asti Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Greetings! it's been a long time, Going to visit number 1 son in June, he's going to be a father making me a grandfather, a first for both of us, Baby due in july. I'll be there for 7 weeks and i can't get over just how good this all makes me feel. He lives in Manly, Sidney, and due to circumstance i need accomodation for 3-4 weeks in july,The hotels are very expensive and i'm not to keen staying in a backpackers, does anyone know of some B-B type accomodation in this area? or even further a field, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASBEAR Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Greetings! it's been a long time, Going to visit number 1 son in June, he's going to be a father making me a grandfather, a first for both of us, Baby due in july. I'll be there for 7 weeks and i can't get over just how good this all makes me feel. He lives in Manly, Sidney, and due to circumstance i need accomodation for 3-4 weeks in july,The hotels are very expensive and i'm not to keen staying in a backpackers, does anyone know of some B-B type accomodation in this area? or even further a field, Hi, I have stayed in Sydney at some cheapish places - do a search on the Internet and see what comes up - or if you can't finad anything send me a personal message and I will have a look around. congratulations btw on soon to be a grandad! Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everdearest Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I saw your message and e-mailed a friend who lives in Manley. Here is her reply - hope it's of use: Manly can be quite pricey, there is a guesthouse on the wharf side of Manly called Periwinkle - http://sydney.citysearch.com.au/E/V/SYDNE/0018/33/61/1.html That should be a lot cheaper than the hotels and it's in a very good location. I walk past it every day and it seems nice, other than that I know you can hire self contained apartments and studio apartments but they are run by lots of different agencies so I guess the best thing for him to do would just be google holiday rentals in manly. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
websters gue Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I'm going to Sydney next february for 3 weeks,cheapest flights at the moment are just under £1000.What should I do?Book them now,leave it a few more months or book them last minute.It will be the first time i've flown outside Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everdearest Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I received this email this week from Travelbag - dont know whether it covers the time you want to travel but may be worth a try: FARE ALERT: Qantas Australia Specials from £599 Don't miss Qantas' special airfares to Australia, available for a limited period only. Hurry, offers end 13th March! Sydney £599 Melbourne £604 Perth £645 Brisbane £650 Adelaide £653 Valid from: 16.04.08 to 15.06.08 Happy travels, Call 0800 970 3155 to book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
websters gue Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 It seems that April to June are generally the cheapest times to fly,I guess it's just low season due to it being autumn in Australia,and their winter months coincide with the peak European holiday period so prices go up. I would not expect to get prices any where near the ones you quoted in February,but I'm hoping I can get a return flight for around £750. Thanks anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asti Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Greetings people, I'm so glad i did'nt leave it to the last minute to locate some accommodation, it's a minefield out there,and so busy. I think i may have to give the Manly area a miss and concentrate on further out, Curl curl, Dee Why etc. Many thanks for the suggestions,it all helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticPam Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Hello Sasbear this is Moomin mummy here in good old england. Just shows you that even though you are at the other end of the world I know what you are doing LOL Mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybel Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 It may be worth joining th Youth Hostel Association, they have backpacker, b & b and all up to something mroe special... membership is dirt cheap, pretty smooth flowing, and you have the option of ging to YHA overseas, checked the prices of a few in Perth and they're pretty reasonable, provided you book them early enough... hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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