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Hi Everyone,
My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
Brian - It is true that December is super peak summer holiday time. Schools
are enjoying their looooong summer vacation; factories are generally shut down - and it's fun time!!! Prices for accommodation are at the highest for the year - and vacancies are few!!! Stingers are not really a problem!! They can be about!! But! Popular beaches in the stinger areas are netted - using special nets designed by James Cook University - and daily beach bulletins advise the risk in un-netted areas - usually low to non-existent, depending on the wind direction and strength!! If you want peace and relative quiet - February onwards is much better - or alternatively - October/November! Australians tend to find the water too cold after Easter - but Europeans!!! - Who Knows!! Even in mid-winter in Queensland; water temperature rarely drops below 19C. "Brizze" wrote in message . .. Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
Brian - It is true that December is super peak summer holiday time. Schools
are enjoying their looooong summer vacation; factories are generally shut down - and it's fun time!!! Prices for accommodation are at the highest for the year - and vacancies are few!!! Stingers are not really a problem!! They can be about!! But! Popular beaches in the stinger areas are netted - using special nets designed by James Cook University - and daily beach bulletins advise the risk in un-netted areas - usually low to non-existent, depending on the wind direction and strength!! If you want peace and relative quiet - February onwards is much better - or alternatively - October/November! Australians tend to find the water too cold after Easter - but Europeans!!! - Who Knows!! Even in mid-winter in Queensland; water temperature rarely drops below 19C. "Brizze" wrote in message . .. Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
A Mate wrote:
... Schools are enjoying their looooong summer vacation; ... Oh, reminds me on a flight from Sydney to Brisbane. It looks like we picked the first day of vacations and our Virginblue-flight was cramped with "Schoolies" on their way to the Gold Coast. Quite an experience ... :-) Bego -- "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." - George W. Bush, 5.8.2004 |
A Mate wrote:
... Schools are enjoying their looooong summer vacation; ... Oh, reminds me on a flight from Sydney to Brisbane. It looks like we picked the first day of vacations and our Virginblue-flight was cramped with "Schoolies" on their way to the Gold Coast. Quite an experience ... :-) Bego -- "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." - George W. Bush, 5.8.2004 |
Brian,
I agree. If you can, give December a miss. Autumn is definitely a better time. March/April would be ideal. If you are likely to be here over Easter it would probably be a good idea to book some accommodation for that time. Dec, Jan & Feb are very hot north of Brisbane. September, October and November can be very windy also. Julie "A Mate" wrote in message u... Brian - It is true that December is super peak summer holiday time. Schools are enjoying their looooong summer vacation; factories are generally shut down - and it's fun time!!! Prices for accommodation are at the highest for the year - and vacancies are few!!! Stingers are not really a problem!! They can be about!! But! Popular beaches in the stinger areas are netted - using special nets designed by James Cook University - and daily beach bulletins advise the risk in un-netted areas - usually low to non-existent, depending on the wind direction and strength!! If you want peace and relative quiet - February onwards is much better - or alternatively - October/November! Australians tend to find the water too cold after Easter - but Europeans!!! - Who Knows!! Even in mid-winter in Queensland; water temperature rarely drops below 19C. "Brizze" wrote in message . .. Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
Brian,
I agree. If you can, give December a miss. Autumn is definitely a better time. March/April would be ideal. If you are likely to be here over Easter it would probably be a good idea to book some accommodation for that time. Dec, Jan & Feb are very hot north of Brisbane. September, October and November can be very windy also. Julie "A Mate" wrote in message u... Brian - It is true that December is super peak summer holiday time. Schools are enjoying their looooong summer vacation; factories are generally shut down - and it's fun time!!! Prices for accommodation are at the highest for the year - and vacancies are few!!! Stingers are not really a problem!! They can be about!! But! Popular beaches in the stinger areas are netted - using special nets designed by James Cook University - and daily beach bulletins advise the risk in un-netted areas - usually low to non-existent, depending on the wind direction and strength!! If you want peace and relative quiet - February onwards is much better - or alternatively - October/November! Australians tend to find the water too cold after Easter - but Europeans!!! - Who Knows!! Even in mid-winter in Queensland; water temperature rarely drops below 19C. "Brizze" wrote in message . .. Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
Hi again,
Thanks for your answers. We only have december and maybe the first week of january. But is it mostly the east-coast thats crowded ? When i first went to AU i was told that if one only has a month to see AU you should choose the east-coast. But Australia is a big place :) so what about Darwin, and the south-west coast ? is it possible to see the sights here, like kakadue, Ayers, Uluru, and what else? on a month without spending most of the time in a bus or a plane? And if so can somebody recomend a good route ? Thanks Brian "Julie" skrev i en meddelelse ... Brian, I agree. If you can, give December a miss. Autumn is definitely a better time. March/April would be ideal. If you are likely to be here over Easter it would probably be a good idea to book some accommodation for that time. Dec, Jan & Feb are very hot north of Brisbane. September, October and November can be very windy also. Julie "A Mate" wrote in message u... Brian - It is true that December is super peak summer holiday time. Schools are enjoying their looooong summer vacation; factories are generally shut down - and it's fun time!!! Prices for accommodation are at the highest for the year - and vacancies are few!!! Stingers are not really a problem!! They can be about!! But! Popular beaches in the stinger areas are netted - using special nets designed by James Cook University - and daily beach bulletins advise the risk in un-netted areas - usually low to non-existent, depending on the wind direction and strength!! If you want peace and relative quiet - February onwards is much better - or alternatively - October/November! Australians tend to find the water too cold after Easter - but Europeans!!! - Who Knows!! Even in mid-winter in Queensland; water temperature rarely drops below 19C. "Brizze" wrote in message . .. Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
