> Believe me, Australia is on my list of places to travel too.
The Aussies make a good steak, too. Very nice indeed, all respect to our Australian cousins in that department!
En-route to Australia, have a stopover in New Zealand. 'Tis a long flight from the US, after all. Refresh yourself, enjoy our hospitality and then Go for Gold on the other side of the Tasman.
I recommend specifically 3 days and nites at Rotorua, stay at the Polynesian Spa and take in the thermal hot pools. Nothing better! Then one nite in Auckland, dine at Black Angus steak house (Albert Street) for the finest steak money can buy. You'll be all ready for Australia after that.
Oh please do forgive me. I know my brain read NZ but my head said Australia. I am so sorry for the confusion on that matter.
NZ is on my travel list sheet also. I am so damn silly : )))
Have you been to NYC? If so do let me know your coming so I can hook you up with the best of FOODS!!!!!!!!