L'alliance fraîchement passée à notre doigt, nous sortons juste d'une agence de voyage bien connue, qui nous propose le schéma suivant pour notre voyage de noce de trois semaines en Novembre.
Nous étions arrivés avec certaines idées préconçues du parcours et finalement celui ci n'a plus grand chose à voir.
-Départ le 6 novembre Paris-Dubai-Singapour-Darwin.
-Du 8 au 12: Darwin, Kakadu NP, Litchfield NP
-Vol Darwin Cairns le 12 au soir
-Du 12 au 15: Cairns, la grande barrière de corail
-Vol Darwin-Hamilton Island le 15
-Du 15 au 18: Hamilton Island et les whitsundays
-Vol Hamilton Island-Sydney le 18
-Du 18 au 22: Sydney visite de la vile et si le temps le permet des blue montains
-vol Sydney-Ayers Rock le 22
-Du 22 au 24: Ayers rock et alentours
-vol de Ayers Rock à Melbourne le 24
-du 24 au 26 Melbourne
- Vol Melbourne-Kangaroo Island (via Adelaide) le 26
-26 au 28: Kangaroo Island
-vol Kangaroo Island-Adelaide le 28
-du 28 au 29 nuit à Adelaide
-Vol Adelaide-Dubai-Paris le 29
-Arrivée à Paris le 30
-Au boulot le 1er... 😮
Nous sommes pile dans notre budget (cadeau de mariage) avec cet itinéraire.
Qu'en pensez vous?
notre interlocutrice a préféré nous faire commencer par le nord pour minimiser le risque de pluie et tempête début novembre.
Pourquoi ne pas organiser ce périple tout seul. C'est très facile et cela te coûtera 2 fois mois cher; j'en ai fait l'expérience en février 2014. Notre voyage de 35 jours nous a coûté moins cher (pas en mode routard mais en confort moyen) que ce que me proposait une agence pour 15 jours! (Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmanie, Melbourne, Alice Spring, Centre Rouge , Darwin avec 3 vols intérieurs) . Si tu as besoin de conseils n'hésite pas à demander sur ce forum ou à moi même).
cordialement.
Larri
Bonjour,
Jerai intéressée par vos conseils : je regarde pour organiser un itineraire de 20 nuits fin novembre debut décembre. Nous voulons passer 2 jours a l arrivee ou a la fin a brisbane pour voir notre fille qui y est etudiante et donc voir son environnement mais aussi l' emmener en voyage. Nous pensions 4 jours sydney, melbourne, la tasmanie ou la great ocean road. Que nous conseillez vous comme itineraire, vous qui etes alles dans ces regions ? ( nous n irons pas a uluru car notre fille devrait y aller par ailleurs)
D avance merci pour votre aide
Bonjour, ca depend dans quel etat d'esprit vous etes mais ca va etre sportif comme voyage! Beaucoup de vols aussi...ca risque d'etre assez fatigant et le risque c'est de vraiment 'survoler' chaque endroit sans avoir vraiment le temps de s'y poser et apprecier pleinement.
Autre conseil, a l'arrivee vous aurez 10h de decalaage horaire donc ca ne sert a rien de trop prevoir les 3-4 premiers jours. J'aurais donc plus tendance a vous conseiller de commencer par Sydney pour vous poser qqes jours avant de commencer l'aventure. Apres c'est vrai que d'etre actif ca aide beaucoup pour le decalage, rien de pire que de dormir toute la journee.
J'imagine que si l'agence vous propose Kakadu en premier c'est prace que Novembre c'est le debut de la saison des pluies mieux vaut arriver au debut du mois qu'a la fin.
Si vous retenez ce trajet je vous conseillerais de 'zapper' Melbourne, c'est une ville sympa mais quand on vient d'Europe c'est pas pour voir les villes australiennes mais plutot la nature...donc vous pourriez enchainer Adelaide directement apres le Centre Rouge. Une option sympa serait de faire ce trajet en train dans le Ghan qui rejoint Darwin a Adelaide, ca rajoute un peu d'originalite. Pour ma part je ne connais que le Sydney - Perth et j'en garde une excellent souvenir. C'est assez magique d'etre en plein desert, en train et de se reveiller le matin au milieu des kangaroos.