Hi again,
Thanks for your answers. We only have december and maybe the first week of january. But is it mostly the east-coast thats crowded ? When i first went to AU i was told that if one only has a month to see AU you should choose the east-coast. But Australia is a big place :) so what about Darwin, and the south-west coast ? is it possible to see the sights here, like kakadue, Ayers, Uluru, and what else? on a month without spending most of the time in a bus or a plane? And if so can somebody recomend a good route ? Thanks Brian "Julie" skrev i en meddelelse ... Brian, I agree. If you can, give December a miss. Autumn is definitely a better time. March/April would be ideal. If you are likely to be here over Easter it would probably be a good idea to book some accommodation for that time. Dec, Jan & Feb are very hot north of Brisbane. September, October and November can be very windy also. Julie "A Mate" wrote in message u... Brian - It is true that December is super peak summer holiday time. Schools are enjoying their looooong summer vacation; factories are generally shut down - and it's fun time!!! Prices for accommodation are at the highest for the year - and vacancies are few!!! Stingers are not really a problem!! They can be about!! But! Popular beaches in the stinger areas are netted - using special nets designed by James Cook University - and daily beach bulletins advise the risk in un-netted areas - usually low to non-existent, depending on the wind direction and strength!! If you want peace and relative quiet - February onwards is much better - or alternatively - October/November! Australians tend to find the water too cold after Easter - but Europeans!!! - Who Knows!! Even in mid-winter in Queensland; water temperature rarely drops below 19C. "Brizze" wrote in message . .. Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
Brizze wrote:
Hi again, Thanks for your answers. We only have december and maybe the first week of january. But is it mostly the east-coast thats crowded ? When i first went to AU i was told that if one only has a month to see AU you should choose the east-coast. But Australia is a big place :) so what about Darwin, and the south-west coast ? is it possible to see the sights here, like kakadue, Ayers, Uluru, and what else? on a month without spending most of the time in a bus or a plane? And if so can somebody recomend a good route ? Thanks Brian "Julie" skrev i en meddelelse ... Brian, I agree. If you can, give December a miss. Autumn is definitely a better time. March/April would be ideal. If you are likely to be here over Easter it would probably be a good idea to book some accommodation for that time. Dec, Jan & Feb are very hot north of Brisbane. September, October and November can be very windy also. Julie "A Mate" wrote in message .au... Brian - It is true that December is super peak summer holiday time. Schools are enjoying their looooong summer vacation; factories are generally shut down - and it's fun time!!! Prices for accommodation are at the highest for the year - and vacancies are few!!! Stingers are not really a problem!! They can be about!! But! Popular beaches in the stinger areas are netted - using special nets designed by James Cook University - and daily beach bulletins advise the risk in un-netted areas - usually low to non-existent, depending on the wind direction and strength!! If you want peace and relative quiet - February onwards is much better - or alternatively - October/November! Australians tend to find the water too cold after Easter - but Europeans!!! - Who Knows!! Even in mid-winter in Queensland; water temperature rarely drops below 19C. "Brizze" wrote in message . dk... Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark -- The privacy.net address is a spam trap. Please reply to |
Brizze wrote:
Hi again, Thanks for your answers. We only have december and maybe the first week of january. But is it mostly the east-coast thats crowded ? When i first went to AU i was told that if one only has a month to see AU you should choose the east-coast. But Australia is a big place :) so what about Darwin, and the south-west coast ? is it possible to see the sights here, like kakadue, Ayers, Uluru, and what else? on a month without spending most of the time in a bus or a plane? And if so can somebody recomend a good route ? Thanks Brian "Julie" skrev i en meddelelse ... Brian, I agree. If you can, give December a miss. Autumn is definitely a better time. March/April would be ideal. If you are likely to be here over Easter it would probably be a good idea to book some accommodation for that time. Dec, Jan & Feb are very hot north of Brisbane. September, October and November can be very windy also. Julie "A Mate" wrote in message .au... Brian - It is true that December is super peak summer holiday time. Schools are enjoying their looooong summer vacation; factories are generally shut down - and it's fun time!!! Prices for accommodation are at the highest for the year - and vacancies are few!!! Stingers are not really a problem!! They can be about!! But! Popular beaches in the stinger areas are netted - using special nets designed by James Cook University - and daily beach bulletins advise the risk in un-netted areas - usually low to non-existent, depending on the wind direction and strength!! If you want peace and relative quiet - February onwards is much better - or alternatively - October/November! Australians tend to find the water too cold after Easter - but Europeans!!! - Who Knows!! Even in mid-winter in Queensland; water temperature rarely drops below 19C. "Brizze" wrote in message . dk... Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark -- The privacy.net address is a spam trap. Please reply to |
Sorry, I don't know how the previous one got sent before I wrote anything!
