<![CDATA[Travel: Australia - General]]>Hii all , Australia is so big …I am thinking of bringing my 2 boys there during the June holidays… but where is the best to go ?


Cairns, Queensland,Tasmania, Melbourne,Sydney,Perth,. Somewhere where kids can have fun …lots of things to see…nice places to shop…where its safe…

Thanks

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SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2072313\" time=\"1656495286\" user_id=\"188234:

Not sure if this is going to work well?

https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/travel/air-new-zealand-skynest-sleep-pods-economy-premium-flight-bunk-beds-318596
Doubt it's going to catch on for the rest of the carriers. For NZ, it probably makes sense because New Zealand is far from everywhere.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072550https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072550Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:25:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:34:46 GMT]]>Not sure if this is going to work well?


https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/travel/air-new-zealand-skynest-sleep-pods-economy-premium-flight-bunk-beds-318596

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072313https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072313Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:34:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:23:41 GMT]]>

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2072298\" time=\"1656490585\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2072298 time=1656490585 user_id=53606]
Imp75s family all have very long legs (i think??) Hence economy may not be bearable for them. Alternative is to request the special row with extra leg room.

Or is it the flatbed seats you want?[/quote]
The extra $ for the extra leg room may be worth it if you are tall. However, I would prefer PEY considering the price vs product proposition.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072299https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072299Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:23:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:16:25 GMT]]>Imp75s family all have very long legs (i think??) Hence economy may not be bearable for them. Alternative is to request the special row with extra leg room.


Or is it the flatbed seats you want?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072298https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072298Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:16:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:12:28 GMT]]>

SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2072294\" time=\"1656490009\" user_id=\"188234:

I think the worst one I had was to Canberra (CBR). Regardless, to me these flights are not \"that long\" and if paying out of pocket I'll probably choose the cheapest option. As long as the plane can take-off and land without crashing I'll consider it a success.

But everyone has different preferences and budget constraints (back to our real life ECON!)...
I’ve done SIN-DRW-MEL-SIN on 3K, SIN-CNS-DRW-SIN on MI (now refurbished into SQ lite)…
CBR on SQ using their oldest product is luxurious compared with them 😆

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072295https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072295Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:12:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:06:49 GMT]]>

floppy\" post_id=\"2072261\" time=\"1656483049\" user_id=\"97579:

Yah, really depends on the destination ie city that you are considering.

Places like BNE, MEL and SYD are served by an assortment of planes. Hence, YMMV even if the flights are operated by the same carrier. It all depends on the time of the day, day of the week that you have chosen.

CNS and DRW is served by SQ using a narrow body B737 so the experience is not going to be great - but still better than getting stuck in economy.
I think the worst one I had was to Canberra (CBR). Regardless, to me these flights are not \"that long\" and if paying out of pocket I'll probably choose the cheapest option. As long as the plane can take-off and land without crashing I'll consider it a success.

But everyone has different preferences and budget constraints (back to our real life ECON!)...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072294https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072294Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:06:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:10:49 GMT]]>

SG_KP1\" post_id=\"2072256\" time=\"1656482208\" user_id=\"188234:

Many carriers depends on the exact route and equipment used. I've had mixed results on SQ to different parts of AUD. But flew home on Quantas once in economy and it was fine.
Yah, really depends on the destination ie city that you are considering.

Places like BNE, MEL and SYD are served by an assortment of planes. Hence, YMMV even if the flights are operated by the same carrier. It all depends on the time of the day, day of the week that you have chosen.

CNS and DRW is served by SQ using a narrow body B737 so the experience is not going to be great - but still better than getting stuck in economy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072261https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072261Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:10:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:08:54 GMT]]>

floppy\" post_id=\"2072248\" time=\"1656480689\" user_id=\"97579:

Free, but processing fee is AUD20.
Ok, thanks!

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Imp75\" post_id=\"2072246\" time=\"1656480664\" user_id=\"2358:

Any comments on Qantas business class? Heard not so good reviews about their economy but not sure about their biz class. Am planning an Australian trip but prefer business class
Many carriers depends on the exact route and equipment used. I've had mixed results on SQ to different parts of AUD. But flew home on Quantas once in economy and it was fine.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072256https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072256Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:56:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:46:47 GMT]]>

floppy\" post_id=\"2072249\" time=\"1656481203\" user_id=\"97579:

What’s wrong with SQ? :rotflmao:

No personal experience but I think their Biz class is more than acceptable lah.
I hv taken SQ and MAS biz class not much difference. Since going Australia I thought Qantas flight would offer more choiced timing. Wanted an overnight flight so sleepin is more comfortable than economy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072250https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072250Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:46:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:40:03 GMT]]>

Imp75\" post_id=\"2072247\" time=\"1656480673\" user_id=\"2358:

Any comments on Qantas business class? Heard not so good reviews about their economy but not sure about their biz class. Am planning an Australian trip but prefer business class
What’s wrong with SQ? :rotflmao:

No personal experience but I think their Biz class is more than acceptable lah.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072249https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072249Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:40:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:31:29 GMT]]>

jacsplace\" post_id=\"2072244\" time=\"1656477598\" user_id=\"7071:

Hi, May I know how much an Australian visa costs? thanks!
Free, but processing fee is AUD20.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072248https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072248Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:31:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:31:13 GMT]]>Dups

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072247https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072247Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:31:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:31:04 GMT]]>Any comments on Qantas business class? Heard not so good reviews about their economy but not sure about their biz class. Am planning an Australian trip but prefer business class

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072246https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072246Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:31:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:24:27 GMT]]>

xueyan\" post_id=\"2072225\" time=\"1656472585\" user_id=\"6643:

Hi

Is it possible to tour Melbourne or Tasmania without a car?

