Planning my first trip to Australia and wanted the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
1. Current price ranges
2. Best areas to base yourself
3. Safety concerns
4. Quality compared to Thailand?
Any recent reports appreciated. Thanks.
Australia vs last year — changes?
Started by CalgaryKevin · 21 Apr 2026 · 46 views
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21 Apr 2026 at 23:00
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22 Apr 2026 at 09:48
Solid 7.5/10 destination in my experience too.
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23 Apr 2026 at 07:09
Thanks for posting this. The forum has been quiet on Australia lately so this is welcome intel.
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24 Apr 2026 at 21:17
Adding my experience: scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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25 Apr 2026 at 19:37
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too.
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27 Apr 2026 at 13:49
Been going for years. Scene has shifted a bit recently.
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28 Apr 2026 at 19:11
First time there was good but could've been better. Second time I knew the ropes and it was 10x smoother. Like most places, experience makes all the difference.
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30 Apr 2026 at 11:37
Been going for years. Scene has improved recently.
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2 May 2026 at 18:29
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too.
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4 May 2026 at 17:32
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum.
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