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KeepItReal

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2. Byron Bay is a great place south of Brisbane

Reply to Lisa0825 (Original post)

Thu Jun 22, 2017, 06:52 PM

Jun 2017

I flew from Sydney from Brisbane once I realized it's a little too long for a train ride.

From Brisbane we drove down to Byron Bay and spent a night. Amazing beach and a cool town.

Have a great trip!

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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