The best and most economical time to travel to Australia (27)
janie1305: Hi all. Could you give me some advice? My son and his wife moved to Melbourne recently as my son was offered a fantastic job. They seem very happy with their new lives and I have a feeling they won't be returning to the UK.
I actually live and work in Spain and the flights are extremely expensive, but of course I'm desperate to visit. Unfortunately my work restricts the times I'm able to fly unless I take unpaid leave. Perhaps ex-pats who fly back to the UK regularly would be able to offer more advice than native Australians, but any advice is more than welcome.
NEWS FLASHhuman trafficking boats are the cheapest on account of current clients not having visas so won't be filling berths on said boats .I actually live and work in Spain and the flights are extremely expensive, but of course I'm desperate to visit. Unfortunately my work restricts the times I'm able to fly unless I take unpaid leave. Perhaps ex-pats who fly back to the UK regularly would be able to offer more advice than native Australians, but any advice is more than welcome.
epirb: NEWS FLASHhuman trafficking boats are the cheapest on account of current clients not having visas so won't be filling berths on said boats .
Well that wasn't very helpful. Thank you for responding.
janie1305: Well that wasn't very helpful. Thank you for responding.
Aussies still in bed , don't think I have seen you down here , welcome anyway . 
<------- New Zealand pennant .epirb: Aussies still in bed , don't think I have seen you down here , welcome anyway . <------- New Zealand pennant .
Thanks. Well maybe I'll get some responses when they wake up!
Make sure you research very carefully. Go onto a flight site and keep varying the dates for travelling as much as you're able to given your work.
Last time I flew back to the UK (2 years ago) I saved hundreds of dollars just by travelling a day later because it was then out of season.
Last time I flew back to the UK (2 years ago) I saved hundreds of dollars just by travelling a day later because it was then out of season.
Hi Janie 
Must admit I'm not really au fait with the best way to achieve economical fares and so on .. Notablonde has probably given you the best advice .. just wanted to suggest that you keep in mind that parts of Aus can get quite cold in winter, including Melbourne ..
So don't believe all the tourism ads re sunshine and hot weather, that's only for a short while in my experience
Wishing you all the best with your plans
Must admit I'm not really au fait with the best way to achieve economical fares and so on .. Notablonde has probably given you the best advice .. just wanted to suggest that you keep in mind that parts of Aus can get quite cold in winter, including Melbourne ..
So don't believe all the tourism ads re sunshine and hot weather, that's only for a short while in my experience
Wishing you all the best with your plans
The Australian dollar is currently at its lowest level in may years against the US$ so right now is the cheapest time to travel...
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NotABlonde: Make sure you research very carefully. Go onto a flight site and keep varying the dates for travelling as much as you're able to given your work.
Last time I flew back to the UK (2 years ago) I saved hundreds of dollars just by travelling a day later because it was then out of season.
Last time I flew back to the UK (2 years ago) I saved hundreds of dollars just by travelling a day later because it was then out of season.
Yes I think that's the key. I have an app on my iphone called skyscanner which searches all the flight operators and lists all the prices and flight durations on any given date, but even the cheapest flight providers don't seem to vary their prices much from date to date. As far as I can see there is no cheap time to travel to Australia unlike flights to other destinations.
epirb: NEWS FLASHhuman trafficking boats are the cheapest on account of current clients not having visas so won't be filling berths on said boats .
janie1305: Hi all. Could you give me some advice? My son and his wife moved to Melbourne recently as my son was offered a fantastic job. They seem very happy with their new lives and I have a feeling they won't be returning to the UK.
I actually live and work in Spain and the flights are extremely expensive, but of course I'm desperate to visit. Unfortunately my work restricts the times I'm able to fly unless I take unpaid leave. Perhaps ex-pats who fly back to the UK regularly would be able to offer more advice than native Australians, but any advice is more than welcome.
I actually live and work in Spain and the flights are extremely expensive, but of course I'm desperate to visit. Unfortunately my work restricts the times I'm able to fly unless I take unpaid leave. Perhaps ex-pats who fly back to the UK regularly would be able to offer more advice than native Australians, but any advice is more than welcome.
prolly not many with computers anyway
If you make it down under let us know . I'm certain there would be CS members would organise a meet to make you feel welcome !!
Lookin4missright: prolly not many with computers anyway
Cant say what I want to a wee bit naughty
mickyj63: If you make it down under let us know . I'm certain there would be CS members would organise a meet to make you feel welcome !!
Oh I know I'll get there soon and it would be great to meet up with CS people in Melbourne
epirb: NEWS FLASHhuman trafficking boats are the cheapest on account of current clients not having visas so won't be filling berths on said boats .
You may have missed this oh kiwi friend .
Our new old PM has decreed new boats will be towed to Papua New Guinea .And if real refugees will be settled there or in other willing countries . Non will be allowed in Australia!!
So no cheap cruise there bro
janie1305: Oh I know I'll get there soon and it would be great to meet up with CS people in Melbourne
I love Melbourne been there twice this year(only times I've been there) . But beware this tine of year is winter cold in the southern states .
I'm in Adelaide doesn't rain much here normally I understand we got snow in the Adelaide hills yesterday . And it doesn't snow here very often!!
mickyj63: I love Melbourne been there twice this year(only times I've been there) . But beware this tine of year is winter cold in the southern states .
I'm in Adelaide doesn't rain much here normally I understand we got snow in the Adelaide hills yesterday . And it doesn't snow here very often!!
I'm in Adelaide doesn't rain much here normally I understand we got snow in the Adelaide hills yesterday . And it doesn't snow here very often!!
Strange because my daughter in law only recently commented that the winter was mild there. In fact today 12 degrees and the forecast for Friday 18 degrees, hardly cold!
janie1305: Strange because my daughter in law only recently commented that the winter was mild there. In fact today 12 degrees and the forecast for Friday 18 degrees, hardly cold!
don't know what part of melb your d/in law is in
but here in the western suburbs, the sun is shining but nearly froze my donuts when getting fuel for car about 15mins ago 
the sun must be still warming up brrrrrrrrjanie1305: Strange because my daughter in law only recently commented that the winter was mild there. In fact today 12 degrees and the forecast for Friday 18 degrees, hardly cold!
Just remember I'm in Adelaide about 8hrs drive away . Yesterday I froze at the football in 10 degrees . In a few months when its summer I'll be melting in temps 38 to over 40 for weeks on end !!Australia gotta love it
janie1305: Hi all. Could you give me some advice? My son and his wife moved to Melbourne recently as my son was offered a fantastic job. They seem very happy with their new lives and I have a feeling they won't be returning to the UK.
I actually live and work in Spain and the flights are extremely expensive, but of course I'm desperate to visit. Unfortunately my work restricts the times I'm able to fly unless I take unpaid leave. Perhaps ex-pats who fly back to the UK regularly would be able to offer more advice than native Australians, but any advice is more than welcome.
I would imagine since it is our off season the best time would be now.I actually live and work in Spain and the flights are extremely expensive, but of course I'm desperate to visit. Unfortunately my work restricts the times I'm able to fly unless I take unpaid leave. Perhaps ex-pats who fly back to the UK regularly would be able to offer more advice than native Australians, but any advice is more than welcome.
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I actually live and work in Spain and the flights are extremely expensive, but of course I'm desperate to visit. Unfortunately my work restricts the times I'm able to fly unless I take unpaid leave. Perhaps ex-pats who fly back to the UK regularly would be able to offer more advice than native Australians, but any advice is more than welcome.