Bonjour à tous les membres de VF
Nous sommes 4 adultes qui envisageons de partir du 14 mars au 15 avril 2020. Après avoir lu des carnets de voyage, potassé les guides, nous avons esquissé un itinéraire. Nous souhaitons visiter les endroits qui nous paraissent essentiels en fonction de nos goûts : nous privilégions les grands espaces, la nature, les randonnées et l'observation des animaux.
Voici l'itinéraire envisagé "à la louche" :
- jour 1 arrivée Melbourne
- jour 2 vol Melbourne - Hobart (vol à 8 h 30) location de voiture et journée Hobart
- jour 3 Port Arthur
- jour 4 Tasman national park (randonnées)
- jour 5 Coles bay Parc Freycinet
- jour 6 Parc Freycinet rando puis Bicheno
- jour 7 Cradle Mountain
- jour 8 Cradle Mountain
- jour 9 retour Hobart et vol Melbourne
- jour 10 Melbourne et départ great ocean road
- jour 11 suite great ocean road
- jour 12 Adelaïde
- jour 13 vol Adelaïde Alice Spring et reste de la journée Alice Spring
- jour 14 Mac Donnel range
- jour 15 Kings Canyon et poursuite vers Ayers rock
- jour 16 Ayers rock
- jour 17 Kata Tjuta et retour vers Alice Spring
- jour 18 vol Alice Spring Darwin
- jour 19 départ vers Kakadu et début visite
- jour 20 Kakadu
- jour 21 Litchfield
- jour 22 poursuite visite Litchfield et retour Darwin
- jour 23 vol Darwin - Cairns
- jour 24 Mossman - Port Douglas - Daintree
- jour 25 visite Daintree (faut-il un véhicule 4 X 4 ?)
- jour 26 Cap tribulation et alentours
- jour 27 excursion Grande barrière de corail
- jour 28 retour Cairns - Atherton tablelands
- jour 29 vol Cairns - Sydney
- jour 30 : Sydney
- jour 31 : vol vers Paris
Cet itinéraire n'est pas figé, je souhaiterai savoir s'il est faisable en laissant suffisamment de temps pour les visites.
Après avoir visité la Tasmanie, y-a-t-il un parc que je pourrai supprimer pour laisser plus de
temps à la visite de la Tasmanie ? (ex Litchfield ou Atherton tablelands)
Nous serons à Cairns en avril. Pouvez-vous recommander une excursion sur la grande barrière au départ de Cape tribulation ? y-a-t-il encore des méduses en avril ?
Merci pour avis, observations, commentaires, conseils….
Pour la Tasmanie, je vous conseille de faire attention aux temps de route donnés par Google Maps. En effet, certaines routes sont des pistes, ou très petites, et on ne fait pas souvent la limitation ! (Je dis surtout ça pour la partie Cradle Mountain, et aussi quand vous faites la côte est)
Daintree, pas besoin de 4x4 pour accéder aux endroits classiques du site.
Pour la grande barrière de corail, peut être faire l'excursion depuis Cairns, ce qui vous permettra d'avoir un grand choix sur les différentes compagnies/itinéraires que vous pouvez faire.
Votre itinéraire est un peu rapide pour certains endroits, mais si vous vous sentez ok avec le programme prévu, alors c'est bon. C'est toujours dur de donner une appréciation de temps de voyage, car ça dépend des personnes.
Malheureusement je n'ai pas le temps de continuer mes carnets de voyage, beaucoup de travail pour l'instant...
Bonjour
et merci à mon voisin belge pour sa réponse
A votre avis, quels seraient les endroits qui vous paraissent être faits trop rapidement ?
Que pourrai-je supprimer pour allonger le temps passé en Tasmanie ?
Salut, c'est beaucoup beaucoup trop rapide oui. En 31 jours, je te conseille quatre destinations pas plus. Je te conseille de d'abord te reposer un peu à Melbourne, visite la ville deux jours. Ensuite, prends une bonne semaine pour faire deux jours à Wilsons Promontory à l'est de Melbourne, un must, puis repars à l'ouest et fais les Grampians (deux jours) et la Great Ocean road (ne pas oublier la forêt des Otways avec ses chutes d'eau, randos...).
