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rickford66

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15. Keep this in mind.

Fri Jun 23, 2017, 09:39 AM

Jun 2017

Recovering from jet lag takes the same time no matter the length of your vacation. Maybe look into modifying your sleep pattern to be closer to the South Pacific time zones. Also, I assume you will check the need for an entry visa for Australia. NZ hasn't required one, but check anyway. My late wife was British, but brought up in NZ. On a trip back in 1980, she was refused boarding a flight from NZ to Ausie because the visa requirement had just taken effect. Two week delay to get visa plus change tickets. She never needed one before. Her siblings are NZ citizens and don't need one. Enjoy your vacation. My son and I promised my late wife we'd return to NZ sometime soon.

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Planning a trip to Australia and maybe New Zealand. Advice? [View all] Lisa0825 Jun 2017 OP

Don't come back. Doreen Jun 2017 #1

My niece said I should buy a 1-way ticket because i won't want to leave! LOL Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #3

I agree with her. Doreen Jun 2017 #5

I second that motion. Kleveland Jun 2017 #8

Byron Bay is a great place south of Brisbane KeepItReal Jun 2017 #2

Thanks! I will check it out! :-) Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #4

agreed.... dhill926 Jun 2017 #12

fun!!!! we planned the same trip about 10 years ago then we saw.... samnsara Jun 2017 #6

WOW! That sounds exciting! I didn't know that kind of tour existed! nt Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #7

Watch out for the creepy crawlies in Australia. Laffy Kat Jun 2017 #9

Yes! My niece has told me about those too. Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #16

Good plan but a lot of driving if you only have a few weeks SharonClark Jun 2017 #10

Thanks a bunch! Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #13

Keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in your carry-on. rickford66 Jun 2017 #11

I have plenty of vacation time saved, but I don't think I can realistically Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #14

Keep this in mind. rickford66 Jun 2017 #15

Great tips! Thanks! Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #17