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Balloon Ride
Hello again travellers going on Australia New Zealand trip leaving April 29,2013. Is any one thinking about the balloon ride in Cairns? We have considered it but wondered if any others are interested. Would enjoy hearing from others going on this trip. Get aqainted via the travel forum then meet in Australia. My husband does not like to travel so I am going with a friend from the U.S. So if there are any ladies on your own, we can group up and I am sure we will have a great time. Look forward to hearing from anyone going on this trip.
Grammaonthegogo AKA Shirley
Grammaonthegogo AKA Shirley
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One piece of advice for the trip in general, it is much more casual than I expected. Leave your dressy clothes at home - you won't need them. "Smart casual" is as dressy as you will need - a nice top and pants are find. Also be sure to bring some warm clothes, it was a little chilly last month when we got to the south part of New Zealand, so it will be even cooler for you.
Grammaonthegogo
Day of the Sydney Opera tour if you want can get tickets half off for the concert or show that is playing at the time. I went to the symphony was well worth it and a short walk from the hotel. Was back shortly after 10.
If you go in early to Melbourne I recommend doing the trip to the 12 Apostles. Long day but well worth it.
Temperature perception is all relative. If you come from the tropics, 21C might be very cool to you. If you are leaving a snowy northern hemisphere, it might feel like a heatwave. It's all relative.
Cheers,
Jan
My husband and I were recently on this trip (March 2013) and did participate in the balloon ride. If you have never been on a balloon ride, then you should go. It is somewhat interesting, even though you have to leave at 4:20 ! We personally did not think it was worth it though as we have been on other balloon that were much longer and more scenic than this 30 minute ride. These rides were in Africa, so IMO this did not compare at all. In the Atherton Hoghlands we flew over farmyards, but only saw a few wallabys and a cow. But again, if you've never been on a balloon ride and you want to experience it then do it!! This is a casual tour and remember to pack some warmer clothing especially for the South Island.
Enjoy your trip...it's a wonderful adventure!!
Fair enough, but it was an Aussie cow, so it was bound to be stunning! )))))))
Cheers,
Jan