Open Question: In what month would it be best to travel to eastern Australia?

6 February 2012, 6:06 am

Hi, we are 3 girls who are going to backpack through eastern Australia from Cairns and all the way down the east coast to Melbourne. We are planning on doing it in about 1-2 months. We would like to see the Australian nature and wildlife of course, and visit and see some of the classic tourist attr... Read More »

Resolved Question: Has anyone actually lived in the dreaded "M" suburbs in Cairns, QLD, Australia?

4 February 2012, 5:35 pm

I'll be moving to Cairns soon, and I'm looking at potential units in suburbs such as Manunda and Manoora. Now, all I hear about these places is to steer clear of them as they are considered to be on the 'rough' side. There must be some truth to what people are saying, I admit. However, I can't help ... Read More »

Resolved Question: Please help me plan our trip to Australia?

28 January 2012, 9:59 am

We'll have at least 2 weeks (14 days or more) in Australia. Planning for our vacation to start the end of October or the beginning of November. We will spend a couple of days in Sydney. We'd also like an outback experience...looking into Urulu rock area for 3-5 days. Then we'd like to see the barr... Read More »

Resolved Question: oh Australia, why did I become like this?

24 January 2012, 1:42 am

when i first visited you (Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney) I fell in love with you. I longed to return. Then I visited you again. I loved the nostalgia of Sydney - bondi walk, redleaf pool, circular quay, pleasant personalities... ... Then...I visited Tokyo, Japan - wow! the food, the shops, the trains, t... Read More »

Voting Question: Am I able to get an abortion at 15?

24 January 2012, 1:37 am

I had unprotected sex on the 4th of January and I get my period on the 22nd. I skipped it. I was wondering if I was able to get an abortion without my parents knowing at my age. Im 15 and I live in Cairns, QLD, Australia. I have money and access to a medicare card. Please help. I havent taken a preg... Read More »

Resolved Question: I would like to go on the Kuranda Gondola Ride in Cairns, Australia, could anyone tell me about it?

22 January 2012, 6:45 am

I'm coming to Australia to do a class on Feb 23, 2012, and I want to go from Adelaide to Cairns to ride this gondola. What is the best way, bus or train and how much would it cost? Thanks... Read More »

Resolved Question: Best travel plan in Australia?

21 January 2012, 5:26 pm

I am going to Australia in August. We originally talked about going from Sydney to Brisbane, but now I am considering going from Cairns to Brisbane. The main draw to Cairns is the Great Barrier Reef. However, looking at prices... About $200 just for a one day snorkeling trip... it seems like Sydney ... Read More »

Resolved Question: WHen is the sunniest and driest time of year in New South Wales/ Queensland.?

17 January 2012, 5:16 pm

I am planning to go to australia and was wondering when (what months) are the sunniest and driest? How is it in June/july. I really want to go when its sunniest. In other words, least gloomy. I hear mixed stuff about australian summer where people say its sunny and hot, and others say its the wettes... Read More »

Resolved Question: When is the best time to go to Queensland/New South Wales Australia?

16 January 2012, 8:14 pm

You see, I hear a lot about australia in like december and stuff (aka the australian summer) but not much about australia in june or july. I am planning on going to australia in june or july, which is australian winter. I would really like an answer from someone who lives in or has been to australia... Read More »

Resolved Question: Gap year in Australia, what to do?

16 January 2012, 10:25 am

Hello, I am graduating from high school this year and want to take a gap year in Australia, what could I do? I mean I know there are a lot of things to do, but where could I go, get some money, sleep, ect, considering that I am an 18 year old girl traveling alone. I love to scuba dive, I love sports... Read More »

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