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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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.