You don't want to go to the Northern Territory in December/January - it's hot, humid and WET - really, really wet. In fact, the season is called 'The Wet'. Roads are very often cut because of flooding and it is almost unbearbable, especially in the Top End (Darwin & Kakadu). I lived in the Territory for 11 years - believe me, I know! Anne Brizze wrote: Hi again, Thanks for your answers. We only have december and maybe the first week of january. But is it mostly the east-coast thats crowded ? When i first went to AU i was told that if one only has a month to see AU you should choose the east-coast. But Australia is a big place :) so what about Darwin, and the south-west coast ? is it possible to see the sights here, like kakadue, Ayers, Uluru, and what else? on a month without spending most of the time in a bus or a plane? And if so can somebody recomend a good route ? Thanks Brian -- The privacy.net address is a spam trap. Please reply to |
On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 09:32:28 +0200, "Brizze" wrote:
Hi again, Thanks for your answers. We only have december and maybe the first week of january. But is it mostly the east-coast thats crowded ? When i first went to AU i was told that if one only has a month to see AU you should choose the east-coast. But Australia is a big place :) so what about Darwin, and the south-west coast ? is it possible to see the sights here, like kakadue, Ayers, Uluru, and what else? on a month without spending most of the time in a bus or a plane? And if so can somebody recomend a good route ? Thanks Brian Hi Brian Okay, you've got a month and it's December/January. Some of the other posters may have put you off - it can be a great time to visit, you just need to plan a little; particularly bookings in coastal holiday regions. On itineraries, that's difficult without knowing your interests, but at that time of year I'd look at the South-East - the coastal arc between Adelaide and Brisbane. There is a lot of country and an enormous variety in that arc, so give us an idea of your interests - cities, bush, beaches, vineyards, villages or all of the above. I travel that region for a couple of months every year at that time and enjoy it immensely. At that time of year, it's probably better to stay south of Bundaberg. If you post your interests there a lots of people here to help - also whether you want to drive, fly, bus, rail or a combination. I can't answer personally for a while (off to Fiji tomorrow) but I'll be back in a couple of weeks. Cheers, Alan -- |
On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 09:32:28 +0200, "Brizze" wrote:
Hi again, Thanks for your answers. We only have december and maybe the first week of january. But is it mostly the east-coast thats crowded ? When i first went to AU i was told that if one only has a month to see AU you should choose the east-coast. But Australia is a big place :) so what about Darwin, and the south-west coast ? is it possible to see the sights here, like kakadue, Ayers, Uluru, and what else? on a month without spending most of the time in a bus or a plane? And if so can somebody recomend a good route ? Thanks Brian Hi Brian Okay, you've got a month and it's December/January. Some of the other posters may have put you off - it can be a great time to visit, you just need to plan a little; particularly bookings in coastal holiday regions. On itineraries, that's difficult without knowing your interests, but at that time of year I'd look at the South-East - the coastal arc between Adelaide and Brisbane. There is a lot of country and an enormous variety in that arc, so give us an idea of your interests - cities, bush, beaches, vineyards, villages or all of the above. I travel that region for a couple of months every year at that time and enjoy it immensely. At that time of year, it's probably better to stay south of Bundaberg. If you post your interests there a lots of people here to help - also whether you want to drive, fly, bus, rail or a combination. I can't answer personally for a while (off to Fiji tomorrow) but I'll be back in a couple of weeks. Cheers, Alan -- |
Anne Chambers wrote: Sorry, I don't know how the previous one got sent before I wrote anything! You don't want to go to the Northern Territory in December/January - it's hot, humid and WET - really, really wet. In fact, the season is called 'The Wet'. Roads are very often cut because of flooding and it is almost unbearbable, especially in the Top End (Darwin & Kakadu). I lived in the Territory for 11 years - believe me, I know! Anne I loved the wet. But I wouldn't recommend it to tourists. My first experience of it was as a tourist. I went from 40 degree and 0% humidity Adelaide to 30 degree and 99.9% humidity Darwin and felt like the temperature was around 50. Later, I went to live there and came to like The Wet better than the dry season (just loved the thunderstorms over the sea). Driving to Kakadu in the wet