Bonjour,
ca y est, je rentre dans le dernier mois de préparatifs avant d'arriver avec mon copain pour 3 semaines de découverte de l'australie. Nous arriverons le 15 septembre et repartons le 6 octobre. Je compte sur vous pour me dire ce que vous pensez de ce premier jet.. si cela vous semble raisonnable...il faut faire des choix et c'est la que ca se complique :)
J1 arrivée 7h35, visite de brisbane
J2: location voiture direction le sud (byron bay) surfer paradise, hasting point (3h), retour brisbane pour la nuit?
J3: rainbow beach (3h), hervey bay (3h45), retour brisbane
J4: vol brisbane proserpine, rejoindre airlie beach (30 min) pour tour whitsunday islands : whitehaven, snorkeling
J5: whitesundays et vol pr cairns
J6:iles frankland
J7: cairns, village kuranda, scenic railway
J8: parc wooroonooran et visite du kurunda rainforestation wildlife park à 30 min cairns(cascade, bassin), le Curtain Fig Tree, la gorge de Babinda Boulders, les cascades de Joséphine
J9: vol uluru, location 4x4, tour du rocher et coucher de soleil :)
J10: départ d'uluru (lever de soleil) vers les mont olga à 50kms, rando valley of the winds (3 h environ), nuit kings canyon a 4h de route...
J11: kings canyon avec rando kings canyon rim walk 3h, nuit?
J12: retour uluru en 4 h, vol pr sydney?
J13: glen helen, alice springs??? vol pour sydney?
J14: sydney : circular quay, jardin botanique, quartier des rocks, port, opéra, , harbour bridge
J15: ballade de bondy beach à congee, marché de paddington, oxford st; soir diner et prendre verre à surry hills
J16: sydney : location 1 jrs voiture, blue mountains national park à 1h30 (canyon, falaise, eucalyptus)avec les three sisters, echo point, nuit sydney
J17: ferry jusqu'a manly; kings cross, darlinghurst
vol melbourne en soirée, nuit melbourne
J18: location voiture 2 jrs complets pr GOR
great ocean road : port fairy, twelve apostles, cap bridgewater; great ocean walk( d'apollo bay aux apotres) , kennett river
J19: great ocean road jusque warnnanbool puis retour sur melbourne
J20: melbourne : quartier st kilda, queen victoria market, northcote social club (bar terrasse)
J21: , visite melbourne : bord de rivière à southbank, jardins botaniques, federation square, bateau sur la yarra, eureka tower (vue à 300m)
J22: melbourne, shopping puis VOL RETOUR 16h
voila, donc comme vous avez du le constater ya un fouillis dans la partie ayers rock.. on a un impératif, être à un aéroport le j12 pour qu'une amie puisse reprendre son vol direction cairns.. et nous ca nous laisse un jour de plus mais insuffisant pour aller jusqu'a alice springs.. du coup je ne sais pas comment faire à ce niveau..j'attends vos conseils, remarques et bons plans.. merci beaucoup par avance
je suis déjà fatiguée à lire ton itinéraire tellement tu vas vite! quelle course! tu ne profiteras pas de grand chose! ralentis et prends le temps de découvrir tu risques de finir sur les rotules!
J1 : prévois un peu de temps pour te reposer et te remettre du décallage horaire! Le premier jour on est rarement tout frais
J2: connais pas
J3: tu veux faire Rainbow Beach et Hervey Bay le même jour? tu veux y faire quoi? les sorties bateaux pour voir les baleines c'est à Hervey Bay et il y a des horaires, c'est pas comme si le bateau partait quand il était plein ou à la demande
je ne vois pas de Fraser Island! c'était le meilleur moment de notre voyage sur la côte Est! quel dommage de louper ça! loue un 4x4 ou prends un tour organise. L'idéal est 3jours-2 nuits, mais il existe aussi des formule à la journée
J4-5: quell jour vas tu voir les Whitsunday? il y a des vols pour Hamilton dans les Whitsunday qui pourrait être plus facile. généralement, les visiteurs prennent une excursion de 1 à 3 jours en bateau
J6: connais pas, quel genre d'excurison sur la grande barrière recherches-tu?
J7: pourquoi veux-tu aller à Kuranda? ce village a peu d'intérêts. Les Barron falls sont chouettes, pour voir les animaux je te conseille plutôt la hartely's crocodile farm ou tu peux voir plein d'animaux endémiques dans de meilleures conditions qu'à Kuranda qui s'apparente plus à un attrape-touriste selon moi
J8: Atherton tableland, très belle region avec de nombreuses cascades et bassins d'eau. Ne manque pas les ornithorynques à Yungabura en fin de journée.