Après pour la Tasmanie, fais la bien. C'est extrêmement riche, beaucoup de choses à voir. J'y suis allé 3 fois en tout. La première fois j'ai fait le tour de l'île en 6 jours et c'était trop court. Tasman Peninsula rate pas une rando à un cap, soit Cape Hauy soit Cape Raoul. Au nord de Freycinet, explorer aussi les plages de Bay of Fires/Mount Williams National Park. Si tu peux camper à Stumpys Bay, fais le, c'est magnifique. Routes de terre en revanche, mais bon y en a beaucoup en Australie vous y couperez pas. Si jamais t'as le temps, fais un saut à Narawntapu National Park. C'est pas immense, mais à Springlawn tu peux observer plein d'animaux : kangourous, wallabies, pademelon, wombats... et la plage est sympa. Juste avant Cradle, tu peux aussi aller voir le coin Stanley/The Nut, avec Rocky Cape national park juste à côté. Pour finir, ne rate pas Mount Field après avoir fait Cradle/Lake St Clair, de belles chutes d'eau, des arbres immenses, et le plateau alpin. Pour voir de la forêt tropicale tempérée, tu as Strahan et la croisière sur la Gordon River. Si tu aimes camper, tu as Maria Island, île réservée aux piétons, et ta meilleure chance de voir des diables de Tasmanie à l'état sauvage. Une autre île accessible en voiture cette fois, c'est Bruny Island. Essaye de voir ce qui te branche le plus dans la liste, et fais toi un programme de 12 jours, ça vaut vraiment le coup. Et la Tasmanie est abordable niveau prix.
Par opposition à tout ça, et bien que ce soit immense, il y a moins de choses à voir dans l'outback et le nord tropical. Ainsi, le Top End avec Darwin, Kakadu, Litchfield et Nitmiluk se fait bien en une semaine. Tu peux louer un 4x4, sinon y a des tours organisés en gros 4x4 de 12 places qui font ça depuis Darwin en 5 jours (surtout qu'avril y a encore des coins inondés, et les guides savent où aller). Pareil dans le Red Centre depuis Alice Springs, avec Kings Canyon, WestMcDonnell Ranges et Uluru/Kata Tjuta. Cairns je peux pas t'aider j'y suis pas allé. Mais je te conseille de ne faire que deux des trois destinations. Le Top End tu verras des crocos, de l'art aborigène, de belles chutes d'eau c'est vraiment sympa. C'est la portion la plus chère du voyage, tout ce qui est nord tropical/outback, tout est cher. Essence, logement et bouffe, location de voiture n'en parlons pas.
Hallu a très bien résumé ma pensée, et vous a donné de très bons conseils.
Je trouvais moi aussi que la partie aux alentours de Melbourne, que vous passiez, pouvait être intéressante (Grampians, Wilsons Promontory, Philip Island, se balader aussi un peu dans Melbourne (St Kilda, les musées et l'ambiance du CBD)).
Pour la Tasmanie aussi, je trouvais que vous passiez à côté de certaines choses, comme Bruny Island. Pour cette partie Hallu a bien détaillé ce que vous pouviez faire en plus.
Malheureusement je n'ai pas le temps de continuer mes carnets de voyage, beaucoup de travail pour l'instant...
Bonjour, et merci pour ces conseils et tous ces renseignements concernant les randonnées possibles en Tasmanie.
Je me doutais que c'était rapide, mais difficile de faire des choix.
Je vais revoir l'itinéraire et allonger le séjour en Tasmanie et aux alentours de Melbourne.
Pour la Tasmanie, quel est le mode de déplacement et d'hébergement le plus adéquat ? (compte tenu du fait que le but est de faire des randos) on avait pensé à louer une voiture (4 X 4 ou pas ?)et loger en auberge de jeunesse ou bungalow dans des campings, mais est-ce qu'ils en ont tous ? et faut-il réserver ? le mieux est-il le camping mais dans ce cas, il faut avoir du matériel et on augmente le volume des bagages…..