I seen many day tours from Klook. Is Klook reliable?
It's absolutely possible to tour Melbourne without a car. Once you master the public transport, you can travel pretty much anyway within the city without a car. You can use their https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey/ to help you plan. Their https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/more/maps/, especially the metropolitan tram network map, CBD Free Tram Zone map, and metropolitan bus network are probably useful resources to know.

Places of interests or attractions like Puffing Billy (Belgrave) and Brighton Beach are reachable by Public Transport. However, you will probably need to consider incorporating day tours from Melbourne if you want to visit the Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley or Phillip Island. Otherwise, you have to break your journey into multiple days due inefficient public transport linking the towns.

Tasmania, on the other hand, is impossible to tour properly without a car. Notwithstanding, you could consider using Hobart or Launceston as your base and then sign up for either multiple 1-day tours, or multiple-days tour (usually starting Hobart, ending Launceston).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072245https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072245Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:24:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:39:58 GMT]]>Hi, May I know how much an Australian visa costs? thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072244https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072244Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:39:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:14:34 GMT]]>

xueyan\" post_id=\"2072225\" time=\"1656472585\" user_id=\"6643:

Hi

Is it possible to tour Melbourne or Tasmania without a car?

I seen many day tours from Klook. Is Klook reliable?
KLOOK is OK, but do print hardcopies for sightseeing locations or entertainment centres. Worthwhile for places of attractions in Melbourne but hv not tried Tasmania. Just a note that not everything on Klook will be cheaper. S’times go direct gets better deal

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072238https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072238Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:14:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 29 Jun 2022 03:16:25 GMT]]>Hi


Is it possible to tour Melbourne or Tasmania without a car?

I seen many day tours from Klook. Is Klook reliable?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072225https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2072225Wed, 29 Jun 2022 03:16:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:25:17 GMT]]>Hi Floppy, thank you so much for your reply. Really give me the confidence to go ahead and plan. Our first trip to Australia,hope it’s a memorable one.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070593https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070593Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:25:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:23:25 GMT]]>

0limshs\" post_id=\"2070544\" time=\"1655268284\" user_id=\"192176:

Hi All, need advise here, we're planning for a trip to Gold Coast, thinking to visit theme parks and taking hot air balloon. Is it doable without self drive?
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: yes lor :rotflmao:

For the Theme Parks, they are accessible via:
1. Public transport
- There is public transport to both all 3 worlds (Sea World, Movie World and Dreamworld), you can use https://translink.com.au to help you plan
- The worlds' respective websites would probably have the 'getting there' by bus / train info as well
- However, you will need to take note of the time table (buses don't run as frequently as in Singapore) and depending on where you stay, may require a number of transfers to get you there

2. Transfers
- The easiest option without self drive is to engage a local transfer between Gold Coast hotels and the worlds
- Prices are also fairly reasonable (~$100 for 2A3C): https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/44736-return-shared-transfer-gold-coast-hotels-sea-world/?aid=1018, https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/44665-return-shared-transfer-gold-coast-hotels-movie-world/?aid=1018 and https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/44640-return-shared-transfer-gold-coast-hotels-dreamworld/?aid=1018

As for the hot air balloon ride:
- Don't need to drive at all, unless you fancy waking up at 3am or 4am in the morning
- Most operators, eg. https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/2477-hot-air-baloon-ride-gold-coast/?aid=1018, will do a hotel pick up super duper early in the morning

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070549https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070549Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:23:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:44:44 GMT]]>Hi All, need advise here, we’re planning for a trip to Gold Coast, thinking to visit theme parks and taking hot air balloon. Is it doable without self drive?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070544https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2070544Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:44:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Fri, 01 Apr 2022 03:54:32 GMT]]>Qantas launched four new routes across its domestic network on 28 March 2022.


The new routes - Adelaide-Newcastle, Brisbane-Wagga Wagga, Darwin-Townsville and Darwin-Cairns - follow the launch of Qantas flights between Sydney and Uluru (Ayers Rock Airport) which took off on 27 March 2022.

Thrice weekly return flights will operate on Darwin-Townsville, Brisbane-Wagga and Adelaide-Newcastle with four weekly return flights on Darwin-Cairns, together adding more than 2,300 seats into Qantas’s domestic network each week.

Qantas has also recommenced flights between Sydney and Toowoomba with an improved, more business-friendly schedule offering double daily weekday flights and daily weekend flights.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2063299https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2063299Fri, 01 Apr 2022 03:54:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:04:54 GMT]]>Australia is strict on car seats, seat belts, and speed limits


Kena fined AUD$100 for exceeding the limit by 4km/hour, traveled at 54km/hr at the 50km zone, Melbourne

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/282054https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/282054Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:04:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Australia - General on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:07:16 GMT]]>Yes australia has very strict rules on the use of car seats…

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