Hi Bunnyboo
I'm based in Cyprus and did the Amazing Australia trip last September.
I found it easiest to get my own cheap flight from Cyprus to Heathrow via the Internet, to coincide with the JY flights, staying at a Heathrow hotel overnight because the flight times didn't coincide too well.
I also paid JY early when the Euro happened to be at a very favourable exchange rate.
JY can help you get a good hotel rate, if needed.
Regards
Deb Nurse