Slt,
Tasmanie fais le en voiture de location, pas besoin de 4x4. Le camping en Australie c'est plutôt des campings de parcs nationaux avec rien. Une place de voiture, des toilettes sèches, un endroit où mettre la tente. Mais du coup t'en as au bord de la plage, d'un lac etc... Après tu as des campings privés, où là tu peux trouver des mini chalets, des bungalows, douches tout ça oui. Moi j'utilisais stayz.com.au qui est un peu le airbnb australien, t'as vraiment des tarifs intéressants, genre une maison entière à 60 € la nuit, car dans les coins reculés y a pas énormément de demande. Mais c'était y a 5-6 ans, depuis AirBnB a peut-être pris le dessus (à l'époque y avait quasi rien en Australie sur AirBnB). Tu as quelques coins touristiques qui seront plus chers : Bicheno, ou tout ce qui est près de Freycinet, Cradle Mountain, Strahan, Hobart, ce genre de choses. Mais partout ailleurs tu trouveras de quoi te loger pas cher (regarde sur booking ou tripadvisor). A part dans les villes, tu as peu de motels/hotels. Ce sera surtout des chalets, bungalows, maisons de vacances (tant mieux). Si je conseille le camping c'est avant tout pour être au milieu de la nature, car c'est en campant que tu verras plein d'animaux, surtout au coucher et lever du soleil. Le seul camping qui avait des douches de mémoire c'est celui de Spinglawn à Narawntapu, douches à jetons. Mais globalement en Australie dans les parcs ne t'attends pas aux campings luxueux des USA ou du Canada. Ces campings sont aussi le seul logement à 30/60 min de route à la ronde parfois, c'est le cas à Mount William National Park par exemple.
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I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the scattered info out there and I'm struggling to organize my solo trip to French Polynesia. I'm all about snorkeling—no hiking for me—so it's all about the water, water, water... I'd love to meet whales (what's the best season?), stay with locals or in budget guesthouses (I'm pretty low-key, no worries about comfort), and most importantly, be as close to the coral reefs as possible (all day long...).
I'm retired, so I've got plenty of time...
If you can help, it would mean the world to me.
Thanks everyone! !
Hi,
I'm planning a trip to this region in November. My initial plan was Adelaide-Darwin by van, but I'm worried about those critters. I'm now considering staying in hotels instead, but for the Red Centre, camping is more practical... if we overlook those pests.
What do you think? Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m reaching out because I’m finally living my dream later this year, and I could really use your advice!
On December 26th, I’m flying to Tahiti, then Moorea, and finally Bora-Bora.
Since I’ll be staying in Bora-Bora for several days, I’d love to take a day trip to another island: either Maupiti or Tahaa-Raiatea (my top picks...).
My issue is that the schedules for getting to Tahaa and then to Raiatea don’t quite work for me. Here are the two options I’ve looked into:
**Option 1: Day trip to Tahaa-Raiatea**
- Morning departure at 7:00 AM to Tahaa from Vaitape (I’ll be staying on a motu, so I need to check if there’s a shuttle connecting the motu to Vaitape early enough).
- Arrival at 8:15 AM in Poutoru, Tahaa. Tour of the island, visit to a vanilla plantation.
- Hire a "private" boat to Raiatea around 12:00–1:00 PM.
- Tour of Raiatea.
- Departure at 4:00 PM from Uturoa (Raiatea) back to Bora-Bora.
**Option 2: Day trip to Maupiti**
- Morning departure from Bora-Bora at 8:30 AM.
- Arrival in Maupiti at 10:05 AM. Visit the island and the motus.
- Return in the evening at 4:00 PM.
My questions:
- Will I have enough time to explore Tahaa-Raiatea from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM?
- Car rental? Bike rental? For all three islands...
- Time lost during rentals?
- Distance between rental shops and the ports where I arrive?
