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Started by wesdor, February 28, 2023, 01:21:12 PM

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wesdor

We are at the very initial stages of "thinking" (that comes before planning) and hope some of our Aussie and New Zealand members can provide some guidance.  

My wife and I are considering traveling to Australia from LAX, arriving Melbourne mid October.  2-3 days in Melbourne and then travel to Adelaide (train- 10 hours or fly 1.5 hours??).  From Adelaide take the Gahn to Darwin (I think that is 3 nights and 4 days).  2-3 days in Darwin then fly to Sydney.  2-3 days in Sydney and then another couple days along the coast to the north.
On the return, time constraints require us to choose to visit New Zealand or Tahiti.  Tahiti will be less time than New Zealand.  

Questions:  Is the weather too hot by mid-October?

Are there places we should include that are unknown to me at this time?

How do we make a wise decision between New Zealand and Tahiti?

In full disclosure - I traveled with a colleague to Melbourne in 1986 where we did research for a week.  Visited the Barrier Reef near Townsville, traveled to South Island New Zealand which included Christ Church, Dunedin and Omarama.  Stopped in Tahiti for 3 days on the return trip.  
While we still have health I am hoping to take my wife to this awesome part of the world.  

Any suggestions from "locals" is greatly appreciated.  

Ianab

If you are only planning a few days stopover, I'd say Tahiti. Tropical Island, just relax and take it easy. US to Aus or NZ is a long flight, so a stopover in Tahiti would break that up. 

A short visit to NZ will miss so much. There's some travel threads I've posted on trips around NZ. Those were like 2 weeks just in Sth Island, doing something different each day, and there was still places we had to miss due to time. You could easily spend a month travelling around NZ and still not see it all, especially if you dig into some of the more interesting local spots. 
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JonathanPace

I'm based out in Hamilton, NZ. A short stop here wouldn't work; you'd miss too much. Tahiti is a good option; the whole island network has some fantastic places to enjoy. A tropical island holiday does everyone a world of good and makes for an excellent way to enjoy the last few days of what sounds to be an epic vacation.  8)

carpet56238

Mid-October is a great time for Melbourne and Sydney, with comfortable temperatures and less humidity, but it can be quite warm in Darwin, so prepare for heat.


For the train vs. flight debate between Melbourne and Adelaide, flying is faster and gives you more time in each city, but the train journey offers beautiful scenery and a unique experience. If you can, try both methods on different legs of your trip to enjoy the best of both worlds.

For New Zealand vs. Tahiti, it depends on what you're looking for. New Zealand offers stunning landscapes and diverse activities, while Tahiti provides a more relaxed, tropical paradise. Consider what aligns best with your interests and time constraints.

By the way, I recently stayed at https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/missouri/branson/westgate-branson-woods-resort/ and found it excellent for a family vacation, so you might want to look for similar comfortable options during your travels.

shaneyho

I'd suggest you better plan for New Zealand for some other time, as you will miss a lot of places. You better go for Tahiti. Mid-October is fine. It's spring time. You're going with your wife. Spring is wildflower season. flower festivals are held nationwide. It is also a great time to spot wildlife. Both of you can enjoy this. https://www.australia.com/en-us/facts-and-planning/when-to-go/best-time-to-visit.html  You can give this article a read also for planning your trip properly https://gowithguide.com/blog/how-to-plan-a-trip-5-essential-steps-5730 I hope you will have a good time soon. 

DDW_OR

my 2 cents

fill out your airline profile for the trip
select the meal type you want
I chose Kosher for my Hong Kong trips
same meal each trip. got fed first, more and better
and since you already know what it is on the return trip you can bring seasonings

next Luggage
choose bags that can fit inside each other
inside bag is for the trip
outside bag is for souvenirs 

in Hong Kong i could not find black pepper
so i packed smoked black pepper

pack any spices you like in factory sealed containers
put any metal or things the inspectors may question on top of the clothes in the luggage


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