J9: pas besoin de 4x4 à Uluru ;), une voiture normale suffit pour ce que tu prévois dans le centre rouge
J10: ok
J11-13: pour la nuit ça depend de tes projets pour la suite, on a beaucoup aimé les West Macdonnells mais ça risque de te paraitre fade après avoir fait Uluru et kings canyon. Mieux vaut faire l'inverse, commencer avec les macdonnells et finir en apotéose avec Uluru
J-14-22: connais pas donc pas d'avis
bonne preparation ;)
L'Australie est un pays grandiose, ce sera un superbe voyage!
beaucoup trop speed pour avoir le temps de voir quelque chose avec un tel stress !
Pour commencer la première journée ne sera pas la visite de Brisbane mais la récupération du décalage horaire !
Ne pas oublier 2 choses importantes :
la nuit tombe très tôt (17h30-18H) et presque tout ferme.
On ne roule pas la nuit car les loueurs vous l'interdisent (à juste titre).
Bonsoir,
Aliénor, je te remercie pour tes conseils avisés ainsi que la rapidité de ta réponse.
- hervey bay, c'était pour tenter d'apercevoir des baleines depuis la cote.. est ce illusoire?
fraser island : manquant cruellement de temps, nous préférons accorder 2 jours pour voir les whitsundays (ca tomberait vendredi 18 et samedi 19 sept)
je n'ai pas encore étudié les tours, je regarderai effectivement si c'est mieux de hamilton
- pour uluru, pensez vous que l'on peut faire:
J9: vol alice springs, location 4x4 (en prévision de faire la mereenie loop), rando ormiston gorge et nuit ormiston
J10: direction kings canyon par la mereenie loop, nuit kings canyon
J11: kings canyon avec rando kings canyon rim walk 3h, nuit uluru
J12: départ d'uluru (lever de soleil) vers les mont olga à 50kms, rando valley of the winds (3 h environ), nuit uluru
J13: uluru demi journée et vol pour sydney
ca permettrait a notre amie de prendre son vol j12 d' uluru vers cairns et nous aurions une demi-journée supplémentaire pour profiter du site d'uluru :)
est ce réalisable niveau distance?
yhmpottier, merci pour vos conseils, on va organiser au mieux pour ne pas courir et pouvoir profiter :)
pour les baleines c'est à hervey bay, je sais que le pic de la saison c'est en août mais je suppose qu'il y en aura quand même encore qq unes à cette période. A Fraser Island on voyait les baleines mais ells étaient vraiment loin alors qu'en bateau tu es vraiment à côté
on avait choisi de ne pas faire les Whitsunday car au final ça reste des belles plages et c'est pas ça qui manqué dans le monde, alors que Fraser Island c'est vraiment quelque chose d'unique, mais c'est une question de priorité selon chacun ;)
oui l'itinéraire dans le centre rouge me semble tout à fait realisable mais ça depend de l'heure ou tu aterris
Par contre, vu ton parcours, je ne sais pas si ça vaut vraiment la peine de louer un 4x4 juste pour prendre la mereenie loop. A toi de voir avec ton budget ...
ok bon je vais reprendre tout ca, le coût des vols, locations, tours..et je reviendrai vers vous surement pour d'autres questions :)
en tout cas, merci, hate d'y être
Alors J2 et J3 ca va etre complique. J2 Byron Bay et Surfers Paradise, rien a voir, aucun interet de juste y passer en voiture. Chaque site merite quand meme de s'y arreter au moins 1 journee entiere + 1 nuit pour vraiment profiter, sinon vous ne verrez rien.
Si votre idee est de remonter vers Hervey Bay, alors mon conseil serait de faire:
J1 arrivee Brisbane
J2 Brisbane => Noosa + nuit Noosa
J3 Noosa + nuit Noosa
J4 Noosa => Rainbow Beach ou Hervey Bay (pas les 2)
Ensuite tout l'interet d'aller a Rainbow beach ou Noosa c'est de prendre le ferry pour Fraser Island qui est vraiment le truc a visiter dans le coin. Donc si vous n'avez pas l'intention d'aller a Fraser Island, je laisserais tomber le trajet pour Rainbow Beach ou Hervey Bay. Autant garder ces jours ailleurs.
Autre option, passer J2 et J3 a Byron Bay c'est quand meme bien plus sympa que Surfers Paradise. Byron Bay c'est aussi un paradis de surfer avec des plages magnifiques et un parc national, et une ambiance du genre hippie chic. Surfers Paradise c'est ambiance grandes tours de plusieurs etages en bord de mer, totalement different.
J4 si vous arrivez a caser tout ca dans la meme journee, chapeau!! La aussi mon conseil serait plutot de faire:
J4 vol Brisbane => Proserpine + nuit Airlie Beach (le coin est sympa, avec une bonne ambiance et puis ca vous laissera le temps de faire le tour des agences pour les whitsundays et comparer les prix).
J5 visite des Whitsundays (ca inclut Whitehaven beach) + nuit Airlie Beach
J6 iles frankland, jamais entendu parler en 10 ans en Australie donc a mon avis gardez cette journee pour Byron Bay ou Airlie beach sachant qu'une autre option sympa pour voir les Whitsundays c'est de prendre une croisiere de 3 jours/2 nuits sur un bateau avec d'autres backpackers.
