[Vernons]

Hi

Have been on the phone all morning getting prices for our rekkie to OZ during the easter break ( have to go then as a teacher and we are hoping to get in and be over there in September - you may think we are crazy but you have to be positive!)

Managed to get a flight with Qantas to Perth, then Brissie and back to the uk. Is costing £922 inc tax each which I think is okay compared to other quotes - especially during easter.

Anyway I have been searching on the internet for accomodation in Perth and Brisbane. Will need 4 nights Perth and 5 nights Brisbane. Any recommendations?

Flight gets in Perth at 00.35 am so am worried about picking up a hire car and driving after a long night but no airport hotels? What have you all done? Are there hotels that pick up from hotle and then maybe get car hire delivered to hotel. We want to spend an absolute maximum of £600 for the total of 9 nights but less would be better.

I have tried expedia etc but really looking for recs, thanks
Michelle

[rugbymad]

Michelle.
Pm me and i'll pass on our details for Brisbane.

[steve`o]

Originally Posted by Vernons Hi Have been on the phone all morning getting prices for our rekkie to OZ during the easter break ( have to go then as a teacher and we are hoping to get in and be over there in September - you may think we are crazy but you have to be positive!) Managed to get a flight with Qantas to Perth, then Brissie and back to the uk. Is costing £922 inc tax each which I think is okay compared to other quotes - especially during easter. Anyway I have been searching on the internet for accomodation in Perth and Brisbane. Will need 4 nights Perth and 5 nights Brisbane. Any recommendations? Flight gets in Perth at 00.35 am so am worried about picking up a hire car and driving after a long night but no airport hotels? What have you all done? Are there hotels that pick up from hotle and then maybe get car hire delivered to hotel. We want to spend an absolute maximum of £600 for the total of 9 nights but less would be better. I have tried expedia etc but really looking for recs, thanks Michelle

we used the following company twice now for our reccy / hols in oz

very efficent & cost effective

http://www.hotelclub.com.au/

i hope it is of use

regards steve

[GinaUK]

Originally Posted by Vernons Anyway I have been searching on the internet for accomodation in Perth and Brisbane. Will need 4 nights Perth and 5 nights Brisbane. Any recommendations?

Hi,

we've just come back from our reccie to Perth. We stayed at the Rendezvous Observation Hotel in Perth. It's right on the beach (Scarborough).

There is a free shuttle bus into town, as well as the Transperth bus into town from outside the hotel. Coles supermarket is just across the street. Bike hire place just across the street. And if you hire a car, it's very easy to get into town or north, south or east from the hotel.

They've got a website: http://www.rendezvoushotels.com/perth/

I emailed the hotel before we flew out, and they arranged for a shuttle bus to come and pick us up from the airport, as we didn't want to have to drive in a strange city after such a long flight. Next day, the hire car company came and picked us up and took us to the car.

Gina

[Vernons]

Originally Posted by steve`o we used the following company twice now for our reccy / hols in oz very efficent & cost effective http://www.hotelclub.com.au/ i hope it is of use regards steve

Great site. Thanks

[Vernons]

Originally Posted by GinaUK Hi, we've just come back from our reccie to Perth. We stayed at the Rendezvous Observation Hotel in Perth. It's right on the beach (Scarborough). There is a free shuttle bus into town, as well as the Transperth bus into town from outside the hotel. Coles supermarket is just across the street. Bike hire place just across the street. And if you hire a car, it's very easy to get into town or north, south or east from the hotel. They've got a website: http://www.rendezvoushotels.com/perth/ I emailed the hotel before we flew out, and they arranged for a shuttle bus to come and pick us up from the airport, as we didn't want to have to drive in a strange city after such a long flight. Next day, the hire car company came and picked us up and took us to the car. Gina

Thank Gina
It looks lovely and they have a hotel in Brisbane. Am going to email them to see if i can get a deal.
Thanks again
Michelle

[Suni&Jay]

Originally Posted by Vernons Hi Have been on the phone all morning getting prices for our rekkie to OZ during the easter break ( have to go then as a teacher and we are hoping to get in and be over there in September - you may think we are crazy but you have to be positive!) Managed to get a flight with Qantas to Perth, then Brissie and back to the uk. Is costing £922 inc tax each which I think is okay compared to other quotes - especially during easter. Anyway I have been searching on the internet for accomodation in Perth and Brisbane. Will need 4 nights Perth and 5 nights Brisbane. Any recommendations? Flight gets in Perth at 00.35 am so am worried about picking up a hire car and driving after a long night but no airport hotels? What have you all done? Are there hotels that pick up from hotle and then maybe get car hire delivered to hotel. We want to spend an absolute maximum of £600 for the total of 9 nights but less would be better. I have tried expedia etc but really looking for recs, thanks Michelle

Try www.gold-coast.net/, we've stayed at Crown Towers in Gold Coast, and Contessa, on main beach, we would recommend both.

