaves at 7:10 on Air New Zealand. Is this just too close to connect to? I will have no baggage. The next flight to CNS is two days later and over twice the price, so while I wouldn’t mind a stop in AKL it stinks that it is so much more expensive. any help would be awesome. ]]> happy10345 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oceania-australia-new-zealand-south-pacific/2217775-transfer-akl.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oceania-australia-new-zealand-south-pacific/2217403-adelaide-kingscote.html Mon, 04 May 2026 17:26:37 GMT Looking for opinions. I am going to this area for just a couple of days and can fly into Adelaide or connect through Adelaide to Kingscote for the same price (with Alaska miles). Definitely want to spend at least some time on Kangaroo Island. ... Looking for opinions. I am going to this area for just a couple of days and can fly into Adelaide or connect through Adelaide to Kingscote for the same price (with Alaska miles). Definitely want to spend at least some time on Kangaroo Island. Thoughts on whether I should take the flight to Kingscote? ]]> farnorthtrader https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oceania-australia-new-zealand-south-pacific/2217403-adelaide-kingscote.html https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oceania-australia-new-zealand-south-pacific/2217046-adelaide-where-eat.html Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:47:46 GMT Looking for additional restaurant recommendations for Adelaide. No specific type of cuisine, all price points. I’ve already tried Exchange Lane in the Marriott, BB Thai Town, Tonkatsu and Belle’s Hot Chicken. (If you’re from the U.S., don’t go... Looking for additional restaurant recommendations for Adelaide. No specific type of cuisine, all price points.

I’ve already tried Exchange Lane in the Marriott, BB Thai Town, Tonkatsu and Belle’s Hot Chicken.
(If you’re from the U.S., don’t go to Belle’s expecting Southern Fried Chicken. Staff was very nice, decent decor, but my least favorite meal in Adelaide.) ]]> Annelid https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oceania-australia-new-zealand-south-pacific/2217046-adelaide-where-eat.html