J7 et J8 a Cairns les trucs a voir c'est la Daintree Forest et la Daintree River. En 2 jours c'est bien.
La partie Centre Rouge est bien. Apres la ballade a Kings Canyon j'aurais tendance a vous conseiller de dormir a Kings Canyon pour profiter de l'endroit et de la piscine et reprendre la route le lendemain pour Alice Springs (donc reprendre l'avion depuis Alice Springs pas Ayers Rock).
J14 et J15 a Sydney, bon programme! Plein de bars et restos a Surry Hills.
Les Blue Mountains c'est faisable en 1 journee, apres c'est souvent plus 2h de route que 1h30. Essayez de caser une marche parce que le point des 3 sisters c'est sympa mais tres touristique. Pour un point de vue encore plus spectaculaire, je vous conseille de vous arreter au 3 sisters, puis continuer la route jusqu'a Blackheath (10km) et vous garer au point de vue de Govett Leaps. De la vous pouvez faire la marche pour Pulpit Rock l'arrivee est un point de vue epoustouflant et ya personne!
La partie Melbourne me parait bien aussi.
Donc mon conseil serait de revoir surtout la premiere partie vers Brisbane qui me semble assez fouillie. La partie Centre Rouge est bien. Mais ensuite je trouve que ca fait beaucoup de jours a Sydney et Melbourne qui valent le detour mais peut etre rajouter des jours dans le Queensland, comme Fraser Island par exemple? Ca sera plus depaysant que Melbourne.
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Our daughter has gone to Sydney, and we’d love to spend the end-of-year holidays with her.
The plan is to leave from Paris or Brussels and break up the trip with a 3- or 4-day layover to "split" the journey in two.
Then head back to Sydney, explore the East Coast in a van, celebrate Christmas and New Year’s in Sydney, and finally return to France with another layover.
My questions:
Which city should we choose for the layover (we’ve already visited Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and would like to see a different city)? Both on the way there and back?
Which agency should we rent a van from?
What sites should we visit on the East Coast?
If you’ve done this kind of trip before and have any tips or advice, I’d love to hear them.
Hi everyone! I’m planning a long trip of two and a half months and could use some input to fine-tune my itinerary. I already have a good idea of the dates and how the climate will vary depending on where we are in Australia. Feel free to share your thoughts!
**Zone 1: DARWIN – August 17 to 22 (6 days)**
Activities & visits: Crocosaurus Cove, Kakadu Park scenic flight, 3-day excursion to Kakadu, Litchfield, and Katherine National Parks
Flight to Alice Springs on the 23rd
**Zone 2: ALICE SPRINGS – ULURU – August 23 to 30 (8 days)**
Car rental
Activities & visits: Alice Springs (1 day), West MacDonnell Ranges (1 day), Watarrka National Park, Uluru (3 days)
Flight to Cairns on the 31st
**Zone 3: CAIRNS – August 31 to September 9 (10 days)**
Car rental from the 31st to the 6th
Activities & visits: Port Douglas, Daintree Rainforest, Mount Quincan, Herberton Historic Village, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
Bus to Townsville on the 10th
**Zone 4: TOWNSVILLE – NOOSA – September 10 to 26 (17 days)**
Activities & visits: Magnetic Island
Bus to Airlie Beach on the 13th
Activities & visits: Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef
Car rental from the 17th to the 20th
Activities & visits: Eungella National Park
Overnight bus from Mackay to Hervey Bay (20th to 21st)
Activities & visits: K’gari (Fraser Island)
Bus to Noosa on the 25th
Activities & visits: Noosa National Park
Bus to Brisbane on the 27th
**Zone 5: BRISBANE – September 27 to October 1 (5 days)**
Car rental from the 29th to the 1st
Activities & visits: Brisbane, Glass House Mountains, Springbrook National Park, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Bus to Coffs Harbour on the 2nd
**Zone 6: COFFS HARBOUR – October 2 to 4**
Car rental from the 3rd to the 4th
Activities & visits: Dorrigo National Park
Overnight bus to Sydney (4th to 5th)
**Zone 7: SYDNEY – October 5 to 9 (5 days)**
Car rental from the 7th to the 9th
Activities & visits: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves
Overnight bus to Melbourne (9th to 10th)
**Zone 8: MELBOURNE – October 10 to 16 (7 days)**
Car rental from the 13th to the 16th
Activities & visits: Melbourne, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road
Flight to Hobart on the 17th
**Zone 9: TASMANIA – October 17 to 23 (6 days)**
Car rental from the 17th to the 23rd
Activities & visits: Hobart, Tasman Peninsula, Freycinet National Park, Natureworld
Flight to Perth on the 23rd
**Zone 10: PERTH – October 24 to 27 (4 days)**
Activities & visits: Rottnest Island, Wave Rock, Perth
Flight to Paris on the 28th
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.
