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 might be more worth it. Plus, now that I've been looking at it, a couple days in the Blue Mountains before heading to Brisbane sounds really fun. Any opinions on which city is more worth it? Cairns or Sydney. (We are young, fun, like to party, and want to get as much as possible out of our two week trip). Oh, also, please indicate a nice place to stop between your city of choice (Cairns or Sydney) and Brisbane. Looking for somewhere approximately halfway to break up the drive and that has something nice, fun, and/or free for people on a budget. Thanks. :) As for cost, I am staying with someone in Brisbane, and unfortunately only make enough for this trip to work with a budgeted plan... I have enough to have fun but not enough to go crazy and spend $200 on a day trip... On average I am spending about $20 a day with the Sydney/Brisbane plan for touristy stuff, not including hostel in Sydney/Cairnes or food or the obvious nights out. I want to get the most of the trip. I would love to snorkel somewhere for free but I can go that in America too. I want to get as much fun and as many sights as possible with a budget.... Read More »
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