Bonjour à tous, je part en New-zelande en juillet et je me pose la question depuis quelques jours : En partant de Paris pour aller à Singapour quels pays survole-t-on? Et de Singapour à ChristChurch, survole-t-on l'Australie?
tu pars aussi loin et tu n'as pas de mappemonde ?
De toutes façons, à 10 000 m d'altitude tu ne verras pas grand chose. Tu survoleras l'Irak, l'Iran et l'Inde avant cette magnifique ville de Singapour que tu ne visiteras pas, puis l'Indonésie et l'Australie qui n'est qu'un grand désert vu d'avion...
Laurent
ce trajet, je l'ai parcouru il y a maintenant quelques mois. D'accord avec l'avis précédent pr dire que tu ne verras pas grand chose vu l'altitude.
Ce dont je me souviens, c'est du survol de l'Inde, car c'etait les premieres lueurs du soleil et cela donnait des jeux de lumieres tres impressionnant (ds les rouges, perçant le voile noir de la nuit). Cela s'est poursuivi jusqu'à ce que le soleil se lève pr de bon, a singapour.
Je suis parti avec Sing. Airlines et j'avais une escale de 14 heures ; là par contre je ne suis dc pas d'accord avec l'avis precedent, car 14 h c'est long et ça laisse le temps de faire un petit tour en ville. Mais de mon point de vue, Singapour... enfin j'ai pas accroché personnellement.
La traversée de l'australie : si le ciel est clair, tu verras bien; mais il est vrai que c'est le grand désert..
Tu vas à CHC ?? Ne t'inquiètes pas, tt n'est pas perdu ! En arrivant sur la NZ, là par contre, ne ferme pas les yeux !! Tu arriveras par le sud de l'île du Sud et si, une fois encore, le ciel est clair, comme c'etait le cas pr moi, les paysages vus du ciel st grandioses car le sud de la NZ est couvert de hautes montagnes, le relief est extremement accidenté ! En plus les sommets etaient couverts de neige... Apres un si long vol, c'etait comme une recompense, je n'oublierais jms cette vision, l'arrivee sur un pays dt j'avais tant revé !! En arrivant sur CHC en revanche, il y a une gde plaine mais tt autour de douces collines.. et en hiver / printemps, c'est tt vert et cela ressemble à la suisse.
En ts les cas, une fois arrivé en NZ, tu t'en mettras plein les mirettes !!
Je part en effet avec la singap airline début juillet et j'ai moi aussi une escale de 14h à Singapour, pourrais tu m'en dire plus sur les possibilités sur singap? J'ai entendu dire que la compagnie offre un guide à l'arrivé si on s'y prend bien et qu'on a "plein" de trucs gratuit à visiter?!
Pour répondre au précédent, ^^ j'ai une mappe monde mais je me suis posé la question car parfois les avions prennent des voies étrange pour rejoindre un pays.Alarik, tu me dis que je vais arrivé par le sud de l'île du sud?!!? Concernant le premier vol quel pays Europpeen survole-t-on? Je voyage en classe éco, le service est-il bon? Qu'avons nous droit à bord ? Merci de me répondre, je suis tellement enjoué à l'idée de partir que pleins de questions fuses dans ma tête !!
Oui, par le sud de l'île du sud ; l'avion vole en arc de cercle, de singap à CHC, en longeant les côtes australiennes, la côte ouest, puis la côte sud, puis cap sur la tasmanie, puis arrivée sur la NZ par le sud.
Pour les pays européens là par contre je ne me souviens plus très bien, il me faudrait une carte pr te répondre enfin je crois que c'est assez droit le tracé donc entre paris et singap en passant par l'inde tu dvrais pouvoir te faire une idée.
J'ai qq idées ms je ne vx pas dire de bêtises dc je verifierais tt ça plus tard.
J'ai aussi voyagé en classe éco. Le service est très bon. Cela dit, m si c singap air, la bouffe ne sera pas "bonne", elle est toutefois mangeable et c'est deja pas mal !! C'est bien plus spacieux que d'autres compagnies. Ils st tres arrangeants. tu px les appeler à paris et negocier un siege. Moi j'ai pleuré😉en leur disant que j'etais grand etc... ils m'ont donné des très bonnes places sur ts mes tronçons, en issue de secours entre paris et singap et tt au bt de l'avion, seul (l'avion n'etait pas plein dc 2 sieges pr moi) entre singap et CHC. Qd l'avion n'est pas plein tu px m trouver une rangée centrale entiere et dormir sur 4 fauteuils !! j'ai vu un type faire ça.
