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There is so much commentary on Oz Ex across the web, but that it seems that not everyone's questions are being answered properly. Bruce from Oz Ex is here to answer any questions from people wanting to know about travelling on Oz Experience. Anyone can also give their feedback.

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bruce
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Msg: #21 541 days ago, June 11th 2008

Hi Faith

I'll follow up on the post 1 August Timetable for you. It's set by our Operations who have been a bit tardy.

I know it's always surprising to hear, but Oz Experience and express buses carry all age groups. Oz Experience tends to be 18-30 year olds. People like you and me would choose Oz Experience to be social, we also know you cant drink on the bus by law. We also know that when we get off the bus with our new friends, we don't go and do everything our new friends tell us to do like going drinking. I'm sure you have the ability to say 'no' and 'yes' when you want to and make your own decisions just like you do in normal life. So there's nothing scary about Oz Experience. There's plenty of people not interested in spending their time in a bar who travel on our services and others. Certainly most people don't do that in any case.

[Edited: 03:27 - Oz Ex Crew ]

Libbyd19

Libby Dowson
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Msg: #22 540 days ago, June 11th 2008

Thanks for getting back to me Bruce that's really helpful.
I'll Oz experience it up as you say - then express it back... :)

Is there an alternative site than www.ozexperience.com ?? As this site isn't working at the moment - i did see you said in one of your comments that they were working on a new site, maybe this is why this site isnt working?

Anyway - thanks so much again really appreciate it. Libby

Mell

Mell
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Msg: #23 540 days ago, June 11th 2008

The site seems to be working now Libby. I just checked it.

Mel

faith3211

faith
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Msg: #24 535 days ago, June 16th 2008

Um, ok I was just curious about demographics; I'm pretty well versed in my ability to make up my own mind. Guess you have been dealing with a lot of complainers on this site though, huh? Thanks for the info though, and checking up on the timetable; sounds like a pretty sweet ride.

faith3211

faith
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Msg: #25 521 days ago, July 1st 2008

Whoah looking back my last post seems super rude. Sorry about that. Any info is good info and it looks like all the timetables are up now, so that's good. All in all it seems like a great deal. Apologies again.

Mell

Mell
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Msg: #26 520 days ago, July 1st 2008

No problem Faith. :)
I didnt even find it rude.

platypus01

Eike
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Msg: #27 512 days ago, July 9th 2008

Hi bruce,

thank you very much for your very interesting answers about Oz Experience. I hope you are still active here, so you can answer my question:

I am planning to do the east coast trip from Cairns to Brisbane and would like to stay for a few nights in Mackay to visit Eungella NP. The Problem is that there is no stop in Mackay in the timetable. So my questions:
1.) Is ist possible to get dropped and picked in Mackay? The OzEx-bus is travelling through Mackay, so it should'nt be a problem, but it is not in the timetable.
2.) In case it is NOT possible in Mackay, is it possible to get dropped / picked in Sarina instead? It is also not on the timetable, but there is a stop for the bowling.
3.) In case this is also not possible, what would be the best alternative? Get dropped / picked in Airlie Beach and buy a return ticket with Greyhound / Premier to Mackay? This would waste money and time, so it is not a really good idea - do you know anything better?

Thank you for your answer,

platypus01

Vixster

Victoria
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Msg: #28 444 days ago, September 15th 2008

Hi Bruce,

I am travelling from Cairns to Sydney. What are the essentials for the trip? I am trying to get an idea of what i need to pack. I am going to be in Australia for 4 weeks on the Oz Experience and wondered what i should bring with me.

Thanks

Vixster

sotonblue

John Hazlewood
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Msg: #29 434 days ago, September 25th 2008

Hey Bruce,

I'm hoping to do the Melbourne to Cairns pass with Oz Experience as I'm travelling on my own and think it'll be a good way to meet people. I only have 4-5 weeks planned for my stay in Australia though so do you think this will be a bit tight time-wise? Would I be better off doing a shorter trip?

Thanks,
John

Oz Ex Crew

bruce
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Msg: #30 430 days ago, September 30th 2008

Hi John

Oz Ex Crew

bruce
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Msg: #31 430 days ago, September 30th 2008

Hi John , it's Josh here from OZEX.

28 days to 35 is perfect amount for travel! It is a cool way to travel with like minded people.

Basically the Melbourne to Sydney section of the trip is a 3 day tour includes highlights - Wilson's Promontory nat. park, Lakes Entrance , Snowy Mountains and Canberra arriving Sydney 3rd day at 6pm.

Then you might like to stay 4 days in Sydney and see Bondi Beach (recommend the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk) , Blue Mountains , catch the ferry to Manly .....lot's of things to see!

From Sydney to Cairns highlights are Byron Bay, Fraser Island, Sailing on the Whitsunday Islands, Magnetic Island and Cairns where you can springboard to Cape Tribulation, Great Barrier Reef ..... so allocate 3 to 4 days in each of these places and you get a good timeframe.

Anymore specifics, pls ask mate

Cheers

Josh

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Janice
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Msg: #32 429 days ago, September 30th 2008

I am going to be travelling around Australia (the popular Sydeny to Cairns route) in December - which I believe is the high season. My only concern is that I've heard that it is hard to book spaces on the buses as I hear they do fill up quickly.

I only have about 5 weeks to do this route and don't want to stay in a location for 8 days just because the buses are full. How far a head would you have to book around this time or can you pre-book all your pick-up/drop off locations with oz experience for those 5 weeks?

Thanks!

[Edited: 18:38 - Red Glasses ]

sotonblue

John Hazlewood
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Msg: #33 427 days ago, October 2nd 2008

Cheers Josh. Good to hear I'll be able to fit it all in, can't wait to get out there now!

Oz Ex Crew

bruce
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Msg: #34 427 days ago, October 3rd 2008

Hi Janice ,

You'll be sweet travelling north (Sydney to Cairns) in December , plenty of buses. Always good to map out an itinerary though a couple of weeks in advance just as Plan B.

All Buses can be booked online through the MyOZEX engine too , it's a good tool.

Regards

Josh

seb1991

sebastian foster
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Msg: #35 52 days ago, October 12th 2009

hey i was hoping to get abit of advice. i am traveling on my own and planning on doing the knobs and bells pass in january 2010. However as i am planning on traveling on my own for about 5 months is it worth doing the trip to darwin aswell. also is it wise to take my laptop for getting wireless and uploading my pictures?

juice84

Michael
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Msg: #36 17 days ago, November 17th 2009

Hi Bruce,

I plan on traveling alone north (Sydney to Cairns) in Feb 2010 using the oz exp. I read that you guys recommend 20 days minimum for the trip. However, I am currently slotting about 15 days for the pass. Will I miss out on a lot of things?

Also, Feb seems to be the high season for travelers...how far in advance do you recommend I book the buses to prevent it from being full?

How hard will it be to book hostels/activities along the way during my stay? If I decide to stay at a certain stop for longer, will I have to worry about the hostel running out of room?

PS - I am a bit confused about the timetable. As of this sec, I can't seem to find the timetable for Sydney to Cairns for Feb. It seems to only go til Dec 31st. However there is a timetable for Cairns to Sydney thats good until March 2010

[Edited: 09:00 - juice84 ]

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