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Need help with Singapore and Sydney #101462 02/02/09 09:20 PM
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Any info with guide info or what to see and do..for Singapore and Bali, Semarang, Komodo Indonesia and any of these ports would be appreciated..thanx in advance.
Darwin, Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney
Whitsunday and Thursday Islands? cheer


Re: Need help with Singapore and Sydney #101463 02/03/09 04:23 AM
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Chili crab and tiger beer. This is what sets singapore apart. Clean and safe. Might want to haverelexology done here. I think there is a hop on hop off bus. Remember it is really hot and humid. Pace yourself if you are doing the gardens or alot of walking

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We white-water rafted in Bali - it was great!

Cairns is sailing-off point for not-to-be-missed Great Barrier Reef.

Sydney: See something at Sydney Opera House - there are multiple stages - not just opera. Ride ferries from Circular Quay to explore the harbor and much more - a day pass is a good value.

Sydney Zoo is fun - especially when they feed the primates! Great harbor views from the giraffe area - and you don't need a long neck.

Singapore: There's the night zoo and a wonderful bird park.



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Re: Need help with Singapore and Sydney #101465 02/03/09 06:36 PM
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Hi Claudia: Hope I can help you with any questions on sightseeing in Sydney. I haven't done it (hate heights) although there are plenty on LCT who have, but one suggestion is to climb the Habour Bridge. Don't book until the day (unless you will be here at a peak time) as it's very expensive and you will have to go regardless of the weather. They do have a late afternoon/evening climb which could be worth thinking about as the Opera House can look quite pretty at that time of day. We have the usual 'red hop on-hop off' bus which is a good way of seeing things. Can never understand why, but Bondi Beach seems to be a 'must do'. The ferry trip to Manly is worthwhile. The zoo is a good idea if you want to see native animals and it also has a great view back to the city - you go by ferry. There is a website which will give you lots of ideas and information - it's www.Sydney.com.au (I hope)!

I agree - don't miss the night zoo in Singapore.

Lee

Re: Need help with Singapore and Sydney #101466 02/04/09 07:42 AM
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Bali - take a private tour that takes you around the island, visit temples, Ubud and more. The culture is fascinating. For something more active the rafting is terrific.

Komodo Island - only one thing to do there - go on a walk through the island (hot!) to see the komodo dragons with a park ranger. Very reminiscent of Jurassic Park!

Cairns - take an excursion to the Daintree Rain Forest and Cape Tribulation or go out to the reef for snorkeling or scuba; you can also snorkel/scuba in the Whitsunday Islands.


Leslie

Re: Need help with Singapore and Sydney #101467 02/05/09 07:01 AM
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I second Leslie's recommendation of hiring a private guide for Bali. Our cruise offered that choice. Well worth it.

Nothing more to add except have a wonderful time.


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