salut à tous,
je pars avec mon copain d'ici 2007 en australie avec le VWH, étant proche de la nouvelle cal, on s'est dit que ça serait cool de pouvoir en profiter pour y aller.or les billets d'avion sont super chers:800 euros pour 3h d'avion....
connaissez vous desplans pour faire la traverséé en bateau avec des particuliers par exemple.....dans la joie et labonne humeur!!
La nouvelle caledonie, et sutout les iles loyautes valent vmt le coup... Tu raison de vouloir aller sur ces terres que peu gens visitent justement a cause du tourisme qu'il ne veulent pas developper et donc du prix qu'il faut payé pour arriver dans ce paradis francais..
L'aeroport de noumea est le plus cher du monde, c'est pour cette raison que seule air france s'y pose ou quantas en sous-traitance... Toutes les compagnies refusant de payer les taxes il n'y pas de concurrence pour faire baisser les prix..
Pour ce qui est du bateau je ne crois pas qu'il y ait de transport maritime de passagers entre l'autralie et la nouvelle caledonie, si ce n'est des croisieres que j'ai vu arriver sur iles loyautes, encore une fois parce le tourisme n'y existe quasiement pas et c un choix local... L'auberge de noumea est rempli de gens qui travaille sur place mais tres peu de touristes... ceci ne doit pas t'effrayé car s'est encore plus agreable de visiter ces iles sans toute l'organisation touristique...
Bref moi lorsque je suis alle visiter un ami en nouvelle caledonie j'etais egalement en australie et je ne me suis pas pose la question du prix du vol pour la simple raison que j'avais droit a 5 vols en oceanie avec mon billet tour du monde.. Je sais du dois te demander de quoi je te parle...
En fait j'ai acaheté un billet tour du monde a british airways pour 4 continents moyenant 600 euros par continent.. donc 4 continents =2400 euros et surtout 15 vols dans le monde valable un an et modifiable juska une heure avant le vol...
Dans ces quatres continents il ya bien sur l'europe car on y reviens obligatoirement mais tu n'est pas obligé comme me moi de prendre quatre continents car toi ce qui t'interesse c l'oceanie. cela ne ferais alors plus que 2 fois 600 euros qui est egal à 1200 euros.
Combien paye tu ton billet pour l'australie? a peu pres ce prix la je suppose...
Imagine donc que 1200 euros et ton "one world explorer" de british airways tu pourras non seulement allé a sydney (+2 autres vols en australie) mais aussi aller a ce meme billet en nouvelle caledonie, nouvelle zelande, fidji, ...car tu auras tou comme droit a tous tes vols valables un an... seul probleme il va falloir te faire un nouveau planning
je te donnerais plus infos precises si tu le veux ...
hello;
disdonc, tu sais quoi? c'est pas bête du tout ça!
j'avais pensé au tour du monde mais l'idée m'est passée....et voilà que tu meparle de ça
en fait je pense que le vol vers l'australie coûte environ 700/800euros dans le cadre du visa WH, plus un vol sydney/nouméa:idem.on est vite à 1500euros!!
peus tu me donner plus d'infos sur ces billets, est il possible de faire des vols intra australie avec?faut il déjà tt réserver avant de partir?
effectivement il faut tout reserver avant de partir, mais comme je te l'ai dis les vols sont tous modifiables, sans frais, juska une heure avant le vol dans n'importe quel agence quantas (car en australie c quantas qui prend le relais de british airways), ou par simple coup de fil.
Pour ce qui est des vols interieur en autralie tu seras limiter a 5 à 6 stops, pas plus, ce qui t'offre 1 ou deux vols interieurs si tu les utilise bien .. par exemple si tu veux aller en new zelande apres la nouvelle caledonie, il vaut mieux que tu decolle pas d'australie mais plutot de nouvelle caledonie ou autre car a chaque fois ca te compte un stop.. d'ou l'interet de faire un circuit aerien te faisant passé le moins de fois en australie et te laissant des stops pour des vols interieurs... je te donne un exemple pour les stop en australie. si tu fais paris -sydney (1stop) puis sydney-noumea (2 stop), noumea- sydney (3 stop) puis sydney-auckland (4 stop)et auckland-sydney (5 stop) puis un sixieme stop pour revenir en france = il ne te reste plus stop pour un vol interieur.
Par contre si tu fais paris-sydney, sydney-auckland, auckland-noumea et noumea -paris= il te reste 4 stops en australie donc un ou deux vol interieurs gratuit.
Voila j'espere que j'ai reussi a te faire saisir le principe des stops. Avec ton billet tu auras droit a 20 stops, mais jamais plus de 5 a 6 par pays.. sinon c plus un tour du monde ..
Pour ton billet tu peux aller dans une agence de voyage, ils connaissent bien le billet tour du monde de british... mais il y a parfois des commissions...