would be torture. And Anne's comments about the roads are spot on. I'd give the Top End a miss this trip, Brian. There's PLENTY to see and do on the east coast. Joseph Brizze wrote: Hi again, Thanks for your answers. We only have december and maybe the first week of january. But is it mostly the east-coast thats crowded ? When i first went to AU i was told that if one only has a month to see AU you should choose the east-coast. But Australia is a big place :) so what about Darwin, and the south-west coast ? is it possible to see the sights here, like kakadue, Ayers, Uluru, and what else? on a month without spending most of the time in a bus or a plane? And if so can somebody recomend a good route ? Thanks Brian -- The privacy.net address is a spam trap. Please reply to |
Anne Chambers wrote: Sorry, I don't know how the previous one got sent before I wrote anything! You don't want to go to the Northern Territory in December/January - it's hot, humid and WET - really, really wet. In fact, the season is called 'The Wet'. Roads are very often cut because of flooding and it is almost unbearbable, especially in the Top End (Darwin & Kakadu). I lived in the Territory for 11 years - believe me, I know! Anne I loved the wet. But I wouldn't recommend it to tourists. My first experience of it was as a tourist. I went from 40 degree and 0% humidity Adelaide to 30 degree and 99.9% humidity Darwin and felt like the temperature was around 50. Later, I went to live there and came to like The Wet better than the dry season (just loved the thunderstorms over the sea). Driving to Kakadu in the wet would be torture. And Anne's comments about the roads are spot on. I'd give the Top End a miss this trip, Brian. There's PLENTY to see and do on the east coast. Joseph Brizze wrote: Hi again, Thanks for your answers. We only have december and maybe the first week of january. But is it mostly the east-coast thats crowded ? When i first went to AU i was told that if one only has a month to see AU you should choose the east-coast. But Australia is a big place :) so what about Darwin, and the south-west coast ? is it possible to see the sights here, like kakadue, Ayers, Uluru, and what else? on a month without spending most of the time in a bus or a plane? And if so can somebody recomend a good route ? Thanks Brian -- The privacy.net address is a spam trap. Please reply to |
Brian,
A bit insulting!! Nearly all your replies are from Australians who are trying to help you!! We all travel in December/January - but be aware that you need to book ahead - and be prepared for crowds everywhere that's attractive or interesting!! At risk of being repetitive - but no 'nosence' - December/January are super peak vacation time for Australians. Beaches are crowded. Prices are high!!! But!! Book ahead and there are places to stay - there are things to do!!! You can have a great time!!! Be flexible - be patient!! Jellyfish never really worry Australians for reasons already explained! You won't have a 'bad' experience - Australians all have a 'ball' - on holiday!! Why shouldn't you??????! "Brizze" wrote in message . .. Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
Brian,
A bit insulting!! Nearly all your replies are from Australians who are trying to help you!! We all travel in December/January - but be aware that you need to book ahead - and be prepared for crowds everywhere that's attractive or interesting!! At risk of being repetitive - but no 'nosence' - December/January are super peak vacation time for Australians. Beaches are crowded. Prices are high!!! But!! Book ahead and there are places to stay - there are things to do!!! You can have a great time!!! Be flexible - be patient!! Jellyfish never really worry Australians for reasons already explained! You won't have a 'bad' experience - Australians all have a 'ball' - on holiday!! Why shouldn't you??????! "Brizze" wrote in message . .. Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
"Brizze" wrote in message
. .. My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. No. You might have some trouble in particular spots, eg big cities on New Years Eve, and holiday areas (eg Gold Coast) in the 2-3 weeks after Christmas, but if you plan ahead and book for these times, you should be fine. For the period before Christmas, I doubt you'd have issues. Remember that in most states, schools run until about the 17th of December, so most families don't go on holiday until after that (with most people taking time off only after Christmas, as for many businesses up until Christmas time is very busy). 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. Someone from that area can probably answer better than I, but I'd have thought it was just a matter of taking heed of any local warnings, and avoiding the beach if necessary. Daniel -- Daniel Bowen, Melbourne, Australia Email: dbowen at custard dot net dot au http://www.danielbowen.com/ |
Anne Chambers wrote in message ...
