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12/19/2006 03:51:25 AM · #76 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
I'll be in Sydney Feb 21st to 25th, so anyone wanna GTG then? |
I"ll be there Nick! I think  lentil is already organising something. Anyone else interested ?
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12/19/2006 04:48:42 AM · #77 |
I love to be there, but I will be with my husband in Sydney, due to his treatment but please keep me informed as I may be able to fly down for a couple of days during that time.
We will be expecting our first grandchild in late January, so hope to be in Meblourne some time after that.
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12/19/2006 05:30:39 AM · #78 |
Originally posted by keegbow:
Originally posted by doctornick:
I'll be in Sydney Feb 21st to 25th, so anyone wanna GTG then? |
I"ll be there Nick! I think lentil is already organising something. Anyone else interested ? |
thats correct Tim :) just deciding on which day Nick will be ok with I guess. I think it is either a Wednesday or Thursday.
How about the new wildlife park in Sydney? I am really open to suggestions. I could only do daytime tho.
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12/19/2006 05:43:40 AM · #79 |
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12/19/2006 06:14:02 AM · #80 |
I seem to be confused as I have now re read this thread, and the get together could be in Sydney between the 21st and the 29th February, is that right.....
That suits me, as I will be in Sydney that week for sure, and it will actually be a rest time for Peter re his treatment.
This means it looks like I will be able to make it.....
Please keep me informed if any thing becomes concrete, or changes, as I don't want to miss this if possible, as I will be there.
Peter must come first, but the date you are talking about, would really suit me..... please, re Sydney..... thanks.....
Message edited by author 2006-12-19 06:14:59.
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12/19/2006 06:46:14 AM · #81 |
I live in Melbourne and like a good Pinot - some good wineries out my way (outer eastern suburbs)...
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12/19/2006 07:36:42 AM · #82 |
I've been a bit slack replying to emails but yes I'm up for the Sydney meet if it happens and will take the day off work if need be.
Sherpet: Shez will still catch up with you and Pete no matter what :)
Doctornick: Nick same gos for you, will definitely see you
Guroos: Mike I'll PM you in the newyear, my tips aren't worth lunch but we can still get together and talk photography and fire off a few shots and try out my new cokin filter set :)
Message edited by author 2006-12-19 07:38:03.
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12/19/2006 03:18:35 PM · #83 |
Originally posted by Leok:
I live in Melbourne and like a good Pinot - some good wineries out my way (outer eastern suburbs)... |
Good to know. ;) |
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12/19/2006 03:20:27 PM · #84 |
Originally posted by lentil:
Originally posted by keegbow:
Originally posted by doctornick:
I'll be in Sydney Feb 21st to 25th, so anyone wanna GTG then? |
I"ll be there Nick! I think lentil is already organising something. Anyone else interested ? |
thats correct Tim :) just deciding on which day Nick will be ok with I guess. I think it is either a Wednesday or Thursday.
How about the new wildlife park in Sydney? I am really open to suggestions. I could only do daytime tho. |
This sounds good to me too. Should we break this GTG to a fresh thread? |
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12/19/2006 05:36:43 PM · #85 |
Even though we have a tough journey ahead with Peter, I am just so excited with the thought of meeting some of my DPC friends with this journey to Sydney and also Melbourne.
After Xmas I will start a thread, to check with who I can meet up with when in Sydney, and also Melbourne. I so look forward to meeting as many as I can, as I love you all.
Originally posted by Firsty:
I've been a bit slack replying to emails but yes I'm up for the Sydney meet if it happens and will take the day off work if need be.
Sherpet: Shez will still catch up with you and Pete no matter what :)
Doctornick: Nick same gos for you, will definitely see you
Guroos: Mike I'll PM you in the newyear, my tips aren't worth lunch but we can still get together and talk photography and fire off a few shots and try out my new cokin filter set :) |
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12/19/2006 06:08:25 PM · #86 |
Originally posted by _eug:
Originally posted by Leok:
I live in Melbourne and like a good Pinot - some good wineries out my way (outer eastern suburbs)... |
Good to know. ;) |
Cool I saw your post just before heading off to bed... so just thought I'd say hi.
My wife and I would be happy to show you some of the wineries out our way one weekend and I may well have time during the week for some other excursion ;-)
Uluru - I haven't been there yet. The problem is that while the Rock is great its in the middle of the desert and there is nothing else to see nearby, so it works out as quite a bit of time and money for one attraction.
Tasmania is great if you love wilderness. You can fly or go by boat. The ferry is pretty well equipped (2 resturantsm bar etc) but the crossing is notoriously rough. When we went I took my car on the boat and my wife flew despite this meaning over an extra hours travel at each end to give you an idea...
On the other hand there is plenty of nice scenery in Victoria, quite similar to Tassie if you go to the right places. I live in suburbia approximately 25km from the CBD (Melb is wiiiiide) and the Dandenong mountains are 5 mins from me - a nice way to see some Aussie bush without travelling too far.
The webjet website metioned earlier is a good place to find cheap flights - although you can ususally save another $10 or so per ticket by booking the flights you see there directly on the airline's webpage ;-)
You may also be able to get some Oz flights included in your international fare - this is what my wife and I did when we visited Canada (round the world tickets can be great)
If you are going to drive (which I'd recommend) then the coast is lovely all the way from Adelaide thru Melb to Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. A large chunk of the Melb-Adelaide route is known as the Great Ocean Road which is famous for its scenic views of the ocean and cliffs (not many beaches though). The Otway Mountains are at the Melb end and provide some wilder bush if thats your thing... Towards the other end is The Grampians - lovely rocky mountains, lots of great bushwalks although they are inland, not on the coast.