A bord tu a un choix d'au moins une douzaines de films recents, certains en français, d'autres avec ss titres français, autrement un bon moyen de pratiquer l'anglais ; il y a aussi plein de CD, des jeux ; une nintendo integrée ds chaque fauteuil... tu px m pdre des cours de langue a bord... enfin bon ya plein d'occupations m si le vol est long !! enfin on survit.
j'avais appelé la cie avt le depart et ils 'ont filé une chbre d'hotel a la journée gratuite, j'ai juste payé qq euros a paris pr le transfert à l'hotel, ils t'envoient un voucher. très pratique pr dormir qq heures, pdre une douche, mger un morceau et profiter du calme ; y'avait ossi une piscine. Si tu preferes tu px egalement pdre un tour, ossi gratuit, à negocier avt le depart et la ils t'emmenenront sur une ile pas loin de singap ; pense a garder ton maillot de bain a proximité ds ce cas !
Bref, appelle la cie ils vt t'expliquer tt ça !
derniere chose, par simple demande, tu px te faire offrir la possibilité d'emporter 10 kg de bagages suppl... il suffit de leur expliquer, si c'est le cas, que tu pars pr un mmt et que tu auras qq bagages par csqt !
Voila voila, j'espere avoir repondu a qqunes de tes questions !!
Peu de chances que tu survols l'iran et l'irak sur un CDG-SIN, surtout en ce moment. Tu devrais partir plein est vers la République tchèque, l'Ukraine, le sud de la Russie, traversée de la mer caspienne. Ensuite en fonction des autorisations de survol, l'Afghanistan et le Pakistan sinon un peu plus au nord par le Kazakhstan . Après le Nord de l'Inde. Là si t'es du côté gauche de l'appareil et que c'est pas le moment où tu dois fermer les hublots tu peux voir l'Himalaya ( assez sympa même si pas aussi impressionant que vu d'en bas parce que l'altitude t'écrase le relief). Ensuite traversée du Golfe du Bengale et arrivée sur Singapour. Ca peut varier un peu en fonction des vents à haute altitude mais pas énormément sur ce type de trajet.
J'ai jamais fait SIN - Nouvelle Zélande mais effectivement ça dois traverser l'Australie.
Pour info ce qui ressemble à un arc de cercle sur une carte plane est une ligne droite sur un globe, donc le plus rapide pour un avion.
Juste ce petit message pour informer tous les z'amoureux de la NZ qu'il y a un film qui va être projeté dans les salles de ciné à partir du dimanche 5 mars. Je viens de voir la pub à la télé mais ne sais pas si celà concerne les salles de toute la France ou uniquement celles de l'Alsace où j' habite... Surveillez donc vos cinés au cas où....
Je viens de voir ton message et ne peux pas, du moins pas encore, répondre correctement à ta question.
J'ai appelé le Ciné Cité de Strasbourg pour en savoir un peu plus, mais ce n'est qu'un répondeur et aucune trace du film sur la NZ. Ensuite j'ai carrément appelé France 3 pour avoir des précisions et là on me dit que le service qui s'occupe de la rubrique cinéma est fermé le week-end! A s'arracher les cheveux quand on sait qu'un film sur la NZ est si rare...En fait, d'après la pub que j'ai vue, je pense que c'est plus un documentaire qu'une fiction et qu'il devait passer à partir de dimanche.Je ne vais pas laisser tomber cette info et pense aller directement au ciné pour zieuter ce qu'il en est. Te tiens au courant de la suite.
Bon week-end à toi
Bisous de Strasbourg
Dusty
Ce film, ce serait pas "River Queen", un film sur l'affrontement maoris / pakehas ? Les maoris enlèvent à une mère son enfant, qu'elle a eu d'un autre maori...
N'ai encore aucune info complémentaire sur le film, mais il me semblait que c'était un documentaire et non une fiction. Vraiment le style "reportage" qui te fait découvrir la NZ.
Comme dit, je vous tiens tous au courant le plus vite possible!
Bon début de semaine et à plus!
Dusty
Comme promis, j'ai trouvé les infos sur le film:
NouvelleZélande-Paradis du bout du monde
Pour les strasbourgeois à l'UGC Ciné strasbourg etoile. Mais ne trainez pas, il n'est projeté que jusqu'au dimanche 12 mars à 10h00.
Pour tous les autres, je vous conseille de regarder sur internet, le site:"connaissance du monde", vous entrez votre ville et les séances sont affichées.
En espérant qu'il y ait une projection dans votre city...
Bonne semaine à tous et au plaisir...
Bye
Dusty
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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! 😎🙂
