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seven_mgte
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Backpacking in NSW and Queensland	Sun, 20 February 2005 07:10

First off a bit of background. My name is Alex, I live in Vancouver BC Canada and until last week I was the proud owner of an 87 Supra Turbo (hence the user name). I am 19 years old and come September I will be going back to school studying mechanical engineering at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Anyway, myself and a friend are going to be backpacking for the next three months in NSW and Queensland. I am arriving in Sydney next friday (feb 25) and from there I don't really have any plans other than to eventually fly up to cairns and work my way back down the coast to Syd. I have never been to Australia before so this will be quite an experience. I would appreciate any recommendations of must see things, particularly in Sydney as that's where I will be first. Or any tips in general. I can't wait to see some of the crazy toyotas that we were deprived of up here in Canada. cheers [Updated on: Sun, 20 February 2005 07:14] [Report message to a moderator]

river
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June 2004

Re: Backpacking in NSW and Queensland	Sun, 20 February 2005 11:11

Hi, Yeah, I got a tip for you. Watch out for the Milat family. seeyuzz river [Report message to a moderator]

Alchemist
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Sydney
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Re: Backpacking in NSW and Queensland	Sun, 20 February 2005 13:16

Places you should see...... NSW, Sydney, Kings Cross NSW, Sydney, Darling Harbour NSW, Sydney, Cicular Quay NSW, Sydney, Bondi NSW, Sydney, Manly NSW, Sydney, Olympic Park at Homebush NSW, Central Coast, Soldiers Beach NSW, Central Coast, Teriggal NSW, Central Coast, Avoca NSW, Central Coast, Copa Cobana NSW, South Coast, Lotsa Places & Beaches NSW, In land a little, Blue Moutains NSW, In land a little, Jenolan Caves It's late, thats all I can think of right now... [Report message to a moderator]

Dust
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February 2004

Re: Backpacking in NSW and Queensland	Sun, 20 February 2005 14:07

Surfers Paradise at the Gold Coast, um I live in brissy all my life and thats the best i can offer lol. [Report message to a moderator]

thechuckster
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Brisbane
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February 2003

Re: Backpacking in NSW and Queensland	Sun, 20 February 2005 15:05

Qld, Cape Hillsborough national park Qld, Eungula National Park (and nearby Finch Hatton gorge) Qld, Springbrook (and surrounding parks) Qld, Stradebroke Island Qld, Moreton Island Qld, Airlie Beach & Whitsundays Qld, Kuranda & Atherton Tablelands Qld, Magnetic Island, Green Island, ... just about any barrier Reef island actually btw: allow a day for the jenolan caves - family and friends all say there's heaps to look at. places to avoid: Qld, Gold Coast Qld, Toowoomba Qld, Gympie Qld, Maryborough [Report message to a moderator]

jackel
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Perth
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August 2003

Re: Backpacking in NSW and Queensland	Sun, 20 February 2005 19:29

what no coming to Perth, Western Australia? we have a bell tower [Report message to a moderator]

river
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June 2004

Re: Backpacking in NSW and Queensland

Sun, 20 February 2005 19:51

Hi,

jackel wrote on Mon, 21 February 2005 06:29

what no coming to Perth, Western Australia?

we have a bell tower hehehe

And the wonderful Margaret River area. Probably the best wine area in Australia.

seeyuzz
river

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SEXY 16
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November 2003

Re: Backpacking in NSW and Queensland	Sun, 20 February 2005 21:36

nsw,sydney,mount druitt nsw,sydney,lakemba nsw,sydney,bankstown all great places to see and go [Report message to a moderator]

time2play
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February 2005

Re: Backpacking in NSW and Queensland	Mon, 21 February 2005 02:13

lets not forget nsw, sydney, redfern nsw, sydney, darlinghurst, rogues nightclub [Report message to a moderator]

seven_mgte
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Vancouver BC, Canada.
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November 2004

Re: Backpacking in NSW and Queensland	Tue, 22 February 2005 04:11

Thanks for all the tips guys. Whats the deal with byron bay? Everyone I talk to around here says that I absolutely cannot miss byron bay. I've had a couple people say that it is the best place they have ever been. However none of you guys suggested it. Is it like some kind of big tourist trap or something. Jackel, no unfortunately WA is not on the list right now. However 3 months is quite a while so who knows, anything might happen. [Report message to a moderator]

thechuckster
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Brisbane
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February 2003

Re: Backpacking in NSW and Queensland	Tue, 22 February 2005 05:44

Byron is full of tourists - avoid it on weekends as it has traffic jams. But the whole region is a pretty cool place and Byron (plus all the coastline from there up to Tweed head) is a nice place to visit. Get advice from backpacker's staff en-route. fwiw: the best staff i've encountered were in New Zealand YHA hostels - but maybe being an aussie, the local hostels were exepecting me to do more of my own organising get your YHA membership up to date (even if you're not staying in a YHA hostel) - heaps of discounts available to you then plus the hostels will book just about anythign for you. btw: bus transport might look cheap and scenic but the uken trips are long, boring and you invariably get stuck next to some loonie who wont shuddup, smells and has medical conditions/disorders that they will tell you about in great detail. Leave the bus trips to nearby regional destinatations. Trains might be an option but you chew up your holiday time stuck in transit. [Report message to a moderator]

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