Advice needed: Land Tour Australia

[inthesun789]

55 minutes ago, cleoruby said:

How was the land tour overall?  We are on this tour starting the 11th and supposed to stay at the Hyatt in Sydney and fly from there to Ayers Rock.  Were you allowed to take a personal bag along with carryon on the flights in Australia?

Tenn.

 

We have on the land tour in December.   Please keep me informed how yours was as well. 

Thank you,

Bryan and Sandra

[Worldtraveler 4727]

4 hours ago, cleoruby said:

How was the land tour overall?  We are on this tour starting the 11th and supposed to stay at the Hyatt in Sydney and fly from there to Ayers Rock.  Were you allowed to take a personal bag along with carryon on the flights in Australia?

Yes, like a purse size. And go not go over total weight of 15#. 

[KYBOB]

So what happens if it weighs over 15#? I have a camera bag and if I add my laptop I am at 19#. Also are the flights on Qantas or Jetstar? 

[Worldtraveler 4727]

1 hour ago, KYBOB said:

So what happens if it weighs over 15#? I have a camera bag and if I add my laptop I am at 19#. Also are the flights on Qantas or Jetstar? 

Four flights: Three were Qantas, one Jetstar. 
If your ONE checked bag is over 50#, you will be charged extra. 
As for your one carryon, you definitely run the risk of being charged extra as well. You might get lucky with Qantas not weighing your carry on, but Jetstar will weigh, especially if it looks large/heavy. They had people specifically watching for this. 

[cleoruby]

10 hours ago, Worldtraveler 4727 said:

Four flights: Three were Qantas, one Jetstar. 
If your ONE checked bag is over 50#, you will be charged extra. 
As for your one carryon, you definitely run the risk of being charged extra as well. You might get lucky with Qantas not weighing your carry on, but Jetstar will weigh, especially if it looks large/heavy. They had people specifically watching for this. 

Why four flights?  Our land tour says we fly from Sydney to Ayers Rock and then to Cairns and then back to Sydney.  That is only three flights.

[cleoruby]

11 hours ago, Worldtraveler 4727 said:

Four flights: Three were Qantas, one Jetstar. 
If your ONE checked bag is over 50#, you will be charged extra. 
As for your one carryon, you definitely run the risk of being charged extra as well. You might get lucky with Qantas not weighing your carry on, but Jetstar will weigh, especially if it looks large/heavy. They had people specifically watching for this. 

Were there any restaurants you would recommend for dinners on the land portion of your trip?

[Worldtraveler 4727]

5 hours ago, cleoruby said:

Why four flights?  Our land tour says we fly from Sydney to Ayers Rock and then to Cairns and then back to Sydney.  That is only three flights.

You must be on the “Ultimate Outback” tour. 
We are on the “Ultimate Australia” tour. It includes Darwin, which we absolutely loved! 

[cleoruby]

On 11/4/2023 at 1:47 PM, Worldtraveler 4727 said:

You must be on the “Ultimate Outback” tour. 
We are on the “Ultimate Australia” tour. It includes Darwin, which we absolutely loved! 

On the land tour, were only breakfasts included or were any other meals included?  Any restaurants for dinner that you would recommend on the land portion?

[Worldtraveler 4727]

It would be best to follow the indication for meals on your itinerary, especially since you are on a different land tour. 
And no, no restaurant recommendations. When you are on your own for meals, it’s probably best to Google what is nearby; otherwise you’ll need to order an Uber or cab. 
Ayers Rock is very small. Not many choices.