Et du coup ca vous permettrait de rajouter qqes jours a Ayers Rock parce que 2 jours pour voir Uluru, Kings Canyon, les Olgas etc...c'est tres tres court. Je dirais au moins 3-4 jours. L'ideal pour eviter de trop faire les touristes serait de faire le Merinee Loop qui rejoint Alice Spring a Ayers Rock en passant par les Mac Donell Ranges, Kings Canyons etc...c'est une piste, rien de difficile mais c'est mieux d'avoir un 4x4 quand meme mais la route est bonne. Une super experience que je recommende vivement.
Adelaide, profitez en pour vous faire un bon resto, on y mange bien et le vin est pas mal non plus. Kangaroo island c'est tres chouette, 2 jours - 1 nuit suffisent car c'est tout petit.
Les Blue Mountains, ca se fait en une journee si vous avez une voiture de loc. C'est a seulement 1h30 de Sydney. Donc possible d'y aller pour voir les qqes points de vue, faire une marche, un picnic et rentrer a Sydney le soir. En novembre il fera deja chaud c'est certain.
Bref voila qqes pistes pour etoffer un peu votre sejour car sinon vous allez vous faire ballader d'avion en avion sans vraiment prendre le temps d'apprecier ce pays si particulier.
Bonjour,
Une premiere question :si on ne fait pas de stop en asie a l arrivée, vaut il mieux arriver le soir ou le matin a brisbane pour recuperer au mieux ?
Ensuite nous avons pensé comme itineraire:
2 jours brisbane, voir ou est installée notre fille
Vol melbourne, 2 jours sur place
Location voiture. 2 nuits pres de wilson promontory park pour le decouvrir
1 nuit pres de sorrento sur la mornigton peninsula
Ferry pour aller voir la partie la plus interessante de la great ocean road, 2 nuits vers apollo
Retour melbourne 3h30 de route ? pour prendre avion vers adelaide, nuit adelaide
Location voiture pour aller vers port augusta, 3h de route nuit port Augusta
Route 2h vers park flinders ranges, 2 nuits
Retour adelaide 5h de route, nuit adelaide
Vol pour sydney, 5 nuits donc 4 jours 1/2 Sur place, journée en train vers blue mountains ? (Mais alors comment decouvre t on les lieux ?)
Retour france
Que pensez vous de ce periple fin novembre, debut decembre ?
Merci de vos conseils
Vous avez raison de commencer par le nord.
Pour Kangaroo island, prenez votre voiture a l'avance si vous souhaitez la prendre sur l'ile. Les voitures de location sont limitees. Si vous louez a Adelaide, verifiez que vous pouvez aller sur Kangaroo island via le ferry avec. Nous avions louer aved Budget et c'etait ok. Avec d'autres compagnies, cela peut poser probleme. Nous avons passer une semaine la-bas pour nous reposer, voir la nature et faire des activites.
merci pour le conseil, en effet nous avons prévu la voiture à Kangaroo Island pour pouvoir explorer le coin dont tout le monde nous dit le plus grand bien!
merci à vous pour toutes vos réponses, malheureusement cette année et pour la première fois, je n'ai pas le choix que de passer par une agence de voyage, malgré toute l'aide des forums, c'est relativement chronophage. Nous partons chaque année sur un grand voyage en général, et je me tape toute la préparation et l'organisation.
Cette année avec le mariage et surtout les déplacements à l'étranger pour le boulot, c'est compliqué.
Je sais qu'il y a un coût, mais bon... c'est le cadeau pour notre mariage.
Pour avoir rapidement regarder le prix des hotels, et des vols que nous allons faire, j'ai envie de dire que le tarif proposer par l'agence est vraiment compétitif!!!
encore merci à tous, je suis preneur de tous les conseils pour cette lointaine destination!!!
Si c est pas indiscret vous passez par quelle agence ? Vous pouvez me repondre en prive si vous preferez, mais comme je prépare aussi un voyage se pose la question de passer par une agence !
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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! 😎🙂
