On Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:43:16 +0100, Hiram wrote:

Cheers Joseph for the info. I will apply for an ETA Tourist Visa in the
next few days.

I've, until now, always liked to draw cash on my credit card abroad, its
safe, and not my money if something goes wrong at the ATM. Even thought
it is more expensive. Maybe I will change that this time.

I guessed the train would take a long time, I've used Amtrak a lot in
the US, and they aren't that quick either. I'm in no real hurry. I
just love to travel and see things, its all part of the experience for me.

To use an Aussie colloquialism, no worries on checking vs chequeing. I
knew what you meant.


:-)

More on the train. 3 nights each way Perth to Sydney. Sydney up to
Cairns will run another 48 hours or more (it is from experience 24
from Brisbane to Townsville) The adelaide to Sydney and Sydney north
will have more to see. Note that the worlds longest straight stretch
of rail is on the Perth run at 478 kilometers. for more see
http://www.gsr.com.au/our-trains/ind...he-journey.php
Joseph Coulter
Joseph Coulter Cruises and Vacations
www.josephcoulter.com