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We are discussing Journeys through Australia
With Ian Henderson, Leanne Mousley, Bev Malzard
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Australia is home to some of the most amazing natural wonders of the world, from Kakadu National Park and the Snowy Mountains to the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru, one of the most recognisable symbols of Australia. It’s small wonder that Australia is one of the top holiday destinations for people overseas.
Many Australians choose to explore the country once they are retired, taking to the road (or the sky) on a ‘round Australia’ trek. There are lots of organisations dedicated to seniors travel, whether you’re travelling on a budget or intend to go for the ‘luxury’ option. There are also many websites online that give frank, unbiased and personal reports of travelling to different locations, and what you can expect when you go there.
If you’d like to travel around Australia, but you’re worried about travelling alone as a single, you can always take part in a tour group or find travel partners through social groups.
Do you have questions about travelling issues, like travel insurance and organising plane flights? Are you worried about travelling with medicine or health issues while you’re ‘on the road’? Or are you just looking for somewhere to spend a relaxing holiday? For the months of November and December, you will be able to ask a panel of experts about anything to do with travel.
This forum seeks to answer your questions about travel, as well as giving you ideas about places to visit. As usual, there is never a question too hard or too complex for this forum!
For the months of November and December, the Seniors Portal Q&A Forum is exploring ‘Journeys through Australia.’ If you would like to ask one of our panel members a question on any aspect of writing and reading, please do so. You can also have a read through the following questions and answers and view a short background to each of our panel members: Ian Henderson (Seniors Card NSW), Bev Malzard (seniors travel magazine Get Up and Go editor) and Leanne Mousley (manager of National Seniors Travel). For further information on the subject, please have a look through our list of useful resources.
The following questions have been answered to date:
| Question 1: | My daughter lives in Adelaide and wants me to visit, before I go down she asked me to write a list of places I like the sound of that we can visit together, tourist spots, etc, sadly the only thing I can find are information on wineries and I'm not interested in them as I don't drink. | View Answer |
| Question 2: | My wife and I are thinking of visiting Kakadu National Park. I would like to know your thoughts on the best way to see it/experience it. We are very fit fifty-something so we are open to hiking and camping. | View Answer |
| Question 3: | I am an international senior who wants to travel in Australia. Can I use my international pensioner card for discounts? | View Answer |
| Question 4: | I am a recent retiree. I had been informed that I might be eligible for free/reduced fares for travelling interstate on railways. Where would I be able to access information regarding this? | View Answer |
| Question 5: | I am going to Sydney for a holiday. Where is a good place to stay? I want to see the city but at the same time I understand that some areas of the city are not very safe at night? | View Answer |
| Question 6: | How do I find out about eligibility for Seniors Card? | View Answer |
| Question 7: | What discounts and concessions do Seniors Cards entitle card holders to? | View Answer |
| Question 8: | Where do I find information about services for seniors? | View Answer |
| Question 9: | Do you believe that seniors are becoming more adventurous? | View Answer |
| Question 10: | Do you have any health related advice for people over 70 who are planning a trip? | View Answer |
| Question 11: | How important is travel insurance for travelling seniors? | View Answer |
| Question 12: | I’m off to Canberra in the new year to spend some time with my grown children. While they are at work I’d like to explore the place. What’s interesting other than the usual suspects, i.e. Parliament House, War Memorial, National Gallery etc. | View Answer |
| Question 13: | My husband and I had our honeymoon in Tasmania in 1967. I’m taking him to Hobart for an anniversary holiday next spring and want to give him a treat, where should we stay, I want to stay somewhere amazing? (We haven’t been back in 40 years.) | View Answer |
| Question 14: | My wife and I are keen bushwalkers and have heard that the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory is the ‘ultimate desert walk’. How long is the trail. | View Answer |
| Question 15: | What are some of the benefits of an escorted tour? | View Answer |
| Question 16: | What are some of the most important things seniors need to consider when planning a trip? | View Answer |
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This Forum ends on 31 October 2007
