uniacidz Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Yay, come to Sydney dude! :rolleyes:Davey, do you go to sounds much? Nah havent been in quite some time. Mainly as i work Sat through to Wed so of course it conflicts with work. :blink: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1479329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
altermind Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 zzzzzzz.... sydney sucks.... I'm from canada also... lived in aus for 10 years Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1479343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMan Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Another suggestion, if you're in Victoria, travel to Ballarat and visit Sovereign Hill. It's about 3-4 hours out of Melbourne. Well worth the trip. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1479345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keldyn Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I'm just about to go to work now but I was checking the thread. Your Ideas are just brilliant :D... but huh is that true guys? is Adelaide the butt of australia? I know it's small compared to other cities, but I heard everyone is friendly there, and that it's a nice place to visit, I'm sorry but from the pictures that keldyn took that place looks AMAZING!! so I'm curious to see it.that's my opinion. and my book speaks highly of it too. Adelaide is not a bad place. Compared to some of our larger capitals like Sydney and Melbourne it will feel quite small. Adelaide does not have that "big city" excitement about it. We do have a lot of culture here however and the people are very relaxed and friendly. It is true that there is not a great deal to see as far as sight seeing goes, but then I suppose it is what you make of it. I like Adelaide because it is a very relaxed and laid back place to live. Sydney and Melbourne are just far too hectic for my tastes. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1479415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYPHADIUS Posted December 16, 2003 Author Share Posted December 16, 2003 wow so much info to take in, you guys have great Ideas, but one of you mentioned that I should visit New Zeland... how is the weather at this time of year? is it there summer also? and how much does cost from lets say Sydney to New Zeland? also I'm wondering if I should take the train to travel around or just fly to my destinations. So many things to consider... another question, the clubs in australia do they have strict dress codes? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1479457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoult01 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Byron Bay I'd say that Adelaide is by far better than byron bay. Drug ****** place that is... Unless ofcourse your in a 5star hotel Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1479489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMan Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 wow so much info to take in, you guys have great Ideas, but one of you mentioned that I should visit New Zeland... how is the weather at this time of year? is it there summer also? and how much does cost from lets say Sydney to New Zeland?also I'm wondering if I should take the train to travel around or just fly to my destinations. I wouldn't catch a train if I were you. Believe it or not, the price of a train is not that far off from the cost of an airfare, and the train is much MUCH more unpleasent. The advantage of a train is you get to see the countryside, but if you really want to do that, hire a car! Oh, and yes, someone correct me if I'm wrong but the seasons in Australia and NZ are synced (as NZ is directly east of Australia). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1479537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYPHADIUS Posted December 16, 2003 Author Share Posted December 16, 2003 perfect!! I might just do that then and go to New Zeland for a weekend or something... the thing that's going to screw me up big time is my sleep pattern... I have to re-adjust as fast as my body can take it... it's totally opposite for me so basically a 12 hours time change for me :p WOOT!! looking forward to feel that in my body Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1479553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMan Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 perfect!! I might just do that then and go to New Zeland for a weekend or something... NZ is too beautiful to stay for just a weekend (just watch LOTR if you want proof). I say stay there for a week, at least! Oh, and something on top of my previous post, NZ is colder than Australian, so as a Canadian I'm sure you'd feel right at home. ;) t's totally opposite for me so basically a 12 hours time change for meYou know what's better than a 12 hour time change? A 20 hour flight, in economy a.k.a. cattle class.WOOT!! looking forward to feel that in my body A tip to handling it from someone who's been through the flight from Australia to your continent a couple times, resist the urge to sleep once you arrive in Australia until night, as you will arrive in the morning most likely (all flights from the US at least arrive in the morning, last time I checked). Sleeping once you arrive there will, depending on the flexibility of your body clock, royally stuff things up for a few days. Sleeping when night comes, no matter how hard it is, will make it much easier for the first week. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1479571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYPHADIUS Posted December 16, 2003 Author Share Posted December 16, 2003 LMAO cattle class :p you got that right! but at least I'm not paying 3000 grand for the tickets :D so I can be cattle for a few days :p hmm a week in new zeland huh... I will have to think about that for sure. BananaMan have you been to Canada? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1479594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMan Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 BananaMan have you been to Canada? No I haven't, although I would like to and certaintly will in the near future, as I'm currently immigrating to the US. