Help please for first time OZ trip for a UK traveller.

"Cookie Monster" wrote in message
om...
I have a few questions to ask. Please answer as many as you can.



(1) I have booked my flight to OZ with Quantas for early next year.
There is no mention of a stop off on the flight.

Even though there is no stop off mentioned on the itinery will there
be a refulling stop or can a 747-400 make the trip non stop?


There are 2 flights that day both stop at Singapore for
around 90 minutes

If there IS a stop (Usually Singapore?) would I need a visa? Do they
keep you in the airport on the secure side during a refulling stop?


You will have to stay airside BUT there's a health club at the
transit hotel (airside) where you can take a shower for around
4 Singapore dollars including towels

If you explain to the attendant you are in transit they
are usually helpful. Take a clean shirt and set of underwear
in your carry on and you'll a lot better afterwards

My departure time is the 11th Feb at 2200hrs LONDON LHR and I arrive
on 13th Feb 0620hrs Melbourne. Does that sound like a non stop flight?


No you have a 1 hour 40 minute stopover at SIN
at 18.35 local time

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(2) On entering OZ apparently you need to show you have sufficient
funds for the duration of your stay. How would I show this? I won't be
carrying any cash. I will rely on my debit / credit cards.

I won't be staying in a hotel, but with a friend who is a Aussie
citizen/resident (Melbourne) therefore I won't need to show I have
enough money for accomodation. Will this help?


It might make things more difficult if the immigration officer
decided you might decide to stay on. Have your friend
available on the phone or at the airport to vouch for you

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(3) If I want to rent a car while in Melbourne what documents would I
need? Just a full UK driving license? I have one speeding offence on
my license, will this make any difference?


Should be OK if you are over 25

----------------------------------------------------

(4) What documents will I need to enter OZ? I have already paid the
$20 for an Electronic Travel Authority. I have no proof of this. Do
they just check your passport number to see if you have an ETA?


Yes



I know nothing about travel to OZ so if you have any information that
might be useful to me then please say.


Have a great time, dont take any foodstuffs or anything made from
wood.

Keith

"Cookie Monster" wrote in message
om...
I have a few questions to ask. Please answer as many as you can.



(1) I have booked my flight to OZ with Quantas for early next year.
There is no mention of a stop off on the flight.

Even though there is no stop off mentioned on the itinery will there
be a refulling stop or can a 747-400 make the trip non stop?


There are 2 flights that day both stop at Singapore for
around 90 minutes

If there IS a stop (Usually Singapore?) would I need a visa? Do they
keep you in the airport on the secure side during a refulling stop?


You will have to stay airside BUT there's a health club at the
transit hotel (airside) where you can take a shower for around
4 Singapore dollars including towels

If you explain to the attendant you are in transit they
are usually helpful. Take a clean shirt and set of underwear
in your carry on and you'll a lot better afterwards

My departure time is the 11th Feb at 2200hrs LONDON LHR and I arrive
on 13th Feb 0620hrs Melbourne. Does that sound like a non stop flight?


No you have a 1 hour 40 minute stopover at SIN
at 18.35 local time

----------------------------------------------------

(2) On entering OZ apparently you need to show you have sufficient
funds for the duration of your stay. How would I show this? I won't be
carrying any cash. I will rely on my debit / credit cards.

I won't be staying in a hotel, but with a friend who is a Aussie
citizen/resident (Melbourne) therefore I won't need to show I have
enough money for accomodation. Will this help?


It might make things more difficult if the immigration officer
decided you might decide to stay on. Have your friend
available on the phone or at the airport to vouch for you

----------------------------------------------------
(3) If I want to rent a car while in Melbourne what documents would I
need? Just a full UK driving license? I have one speeding offence on
my license, will this make any difference?


Should be OK if you are over 25

----------------------------------------------------

(4) What documents will I need to enter OZ? I have already paid the
$20 for an Electronic Travel Authority. I have no proof of this. Do
they just check your passport number to see if you have an ETA?


Yes



I know nothing about travel to OZ so if you have any information that
might be useful to me then please say.


Have a great time, dont take any foodstuffs or anything made from
wood.

Keith

"Cookie Monster" wrote in message
om...
I have a few questions to ask. Please answer as many as you can.



(1) I have booked my flight to OZ with Quantas for early next year.
There is no mention of a stop off on the flight.

Even though there is no stop off mentioned on the itinery will there
be a refulling stop or can a 747-400 make the trip non stop?

If there IS a stop (Usually Singapore?) would I need a visa? Do they
keep you in the airport on the secure side during a refulling stop?

My departure time is the 11th Feb at 2200hrs LONDON LHR and I arrive
on 13th Feb 0620hrs Melbourne. Does that sound like a non stop flight?

----------------------------------------------------

(2) On entering OZ apparently you need to show you have sufficient
funds for the duration of your stay. How would I show this? I won't be
carrying any cash. I will rely on my debit / credit cards.

I won't be staying in a hotel, but with a friend who is a Aussie
citizen/resident (Melbourne) therefore I won't need to show I have
enough money for accomodation. Will this help?

----------------------------------------------------
(3) If I want to rent a car while in Melbourne what documents would I
need? Just a full UK driving license? I have one speeding offence on
my license, will this make any difference?

----------------------------------------------------

(4) What documents will I need to enter OZ? I have already paid the
$20 for an Electronic Travel Authority. I have no proof of this. Do
they just check your passport number to see if you have an ETA?



I know nothing about travel to OZ so if you have any information that
might be useful to me then please say.

Thanks in advance for your help.


