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Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:28 pm
Absolute beachfront
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Silver Girl » Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:54 am
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Can you recommend towns to stay in Victoria, Southern NSW or SA that have kid friendly beaches? Hoping for absolute beachfront accommodation.
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Lorne Victoria but the beach is rough. The lorne Cumberland resort is beautiful but you need to cross a busy road to get to the beach. The Barwon...
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Mon Mar 01, 2021 1:02 pm
Sydney - Broken Hill (faults in our plan?)
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Seayork2002 » Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:01 am
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We are talking about hiring a car to drive from Sydney to Broken Hill then leaving the hire car there and flying or catching the train back?
As a...
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Check the hire car policy re not dropping it off at the same location you hired it from. It wasn't broken Hill but I know one company we used years...
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Last post by Bornagirl
Mon Mar 01, 2021 11:52 am
Cairns & port Douglas reef trips
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BKK » Sun Feb 14, 2021 4:22 pm
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We are meant to be doing port Douglas and cairns for Easter.
Do you recommend that we go out to a reef pontoon or an island?
We did the...
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Thanks for the hints and tips!
This trip was all booked in September 2020 but Qantas has cancelled our flight there and hence the need to move all...
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Last post by BKK
Sat Feb 27, 2021 4:06 pm
Post a photo of where you're from
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eponee » Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:18 pm
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I live in Launceston. Below is a photo of the First Basin. It's so special to have such a stunning location in the middle of my home city
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I used to walk along a path that had a spot just like that Ernegirl. I love that kind of landscape
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Last post by Mooguru
Mon Feb 22, 2021 6:45 pm
Really good or bad holiday stories?
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Seayork2002 » Fri Feb 19, 2021 4:59 pm
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For now my only one i can think of was stating in b&b run by an older couple and we only stayed one night but while we were there we could hear and...
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Two 21 year old girls driving from NT to Melbourne. Stopped at Coober Pedy and booked into hotel for the night, left our stuff and went to the...
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Last post by Sancti-claws
Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:31 pm
One week in Newcastle
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Bornagirl » Thu Jan 14, 2021 6:19 pm
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Hello all of you lovely Newcastle people. We plan on spending one week, 13th Feb - 20th Feb in Newcastle.
Flying in, staying in airbnb gorgeous...
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Which market is this? I’ll need to drag DH along next time, or better still leave the kids with him and spend the morning there by myself.
The...
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Last post by Bornagirl
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:03 am
Sea World
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Ozgirl » Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:32 pm
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Anyone know of a way to get discounted Sea World tickets?
This is the best deal I can see. Anyone know about the Ferry? Would it be good from the...
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I must say I must be old. I’m so glad we are at the northern end of town! Lol
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Last post by Ozgirl
Mon Feb 15, 2021 12:25 am
When we can finally travel overseas ...
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TeaCat » Thu Feb 11, 2021 1:59 pm
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What is the first country you plan to visit?
We had a South Pacific cruise booked last year, which of course was cancelled. I'd still like to do a...
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Last May we were due to set off on our 3 week holiday to Scotland to see DH's family as some of them have not met DS. Covid happened, found out I was...
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Last post by EmmaFY
Sun Feb 14, 2021 11:55 am
Help me plan a red centre itinerary
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LifesGood » Fri Jan 29, 2021 7:32 pm
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We have long since wanted to travel to the Red Centre and we figure this is the year to do it, while there are no international visitors.
So, if you...
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I would also suggest making sure you have time to explore the Macdonnell Ranges and other day trips from Alice springs. Places like Simpsons Gap,...
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Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:03 am
Mount Gambier
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Mrs Claus » Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:37 pm
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After working summer for 25+ years we have decided this year we are going to go away for 2 weeks. We are considering Mount Gambier but concerned...
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I've always been fascinated by Mount Gambier and wanted to visit too.
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Last post by Lesley225
Tue Feb 02, 2021 6:41 pm
NSW snow holiday
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SplashingRainbows » Sat Jan 23, 2021 7:46 am
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Our family and another family are considering a snow holiday in NSW this year or next.
For it to be any kind of actual holiday we will need two...
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No worries. and don't forget to PM when you come down. happy to have a coffee.
(and maybe a sneaky doughnut from the doughnut kiosk for the non...
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Last post by Ozgirl
Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:00 pm
Cairns holiday
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TassieKiwi » Wed Jan 20, 2021 10:36 am
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We are trying to plan a Cairns holiday for July. The Great Barrier Reef is top of the to do list but there are so many tour options. Does anyone have...
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I was told Palm Cove would be good, but was underwhelmed.
Went back 2 years later and stayed at Port Douglas and enjoyed it much more.
Agree with...