- For Tahaa and Raiatea, should I hire a guide? Would that be better organized, meaning no car rental needed, to save time or explore the island on my own?
- Finally, what do you think of these three islands and their points of interest? Which would you choose between Maupiti and Tahaa-Raiatea?
If you can shed some light on this, I’d be so grateful!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and advice!
Hello! We’re heading to the Marquesas in July-August and I’d love to know if it’s possible, for a fee, to do a leg of the journey on the Aranui—like from Hiva Oa to Fatu Hiva, or Nuku Hiva to Ua Pou, or even Ua Pou to Ua Huka? Sure, there are shuttles twice a week with Codim connecting these islands, but the schedules won’t be known until two months in advance, and I need to book flights and hotels much earlier than that. So, what’s the best way to handle this?
Looking forward to your replies—thanks in advance!
Elisabeth Marcel
babeth.marcel@yahoo.fr
Hi there,
I’d like to go to French Polynesia.
I found round-trip flights for 650 € with Air Caraïbes.
That seems really cheap—anyone here who can tell me about this airline if you’ve flown with them before?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone. I’ve got a round-trip ticket to Perth for 4 weeks. Is it better to stay on the west coast the whole time?
Or should I grab a round-trip to the east coast?
Or even head over to NZ as well?
Thanks for your tips.
We’re crossing New Zealand next April and we’re wondering which to choose between exploring Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound.
The first is more well-known, famous, and popular, a UNESCO natural heritage site, while the second can be just as spectacular—bigger, harder to access, and less touristy.
Thanks for your thoughts!
I’ve blocked out 3 weeks at the end of March/beginning of April, arriving in Sydney and departing from Adelaide while following the coast.
Kangaroo Island is a bit of a question mark for me. If I go, I can dedicate 2.5 days to it. Is it worth the time and the cost? I’ve read plenty of travel journals highlighting the landscapes and wildlife, but I’m sure I’ll see plenty of that along my route anyway. I’m not factoring in the financial side (which isn’t negligible for KI), but I’d rather not be disappointed. What are the real added values of KI, especially since the island has been affected by fires? I’ve also come across people online calling it a tourist trap. For example, I ruled out Phillip Island because it felt too organized and structured. Sorry if I’m opening Pandora’s box here!
Hi! I just spent a month in New Caledonia (backpacking/tent) and I know some of you were looking for info on accommodations and itineraries, so feel free to reach out if you want me to share my little experience. Just to say—New Caledonia is AMAZING!!!
Hi there,
I just got back from two weeks in Fiji, and I noticed the forum discussions here are a bit outdated (the most recent ones are from 2017).
So feel free to ask if you'd like an update!
Hi,
I’m heading to Viti Levu, the main island, for a few days’ vacation.
I usually rent a two-wheeler to keep some independence.
On several forums, people advised against it—first because it’s not really the local culture, and also because of the road conditions and local driving habits.
But I’m a bit wary of English-language forums where the typical vacation is just airport-resort-airport with a taxi in between.
Can you confirm if it’s really that risky compared to, say, Southeast Asia? What are the alternatives? Buses, taxis?
Thanks!
I’m planning and budgeting a trip to Australia for August 2026, lasting 40 days.
Here’s the current itinerary:
Arrival at Port Macquarie Airport in New South Wales and return from Cairns Airport in Queensland.
- South West Rock
- Cap Ridge Park
- Springbrook Park
- Stradbroke Island
- Maleny
- Noosa
- Rainbow Beach
- K’Gari
- Gladstone
- Heron Island
- Airlie Beach
- Townsville
- Magnetic Island
- Cairns
- Cape Tribulation
My main issue is transport to cover all of this.
The first leg is already tricky—I haven’t found a way to rent a car in Port Macquarie and drop it off in South West Rock.
And if we keep the vehicle until Cleveland (8 days) before taking the ferry to Stradbroke Island, it’s already around 1000 €.
- Are there any systems where we could buy a vehicle in Port Macquarie and be sure it’s bought back at the end of the trip in Cairns?
