James.UWE 0 #1 June 9, 2009 Hi, I've just found out I'm getting a big tax refund as I was over paying last year, so I'm going to Australia for a month in August. We're flying into Sydney, picking up a rental camper van and driving to Brisbane to meet up with a friend. We're going to have the van for 6 days, and want to stop of at some cool places on the way to Brisbane. Where would you recommend going? The only 2 places we have planned already are Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise, which are both near Brisbane anyway! We're on tight budget so cheap or free is good! Thanks :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #2 June 9, 2009 So. Jealous. I would LOVE to go to Adelaide, Australia.... Take lots of pictures!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #3 June 9, 2009 Good Lord man! That's where Squeak lives!!!! Be careful!!! seriously...ask him, he's rather world traveled, he should be able to hook you up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #4 June 9, 2009 Quote Byron Bay home of the Wicked Weasel scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #5 June 9, 2009 Quote Quote Byron Bay home of the Wicked Weasel wickedweasel sucks ASS.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 June 9, 2009 Quote Good Lord man! That's where Squeak lives!!!! Be careful!!! seriously...ask him, he's rather world traveled, he should be able to hook you up. He's Safe I'll be in Soth Africa thenOK from Sydney to Brissy, you will be better off taking the coast road, loads of small towns along the way and some larger ones. Check out Sydney and it's beach and Harbour area before you leave. Coff Harbour is a good place to stop in at also. But if you are into partying then Balina, Byron Bay, Lismore/Nimbin, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. Brisbane. If you are Jumping, Byron Bay had a good DZ with spectacular views from height.Enjoy, but 4 weeks is NO WHERE near long enoughYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #7 June 9, 2009 Hijack! Where in SA are you gonna be? If you're coming to the winelands (around Cape Town), gimme a shout A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 June 9, 2009 Quote Hijack! Where in SA are you gonna be? If you're coming to the winelands (around Cape Town), gimme a shout Will be in CT You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #9 June 9, 2009 PM me and I'll organise a few things.A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hausse 0 #10 June 10, 2009 Go Kangaroo hunting in the Blue Mountains. That was probably one of the craziest nights in my life... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 176 #11 June 10, 2009 The "Big Banana"... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 June 10, 2009 Quote The "Big Banana"... there is also the BIG PINEAPPLE near there, AND the BiIG COWYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #13 June 10, 2009 isnt lisa in sunny california!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #14 June 10, 2009 I'd echo Squeak's advice, but I'd probably have spelled it better. Have fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #15 June 10, 2009 Quote Quote Hijack! Where in SA are you gonna be? If you're coming to the winelands (around Cape Town), gimme a shout I see drunk peopleWill be in CT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James.UWE 0 #16 June 11, 2009 Quote Quote Byron Bay home of the Wicked Weasel Awesome. I'm going. Thanks, Squeak! Will have a look into those places! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockstar_girl 0 #17 June 11, 2009 Yay, Aussie-Land! I've been in Australia since December... love it! Before you head off on your road trip, come to Sydney Skydivers and do some jumps with us out of the SkyVan (it's awwwwesome!). The DZ has a shopfront in downtown Sydney, and there's usually a bus that leaves from there to the DZ every day. Just give them a call and see if you can catch a ride. Happy Adventuring!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James.UWE 0 #18 June 11, 2009 I'm hoping to get a few jumps in if I can, problem is I fractured my kneecap and ruptured some ligaments while in Perris in April and I'm still not jumping. Hopefully the physio will pay off and I'll be ready in time!! If not, then I may pop in for a few beers after jumping?! How much is gear hire / jump tickets? I'm not going to bring a rig as we only have a 20kg luggage allowance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockstar_girl 0 #19 June 16, 2009 Jump tickets are $42 each, or $36 each in a block of ten. Not sure about gear hire, but here's the DZ website: http://www.sydneyskydivers.com.au/ Blue ones! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
