Help on upcoming trip down under
Jan 5, 2004 | 11:43 am
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Anytown, USA
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Help on upcoming trip down under
2004 trip down under
I was on Air NZ from LA to SYD round trip. I just changed it to UA (Went for the seats on UA, (the food is a second issue for me). I have not got the new ticket yet and hope they will let me still make the change to Air NZ from SYD to Auckland without charging $75 more.
If you know of any good places to stay at a great price, at any of the locations I will be at it would be greatly appreciated. My major concern at this time is Sydney. I would like to spend under $100 a day.
I have the following schedule so far and need all the help I can get.
Please let me know where you think I am spending too much time and where I need more time. Time is not any issue. I have up to 145 days. Also any additional places I should go.
Thanks in Advance for your help,
Will spend time doing the following items
Surf contest
Wine tasting/tours
Taking picture of everything
City tours
Working out
Local attractions
Sailing
Local pubs
Getting to know the people of the area
1. Cairns area 6 nights, Feb 21 to 26, 2004
1.1. Thinking of staying Somewhere cheap, maybe Hilton for free
1.2. Things to do
1.2.1. ?
2. Gold Coast 25 nights Feb 27 to Mar 22 2004. May add six more nights flex.
2.1. Thinking of staying
2.1.1. 19th Avenue On The Beach
2.1.2. Chevron Palms Holiday Apartments Surfers Paradise
2.1.3. Carrington Court Holiday Apartments and Luxury Accommodation, Main Beach Parade Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland
2.2. Things to do
2.2.1. Surfing - Mar 2-14 Gold Coast,Qld-Australia - Quiksilver Pro & Roxy Pro
2.2.2.
3. Perth 6 nights Mar 29 to Apr 03, 2004 this may move up by six nights and may increase in nights.
3.1. Thinking of staying at Hilton.
3.2. Things to do
3.2.1. Go sailing
4. Melbourne 13 nights, Apr 4 to 16 2004 this may move up by six nights and may increase in nights.
4.1. Thinking of staying
4.1.1. Hilton.
4.1.2. Somewhere near Bells Beach part of the time.
4.2. Things to do
4.2.1. Surfing - Apr 6-15 Bells Beach,Victoria-Australia - Rip Curl Pro
4.2.2. Drive down the coast road
4.2.3. Footy
4.2.4. Wine tours
4.2.5. See friend
5. Fiji 9 nights, Apr 17 to 25, 2004
5.1. Thinking of staying Need to fine somewhere near surf contest
5.2. Things to do
5.2.1. Surfing - Apr 18-24 Tavarua/Namotu-Fiji - Roxy Pro
6. Adelaide 6 nights, Apr 26 to May 1, 2004
6.1. Thinking of staying at Hilton.
6.2. Things to do
6.2.1. Wine tours
6.2.2. Beach pics
6.2.3. City tour
7. Sydney area 22 nights, May 02 to May 23, 2004
7.1. Thinking of staying Get an Apartment somewhere.
7.2. Things to do
7.2.1. Go stay in the wine area a few days
7.2.2. Have drinks with Ozstamps
8. New Zealand 43 nights, May 24 to July 5, 2004
8.1. Auckland - 12 nights, May 24 to June 4, 2004
8.1.1. Thinking of staying Hilton
8.1.2. Things to do
8.1.2.1. Sailing
8.1.2.1.1. On the Edge
8.1.2.1.2. sailing an America's Cup
8.1.2.2. Explorer Bus
8.1.2.3. Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World
8.1.2.4. Sky Tower
8.2. Driving tour of New Zealand 31 days. Stop anywhere we want and stay as long as desired.
8.2.1. Start Auckland / Finish Christchurch
Recommended Length: 18 Days Distance: 4172 km (2608 miles) This extensive itinerary provides a total view of New Zealand, and takes in all the most significant sights and attractions. In the North Island youll discover beautiful beaches, kauri forests, caves and phenomenal geothermal activity. In the South Island the emphasis is on grand mountain scenery, adventure activities, historic architecture and wildlife encounters. Throughout the country there are vineyards and inspired restaurants to discover, while the cities present you with cultural entertainments and the chance to buy quality, locally-made clothing, art works and home wares. By the end of your holiday, youll know New Zealand from top to toe.
