"Rudy" wrote in message
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I'm definitely into the camping out under a big sky thing. Camping was
one of my
early thoughts once I'd decided to go to Oz for a holiday.

Don't lie on the ground in Snake season. Is it ever NOT Snake season in
the outback ?

Wouldn't be too worried about snakes - they almost invariably are timid and
get out of the way. I'd be more concerned about redback spiders in the
outdoor dunnies (toilets).

I do like the idea of using internal flights. I can't make my mind up
yet which way to do it. But it is nice to have some choices.

These guys had the best fares when we were there
http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/index.aspx
Book ahead for best rates and avoid weekends if you can.

Except they are renowned for crap service - they won't do anything for you
if you're one minute late for your flight, or look after you when they stuff
up. (along with Tiger who are possibly worse). Virgin Blue have a better
reputation.

Coffs Harbour.. as I have a mate there.

BEWARE the MacDonalds parking lot ! We parked our rental car there and
the wife of a bloke that works in the smash repair shop next door backed
into our parked car while driving her brood to school...(They were LATE)
Thats how I know about VISA SIGNATURE CARD rental car insurance

You got off lightly - would have been worse on 17 June at nearby Port
Macquarie
See news.ninemsn.com.au/.../shots-fired-in-nsw-restaurant-siege

Regards

David Bennetts
Australia