[nickyjohnt]

Originally Posted by Vernons Hi Have been on the phone all morning getting prices for our rekkie to OZ during the easter break ( have to go then as a teacher and we are hoping to get in and be over there in September - you may think we are crazy but you have to be positive!) Managed to get a flight with Qantas to Perth, then Brissie and back to the uk. Is costing £922 inc tax each which I think is okay compared to other quotes - especially during easter. Anyway I have been searching on the internet for accomodation in Perth and Brisbane. Will need 4 nights Perth and 5 nights Brisbane. Any recommendations? Flight gets in Perth at 00.35 am so am worried about picking up a hire car and driving after a long night but no airport hotels? What have you all done? Are there hotels that pick up from hotle and then maybe get car hire delivered to hotel. We want to spend an absolute maximum of £600 for the total of 9 nights but less would be better. I have tried expedia etc but really looking for recs, thanks Michelle

Hi Michelle I used a company called www.wotif.com , Hundreds of hotels to choose from, just put in your dates and areas instant price per day usually minium of 2 days, You can contact the hotels to ask about transport before booking. Hope this will be of use to you.
Good Luck
John

[Nick11]

Originally Posted by nickyjohnt Hi Michelle I used a company called www.wotif.com , Hundreds of hotels to choose from, just put in your dates and areas instant price per day usually minium of 2 days, You can contact the hotels to ask about transport before booking. Hope this will be of use to you. Good Luck John

We stayed at Mecure Brisbane - right in the centre of Brisbane- 2 adults and 2 kids - fab breekies for 15 quid for 4 .Handy 4 everything.
Booked at airline-network.co .uk , cheaper than the hotels own website.

[stumpysean]

Originally Posted by Nick11 We stayed at Mecure Brisbane - right in the centre of Brisbane- 2 adults and 2 kids - fab breekies for 15 quid for 4 .Handy 4 everything. Booked at airline-network.co .uk , cheaper than the hotels own website.

Hi, we're going out in 2 weeks to Perth for our reccie trip, but are renting a house (there are 9 of us for 3 weeks!).....have you thought about a private rental? Hotels can work out quite expensive, we found it was cheaper to do a short term rental....I'm sure you could get one cheaper?????

try www.staywa.net.au this is full of hotels, b&b's, backpackers accommodation, appartments etc.....

Also if you need to hire a car in Perth ... www.bayswatercarrental.com.au are by far the cheapest!!!...I spent hours pricing loads up, this is who we booked through, they don't need any deposits just a name. Works out $28 dollars a day, unlimited mileage.

[Vernons]

Originally Posted by stumpysean Hi, we're going out in 2 weeks to Perth for our reccie trip, but are renting a house (there are 9 of us for 3 weeks!).....have you thought about a private rental? Hotels can work out quite expensive, we found it was cheaper to do a short term rental....I'm sure you could get one cheaper????? try www.staywa.net.au this is full of hotels, b&b's, backpackers accommodation, appartments etc..... Also if you need to hire a car in Perth ... www.bayswatercarrental.com.au are by far the cheapest!!!...I spent hours pricing loads up, this is who we booked through, they don't need any deposits just a name. Works out $28 dollars a day, unlimited mileage.

Thats great, thanks. Have nice trip - let us know what you think of it. Have you been before?

[stumpysean]

Originally Posted by Vernons Thats great, thanks. Have nice trip - let us know what you think of it. Have you been before?

no, have you?
it's a whole new experience!!!!...can't wait, we leave Gatwick on Fri 3rd, arrive the 4th till the 24th so will have plenty of time to have a real good look round. Hope you have a good trip too.

Becky

[breezeboylan]

Hi, we had exactly the same experience last time, did'nt want to drive straight away etc. We stayed at the crown plaza in Perth which is on swan river. We got a taxi from the airport to the hotel I think it cost about $30. then when we got up the next day we just got a bus into the city and picked up the car. The crown plaza was a good base to start as you could walk into the CBS and have a good look around. It was quite cheap as well. We also stayed at the Rendezvous a couple of nights, i just loved the pool. I have a pic of it for my screensaver, how sad is that!!!! The Rendezvous was a bit dearer, I think it was about $170 a night. Best of luck anyway, hope you have a great time

[ZOE POE]

Originally Posted by Vernons Hi Have been on the phone all morning getting prices for our rekkie to OZ during the easter break ( have to go then as a teacher and we are hoping to get in and be over there in September - you may think we are crazy but you have to be positive!) Managed to get a flight with Qantas to Perth, then Brissie and back to the uk. Is costing £922 inc tax each which I think is okay compared to other quotes - especially during easter. Anyway I have been searching on the internet for accomodation in Perth and Brisbane. Will need 4 nights Perth and 5 nights Brisbane. Any recommendations? Flight gets in Perth at 00.35 am so am worried about picking up a hire car and driving after a long night but no airport hotels? What have you all done? Are there hotels that pick up from hotle and then maybe get car hire delivered to hotel. We want to spend an absolute maximum of £600 for the total of 9 nights but less would be better. I have tried expedia etc but really looking for recs, thanks Michelle

Hi Michelle

Sorry to jump your thread just thought i could say hi being as were from bristol aswell {Bishopsworth}perhaps we could all go for a sometime and we can pick your brain. Richard my husband is a motor mechanic so we are about to start the long process, just checking options first We will be going to perth hopefully for two or three months at the end of the year just trying to sort money out, running a tight ship we have three daughters 9 5 and 8 months speak soon zoe

[rugbymad]

Bristol meet up in march don't forget,forgot date! Think it's 5th (sunday)
details are on here somwhere,sorry i forgot the date but i'll confirm it later.
Cheers