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Last post by Ozgirl
Wed Jan 20, 2021 10:48 pm
NSW coastal travel (ignoring covid for the moment)
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Seayork2002 » Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:45 pm
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We have a few travel plans for when things get back to 'normal' but it may be simpler this year to stick within our state, I am in the mood to go to...
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If you are prepared for a longish drive,North of Sydney, check out Bellingen and Dorrigo. It is a very stunning rainforesty part of NSW and the drive...
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Last post by Iamferalz
Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:52 pm
Tasmania must do!
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Bethlehem » Tue Nov 10, 2020 6:17 pm
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What are your must do things in Tassie while travelling with kids?
Thanks
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Yes we have a car. I was looking for something in Hobart itself or just outside of by the beach. Quite pricey though.
We are going to the Wyndham...
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Last post by BKK
Sun Dec 27, 2020 8:37 pm
Caravan
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Blizzy » Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:11 am
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Hello :) we have finally but the bullet and purchased a caravan. It is older but in fantastic condition so is ready to trip away straight away!
Can...
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Consider doing a towing course before you take it out on the road so you learn the basics of towing. Also read up on how to load the van and weight...
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Thu Dec 24, 2020 12:08 am
Visit Victoria but where?
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BKK » Sat Oct 31, 2020 8:09 am
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What are your favourite Victorian places to go to and why?
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We have nothing planned but I would like to have maybe a weekend away for the 4 of us in Jan but I’m wondering if it’s too late to book anything....
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Last post by FiveAus
Sat Dec 19, 2020 8:34 am
Where would you move to?
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dancepuppydance » Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:58 pm
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I am seriously considering moving away from my city. I need a change of lifestyle.
If you could move anywhere in Australia, where would you move to...
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We moving to Qld, Ipswich area, out of rural SA
Some really really pretty old Queenslander homes in Ippy. Rural SA hey? Well, I guess the heat in...
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Last post by squeekums-the-elf
Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:31 pm
Holiday rentals - where to find?
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JohnnyComeLately » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:57 pm
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It's been so long since I've been on holiday, I've forgotten how!
I'm looking to book a week at the beach, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast.
What are...
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I use a range. Stayz, Airbnb, hotels.com. Booking.com. If it’s a hotel or resort I contact them directly.
Be careful of the cancellation policies...
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Last post by Bornagirl
Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:08 am
East Gippsland, what town to stay? Things to do?
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TheGreenSheep » Tue Nov 24, 2020 7:58 am
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Quick help required. We are planing a short stay in east Gippsland in January. Where should we look to stay - checked there are a few accom options...
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If you like a bit of a hike, go see the Den of Nargun. It's beautiful and well worth the walk to get there.
Paynesville is lovely and from there you...
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Last post by JRA
Tue Nov 24, 2020 3:46 pm
Great travel products (bags/toiletries etc.)
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Seayork2002 » Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:45 am
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I would like to get some nice things for when we go travelling - our toiletries end up in a draw string laundry bag and our clothes are thrown is...
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I'm a Katmandhu fan - we have a lot of their travel gear which we have accumulated over the years. Our trips have been fly-drive-train-bus...
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Last post by LifesGood
Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:54 am
Airbnb or hotel for Xmas break
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Ghost Girl » Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:15 pm
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So looking at booking some travel in Melbourne over Christmas. I'm crossing fingers and toes the borders stay open between Vic and NSW to visit...
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Thanks. I'm leaning towards the Airbnb. Less touch points, a kitchen, so limiting the eating out. I really need to see my mum.
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Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:59 pm
NSW Coast
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Cstar » Wed Nov 18, 2020 9:40 am
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Hi,
We are driving to Sydney for a few days in Mid Dec, to visit family, and would like to then continue up North for a few extra days, anyone have...
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hmmm, yeh I can see us staying in sydney and then heading home!
Thanks guys
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Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:27 pm
Bodyboard bags
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Seayork2002 » Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:42 am
We need one that is easy to carry walking/public transport and being able to use it to carry some other things maybe (beach towels/swimmers etc) but...
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Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:42 am
Glamping in Victoria
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BKK » Sat Nov 07, 2020 5:45 pm
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I have been looking at taking my son glamping.
Has anyone done this in Victoria?
We went once to the glamping tents at Wilson’s prom and those are...
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There’s some on Phillip island
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Last post by Mrs Claus
Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:05 pm
Tough AF Travel Mug
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JustCurious100 » Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:24 pm
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I am looking for some recommendations for a travel coffee mug for DH. He needs something that is a bit hardy as he is a tradesman. However, the one...
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I like the Contigo Autoseal mugs. They keep drinks hot all morning and don't leak. Here, they can be bought at Costco in packs of 2 for approx. C$22...
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Sun Oct 25, 2020 11:28 pm
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