Netty 0 #1 January 25, 2005 My hubby and I are traveling to Australia in a few weeks for a month of skydiving, backpacking and soaking up the rays. We're looking for any suggestions people may have with respect to must do's and see's, both skydiving and non-skydiving related. We fly into and out of Sydney and are hoping to store our gear at some dropzone as we travel up and back down the east coast. So far I've heard Fraser Island and the Whitsunday's as musts. Help? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #2 January 25, 2005 I'm sorry i can't be of any help but i'd just like to say that i'm officially jealous! i'd love to see Oz someday. Hopefully Lainey and a few of the other Aussies on here will chime in and offer some advice. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #3 January 25, 2005 Visit Lainey. I heard she is an excellent tour guide for Sydney. Give her a hug for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 256 #4 January 25, 2005 Fraser Island and the Whitsundays are great advice, Byron is nice - personally i liked some of the less crowded places. Was watching the sun come up at a place called Nambucca heads and a pod of dolphins swam past about 30 yards out - and when i waded into the water they all swam round me Avoid surfers Paradise unless you like built up tourist traps, the name is seriously misleading. Will try and think of some more but its a while since i was there.Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #5 January 25, 2005 QuoteMy hubby and I are traveling to Australia in a few weeks for a month of skydiving, backpacking and soaking up the rays. We're looking for any suggestions people may have with respect to must do's and see's, both skydiving and non-skydiving related. We fly into and out of Sydney and are hoping to store our gear at some dropzone as we travel up and back down the east coast. So far I've heard Fraser Island and the Whitsunday's as musts. Help? Dammit Netty, I was all excited to see this thread pop up. And you have to ruin it with "My hubby and I" and then "Travelling to Australia!" I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netty 0 #6 January 25, 2005 Pervert - I was wondering how long it would take! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #7 January 25, 2005 QuotePervert - I was wondering how long it would take! Glad I didn't let you "Down"I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netty 0 #8 January 25, 2005 Your suggestions sound great so far - please keep them coming. As well, we're hoping to camp versus hostels. Any thoughts as to the inconveniences associated with tenting? How about any charming dropzones with great vibes that we shouldn't miss? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #9 January 25, 2005 QuoteQuotePervert - I was wondering how long it would take! Glad I didn't let you "Down" Dude! hehe Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #10 January 25, 2005 When in Oz, you should partake in the local custom of "rooting." As for DZ's, swing by Ramblers in Tagoolawah. You'll have fun there. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netty 0 #11 January 25, 2005 "Rooting" - should I dare ask? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #12 January 25, 2005 Go ahead. Your hubby will be with you. You'll do fine. Remember that when you're skydiving in OZ - you'll be officially falling up as well! tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #13 January 25, 2005 Quote"Rooting" - should I dare ask? Yeah - like "Rootbeer" Right?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 37 #14 January 25, 2005 Quote"Rooting" - should I dare ask? See this link for Words Americans should avoid saying to Australians http://psy.otago.ac.nz/r_oshea/oztaboo.html"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netty 0 #15 January 25, 2005 Hey, thanks for the clarification Any useful suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #16 January 25, 2005 QuoteHey, thanks for the clarification Any useful suggestions? Fuck works pretty good - I thionk it is one of the few Internationally recognized expressions.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Netty 0 #17 January 25, 2005 Christ man, go jack off already! I meant any useful suggestions with respect to sights to see in OZ. I've got the "fucking" part down pat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #18 January 25, 2005 Poor Turtle. I guess you've been told.Don't let her off that easy.Now is time for the perfect Turtle comeback comment . C'mon think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mccurley 0 #19 January 25, 2005 Brisbane is a great place. 1 1/2 hrs to Toogoolawah DZ (my favorite in the world with 2 Caravans). In Brisbane you must go to the Breakfast creek hotel for a steak dinner. Fraser Island to the north, Byron Bay to the south, Surfers sucks but lots of neat places to see inland from there. If I wasn't living here in NZ I'd have moved back to Brissie years ago.Watch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
cocheese 0 #18 January 25, 2005 Poor Turtle. I guess you've been told.Don't let her off that easy.Now is time for the perfect Turtle comeback comment . C'mon think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccurley 0 #19 January 25, 2005 Brisbane is a great place. 1 1/2 hrs to Toogoolawah DZ (my favorite in the world with 2 Caravans). In Brisbane you must go to the Breakfast creek hotel for a steak dinner. Fraser Island to the north, Byron Bay to the south, Surfers sucks but lots of neat places to see inland from there. If I wasn't living here in NZ I'd have moved back to Brissie years ago.Watch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