Ma would have to reful. I flying again with NZ Airways and flys via LA Then
NZ to Brisbane











www.poms.co.uk

"Cookie Monster" wrote in message
om...
I have a few questions to ask. Please answer as many as you can.



(1) I have booked my flight to OZ with Quantas for early next year.
There is no mention of a stop off on the flight.

Even though there is no stop off mentioned on the itinery will there
be a refulling stop or can a 747-400 make the trip non stop?

If there IS a stop (Usually Singapore?) would I need a visa? Do they
keep you in the airport on the secure side during a refulling stop?

My departure time is the 11th Feb at 2200hrs LONDON LHR and I arrive
on 13th Feb 0620hrs Melbourne. Does that sound like a non stop flight?

----------------------------------------------------

(2) On entering OZ apparently you need to show you have sufficient
funds for the duration of your stay. How would I show this? I won't be
carrying any cash. I will rely on my debit / credit cards.

I won't be staying in a hotel, but with a friend who is a Aussie
citizen/resident (Melbourne) therefore I won't need to show I have
enough money for accomodation. Will this help?

----------------------------------------------------
(3) If I want to rent a car while in Melbourne what documents would I
need? Just a full UK driving license? I have one speeding offence on
my license, will this make any difference?

----------------------------------------------------

(4) What documents will I need to enter OZ? I have already paid the
$20 for an Electronic Travel Authority. I have no proof of this. Do
they just check your passport number to see if you have an ETA?



I know nothing about travel to OZ so if you have any information that
might be useful to me then please say.

Thanks in advance for your help.


Ma would have to reful. I flying again with NZ Airways and flys via LA Then
NZ to Brisbane











www.poms.co.uk

On 23 Aug 2004 10:56:53 -0700, "Cookie Monster"
wrote:

Thank you to all for your replies. You have put my mind at rest.

One other question though....

Where is a the best place in Melbourne to buy an really authentic hat
with corks? (If I'm not wearing one when I get out of the taxi when I
arrive home people might talk)

Well, I have lived in Australia for over 40 years, and I have not seen
one, apart from in comics or cartoons, in all this time!

Regards,

Ed Barron

On 23 Aug 2004 10:56:53 -0700, "Cookie Monster"
wrote:

Thank you to all for your replies. You have put my mind at rest.

One other question though....

Where is a the best place in Melbourne to buy an really authentic hat
with corks? (If I'm not wearing one when I get out of the taxi when I
arrive home people might talk)

Well, I have lived in Australia for over 40 years, and I have not seen
one, apart from in comics or cartoons, in all this time!

Regards,

Ed Barron

"Ed Barron" wrote in message
...
On 23 Aug 2004 10:56:53 -0700, "Cookie Monster"
wrote:

Thank you to all for your replies. You have put my mind at rest.

One other question though....

Where is a the best place in Melbourne to buy an really authentic hat
with corks? (If I'm not wearing one when I get out of the taxi when I
arrive home people might talk)

Well, I have lived in Australia for over 40 years, and I have not seen
one, apart from in comics or cartoons, in all this time!

Regards,

Ed Barron
I've not seen them worn in Australia but there were some people in the stand
at the swimming (sitting with the Aussie Group) at the Olympic Games in
Athens wearing them last week

"Ed Barron" wrote in message
...
On 23 Aug 2004 10:56:53 -0700, "Cookie Monster"
wrote:

Thank you to all for your replies. You have put my mind at rest.

One other question though....

Where is a the best place in Melbourne to buy an really authentic hat
with corks? (If I'm not wearing one when I get out of the taxi when I
arrive home people might talk)

Well, I have lived in Australia for over 40 years, and I have not seen
one, apart from in comics or cartoons, in all this time!

Regards,

Ed Barron
I've not seen them worn in Australia but there were some people in the stand
at the swimming (sitting with the Aussie Group) at the Olympic Games in
Athens wearing them last week

I think the idea is that you buy a standard leather or felt hat and add the
corks yourself.
Personally, I would just wear the hat without any adornment and apply
aeroguard instead.


"Julie" wrote in message
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"Ed Barron" wrote in message
...
On 23 Aug 2004 10:56:53 -0700, "Cookie Monster"
wrote:

Thank you to all for your replies. You have put my mind at rest.

One other question though....

Where is a the best place in Melbourne to buy an really authentic hat
with corks? (If I'm not wearing one when I get out of the taxi when I
arrive home people might talk)

Well, I have lived in Australia for over 40 years, and I have not seen
one, apart from in comics or cartoons, in all this time!

Regards,

Ed Barron
I've not seen them worn in Australia but there were some people in the
stand
at the swimming (sitting with the Aussie Group) at the Olympic Games in
Athens wearing them last week

I think the idea is that you buy a standard leather or felt hat and add the
corks yourself.
Personally, I would just wear the hat without any adornment and apply
aeroguard instead.


"Julie" wrote in message
...

"Ed Barron" wrote in message
...
On 23 Aug 2004 10:56:53 -0700, "Cookie Monster"
wrote:

Thank you to all for your replies. You have put my mind at rest.

One other question though....

Where is a the best place in Melbourne to buy an really authentic hat
with corks? (If I'm not wearing one when I get out of the taxi when I
arrive home people might talk)

Well, I have lived in Australia for over 40 years, and I have not seen
one, apart from in comics or cartoons, in all this time!

Regards,

Ed Barron
I've not seen them worn in Australia but there were some people in the
stand
at the swimming (sitting with the Aussie Group) at the Olympic Games in
Athens wearing them last week