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1479641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYPHADIUS Posted December 16, 2003 Author Share Posted December 16, 2003 may I ask why your going there? and btw is true that Canadians are liked in australia? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1479646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinM1983 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Yeah well almost anyone is liked in Australia but yeah Canadians are liked alot cause well you guys are like us just UP north and cold lol rather than down south and hot. Um yeah i would sugest a trip to NZ for sure um ticket prices vary quiet a bit so it might pay to look into a few airlines like Quantas, Virgin Airlines and ever Emirates ... all the airlines are good and ticket prices will probably be cheapest with virgin blue. yeah a good week on each of NZ's island's would be what i would say. I think you asked about clubs well there is plenty in Sydney and Melbourne. Ummm what else can i say oh yeah if you have jet lag i wouldn't worry no matter what time you are up there is plenty to do in Sydney and Melbourne :D. Sooo um thats about it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1481906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYPHADIUS Posted December 17, 2003 Author Share Posted December 17, 2003 SWEET... hmm ok so here is what I'm thinking of doing... land in sydney, spend 3 days there, go to adelaide (see a friend...) spend 3 days there and then go to the great barrier reefs spend a week there.... then go to new zeland spend another week there and then fly back home :p what do you guys think. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1481922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaMan Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 SWEET... hmm ok so here is what I'm thinking of doing... land in sydney, spend 3 days there, go to adelaide (see a friend...) spend 3 days there and then go to the great barrier reefs spend a week there.... then go to new zeland spend another week there and then fly back home :pwhat do you guys think. Not coming to Melbourne? :p You're missing out! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1481943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYPHADIUS Posted December 17, 2003 Author Share Posted December 17, 2003 oh yeah :p I forgot melbourne yes yes it's in my plans to see that too Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1482027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrike Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 I'm just about to go to work now but I was checking the thread. Your Ideas are just brilliant :D... but huh is that true guys? is Adelaide the butt of australia? I know it's small compared to other cities, but I heard everyone is friendly there, and that it's a nice place to visit, I'm sorry but from the pictures that keldyn took that place looks AMAZING!! so I'm curious to see it.that's my opinion. and my book speaks highly of it too. Adelaide, to me, has all the 'mod cons' of a large city, but the atmosphere of a country town Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1482093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYPHADIUS Posted December 17, 2003 Author Share Posted December 17, 2003 Adelaide, to me, has all the 'mod cons' of a large city, but the atmosphere of a country town see that appeals to me because I grew up in the country side... so a city like that would be good for me :) thanks for that clip of info. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1482101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelly2003 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Make sure you swing by Newcastle sometime during your trip! It'd be great to meet u, Newcastle is only 160km north of Sydney and (about 1 hour drive away providing you dont get caught in traffic on the freeway, which is unlikely). Newcastle has great beaches, and is the capital of the Hunter Valley (many many wines produced here!) Also, I'd recomend driving, or catching a train during a lot of your trip, it might take you a little longer, but if you can afford the time and the cost (which is about the same as an airline ticket for train rides) you will see a lot more of whats "in between" the major attractions, and it will give a better knowledge of whats in the country Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1482843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkler Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 /me never been to australia :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1484515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairon Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 i'm going there in the summer. enjoy your stay there! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1485174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.will Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Sure thing. If you cruise on by Adelaide, perhaps we can meet up for a few hours. I don't have a lot of time but it would be great to hook up with another fellow neowinian. You will love it here. Australia is a fantastic place to live. were you born there? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1486385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snippet1 Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 were you born there? I was born here in Melbourne...:D The best city in the world! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1487087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac15 Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Australia is awesome , haven't and wouldn't love anywhere else :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1487092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildliquid Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 dude... your missin out brisbane.. lived here my whole life.. great city.. best part is that its right next to the two best coasts in the world! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/123848-going-to-australia/page/3/#findComment-1487151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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