r/AustraliaTravel

Hi! I'm traveling to Melbourne and am wondering if it's allowed to bring a film camera, moreso with the roll of film already loaded into the camera? Will airport security allow it? I'm bringing my Kodak Ektar H35 and I've just used half of the shots, so I'm hoping to use the rest once I get to Melbourne. Thanks in advance!

Hey folks, I’m looking for some ideas about what we should do in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart in late July. It’s my first time to Australia so any tips, tricks, and ideas for sites to see would be rad.

We’ll be road tripping from Sydney to Melbourne one of the days but otherwise, we have a ton of free days.

Thanks in advance!

Hello guys, planning on my trip to Australia, I've always wanted to visit it but never had enough time or money, but now the time has come finally. I was Wondering what are the best options? The flight is going to be super long so I am looking for comfortable options but also affordable, any advice?

Hi everyone!

We’ll be visiting Uluru in early October and will have roughly 24 hours there. Our flight arrives around 9:30–10:00 AM, and we depart the next day at around 12:30 PM with an internal flight.

We’re trying to understand if it’s realistic to fit in:

• a Kata Tjuta hike (Valley of the Winds or similar)
• Uluru sunset (~6:30–7:00 PM in early October)
• Uluru sunrise (~6:00–6:30 AM)
• Field of Light (either after sunset or before sunrise)

Has anyone managed to do all of this in such a short time?

What would be the best way to organize it without it becoming too rushed?

Also, are there any organized tours that combine Field of Light with either sunset or sunrise at Uluru? That seems like it could really simplify logistics.

Would you recommend booking tours (especially for Kata Tjuta and timing), or is it manageable independently?

Thanks!

We are planning a campervan trip out of Alice in august. Plan is to head south west first to Uluṟu then kings canyon. Then back to Alice and head west along the Larapinta Drive, couple of nights camping maybe at Ellery Creek and Ormiston Gorge etc. We are constrained by having 2WD only, but we won’t be in an enormous vehicle.

We are trying to find out what kind of damage recent flooding might have done to roads and how fast or slow the road repairs might be. We aren’t having much luck with our google searches. We are particularly concerned about access to camp grounds, once we are off the main road. Ellery creek Big Hole and Serpentine Gorge are on our wish list and we are hoping to get as far west as Redbank Gorge (but unsure if we can even access this last one at best of times in 2WD).

Can anyone share any intel on the current situation and how the road repairs might be coming along?

Hi, we’re (2 fit 60+ boomers) planning a couple of trips around Australia, staying in motels and definitely not camping!

Main ideas are Adelaide to WA and Adelaide to Darwin.

Most of the mileage will be regular sealed roads but we will need to drive on unsealed roads and potentially some challenges to get to some places, eg Arkaroola, Kakadu etc.

I was initially thinking Prado, but it seems like overkill given the vast majority of the roads will be sealed.

Any ideas about a comfortable, economical awd with suitable/limited off-road capability?

I’ve recently discovered the only good real travel advice we can get is from reddit soooo hoping we can be assissted again 😅

We recently drove from Adelaide to Orange and left at 2am and arrived at 4pm.. 3 kids and a golden retriever puppy on board. It was good to just get it done, but we were absolutely wrecked after!

So for the return trip Orange to Adelaide we are going to do it in two stints and need a dog friendly place to stay along the way. Recommendations please 🙏

Looking to hear from luxury travellers across different age groups. If you enjoy international travel and premium experiences, I’d love your input!

• Individuals with high disposable income
• Frequent international travellers:
  • Travelled internationally at least 2 times in the past 12 months, OR
  • Planning to travel internationally at least 2 times in the next 12 months
  • Typically spend 2+ nights per trip.
  • Length of Interview 15-20 Mins(5$ Incentive)
• Countries : Singapore, India, Australia ,South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam

Bonus fit :

• Often stay in 5-star hotels (50%+ of stays)
• Frequently fly business class or premium economy (50%+ of flights)

Best ocean-related activities to do in Sydney while there for a weekend in October? I scuba dive but probably won't have time to do that between flights as we're only there for 2 nights. Looking for any wildlife experiences, I love snorkelling and would consider doing a tour to see a particular type of animal - I think it's too late in the year for whales though. Thanks in advance

I know, I know… another itinerary post. Bear with me.