Sorry, I don't know how the previous one got sent before I wrote anything! You don't want to go to the Northern Territory in December/January - it's hot, humid and WET - really, really wet. In fact, the season is called 'The Wet'. Roads are very often cut because of flooding and it is almost unbearbable, especially in the Top End (Darwin & Kakadu). I lived in the Territory for 11 years - believe me, I know! Anne I also lived in the Top End for many years and Dec/Jan IMO is the best time of year to be there, loved the tropical rain and lighting shows. The worst time for humidity is during the build up, besides everything is air-con now you will be more comfortable up there in the wet than down south in any capital city during a heat wave. Cheers, Ed Brizze wrote: Hi again, Thanks for your answers. We only have december and maybe the first week of january. But is it mostly the east-coast thats crowded ? When i first went to AU i was told that if one only has a month to see AU you should choose the east-coast. But Australia is a big place :) so what about Darwin, and the south-west coast ? is it possible to see the sights here, like kakadue, Ayers, Uluru, and what else? on a month without spending most of the time in a bus or a plane? And if so can somebody recomend a good route ? Thanks Brian |
Hi there Brian,
Like everyone here says, that December Summer time is the holiday season, if you plan and book now, you might just score good deals in accommodation. Up in Qld, I think that you might find it way too hot and humid and the same for Nth Coast NSW with temps often up in the late 30'sC . I lived in Grafton Nth NSW for 9 yrs and it often gets up around the 38C with very high humidity. Have you possibly thought of a vacation in Tasmania during summer...ave temp in their low to high 20's with low humidity. Tasmania has many of Australia's most historical and oldest places of interest and history. You can get to Tassie from either Melbourne ferry or now a large passenger ferry leaves from Sydney. http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/ You might even find Victoria and the Snowy Mountains very interesting as well. http://www.snowymountains.com.au/ Have a look and see what you think.....there is more to Australia than Sydney and Queensland. Sometimes if you find accommodation in an ideal place that you think you would enjoy or is central to everything, try contacting them directly through email or their websites and start asking about best deals that they can forward to you, My wife and I saved about 50% on hotel costs in Japan by doing this......makes a difference if you wish to stay somewhere for a few days at a time. Good luck DJ "Brizze" wrote in message . .. Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
Hi there Brian,
Like everyone here says, that December Summer time is the holiday season, if you plan and book now, you might just score good deals in accommodation. Up in Qld, I think that you might find it way too hot and humid and the same for Nth Coast NSW with temps often up in the late 30'sC . I lived in Grafton Nth NSW for 9 yrs and it often gets up around the 38C with very high humidity. Have you possibly thought of a vacation in Tasmania during summer...ave temp in their low to high 20's with low humidity. Tasmania has many of Australia's most historical and oldest places of interest and history. You can get to Tassie from either Melbourne ferry or now a large passenger ferry leaves from Sydney. http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/ You might even find Victoria and the Snowy Mountains very interesting as well. http://www.snowymountains.com.au/ Have a look and see what you think.....there is more to Australia than Sydney and Queensland. Sometimes if you find accommodation in an ideal place that you think you would enjoy or is central to everything, try contacting them directly through email or their websites and start asking about best deals that they can forward to you, My wife and I saved about 50% on hotel costs in Japan by doing this......makes a difference if you wish to stay somewhere for a few days at a time. Good luck DJ "Brizze" wrote in message . .. Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
You don't say *how* you will be traveling, i.e. what kind of
transportation, nor what *kind* of accomodation you will (mainly) use. FWIW, in 1995/1996, we traveled from half December through end of January by campervan from Sydney to Townsville, Darwin, Alice Springs, Uluru/Ayers Rock and back to Alice Springs, and only *once* had a full caravan park (in Noosa), so we took the second one. Big deal. Have a good one. Brizze wrote: Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
You don't say *how* you will be traveling, i.e. what kind of
transportation, nor what *kind* of accomodation you will (mainly) use. FWIW, in 1995/1996, we traveled from half December through end of January by campervan from Sydney to Townsville, Darwin, Alice Springs, Uluru/Ayers Rock and back to Alice Springs, and only *once* had a full caravan park (in Noosa), so we took the second one. Big deal. Have a good one. Brizze wrote: Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
Anne, as you lived in NT, maybe you can assist me.
