OT: q to the aussies-holiday in Aussie
After many years I convinced my dear wife to make holday in Aussie. Best might be a rental from Britz.
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Plan: arrive at Cairns (7 - 8 hours from Tokyo), then go where no people are.
I do not want to see a city and crowds, that we have enough here.
Duration: 2 weeks.
Do you think Cairns is a good starting point?
Had 2 trips to Perth and Cairns to see Daintree Forest abt. 2-3 hours from Cairns to the north (?).
Diving was also included at the great barrier rieff. You have some nice places there to make holidays.
Well, probably it will be July or August this year, which means winter time in your country.
Thanks for any advice to visit your country.
I made a diving trip on "Nimrod"
some years ago from Cairns to Lizard Island and return with a small airplane to Cairns.
Great time on board and wonderful diving
So far the best diving experience in my life. Then we rented a car and went to Port Douglas and Daintree Rainforest for some days till there were only 4 WD cars allowed.
I am now thinking of renting a camper car and then drive a bit down the coast in direction to the Goaldcoast or maybe inland, if there is something intersting. Looks not that far on the map, but in reality it is all very far, compared to small Japan.
Problem is the time.
Whole trip incl. flying there and return max. 2 weeks. Otherwise I get probs with the company.
I enjoyed very much the hospitality in Australia.
Thanks to all of you for the input.
don't forget other parts of Australia - like Tasmania!
Shogun
It is a bit of a drive from Cairns, but Tasmania at that time of year is beautiful. It is a proper winter in this part of Australia, but nothing like as cold as winter in Japan.
But if you seriously are looking to get away from the crowds, but experience more than just beaches or desert, Tasmania is worth a look.
More info can be found at:
http://www.discovertasmania.com/
Cheers and good luck. If you come to Tassie, drop me a line.
David Bushby