Hi, our family is back and the trip was so wonderful. Truly an adventure of a lifetime. I don't know if I'm up to writing a trip report, but I would be happy to answer any questions.
Wow! It is so great to hear you had a good time.
How was the food? Do you remember what time breakfast was on the final day? We are hoping to reserve a bridge climb that day (as we are staying over one extra day) and I want to make sure I don't schedule too early and miss the final meal.
Could you use credit cards at most places? We are still deciding how much AU currency to get before we come.
Thanks!
2LittleStitches...We've been anxiously awaiting a DISboards family to return from Australia...our family me, DW, DD15, and DS11 are going in November. I'll try to keep the questions to a minimum:
1) When you flew over, did you arrive the day your tour began, or earlier?
2) How many people were in the group, and how many were kids (ages?)?
3) The accomodations in Port Douglas and Sydney appear to be top-notch, how about in the Outback?
Enough for now...thanks in advance!
beansf...I have no experience with Australia, but, in the other parts of the world I have travelled it is almost never a good idea to exchange currency prior to arrival, due to exorbitant fees/poor exchange rates. I have always been able to use my ATM card once I arrive and have found the exchange rates to be much more favorable....check with your bank.
This looks like a fantastic trip!
Were you able to do any snorkeling or diving at the Great Barrier Reef?
Glad you all had a great trip! We are going on this trip in November. I'm curious what the food was like in general and if their were any highlights or lowlights?
Also, we will be travelling for several weeks after our ABD Aussie trip. If you had 2 checked bags plus carry on's with each person would that present any concerns.
Thanks for the info!
2littlestitches: I can't thank you enough for your insight! It is really helpful to us to know what to expect to some degree and reassures us that we will have a great time.
I am not a seafood eater either, but I suspected I would be seeing lots of it while in AU. I don't mind an order of fish & chips now and then, but I am allergic to crustaceans.
I meant to ask, what type of attire is required for the dinner at The Summit?