ca depend quand vous partez parce que darwin, cairns c'est pas top pendant la saison humide de novembre a avril en gros. il fait tres humide, tres chaud, et surtout il pleut tellement que la plupart des parcs sont fermes et les routes impraticables. sinon le reste du pays est faisable a peu pres a n'importe quelle periode de l'annee.
Ton parcours m'a l'air intéressant mais effectivement ça fait beaucoup de kil. en un mois. Et pendant la descente entre Darwin et Adélaïde tu risque de t'ennuyer un peu car en voiture c'est vraiment long!La ville d'Alice Springs en elle même n'en vaut pas vraiment la peine mais si tu viens depuis Darwin autant t'y arrêter un moment. puis après Ayers Rock pendant ta descente au sud tu peux d'arrêter à Coober pedy, c'est pas beau mais assez impressionant car les gens vivent sous terre et c'est une ville minière. Puis tu peux aussi aller voir le Lake Eyre. C'est un lac de sel....très impressionnant!
Adélaide c'est pas une ville très intéressante par contre Kangaroo Island c'est génial. C'est l'endroit ou j'ai vu le plus d'animaux sauvages pendant mon voyage. C'est vraiment joli. Et Sydney c'est vraiment chouette comme ville. Si tu as le temps va visiter les blues montaines qui sont juste à côté.
Sinon un truc qui est chouette à faire c'est la great ocean road, mais plutôt du côté de Melbourne.
Je cherche des infos pour camper (lieux, conseils...) avec un 4*4 bushcamper afin de visiter les sites: Mac donnell ranges, petermann ranges, Uluru et Kings canyon
Est ce que quelqu'un est descendu de Alice Springs à Adelaide en passant par oudnadatta track. C'est une piste qui passe par Marree, Wilpena pound.
Si vous connaisser des camping ou infos des conseils...
De plus je voudrais savoir si d'Adelaide il y a la possibilité de visiter Kangaroo Island avec une agence locale??? ou bien vaut il mieux le faire avec une voiture perso?? est ce que ça vaut le cout de dormir sur l'ile ou bien une journée suffit???
Je suis allée sur Kangaroo Island avec l'agence campwild ( www.campwild.com.au) C'était génial. Ca dure trois jours, tu pars en 4x4, il y a max 9 pers., tu dors dehors, le guide et super drôle et tu fais et vois pleins de trucs que tu n'arriverais pas à trouver tout seul.
Si tu veux y aller avec ta voiture c'est quand même bien d'y passer au moins 2 jours car il y a pleins de trucs à voir.
Ton trajet parait tendu mais tout à fait faisable en 4 semaines, si tu prend la route principale. Elle est sans circulation et rapide. On peut y faire des étapes assez longues.
Mais ça ne me parait pas raisonnable si tu choisis les pistes à l'Est de la route Adélaïde Alice-Springs.
Septembre-Octobre est la saison idéale pour faire ça. Très bon pour Kakadou, Darwin (mais mer imbaignable à cause de méduses mortelles), pour le centre rouge.
Pour Kangaroo Island, si tu es près de tes sous, ne prends pas d'agence. Va en voiture à Cape Jervis, prends un feryy pour Kingscote, et sur l'île tu te débrouilleras très bien tout seul avec ton auto. Les tours organisés n'amènent rien.
L'idéal est de passer 2 jours sur l'île. Un seul jour peut être envisageable qu'en prenant le 1er ferry du matin, et le retour tard, en couchant 2 fois à Cape Jervis, et sans perdre de temps sur l'ile ; mais c'est dommage et alors tu ne verras pas tout loin de là.
De l'Alaska à l'Arizona : contrastes. Voir https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=4396533#4396533
Dans la vie, le pire qui pourrait nous arriver serait qu'il ne nous arrive rien !
Au sujet de Kangaroo Island, je trouve en effet que c'est une étape incontournable et qui mérite de prendre son temps. J'y suis allé avec Campwild Adventures (ou un nom comme ça) et franchement, je ne pense pas que j'aurais découvert ce que j'ai vu sans guide: la vie nocturne de la faune (à l'aide de lampes rouges), des lieux de campement pleins de charme (et complètement hors des routes), une info très complète sur les phoques, etc.
Ceci après une traversée sympa sur un petit rafiot, ce qui était une bonne entrée en matière (plus agréable que le ferry).
Par contre, Adelaide n'a pas un très grand intérêt, une journée suffit. La YHA y est correcte.
Les Cyclomigrateurs. Tour du monde de 2014 à 2019... ou plus.
Tout cela parait aseez raisonnable (à partir d'Alice Springs, car à Cairn, en 2 jours, tu ne feras pas grand chose).
Le centre rouge : TB
Peut-être se limiter à une journée à Wilpena pound (nous n'y étions resté que 6 h environ, le temps de faire la balade à pied traditionnelle).
Kangarou Isl., ça parait très tendu. Une pleine journée sur l'ile est le tres-tres strict minimum. Comme je t'ai dis, 2 jours/1 nuit, c'est bien souhaitable.
La "Great Ocean Road" qui longe la mer entre Portland et Torkay est merveilleuse. Je ferais une étape de + entre Adelaide et Melbourne.
Melbourne et Adélaide, je n'y resterais que peu de temps.
Sydney 5 jours : c'est surement bien, mais tu peux peut-être gagner 1 jour.
De l'Alaska à l'Arizona : contrastes. Voir https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=4396533#4396533
Dans la vie, le pire qui pourrait nous arriver serait qu'il ne nous arrive rien !
Je te conseille le Formule1 qui se situe dans le quartier de Kingscross, c'est toujours là que je me pose quand je vais à Sydney avec des potes ou même avec la famille. C'est a 2 pas d'une station de métro, c'est en pleine ville et c'est pas beaucoup plus cher qu'un backpackers. Les chambres sont assez grandes et super propres mais surtout l'Indien qui s'occupe de la reception est super sympa, si vous avez une question il se ferra une joie de vous aider 🙂
Sinon pour le reste de ton voyage, je trouve que c'est assez bien organisé. 1 seul jour a Adélaide suffit largement et Kangaroo Island c'est trop génial 😉 Quand tu serras vers Cairns, essaye de voir si tu peux faire un tour a Cap Tribulation ! C'est de la jungle avec des rivières infestées de crocodiles, on se croirait dans Idiana Jones 😄
Enfin je te souhaite un bon sejour et si t'as des questions sur Sydney, hesite pas à me demander 😉
bonjour
par rapport à ton itinéraire, j'ai 3 propositions à te faire: à partir de Cairns, profite pour aller vers le Nord dans la péninsule d'York (vehicule4x4), tu pourras visiter Daintree Forrest, la plus vieille foret tropicale au monde et Cape Tribulation, sans oublier Kuranda à partir d'Uluru, fais un saut à Kata Juta (quelques kilomètres) à partir de Sydney, un petit tour dans les montagnes bleues (à100km)
"lorsqu'au crépuscule de ma vie je me retournerai, je dirai: c'est moi qui ai vécu et non un ètre factice créé par mes ennuis et mes regrets"
normalement je me prends mon billet en dernière mn ce week end pour darwin si tout est ok!! est ce bien la bonne période pour y aller? que faire la bas?je peux…
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Nous sommes un couple (la vingtaine) et nous partons en Australie et nouvelle Zélande pour 4 semaines entre novembre et décembre 2015. Voilà notre périple:…
Une fois de plus, je viens chercher les meilleures infos et conseils pour organiser notre voyage en Australie l'été prochain, avec mes 2 ados (18 et 20 ans).…
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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.
