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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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To lighten the mood in here a bit with all the China/Covid talk, tell us where would you like to travel to when we can, or what trips were cancelled due to Covid. Hey it could be local or overseas, we had a trip back to the States planned plus down to Cabo San Lucas Mexico which Covid put a stop to, but Charliewool has got me intrigued with Costa Rica which i'm putting on the to do list. Also plan on exploring Aussie some more, which is probably the most realistic thing we will be able to do in the not to distant future. It's good hearing other peoples views on places to go.
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Not China!
![]() But without jokes, my wife and I had been planning our first big overseas trip for 2021, heading to the USA. Not only can we not go, but I am glad we are not going and it is distressing to not know how long it will be before we feel comfortable traveling there (or many other places). So talk has turned to another roadtrip up to the northern areas of our great country. |
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Mt Connor > watching the sun go down with champagne and cheese.
Big Red > watching the sun go down with beer and chips. Karumba > watching the sun go down while drinking beer and eating prawns on a sandbar 7km offshore. Carnarvon Gorge > climbing The Bluff. Kata Tjuta > doing the round walk of Valley of the Winds. Lake Kati Thanda > having a barefooted paddle when there is water in it. Nappa Merrie Waterhole. > Listening to the dingoes howling late afternoon. Lake Mungo > can you hear the serenity. Montgomery Reef > islands rising from the sea as you watch. Horizontal Falls > best jet-boat ride ….. ‘in the world’ Parachilna > feral lunch. Head of the Bight > whale watching. Port Essington > wondering why early settlers would build brick / stone houses with fireplaces in them. Just a few places missus and I have been, while not going to places that are not Australia or NZ. If you don't know where these places are, do yourself a favour, find out and spend money in Australia by going to see them. |
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were supposed to go back to Europe last Easter to meet up with family. Rebooked for Christmas and then cancelled. No idea when we will travel now which is a but sad with the oldies in their 80s and all a bit crook.
Didn't loose a penny from the flights and accommodation so that was cool but ironically our travel insurance withheld 25% for doing absolutely nothing. They didn't even cover us for Pandemic. Money grabbing scum. |
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Bribie Island, On the Beach, overlooking the water in Woorim. Eating pub grub at the SLSC...
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we we're meant to be on a 6 night cruise from Adelaide to Auckland and then spend 8 days travelling throughout NZ when Covid hit here, glad we cancelled.
Right now we we're supposed to be on a 7 night cruise from Adelaide around Tassy and back but that got cancelled too, so instead we sold our camper trailer, bought a caravan and have just spent the past week at West Beach. |
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Location: Sydney, more than not. I hate it.
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I’m one of those people who can’t holiday for more than 36 hours. Scenic workplaces when possible, are my compromise.
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We had a month long NZ North Island holiday planned.
When we left Oz, COVID was something in China, other side of the world, not our problem. That changed very quickly, and we had to get back home ASAP, forfeiting a number of planned and prepaid activities.. The travel insurance claim occupied a bit of my retired time, and after 6 months of back and forthing, knockbacks and disputes, eventually got enough $$$ back to satisfy me. |
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Was meant to be in Vietnam during most of April, and Singapore for 10 nights in September, going to their respective F1 races during these trips too. Shattered.
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BLUE OVAL INC.
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Champagne comedy good sir but in reality you're not far off the mark and lets be honest, with top class facilities and a beach within a stones throw you could be in any coastal park in the country minus the travel expense.
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I did have a holiday planned for outback & eastern coast of QLD for 2021 but with all the uncertainty of border shutdowns and the east coast being booked heavy I decided to visit Tassie for 4 weeks to see what I missed last time; all booked and this will be my overseas holiday....lol
I'm not the one for international travel but prefer travelling all over Oz. |
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Tassie.
Best State by far for scenery, accommodation and food/wine. Private and special. Quiet too, not full of idiots like Melb and Sydney which are both ****holes. |
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Kalgoorlie WA.
We went there there for the Red Dust Revival, a nostalgia recreation at Australia's oldest known race circuit. Thought a week would be enough but we only just scratched the surface. So much history, so many pubs ![]() I get bored easily and like to keep moving but we're planning a whole month out there next time.
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Well thats your POV MT or taking the **** who knows with you tbh.
I've seen A Holes every single place I've gone to north south east west in this country incl islands where your from. You only have to hang around Hobart for 2-3days for starters to see they are everywhere. Silly comment. Been a traveller for business OS and all round our country for 30+ yrs. Love it all no matter where I am or with the family on hols. OR I'm just happy staying home for hols and driving to our great northern beachs of Sydney that is 15mins away for us. Everywhere is gold when on leave, just depends on your attitude and outlook. Enjoy where ever you are fellas, its a wonderful world even during covid, forces those buckets loads of people to see our beautiful country for a change.
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My favourite place to holiday in Australia is in NSW on the mid north coast, Scott’s Head. About 4 hours north of Newy, far enough from from home to fully escape day to day life but an easy drive even for a weekend. Been there 3 times in the past 2 months and been going there often for 30 years. Quite town, decent waves, bowling club and not much else. Perfect. Overseas holiday, can’t go past the snow in Japan. Was hoping to make my 4th trip there early next year but probably won’t be venturing out of aus anytime soon.
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The Revival is held every few years or so. It's definately a petrol head bucket list item. See you there...
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We got a camper trailer in November last year, had plans to go to Vic Alps after new year, but bushfires put paid to that. Then planned to go to Kosciuszko NP, but the fires made it there too, so had to cancel again. Finally going next week.
We were due to go to Lord Howe in April, but covid lockdowns forced us to reschedule to Jan. Only a month away, hoping thelatest case in Sydney doesnt turn into a cluster. |
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Well my dreams are not to obig. If I can get down to the coast and have a swim and a fish I will be happy. I don't think I have gone there for maybe 3-4 years though.
It was definitely a no go last year with the fires closing the roads. I got a month of leave so might take a drive down. |
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My mother knew I HATED ship cruises- I am claustraphobic- explains why I am a rock climber and not a caver. She was unable to make the cruise as she was passing in November 2019, told my sister do not let me scuttle the cruise in her absence. Well Covid did that. I would love to get a Campervan to cruise NZ South Island. Have just arranged a 8 day stay in battery Point Hobart in January 2021- fly in/fly out with hirecar there. Coolest place I could find for my wife and I for January 2021 in Covid Australia 2021.
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then plan splitting south Isl into 2 visits. seriously there is just so much to see & enjoy.
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disappointment is missing bros 70th in NZ next March, were planning on 2 weeks hiking through fiordland.
Tassie would be my next dream.
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In Sept and Oct I was supposed to go to Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and UK but obviosuly that didn't happen. Hopefully I get to go in the future, I just have no plans right now since who knows what will happen and when. I have done a bit of travel all over NSW this year. Went to a few places I have never been like the south coast. Lovely place it is. |
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Did short first time on Carnaval 2 day Melbourne to Sydney 16th March just before s**t hit the fan, found it better than P&O a different vibe on board, but we normally go Princess when its just us no kids in tow. Have you done round NZ Sounds cruise.
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