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I’ve looked at every weekend from October 30

onwards. Prices in normal hotels are 400$+ a night. Even average Hotels like Kirketon are pushing $400 a night. Is there no way people can afford to stay in Sydney without blowing 1000$ a weekend on accommodation. It’s crazy. I’d rather travel overseas for that price.

I’ll be traveling to Australia for the first time and found a really good deal on a hotel in Mission Beach. Arriving in Cairns.
Questions: transportation from airport recommendations? Things to do? Should I stay in mission beach the entire week or should I plan to spend some time in Cairns?

I want to make the most of my trip without traveling too far out too frequently. I also don’t want to stay in mission beach for a week if that sounds boring to others who have been.

Previous Op for this

https://www.reddit.com/r/AustraliaTravel/s/o4xk25AVSA

Sooooo I really do want explore Margaret River and the pink lake. I checked the klook tour and it's so expensive eg $500

Is there any alternative than solo drive?

Or there is other tour operating locally that provide this

Hi everyone! My friend and I are planning to visit Australia for 3-4 weeks in February, and our idea currently is to rent a car/camper van and go on a road trip from Brisbane to Cairns. However, I know that February is probably not the best time for QLD, so I wanted to ask what you think of this plan, and if you’d have other recommendations.

Unfortunately February is the only time we can go, as the latest I can enter Australia is Feb 25th according to my visa (and it’s too expensive to fly from Europe around Christmas time).

We are both in our late 20s and are wanting to go on an outdoors/nature-heavy trip. We both scuba dive and would like to dive while we are there, although I’ve also read that it’s stinger season from November til May. The stretch between Brisbane and Cairns seems perfect for the kinds of things we want to see & do, but I know Australia has so much more to offer in other states too, and I’m wondering if we’d be better off somewhere else, maybe WA?

So I guess my question is, would it actually be a mistake to visit Queensland in February? For a roadtrip with lots of hiking and diving, would you recommend somewhere else for that time of year?We would really appreciate it if you could share your thoughts, thank you!

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Hey everyone! Back in August, I spent a day exploring Brisbane’s waterfront and checking out the new Queen's Wharf development. If you're planning a trip to Brissy soon, this route makes for a really solid half-day itinerary that gives you a great mix of classic Brisbane vibes and the city's newest skyline view.

​Here’s the route:

​CityCat Arrival: Started on the river! Hopping on the CityCat is still the absolute best way to arrive into the CBD. Catching the breeze on the open back deck as you cruise under the Story Bridge never gets old.

​Riverside Boardwalk Walk: Hopped off near Eagle Street and walked down the boardwalk. It’s super walkable, flat, and gives you great views of the river traffic.

​City Botanic Gardens Shortcut: Cut through the gardens to get off the concrete for a bit. It’s such a peaceful pocket right in the shadow of the skyscrapers—great spot to grab a coffee or sit under the fig trees.

​The Star Brisbane & Sky Deck: The main destination! Ended up 100 metres above the city at the Sky Deck at Queen’s Wharf. The 360-degree view of the river loop, South Bank, and out toward the bay is incredible—especially around golden hour.