I am a Canuck and want to return to Oz and visit areas I did not see - several of course. Big goal is the Indian Pacific to Perth. Curious about NT - Darwin and Kakadu - maybe get an air pass of sorts. If I picked Novemebr to go, I gather you think I should go to the NT first and Wa last? Ian "Anne Chambers" wrote in message ... Sorry, I don't know how the previous one got sent before I wrote anything! You don't want to go to the Northern Territory in December/January - it's hot, humid and WET - really, really wet. In fact, the season is called 'The Wet'. Roads are very often cut because of flooding and it is almost unbearbable, especially in the Top End (Darwin & Kakadu). I lived in the Territory for 11 years - believe me, I know! Anne Brizze wrote: Hi again, Thanks for your answers. We only have december and maybe the first week of january. But is it mostly the east-coast thats crowded ? When i first went to AU i was told that if one only has a month to see AU you should choose the east-coast. But Australia is a big place :) so what about Darwin, and the south-west coast ? is it possible to see the sights here, like kakadue, Ayers, Uluru, and what else? on a month without spending most of the time in a bus or a plane? And if so can somebody recomend a good route ? Thanks Brian -- The privacy.net address is a spam trap. Please reply to |
G day again...
Thanks a lot for your answers! I certainly did not mean to insult anyone. What I mean is that this is a trip that will set be back about 50-60000Dkr. Ca 13000 Australian dollars. So its not something im going to take lightly. That is why I'm on this newsgroup trying to find out if what I read on places like Lonley Planet ect. Is a big or a small problem, a plroblem I can live with or not. And I am very appreciative for all you Australians who can tell me what you think. Eventhough Denmark is not as popular as Australia, we actually do have a significant amount of tourists in summertime. And danes also have a great time despite the cowds ect. So im sure I would have a "ball" I Australia ;0) in fact i know it!!! To help you good people, help me :0) I will tell you some details. I visited Oz in march 2000 went from Sydney to Cairns by bus and lived on hostels. My wife and I are now thinking of going from Perth to Sydney on 1 month, gook luck, you might say ;0) How we travel is not important. What is important is that we see as much as possible on the time we have. On this trip we would like to have some fun, our age 28 and 32, see some of the classic Australia, ofcourse as many animals as possible, kanguru, parrots, my wife-koalas :) etc. see specktakular nature and meet some mate's and matildas. Now this is what I have found out so far. In Perth ther should be a chance of wale spotting from september to december, this we would love to do, so if anyone knows anything about this, please write. The Great Coastal Road, maybe we could rent a car for this.. Kangaroo Island, this is one thing we will have to see, I have seen different offers on the web. Tazmania, yes that would be great, but how much time shuld one spend here ??? Ayers and the Olgas we would also like to see, but I realize that we cant have it all L That's it I think, so any ideas of yours are most welcome ! Thanks for all your help :) Brian |
Hi Brian,
With just one month I don't think I would drive from Perth to Adelaide. By all means spend a few days in Perth. There is lots to see there. You could fly to Adelaide and then hire a car and drive down to catch the ferry to Kangaroo Island. Continue driving to Melbourne along the Great Ocean Road. How much time you have will depend on how long you spend on the road. If you want to go to Tassie you can get really cheap fares on the ferry and take the car for $10.00. see: http://www.spiritoftasmania.com.au/ Again it depends on how long you have got. One month is not a long time. You will have to decide on whether you want to see a lot of places for a short time or spend a lot of time in a few places. Julie "Brizze" wrote in message . .. G day again... Thanks a lot for your answers! I certainly did not mean to insult anyone. What I mean is that this is a trip that will set be back about 50-60000Dkr. Ca 13000 Australian dollars. So its not something im going to take lightly. That is why I'm on this newsgroup trying to find out if what I read on places like Lonley Planet ect. Is a big or a small problem, a plroblem I can live with or not. And I am very appreciative for all you Australians who can tell me what you think. Eventhough Denmark is not as popular as Australia, we actually do have a significant amount of tourists in summertime. And danes also have a great time despite the cowds ect. So im sure I would have a "ball" I Australia ;0) in fact i know it!!! To help you good people, help me :0) I will tell you some details. I visited Oz in march 2000 went from Sydney to Cairns by bus and lived on hostels. My wife and I are now thinking of going from Perth to Sydney on 1 month, gook luck, you might say ;0) How we travel is not important. What is important is that we see as much as possible on the time we have. On this trip we would like to have some fun, our age 28 and 32, see some of the classic Australia, ofcourse as many animals as possible, kanguru, parrots, my wife-koalas :) etc. see specktakular nature and meet some mate's and matildas. Now this is what I have found out so far. In Perth ther should be a chance of wale spotting from september to december, this we would love to do, so if anyone knows anything about this, please write. The Great Coastal Road, maybe we could rent a car for this.. Kangaroo Island, this is one thing we will have to see, I have seen different offers on the web. Tazmania, yes that would be great, but how much time shuld one spend here ??? Ayers and the Olgas we would also like to see, but I realize that we cant have it all L That's it I think, so any ideas of yours are most welcome ! Thanks for all your help :) Brian |
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Julie wrote:
Hi Brian, With just one month I don't think I would drive from Perth to Adelaide. [deleted] Yes, one month is somewhat short. FYI, we did this part (by campervan) from October 27 (*leaving* Perth) to November 25 (*arriving* in Sydney) 2000. I.e. 30 days *without* time in Perth or Sydney (and without time to fly to/from Oz). |
Julie wrote:
Hi Brian, With just one month I don't think I would drive from Perth to Adelaide. [deleted] Yes, one month is somewhat short. FYI, we did this part (by campervan) from October 27 (*leaving* Perth) to November 25 (*arriving* in Sydney) 2000. I.e. 30 days *without* time in Perth or Sydney (and without time to fly to/from Oz). |
Thanks, very usefull !!!
