I've posted a coiuple of messages but, they dont appear to be registering on this forum, so just trying this one!  I'm considering Australia 2025 and wondering if anyone here is going from Heathrow?

Big decision, bit scary!!

Anne

The good news is that your message has appeared. It does sometimes take a day or two before they appear, I guess that's because they are moderated.

I would love to go to Australia but have 2 big (ie expensive!) trips booked for 2025 so it won't be before 2026. I'd love to do Australia and New Zealand combined but (a) I'm worried about leaving the house empty for so long and (b) it's a lot of money!! 

If you decide to go in 2025 I hope you have a wonderful time, do please post a review for us.

Happy travels

Rose

the journey to Australia is quite the undertaking, but I believe you just have to get into the right mindset.

I did it way back in 2004 and I'd been advised by a colleague to try and stay up for as long as possible once you arrive at around 7am. and don't be tempted into having a quick snooze !

When I got to the hotel I was raring to go and was very quickly out exploring. Getting through to 10pm ish was no problem at all and when I woke up the next morning I was acclimatised !

Admittedly, the return trip was a bit of a struggle. The Adrenalin, sense of excitement and adventure wasn't there anymore, but the choice was return or emigrate .. 🤣

Very interesting to read your post Rose.

Just the 375 days to go before the Italian Adventure ! I'm still awaiting a response from JY re numbers now that it's sold out.

I'm seriously cosidering the Aus/NZ combo trip in Jan '26 !

I've always wanted to go back to Oz to visit Uluru. Was booked up to go in '22, but it was cancelled due to still in place covid restrictions. NZ has always been high on the wish list too.

'25 is out due to trips to Tanzania/Zanzibar and Italy + a very tempting Namibia trip in June !

Pleased to see you enjoyed your Andalucia holiday 🙂

Kind regards,

Roger