8.2.2. Create a return trip to Auckland.
9. Sydney for the night July 6, 2004.
10. Return to the USA July 7, 2004.
I was on Air NZ from LA to SYD round trip. I just changed it to UA (Went for the seats on UA, (the food is a second issue for me). I have not got the new ticket yet and hope they will let me still make the change to Air NZ from SYD to Auckland without charging $75 more.
If you know of any good places to stay at a great price, at any of the locations I will be at it would be greatly appreciated. My major concern at this time is Sydney. I would like to spend under $100 a day.
I have the following schedule so far and need all the help I can get.
Please let me know where you think I am spending too much time and where I need more time. Time is not any issue. I have up to 145 days. Also any additional places I should go.
Thanks in Advance for your help,
Will spend time doing the following items
Surf contest
Wine tasting/tours
Taking picture of everything
City tours
Working out
Local attractions
Sailing
Local pubs
Getting to know the people of the area
1. Cairns area 6 nights, Feb 21 to 26, 2004
1.1. Thinking of staying Somewhere cheap, maybe Hilton for free
1.2. Things to do
1.2.1. ?
2. Gold Coast 25 nights Feb 27 to Mar 22 2004. May add six more nights flex.
2.1. Thinking of staying
2.1.1. 19th Avenue On The Beach
2.1.2. Chevron Palms Holiday Apartments Surfers Paradise
2.1.3. Carrington Court Holiday Apartments and Luxury Accommodation, Main Beach Parade Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Queensland
2.2. Things to do
2.2.1. Surfing - Mar 2-14 Gold Coast,Qld-Australia - Quiksilver Pro & Roxy Pro
2.2.2.
3. Perth 6 nights Mar 29 to Apr 03, 2004 this may move up by six nights and may increase in nights.
3.1. Thinking of staying at Hilton.
3.2. Things to do
3.2.1. Go sailing
4. Melbourne 13 nights, Apr 4 to 16 2004 this may move up by six nights and may increase in nights.
4.1. Thinking of staying
4.1.1. Hilton.
4.1.2. Somewhere near Bells Beach part of the time.
4.2. Things to do
4.2.1. Surfing - Apr 6-15 Bells Beach,Victoria-Australia - Rip Curl Pro
4.2.2. Drive down the coast road
4.2.3. Footy
4.2.4. Wine tours
4.2.5. See friend
5. Fiji 9 nights, Apr 17 to 25, 2004
5.1. Thinking of staying Need to fine somewhere near surf contest
5.2. Things to do
5.2.1. Surfing - Apr 18-24 Tavarua/Namotu-Fiji - Roxy Pro
6. Adelaide 6 nights, Apr 26 to May 1, 2004
6.1. Thinking of staying at Hilton.
6.2. Things to do
6.2.1. Wine tours
6.2.2. Beach pics
6.2.3. City tour
7. Sydney area 22 nights, May 02 to May 23, 2004
7.1. Thinking of staying Get an Apartment somewhere.
7.2. Things to do
7.2.1. Go stay in the wine area a few days
7.2.2. Have drinks with Ozstamps
8. New Zealand 43 nights, May 24 to July 5, 2004
8.1. Auckland - 12 nights, May 24 to June 4, 2004
8.1.1. Thinking of staying Hilton
8.1.2. Things to do
8.1.2.1. Sailing
8.1.2.1.1. On the Edge
8.1.2.1.2. sailing an America's Cup
8.1.2.2. Explorer Bus
8.1.2.3. Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World
8.1.2.4. Sky Tower
8.2. Driving tour of New Zealand 31 days. Stop anywhere we want and stay as long as desired.
8.2.1. Start Auckland / Finish Christchurch
Recommended Length: 18 Days Distance: 4172 km (2608 miles) This extensive itinerary provides a total view of New Zealand, and takes in all the most significant sights and attractions. In the North Island youll discover beautiful beaches, kauri forests, caves and phenomenal geothermal activity. In the South Island the emphasis is on grand mountain scenery, adventure activities, historic architecture and wildlife encounters. Throughout the country there are vineyards and inspired restaurants to discover, while the cities present you with cultural entertainments and the chance to buy quality, locally-made clothing, art works and home wares. By the end of your holiday, youll know New Zealand from top to toe.
8.2.2. Create a return trip to Auckland.
9. Sydney for the night July 6, 2004.
10. Return to the USA July 7, 2004.
Jan 5, 2004 | 12:12 pm
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This is also posted in the Australia/South Pacific Travel forum here. A number of FTers have replied there so I suggest this thread be closed to keep replies in one place (and the more appropriate forum IMHO).