"Peter" skrev i en meddelelse news:MPG.1b949404b9280fe3989be4@news-server... In article , says... Eventhough Denmark is not as popular as Australia, we actually do have a significant amount of tourists in summertime. And danes also have a great time despite the cowds ect. So im sure I would have a "ball" I Australia ;0) in fact i know it!!! Guaranteed. Denmark is very popular here after that magic royal wedding. On this trip we would like to have some fun, our age 28 and 32, see some of the classic Australia, ofcourse as many animals as possible, kanguru, parrots, my wife-koalas :) etc. see specktakular nature and meet some mate's and matildas. You'll have no problems seeing kangaroos. They often sleep by the side of busy highways. They are most active at dawn and dusk, and during the heat of the day tend to loll around under trees. Koala could be tricky, but are plentiful in some areas. Now this is what I have found out so far. In Perth ther should be a chance of wale spotting from september to december, this we would love to do, so if anyone knows anything about this, please write. You'd be pushing it in December. The whales go down to the Antarctic for the summer. The Great Coastal Road, maybe we could rent a car for this.. A great drive. Kangaroo Island, this is one thing we will have to see, I have seen different offers on the web. Plenty of koalas on Kangaroo Island. Tazmania, yes that would be great, but how much time shuld one spend here ??? It's only a small place. A week is enough. Highlights are the West Coast with a boat cruise up the Franklin River, and Port Arthur the old convict settlement east of Hobart. Hobart itself is very busy for the week or so after Christmas. Ayers and the Olgas we would also like to see, but I realize that we cant have it all L If you have the money, fly there. You can see both the Rock and the Olgas in one day and there are plenty of guided trips available. That's it I think, so any ideas of yours are most welcome ! Thanks for all your help :) Taronga Park Zoo in Sydney will give you guaranteed sightings of all Australian animals including the platypus, very hard to see in the wild. It's also a great view over the Harbour with the Opera House and the Bridge in the background. There's a revolving buffet restaurant in Sydney Tower where you get a great view of the city and can eat kangaroo, emu and crocodile meat. Canberra is a superb example of a planned city, even if you don't go inside any of the museums and art galleries, you can drive around and see how it's all put together. The view from Mount Ainslie is tremendous as it lies at one end of the ceremonial land axis. Have dinner at Black Mountain Tower - in the middle of summer I like to arrive in the late afternoon and watch as the sun sets over the Brindabellas and the lights come on. The YHA hostel in Melbourne at Queensberry Hill is a favorite of mine. Walk down to North Melbourne in the golden twilight and admire the gothic town hall from one of the many restaurants opposite. Or if you want cosmopolitan atmosphere, you can't go past Lygon Street in Brunswick. There are any number of great places to go in Australia. The main thing to remember is that it's a long way between them, and apart from the South East corner, it's all very sparsely settled. |
Thanks, very usefull !!!
