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You need to download the apps for both the Australian and NZ evisa although you can apply online for the NZeTA without downloading the app. These links will help - Subclass 601 Electronic Travel Authority (homeaffairs.gov.au) NZeTA

It sounds a good idea to purchase online. They will take up to two weeks to arrive.

Congratulations to you both Lyle. Your day sounds perfect. A contingent of Australian firefighters have gone to BC for a month to help with the fires.

It is a very long drive from Melbourne to Warrnambool in one day along the GOR, it is well over 5 hours without stopping to look at scenery, toilet and refreshment breaks. Warrnambool is basically the end of the GOR, so I would stop at Apollo Bay overnight and then on to Warrnambool where there is plenty to do and see. Perhaps instead of going onto Portland and Mount Gambier, a more direct route to the Grampians is from Warrnambool. The trip from Warrnambool to Halls Gap is around 2 hours. Or maybe travel from Warrnambool to Portland (around 90 minutes), spend the night there and then on to Halls Gap - just over two hour trip.

The $16 Explorer pass includes the cost of the Myki card - $6 (full cost) for card and $10 for travel. If you didn't purchase the Explorer pack, to use public transport you would still have to purchase a Myki card. If you have an Australian pensioner's concession card, the cost of purchasing the Myki card is $3 for a concession and the same price for a child -Purchase a Myki Card Fares - Myki Fares

Good suggestions. Are you suggesting an overnight along the Great Ocean Road? If not, Warrnambool would be as far as I would travel on one day. The road from Warrnambool to Portland even though a highway is not in really in good condition so it would be a slower trip. Warrnambool to Mount Gambier is a nice drive. A stop at Portland is worthwhile particularly if interested in history. For Sydney, my favourite ferry trip is to Manly rather than Watson's Bay.

Thanks Mic, he plays in the top grade for U17s in AFL South East. His team is second but are short of players due to injury and the Coates Talent League where three boys play if selected.

Swans are away to Brisbane at the Gabba this afternoon. I’ll do the scores for a while but I’m going out to watch grandson’s game in an hour.

Thanks Mic for the scores. I'm a bit off colour, so was snoozing this afternoon so I can manage to watch the Bombers v Dees match tonight.

This link maybe of help - Sydney Airport Hotels

I did a google search too. It wasn't what I expexted!

It’s a constant gripe from the locals in most tourist areas I think. I know people moving into the towns on Victoria’s Surf Coast have trouble renting as all the former long term rentals have become short term rentals. There have been reports of people who are badly needed in towns such as nurses, teachers etc just can’t find a place to live.

Not sure, as my post did say 3/4 time.

You are correct Mic. Scores have been updated. But very odd to not have correct score on app.

Swans away to the Saints this afternoon at Marvel Stadium -

I would suggest catching a ferry across to the village of Devonport where there are plenty of walking trails, beaches and outdoor activities. You could walk from the Devonport ferry terminal to the summit of North Head/Maungauika which has some amazing views of Auckland.

I agree Claire, travelling from a bayside suburb, we use Beach Rd/Brighton Rd/Jacka Blvd/Beaconsfield Pde/Beach St/The Blvd/Todd Rd around onto the Westgate Bridge/Freeway regularly. If the OP and their group all travel to Hertz, the Montague Street exit onto the Westgate is probably easier to use for them.

What website says what is not found?

I haven't been to Santo but suggest you ask your questions on the Australia & New Zealand Cruisers board where you are more likely to get answers. I have been to Port Vila a number of times and the excursion you are proposing sounds perfect. Enjoy your cruise.

Swans lost by a point to Freo.

Yorkey's Knob and Port Douglas - it is possible the same company is used but likely not. Airlie Beach definitely not. You go to different parts of the reef. It is roughly seven hundred kilometres between Airlie Beach and Port Douglas. Your experiences are likely to be similar though. I would suggest that you choose one port to go to the reef and do other activities on the other two days. Below are links to the reef companies' pontoons/platforms - From Airlie Beach - Pontoon from Airlie Beach From Yorkey's and Port Douglas - Great Barrier Reef Activity Platform - Great Adventures Cruises | Great Adventures Quicksilver Group Platform Reef Magic Pontoon