Oceania Travel Forum

Countries include: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and many Pacific Islands.Created: December 18th 2005
Topics: 662
Moderators:
The Travel Camel, Jo Trouble, Maisondubonheur

Travelling around New Zealand by Johnno83
Getting around New Zealand on a budgetPosted: 18 days ago, January 26th 2012

Are rental cars allowed on the Picton to Wellington ferries? by Home and Away
I was told by a travel agent that rental car companies in New Zealand do not allow their cars on the ferries between the north and south islands. You drop the car off and pick up another on the other side, all with the same rental contract.Posted: 14 days ago, January 31st 2012

NZ - Possible 3 week trip or a year move by myself. Any advice would be great! by z28summit
Info on hiking and working in NZPosted: 5 weeks ago, January 7th 2012

Looking ahead to TravelBlog's 10th anniversary - Oceania by Jo Trouble
How should we celebrate the next TravelBlog birthday?Posted: 44 weeks ago, April 10th 2011

Travelling to Melbourne alone by Saz01
Flying to Melbourne at the end of March 2012 from Northern Ireland - looking for advice/ reassurance if possible!Posted: 8 weeks ago, December 19th 2011

3 months of seasonal work...ugh. by genghisjon001
I've only been in Australia for 2 months and I know that my one year working holiday visa won't be enough. Fortunately I can extend it for another year but only if I do 3 months of seasonal work....Posted: 57 weeks ago, January 9th 2011

New Zeland in Winter by PearDrops
Information about New Zealand during winter.Posted: 6 weeks ago, December 28th 2011

Aboriginal Rock Art by Chris and Nikki
Where is the best?Posted: 53 weeks ago, February 6th 2011

Rugby World Cup 2011 by The Travel Camel
The second biggest single-sport tournament in the world is on - are you blogging from there?Posted: 22 weeks ago, September 11th 2011

first time traveling alone Australia 1 year.Need some advise by Hendrikus89
Solo traveling to Australia first time traveling alone could use a few pointers, the questions and details inside. I'm a little nervesPosted: 15 weeks ago, November 1st 2011

What to do in Christchurch by Jo Trouble
A lot of places may have closed, but there's still plenty to do!Posted: 4 weeks ago, January 10th 2012

Hiking in the Rotorua area by JustinH
Need help in finding a great hiking trail to do in the area around Rotorua/Tokoroa in October 2011.Posted: 23 weeks ago, September 4th 2011

Pearl fishing...help! by genghisjon001
Trying to find pearling work before I leave Sydney but can't seem to find anything posted online! Would rather not travel across the whole continent without without a job waiting. Is it worth it?? Or does anyone know of any companies or online job boards I can apply to?Posted: 34 weeks ago, June 19th 2011

Has anyone gone out to Australia with Ultimate Oz by saundersers
Question about Ultimate OzPosted: 45 weeks ago, March 30th 2011

Campervan Hire Ultimate Road Trip! by asharpe
Planning on driving a loop: Sydney>Brisbane>Alice Springs>Melbourne>Sydney and all points in-between. I've been looking up Campervan hire deals for mid-April and was wondering if anyone else has had good experience with this.Posted: 56 weeks ago, January 13th 2011

Fiji - should I make advanced reservations? by rickandchristy
Suggestions on Fiji - day cruises and island info.Posted: 58 weeks ago, January 2nd 2011

accomodation on gold coast by moocow
recommendations for 2 bedroom resort or hotel.Posted: 58 weeks ago, December 30th 2010

Low Carbon Traveller Discount by Jo Trouble
25% discount if arriving at YHA (NZ) hostels on foot or push bikePosted: 75 weeks ago, September 2nd 2010

Long Term Stay in Muri by Corkie
Wondering if anyone knows of any places I can stay in Muri for 4 months reasonably cheap?Posted: 75 weeks ago, September 2nd 2010

Moving/New to Christchurch by kiwikid
Maybe you are moving to Christmas, and just coming to stay for a few months and wanting to make a new friend.Posted: 78 weeks ago, August 11th 2010