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Can anyone please tell me what is the differences between a studio apartment and a 1 bedroom apartment. Am I correct in thinking that the 1 bedroom apartment is simply larger in size or is there something else that is different about them. .....
 
When searching online for accommodation in Australia I see all of the properties have some sort of rating, but can anyone tell me what it all means. Some properties have stars associated with them whilst others don't. Also what does the rating go up to and what would you expect from each rating leve .....
 
Can any seasoned travellers please tell me what the differences are between a hotel and a motel in Australia. I see properties with different names and want to know if there is any difference in standards at all. .....
 
I recently booked some accommodation online and was asked to enter in something for ETA and ETD. Can anyone please tell me what these acronyms stand for with regards to online hotel accommodation bookings. .....
 
When you see accommodation rates for hotels and apartments in Australia quoted online or via email are they inclusive of all taxes or is there extra service charges, taxes and fees that you have to pay when you checkout. .....
 
I am wanting to visit Uluru when I come to Australia later this year and would like to know exactly where it is, what is the best accommodation around the area and the best way to get there. Also I have heard that the rock itself changes color throughout the day and was wondering why does it do this .....
 
I have heard that the new tourist attraction in the city of Melbourne is the Melbourne Star Wheel which spins around and gives you great views over the city. However does anyone know how long this wheel ride takes so that I can plan my time wisely, as I only have a limited amount of free time whilst .....
 
Does anyone know how far the Melbourne Cricket Ground is from the city centre of Melbourne. Would I be able to walk there easily, and if not is there any form of public transport that can take me from the city centre to the MCG. .....
 
I know that the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most popular tourist destination in Queensland but I was wondering exactly how popular is it. Does anyone know how many tourists visit the Great Barrier Reef on a daily basis. .....
 
I have heard that the Great Barrier Reef is extremely large and that there are numerous different sections to it, each with their own unique coral formations and marine life. So can anyone please tell me which is the best part of the Great Barrier Reef to visit. .....
 
When I visited Victoria last year we took our faimly on a scenic drive along the Great Ocean Road and it was something to remember. The road was in fairly good condition and I was curious as to exactly how many tourists take the drive along the Great Ocean Road each year. .....
 
Uluru or Ayers Rock is a well publicized part of Australia which everyone knows about but exactly how popular is this tourist attraction. Does anyone know how many tourists visit Uluru each year and what proportion of these tourists can from overseas. .....
 
I am considering taking the whole family on a road trip around Australia and was just wondering how many kilometres it is around the country. We are looking at hiring a campervan/Winebago and need to know how long it will take to go right around the country and are the roads suitable for that type o .....
 
I am looking to backpack my way around Australia and have a limited amount of time so I am needed to fly between cities if I am to see everything that I want. I would like to know which of the budget airline carriers are best for travelling and if there is anything that I should be looking out for w .....
 
After all of the changes in the rules surrounding what you can and cannot take on airlines I am confused as to what exactly is permissible on airlines in Australia. Can anyone please definitively tell me what I am not allowed to take onto the plane, especially regarding the amount of liquids and oth .....
 
Is it possible to get around the entire country Australia by train. We are wanting to see all of the main capital cities and tourist areas of the country and really love the idea of being able to do this from the comfort of a modern train carriage. .....
 
I have heard many good things and many bad things about the public transport system in Melbourne and would just like the option of a local resident as to what the state of public transport is like in Melbourne. Is it easy enough to get around the city and suburbs, is it expensive, do the services ru .....
 
I am going to be travelling to Sydney in the near future and am not going to have a car with me so I was curious about the public transport system in Sydney and how comprehensive it is. Can any local resident of Sydney please tell me if it easy to get around the city and suburbs, do the services ope .....
 
I am not sure if the city of Perth has a large public transport system and would like the option of local people as to what sort of services operate and exactly what the state of public transport in Perth is like. Is it expensive, do the services run frequently and is it easy to get around the city .....
 
I have heard lots of things about the public transport system in Brisbane and would like the option of the locals as to what the public transport system is actually like. Is it easy to get around the Brisbane city and suburbs, is the cost expensive, do the services run regularly and is there anythin .....
 

 

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