"Peter" skrev i en meddelelse news:MPG.1b949404b9280fe3989be4@news-server... In article , says... Eventhough Denmark is not as popular as Australia, we actually do have a significant amount of tourists in summertime. And danes also have a great time despite the cowds ect. So im sure I would have a "ball" I Australia ;0) in fact i know it!!! Guaranteed. Denmark is very popular here after that magic royal wedding. On this trip we would like to have some fun, our age 28 and 32, see some of the classic Australia, ofcourse as many animals as possible, kanguru, parrots, my wife-koalas :) etc. see specktakular nature and meet some mate's and matildas. You'll have no problems seeing kangaroos. They often sleep by the side of busy highways. They are most active at dawn and dusk, and during the heat of the day tend to loll around under trees. Koala could be tricky, but are plentiful in some areas. Now this is what I have found out so far. In Perth ther should be a chance of wale spotting from september to december, this we would love to do, so if anyone knows anything about this, please write. You'd be pushing it in December. The whales go down to the Antarctic for the summer. The Great Coastal Road, maybe we could rent a car for this.. A great drive. Kangaroo Island, this is one thing we will have to see, I have seen different offers on the web. Plenty of koalas on Kangaroo Island. Tazmania, yes that would be great, but how much time shuld one spend here ??? It's only a small place. A week is enough. Highlights are the West Coast with a boat cruise up the Franklin River, and Port Arthur the old convict settlement east of Hobart. Hobart itself is very busy for the week or so after Christmas. Ayers and the Olgas we would also like to see, but I realize that we cant have it all L If you have the money, fly there. You can see both the Rock and the Olgas in one day and there are plenty of guided trips available. That's it I think, so any ideas of yours are most welcome ! Thanks for all your help :) Taronga Park Zoo in Sydney will give you guaranteed sightings of all Australian animals including the platypus, very hard to see in the wild. It's also a great view over the Harbour with the Opera House and the Bridge in the background. There's a revolving buffet restaurant in Sydney Tower where you get a great view of the city and can eat kangaroo, emu and crocodile meat. Canberra is a superb example of a planned city, even if you don't go inside any of the museums and art galleries, you can drive around and see how it's all put together. The view from Mount Ainslie is tremendous as it lies at one end of the ceremonial land axis. Have dinner at Black Mountain Tower - in the middle of summer I like to arrive in the late afternoon and watch as the sun sets over the Brindabellas and the lights come on. The YHA hostel in Melbourne at Queensberry Hill is a favorite of mine. Walk down to North Melbourne in the golden twilight and admire the gothic town hall from one of the many restaurants opposite. Or if you want cosmopolitan atmosphere, you can't go past Lygon Street in Brunswick. There are any number of great places to go in Australia. The main thing to remember is that it's a long way between them, and apart from the South East corner, it's all very sparsely settled. |
Australians think december is crowded because of the school holidays. We
have been in Australia from oct to april and december is NOT crowded by European standards. The school holidays only begin at the end of december and Australia is soooooo large that even if they want, they cannot make the place crowded. We were in Queensland at that time and is was great. We traveled aroud with a campervan. We did book every acomondation the day before, but this proved only nessecary in one occasion. I am sure you have a worderfull time. Felix Cohen Netherlands ps. There is an advantage to have some other visitors to campings. You can easily meet Australians. Great fun. "Brizze" schreef in bericht . .. Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
""Australia is soooooo large that even if they want, they cannot make the
place crowded."" Yeah, i guess your right, Felix ;0) Brian "Fokke Coenen" skrev i en meddelelse ... Australians think december is crowded because of the school holidays. We have been in Australia from oct to april and december is NOT crowded by European standards. The school holidays only begin at the end of december and Australia is soooooo large that even if they want, they cannot make the place crowded. We were in Queensland at that time and is was great. We traveled aroud with a campervan. We did book every acomondation the day before, but this proved only nessecary in one occasion. I am sure you have a worderfull time. Felix Cohen Netherlands ps. There is an advantage to have some other visitors to campings. You can easily meet Australians. Great fun. "Brizze" schreef in bericht . .. Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
""Australia is soooooo large that even if they want, they cannot make the
place crowded"" Yeah, i guess your right ;) thanks for your info Brian "Fokke Coenen" skrev i en meddelelse ... Australians think december is crowded because of the school holidays. We have been in Australia from oct to april and december is NOT crowded by European standards. The school holidays only begin at the end of december and Australia is soooooo large that even if they want, they cannot make the place crowded. We were in Queensland at that time and is was great. We traveled aroud with a campervan. We did book every acomondation the day before, but this proved only nessecary in one occasion. I am sure you have a worderfull time. Felix Cohen Netherlands ps. There is an advantage to have some other visitors to campings. You can easily meet Australians. Great fun. "Brizze" schreef in bericht . .. Hi Everyone, My wife and i are planing a 4-5week trip to Australia in december, maybe that is! Because i have read a couple of places that december is not the best month to visit AU. 1. because australians themselves are on their long christmas vacation and therefore, making it almost impossible to find a place to sleep etc. 2. because of the huge amount of box jellyfish, that makes it life-threatening to go bathing north of Brisbane. So i would very much like to hear from Australians or people who have been i AU in december, who can tell me if this is all nosence or if there is some truth in it. I visited this beautiful country the first time in march 2000 and it was just perfect. Therefore i would like to avoid getting a bad experience by going the wrong time of year, so please help me by responding here, or direct on my email Thanks a lot Brian/Copenhagen/Denmark |
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