- Do you know of any Australian online car rental sites?
As for trains, they’re not really an option for our stay in New South Wales.
In Queensland, I found the Queensland Rail Travel website with a Brisbane–Cairns line, but trains don’t run every day.
- Do you know of any other train companies in Queensland that connect coastal cities from Brisbane to Cairns?
For flights, I checked Queensland with Qantas, and most routes require a stopover in Brisbane, which wastes a lot of time, and the prices are still high.
Do you know of any low-cost airlines for domestic flights in Australia?
2025 is shaping up to be amazing, as I’m lucky enough to be planning a 6-week trip to Polynesia.
I wanted to buy the *Guide du Routard* (my favorite), but I discovered there isn’t one for this destination. And the *Lonely Planet* is from 2022, which I feel is already a bit outdated.
So I’m looking for other resources: in your opinion, what’s the best paper guide, and most importantly, what online resources have you used to prepare a trip to Polynesia?
My wife, our 3-year-old son, and I are planning a trip along Australia’s East Coast, leaving in early October and returning in mid-November. The plan is to do a 4-week road trip in a campervan, then settle down for about ten days.
The question I’m asking myself is: which way should we go? From Sydney to Cairns or the other way around? Despite all the documentation I’ve read, I’m still struggling to decide the best direction based on the climate at that time and swimming conditions.
Up north, the weather will be warmer, and the water too, unlike the south. However, in the north, there are swimming restrictions, especially because of jellyfish, whereas in the south, there seems to be less danger (apart from sharks, maybe). Are there many protected beaches in the north where we can swim safely?
Also, I should consider that in the south, the Great Barrier Reef no longer protects the beaches, so I imagine there are fewer calm spots for swimming?
I’d love any tips or advice you can share, and thanks in advance!
Hi there,
for a 6-month trip to Australia and NZ starting in NOVEMBER, I’d like to visit PNG and the Solomon Islands. Has anyone already explored these two countries?
How can you travel solo there—transport, accommodation, banking, safety—and what’s the best way to get there from AUS?
Thanks for any tips! Are there any French-language sites about these destinations?
Cheers,
jps
Hi there,
I’m leaving on March 4th for Australia from Réunion Island, landing in Perth, then a road trip down to Melbourne before flying out to Vietnam on April 15th.
I’d like to visit Perth and the surrounding area, then head southwest to Margaret River, Albany, Esperance, and back to Perth to catch a flight to Adelaide. From there, I’ll make my way to Melbourne.
1/ What do you think of this itinerary?
2/ For flights, are there any domestic airlines worth prioritizing for good prices?
3/ I’m planning to rent a car after exploring Perth and the area—I’m traveling solo. Any rental companies you’d recommend, as well as nice hotels, B&Bs, or hostels?
4/ Any tips, good deals, or info are welcome—don’t hesitate to share!
Thanks in advance.
I’m planning a solo trip from April 16th to June 2nd!
I have to work for 3 weeks in Papeete when I arrive in French Polynesia, so I can only explore on the weekends (3-day weekends). For my first weekend, I’ll visit Tahiti; my second weekend will be dedicated to Moorea, and the last weekend to Huahine.
After my work period, I’ll continue with my vacation and keep exploring:
Maupiti - 4 nights
Raiatea - 3 nights (including a day trip to Tahaa)
Bora Bora - 3 nights
Rangiroa - 4 nights (could do 3)
Tikehau - 2 nights (could do 3)
Fakarava - 3 nights
For activities, I’m mostly interested in discovering the islands, hiking, and observing wildlife.
I’m not a diver, but I plan to do a beginner’s dive once I’m there. I love snorkeling, though, and I’m wondering if I’m spending too much time in the Tuamotus, which are famous for diving from what I’ve seen.
For travel between the islands, I’ve already looked into the Bora Tuamotu Max pass, which seems like the best option, but I’d love advice on replacing it with one or more ferries.
What do you think? I’m struggling to finalize my itinerary.
