Australia Tour - 3 June to 8th June

• viciouskitty74

  12 May 09, 10:45

  I went to China and Macau just recently (return last night).

  And still regretting about not bringing some biscuits and maggi mee in my luggage.

• honeymouse

  12 May 09, 10:47

  Only 5 - 6 days and I think they can survive without Singaporean food.

• elindra

  12 May 09, 10:48

  Originally posted by viciouskitty74:

  I went to China and Macau just recently (return last night).

  And still regretting about not bringing some biscuits and maggi mee in my luggage.

  Hehehe MPB Is packing CQYD to Frankfurt just in case

  Ever since he was stuck in Nairobi with sucky food, he always packs instant noodles for long stints and they make good emergency food too

• viciouskitty74

  12 May 09, 10:50

  Originally posted by honeymouse:

  Only 5 - 6 days and I think they can survive without Singaporean food.

  
  Aiyah, can get instant noodles at supermarkets there lah.

  But if they are on a budget, and this is their first trip overseas.....better be safe then sorry mah.  Not like going to Malaysia leh.....where 24 hours kopitiams is available within walking distance.

• viciouskitty74

  12 May 09, 10:52

  Actually hor, if the TS and his/her friend are all boys.

   

  So much easier......since boys can survive on bread & milk easier. 

• viciouskitty74

  12 May 09, 10:53

  Originally posted by elindra:

  Hehehe MPB Is packing CQYD to Frankfurt just in case

  Ever since he was stuck in Nairobi with sucky food, he always packs instant noodles for long stints and they make good emergency food too

  
  Yah man.....my return flight on Tiger ariways, I took on a Nissin Seafood flavour cup noodles.

  Very very satisfactory!  Price is not satisfacotry, but what the heck.  I slurped everything up and finish off with 1 can of red wine.

• elindra

  12 May 09, 10:54

  Originally posted by viciouskitty74:

  
  Aiyah, can get instant noodles at supermarkets there lah.

  But if they are on a budget, and this is their first trip overseas.....better be safe then sorry mah.  Not like going to Malaysia leh.....where 24 hours kopitiams is available within walking distance.

  
  Remember in OZ instant noodles are sold individually...not in large packs for the majority....and usually those that come in packs of 5 are their own local brand which I think are not edible :x

  And in Oz I think CQYD is around AUD 2 for 1 packet (not large pack)

• honeymouse

  12 May 09, 11:01

  but just make sure TS knows that she/he can't bring any food into Australia.....

• viciouskitty74

  12 May 09, 11:02

  Originally posted by elindra:

  
  Remember in OZ instant noodles are sold individually...not in large packs for the majority....and usually those that come in packs of 5 are their own local brand which I think are not edible :x

  And in Oz I think CQYD is around AUD 2 for 1 packet (not large pack)

  
  There you have it TS.

  Just go to Sheng Shiong or Giant.  Pick up two 5 packets in a pack Maggi Mee, share with each other in the luggage.

  And if you cannot live without chinese tea, pick a small box to throw into your luggage.

  Then make sure your water bottle you can lug around everywhere you go to fill up on water or ready brewed tea from the service apartments/hostels.

  And if possible, when eating at seafood restaurants or whatever outlet, order one set to share first.  Then if still hungry, then go queue and order another set.

  Their food portion can be humoungeous.

• elindra

  12 May 09, 11:05

  Originally posted by honeymouse:

  but just make sure TS knows that she/he can't bring any food into Australia.....

  Yes you can

  But They must be in the original SEALED package and DECLARE IT

  They usually allow you to bring it in if it's unopened and you declare

• honeymouse

  12 May 09, 11:08

  Originally posted by elindra:

  Yes you can

  But They must be in the original SEALED package and DECLARE IT

  They usually allow you to bring it in if it's unopened and you declare

  Just as long as it's declared.

• Agenda

  12 May 09, 11:34

  Just a little question, I intend to go to Australia somewhere February to April next year. For about 14 to 20 days for my backpacking trip.

  I intend to land first at Brisbane or Darwin then take cheap flights to other parts of Australia and maybe to New Zealand. However, for singapore, to enter legally, you either have to get a permit or a return ticket.

  If I go australia, would I need to produce a valid return ticket at the customs? As I am not sure which city would be my last city of embarkation because I'm hoping that it'll not be a planned and routined trip.

• Kuali Baba

  12 May 09, 11:40

  Originally posted by elindra:

  Hehehe MPB Is packing CQYD to Frankfurt just in case

  Ever since he was stuck in Nairobi with sucky food, he always packs instant noodles for long stints and they make good emergency food too

  My emergency food was Marks & Spencer digestive biscuits. You don't even need to boil them LOL.

• honeymouse

  12 May 09, 12:00

  Originally posted by Agenda:

  Just a little question, I intend to go to Australia somewhere February to April next year. For about 14 to 20 days for my backpacking trip.

  I intend to land first at Brisbane or Darwin then take cheap flights to other parts of Australia and maybe to New Zealand. However, for singapore, to enter legally, you either have to get a permit or a return ticket.

  If I go australia, would I need to produce a valid return ticket at the customs? As I am not sure which city would be my last city of embarkation because I'm hoping that it'll not be a planned and routined trip.

  Wouldn't it be cheaper to get a round trip ticket anyway??

• Tan.john52

  12 May 09, 12:08

  Originally posted by honeymouse:

  but just make sure TS knows that she/he can't bring any food into Australia.....

  
  are u sure cant bring any food into any aust?

   

• LOTUSfairy

  12 May 09, 12:11

  previous trip when i reach sydney, last minute bought bus/coach tixs to melbourne on christmas eve...  it's 12 hour on the road but good for zzz for nite ride....

  i remember the stars in the sky....amazing...

• honeymouse

  12 May 09, 12:12

  Originally posted by Tan.john52:

  
  are u sure cant bring any food into any aust?

   

  You need to declare them.  For more information, go to http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/travel/entering-australia/cant-take

• viciouskitty74

  12 May 09, 22:47

  Originally posted by Agenda:

  Just a little question, I intend to go to Australia somewhere February to April next year. For about 14 to 20 days for my backpacking trip.

  I intend to land first at Brisbane or Darwin then take cheap flights to other parts of Australia and maybe to New Zealand. However, for singapore, to enter legally, you either have to get a permit or a return ticket.

  If I go australia, would I need to produce a valid return ticket at the customs? As I am not sure which city would be my last city of embarkation because I'm hoping that it'll not be a planned and routined trip.

  
  There is a different scheme for students that is backpacking. Check with your school and university.  If they register you into that scheme.  You dont need to show a return ticket to fly to Oz.

• new_b

  19 May 09, 15:53

  wow..so many replies..
  thxx you viciouskitty and all..
  very very infromative
  btw..i m not singaporean haahahhaha...i m a malaysian who occasionally visit sgforum.. ^^
  
  anyhow thx a lot..cant wait for the trip :)
  
  cheers

• viciouskitty74

  20 May 09, 00:09

  We have a huge numbers of Malaysian on sg forums too.

  Remember, keep that water bottle filled and near to your bed at night so you got to drink without fumbling around unfamiliar place.

• iprospecthk

  29 May 09, 13:52

  You might want to visit the tourism Australia website for more ideas on things to do there.

   

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