[annharth]

I've lived in Australia for over 20 years. It's a country with everything. Rainforest, reef, desert, waterfalls, every natural wonder imaginable. You can have a wild adventure or five-star comfort. A traveling tip: If bringing kids, its a long trip. Wrap up a dozen or so presents (things to do, coloring books etc) and put them in a back pack. Inform your child they can have one every hour or every hour and a half. Buy them a watch and teach tehm to use it. They will spend the time waiting for the next present. It works, I've done it.

If anyone wants any tips re Australian travel, I can possibly help...