We’ll be in Adelaide from February 24th to March 4th and we’d like to spend 3 days and 2 nights on Kangaroo Island.
Any recommendations?
We always travel with simple accommodations
Hi everyone, we're heading to Australia next month. We have 7 days to go from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road. Should we visit Kangaroo Island or not? We can't decide! Thanks for your advice.
We really want to see kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to NZ at the end of January.
It’s peak season—do you think it’s necessary to book activities in advance (like a cruise to Milford Sound), or is it not essential?
Thanks
We’ll be in New Zealand starting March 15th. We’re considering renting a car from Christchurch to Auckland. We’ve read that a lot of ferries have been canceled—is that true? Would it be better to rent one car in the South Island and another in the North Island? Thanks, and happy New Year!
Hi,
When I hear our French friends talk about them, they’re the most beautiful islands in the world.
For those of you who’ve traveled extensively, is that really the case?
Are the prices for accommodation, even basic ones, justified? Isn’t a room in a family-run guesthouse at 150/200 € a bit much?
Are there other islands in Polynesia (non-French) that are just as "paradise-like" but more affordable?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Hi everyone,
A quick introduction. I'm 27, I live in Picardy, and I'm getting married in 2017. We'd like to spend our honeymoon in French Polynesia for 3 weeks.
I'm open to all kinds of advice!!!
I think we'll use a travel agency because our work schedules don't leave us much time to organize the trip... Unless I change my mind! ;-)
But we don’t want our trip to turn into tourist clichés—we really don’t like that. That said, we *do* want to see those postcard-perfect beaches and landscapes!
We don’t dive, but I think we’ll try a beginner’s dive, and maybe even get our Level 1 certification, depending on how it goes (I read some comments about it on this forum).
Anyway, I’m looking for any information and internet links to make this trip a success.
This is THE trip of a lifetime, and it has to be perfect!
Thanks for your help!
I’m also checking out the different threads about Polynesia on this forum ;-)
Hi everyone,
What great news to read that Voyage Forum is back up and running—I’m so happy! 🙂 I need some advice for a trip we’re planning in 2025: New Caledonia and Australia.
We’ll arrive in Australia on September 1, 2025, and the plan is to spend 2 nights in Melbourne to explore the city, then rent a car to drive from Melbourne to Sydney, where we’ll arrive on September 12. Unfortunately, we won’t have time for the Great Ocean Road
I’ve checked several blogs for this route and here’s the itinerary I’ve put together:
9/4: Melbourne to Philip Island (140 km) – 1 night
9/5: Philip Island to Wilsons Promontory National Park – 2 nights
9/7: Raymond Island (free ferry to cross a 200 m sea channel) – Lakes Entrance – 1 night
9/8: Drive to Narooma (stop at Quarry Beach) – 1 night at "Bodalla Park Forest Rest Area"
9/9: Batemans Bay – Pebbly Beach – Dolphin Point – Jervis Bay – 1 night (to be found)
9/10: Jervis Bay and surroundings – 1 night at Bendeela Picnic Area
9/11: Blue Mountains National Park (1 hour from Sydney) – 1 night (to be found)
9/12: Arrival in Sydney
I know we won’t be able to see everything, and this 9-day route is just a starting point. The goal is to avoid rushing—if we see a place we like, we’ll stop, even if it means seeing less. A vacation where we don’t watch the clock too much! 🙂
Does this route (a mix of several blogs where not all stops are noted) seem realistic or too ambitious? Are there certain spots that are more worth prioritizing over the ones I’ve listed? For example, in one of the blogs I read, travelers skipped Blue Mountains National Park because they chose another site (which I’ve forgotten 😎).
For accommodation, we’ll likely be camping (free or paid), so if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them! 😎
Our arrival in Sydney on September 12 depends on my hope to participate in the marathon on September 15, 2025. After that, we’ll leave Sydney on September 17 for Ayers Rock.
Thanks in advance for your tips and ideas—it’s always tricky to plan a route from a distance when time is limited.
And long live this site, which I’ve missed so much since 2020! 😎🙂