Heading to Australia next October for the Rugby World Cup. Youngest son is now in Melbourne and it looks like my eldest will be in Brisbane, so the trip is built around seeing them. I’ve got tickets for Scotland games in both cities, so planning 5 nights in each. Games, time with the kids, keep it simple.

Middle of the trip is where I’m less sure.

Current plan:

• Fly into Melbourne – 5 nights
• Fly to Adelaide – 2 nights (mate lives there)
• Fly to Sydney – ~3 nights

Then I’ve got about 4 nights unplanned before heading to Brisbane for another 5 nights.

Torn between:

• Cairns / Great Barrier Reef
• Gold Coast / Byron Bay

Travelling just me and my wife.

Any pointers on what’s actually worth it vs what looks good on paper? First time in Australia.

My in laws are planning their first trip to Australia next year. They are debating 1) doing an east coast cruise which stops in big cities for ONE day (they are cruise people) or 2) going to a few different cities each go a few days. I actually lived there for a couple years about 5 years ago. They asked me for advice and what are the “must sees” for the East coast. I 100% would recommend doing option #2 to anyone and use Viator to do some day trips outside the cities, but I am struggling with the tourist activities because of their age, health, and interests.

I think the best of Australia are exploring different neighborhoods, bars, cafes, restaurants in the cities and then hitting up the beaches, wine valleys, and doing hikes and nature walks outside the cities.

They are in their 70s and they don’t go to the beach, they won’t snorkel, they are not foodies, they will not rent a car (I would reccomend Viator group tours instead) and my MIL is not disabled but cannot do hikes (I think even Coogee to Bondi would be too much for her). She can do neighborhood walking though.

So if I convince them to skip the cruise then what should they do in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart?

I am trying to convince them to do small group tour to Uluru as well because I think it’s so unique and beautiful, but they seem unconvinced and they should focus on Sydney and Melbourne.

They are relatively well traveled across Europe so it’s not an experience problem. But in Europe they do castles and palaces and huge museums for days. Should they just do the cruise with its focus on “panoramic” excursions and Opera house tours? Am I over thinking what to recommend to them?

I'm in Brisbane and plz suggest any professionals who can do a detailed inspection for a Toyota land cruiser 2004, I'm buying this car for long drives and off roading, thanks

Hi everyone,

We’re planning a 7-day stay on the Sunshine Coast in May and are trying to decide between Noosaville and Mooloolaba as our base.

We’ll be traveling with our 7-month-old baby, so ease of getting around, walkability and overall stress level are pretty important to us.

Our rough plan includes:

* Noosa National Park / possibly Everglades

* Australia Zoo

* Maleny / Sunshine Coast hinterland (rainforest, nature)

* Some bush walks

* Maybe a day trip to Brisbane

We’ll have a rental car, but we don’t want to be driving long distances every single day if possible.

From what I understand so far:

* **Noosaville** seems quieter and more central for exploring nature (Noosa NP, Everglades, hinterland)

* **Mooloolaba** seems more central overall, with a great beach and everything close by

We’re trying to balance:

An easy daily routine with a baby

vs. being well-located for the things we want to see

For those who know the area well:

* Which would you choose in our situation?

* Is Noosaville significantly better as a base for these activities?

* Or is Mooloolaba the smarter choice with a baby, as it means less driving?

Would really appreciate any firsthand experiences or advice!

Thanks so much 😊

Good morning! My family and I will be traveling from the States for a couple of weeks in June. We are getting so excited, but also a little nervous, in a good way! My kids are 5 and 11. We will be starting off in Sydney for about 5 days, then heading to the Blue Mountains for a couple of days, then up to Cairns/Port Douglas. After that, we are going to head to NZ for a bit. We are an active family and hope to do a lot of family friendly/kid friendly activities. We also love delicious food, and fun, lively restaurants. (In the States, the brewery scene is big, as kids can play a bit while parents relax). Any suggestions for places to go would be so appreciated!

Also, I was wondering how Americans are received, in general? Will we face any sort of hostility at all? I just never know if I should believe what I read online, as I largely think social media is more divisive than anything. (For instance, if you believe the media, you might think every American owns a gun and you will get shot walking down the street, LOL. Not true, by the way). I have been trying to read up on Australian culture, things to do, not to do, etc. I really want to be respectful of your culture and make sure that we don't unknowingly commit any faux pas. Thank you so much for any advice that you have!

A scenic drive unfolds through the Australian outback, gradually approaching Kata Tjuta, also known as The Olgas.