Australia / NZ trip in March advice

[Flippin' Kipper]

Going to Australia in March to visit a friend who lives in Coff Harbour (halfway between Sydney and Brisbane), I will be staying with him for five days to a week, but am out there for three weeks.

I would like some advice on what to do with the other two weeks or so I have out there, because at the moment I am a little clueless. The thoughts I had were maybe spending a few days diving at the great barrier reef (I have never dived, and would take a few lessons over here) and I would also like to spend a week in New Zealand.

Anyway, if you could recommend places to visit in Aus / NZ it would be much appreciated.

[Flippin' Kipper]

Thanks for all the advice, I'll take a look at the suggestions and keep this thread updated with what we are planning. More advice is always welcome of course!

[Flippin' Kipper]

Ok most people seem to be suggesting that we stick to Australia this trip, and I think that may be a good idea, although I would love to goo to New Zealand. I will pass this on to the friend I am going with, and see what we can come up with.

I defiantly would also like too visit some of the national parks, and see some of the rain forest.

We are stopping off in Beijing.

[Flippin' Kipper]

hornetrider said:

Nice. Got Beijing covered?

Not there for too long, I think 5 hours on the way out and 7 on the way back, not sure if that is enough time to do much really?