Rough distances:
Adelaide - Melb 900km
Meb-Sydney 1000km
Sydney-Brisbane 1000km
Brisbane-Cairns 2000km
You'd have to choose - tricky as its all nice ;-)
Weather : Feb is the hottest month, BUT Melb is famous for having four seasons in one day. One day will be 40 degrees C (104f) and literally the next 20 degrees C (65f) and stormy.... or the change can come through half way through the day. Most days are a comfortable 25 or so but its a good idea to have a warm jacket in the car no matter what the forecast.
Hope all this helps
Leo
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12/19/2006 09:32:52 PM · #87 |
After Xmas I will start a thread, to check with who I can meet up with when in Sydney, and also Melbourne. I so look forward to meeting as many as I can, as I love you all.
Shez
I will keep an eye out for that thread, love to catch up with as many people as i can. I can make any day with a little notice.
Some ideas
- Taronga Zoo
- Luna Park
- Sydney Harbour Ferry Ride
- The Rocks / Harbour Bridge
- Beaches, Bondi / Coogee( The walk is great )
- South Head / Light House
- Kings Cross
etc for just a couple of sugestions |
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12/19/2006 09:37:59 PM · #88 |
Originally posted by brettt83:
After Xmas I will start a thread, to check with who I can meet up with when in Sydney, and also Melbourne. I so look forward to meeting as many as I can, as I love you all.
Shez
I will keep an eye out for that thread, love to catch up with as many people as i can. I can make any day with a little notice.
Some ideas
- Taronga Zoo sucks.. the zoo out here is bigger and better ^_^ lol
- Luna Park <----- yes please ^_^
- Sydney Harbour Ferry Ride
- The Rocks / Harbour Bridge
- Beaches, Bondi / Coogee( The walk is great )
- South Head / Light House
- Kings Cross
etc for just a couple of sugestions |
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12/20/2006 05:16:21 PM · #89 |
Amy, the Pastoral Hotel ( Dubbo ) was like a ZOO the last time i was there about 3 weeks ago..
Western Plains Zoo....Now theres a thought, maybe a bit hard for every one to get there.
Maybe a walking trip thru the Pilliga, now i would be up for that.. |
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12/20/2006 06:28:13 PM · #90 |
Originally posted by brettt83:
Amy, the Pastoral Hotel ( Dubbo ) was like a ZOO the last time i was there about 3 weeks ago..
Western Plains Zoo....Now theres a thought, maybe a bit hard for every one to get there.
Maybe a walking trip thru the Pilliga, now i would be up for that.. |
Duuudddeee by feb there will no Pilliga left well not at the rate its burning atm
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12/21/2006 04:54:22 PM · #91 |
Originally posted by xXxscarletxXx:
Duuudddeee by feb there will no Pilliga left well not at the rate its burning atm |
It always seems that way... although the fires are huge the bush is even bigger and there is always plenty to see. I visited the Grampians 6 months after their big fires and while some areas will remain closed for a long time others are completely untouched and I found the regrowth in the partly damaged areas very interesting...
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12/21/2006 05:11:22 PM · #92 |
Damn I wish I could make it.
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12/22/2006 12:40:06 AM · #93 |
Originally posted by Judi:
Damn I wish I could make it. |
Still 2 months away, you never know what may happen |
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12/22/2006 12:53:17 AM · #94 |
Try Judi, please try, as I love to meet you there.....
Originally posted by Judi:
Damn I wish I could make it. |
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12/22/2006 01:41:58 AM · #95 |
| Who knows!! I have something up my sleeve that may lead me to there about that time...but we will see. |
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12/22/2006 05:30:46 AM · #96 |
| Hows about we pass the hat for the bus fare..lol... |
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12/22/2006 05:51:04 AM · #97 |
I haven't read this post, so this might be repeating something - when it comes to prices.... remember the aussie dollar is pretty strong at the moment but it's still only 0.75-0.8 US dollars.
Also, I can't remember from my north american travels whether the GST is included in prices in the US or whether (like canada) it's not on the price tag but added on when you get to the cashier - but in Australia it's always included in the price.
When it comes to restaurants and meal prices, you might want to note that in Australia tipping is not required. Hospitality wages here are considerably higher than in North America, so you needn't feel bad about not tipping either. There's a fifteen percent saving right there :P.
Melbourne is a great city, and you'll have a blast.
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12/22/2006 06:45:38 AM · #98 |
Originally posted by samtrundle:
I haven't read this post, so this might be repeating something - when it comes to prices.... remember the aussie dollar is pretty strong at the moment but it's still only 0.75-0.8 US dollars.
Also, I can't remember from my north american travels whether the GST is included in prices in the US or whether (like canada) it's not on the price tag but added on when you get to the cashier - but in Australia it's always included in the price.
When it comes to restaurants and meal prices, you might want to note that in Australia tipping is not required. Hospitality wages here are considerably higher than in North America, so you needn't feel bad about not tipping either. There's a fifteen percent saving right there :P.
Melbourne is a great city, and you'll have a blast. |
Yes pretty much right - although a small tip for good service is appreciated if the service is bad most Aussies won't tip.
I lived in Canada for 6 months and found the cost of living pretty similar to here in Oz. I imagine that with the srtonger US dollar thinge will be affordable for Americans. Some things like petrol are more, but others like alcohol are cheaper - evens out in the end ;-)
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12/23/2006 06:54:51 PM · #99 |
| I say we drive less and drink more...lol |
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01/07/2007 11:48:30 PM · #100 |
| Ok, so the trip is a month away. Plane fare is paid for and We'll be there from February 5 until around March 12. I'm excited. |
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