Si sur le site de la BA tu pourras creer ton itineraire et acheter le billet mais c en anglais ..
hello,
je pense avoir compris, en fait le mieux est de faire tout ce que g a faire en australie puis d'aller en nouvelle cal puis un autre pays?
par contre, g une autre question, g vu qu'il était souvent dit quil fallait aller tjs ds le même sens (vers est ou vers l'ouest):âr exemple, si je pars de sydney, que je vais à perth, puis retour à sydney, et qu'ensuite je pars pour nouméa, je serais aller vers l'ouest (en australie) et je serais partie vers l'est en nouvelle cal, est ce possible?
le sens du voyage, n'est il pas imposé uniquement pour le trajet entre continent et non à l'intérieir du continent?
merci pour ttes tes infos...c trop bien!!!du coup, je vais en profiter pr surement aller voir des amis....en martinique, au liban, ou à madagascar ou en INde...enfin, faut voir!!faut pas que je m'emballe trop non plus!
en fait, c vrai que une fois lancée, on se dit pourquoi pasen profiter pour aller voir des gens que je dois voir depuislgtps!!!
dis moi, parlais tu bien anglais qd tu es parti? g vu que tu parlais de bosser qq heures dans des auberges, ça pt être le bon plan ça!
Non j'avais un niveau d'anglais tres moyen, mais tu apprends tres vite surtout si tu bosse dans une auberge.. En plus moi j'ai pas rencontrer bcp de francophones du coup tu est tres vite dans le bain..
Ne t'inquiète pas pour ton niveau d'anglais, ils s'en foute et puis ce n'ai pas ta langue, c normal que tu ne soit pas a l'aise au debut, surtout qu'en australie ils ont accent bien prononcé...
Au bout d'une semaine j'etais totalement à l'aise.. Pas de souci
Pour ce qui est de travailler dans les auberges, la plupart des gens qui reste plus d'une semaine au meme endroit le font et c vmt un bon plan. Il y a toutes sorte de travail: reception, linge, barman de l'auberge, cuito pour les barbecuits que propose l'auberge, service, nettoyage, etc...
Le tourisme en australie est tres facil, tout est tres bien organisé, trop parfois meme car ca fais monter la facture..
encore une autre question, désolée! peux tu me donner des adresses d'auberges sympas (et pas chères bien sûr!!) en australie, enfin dans les villes où tu as été (si tu as été dans plusieurs)
merci merci
Oh je me souviens plus trop des noms mais je me souviens des deux ou j'ai pasé le plus de bon temps et qui sont tres belles...
a sydney (bondi beach): bondibeach house sur une petite colline face a l'ocean, elle est vmt bien
a cairns: si tu vas a cairns surtout dors au calypso . beau cadre et attention l'ambiance.
voila je vous laisse
assez parler de voyage aujourd'hui car malheureusement je travaille en ce moment et ca me donne trop envie.
Enfin mon tour viendra de nouveau bientot
a plus
Salut je lis tout ce qui se dit sur la nouvelle calédonie car je compte m'y rendre en juin 2007 et je me suis renseignée sur ton billet mais il faut prendre automatiquement les 4 continents et les taxes aéroports sont a rajouter pour chaque vol voila ce que British Airways a répondu a l'agence de voyage a qui je me suis adressée????
Quand est ce que tu as pris ton billet c'est peut etre des changements récents???
A bientot
bien sur il faut rajouter les taxes comme pour n'importe quel billet.... Les taxes sont tjs a part car les prix changent tous les jours.... pour mon tour du monde j'avais payé 500 euros de taxes pour les 9 aeroports...
POur le billet british reporte toi au lien ci dessus et vas dans une agence qui a envie de se casser un peu plus le cul pour toi ( je te conseille voyageurs du monde ou thomas cook)... Tu n'est en rien obligé de prendre 4 continents, c n'importe koi....
Je cherche désespérément sur google le prix et la durée en bateau de Sydney jusqu'à Nouméa ou une autre ville peu importe. Etant donné que le prix de Paris…
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Je m'appelle Chloé, je suis française, j'ai 22 ans, et je suis très attirée par le monde de la mer et de la navigation! Mon oncle, qui a fait le tour du monde…
Je me demandais s'il existe un service (autre que le site Find-A-Crew) pour effectuer la traversée entre l'Australie et la Nouvelle-Calédonie en bateau. Si…
Je aimerais savoir si il existe des traversées en Ferry entre Brisbane en Australie et Nouméa... si oui combien de temps dure le voyage? Merci pour vos réponses
Je souhaiterais trouver un bateau qui partirait en septembre de Sydney ou Melbourne pour Noumea. J'ai deja visite le site "find a crew" mais ils ne proposent…
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! 😎🙂
