Amex free flight - Where would you go in Oz?

OldBugger on 19/02/2017 - 14:35

I have a free return flight from Perth which I need to book ASAP (although the flight can be anytime during year). I don't have to take the flight but I do need to take a short break to de-stress from work and domestic duties.

My thoughts are Melbourne to snowboard at Falls mid year. Then I've swung to lazy options of sitting on a beach somewhere and so Hamilton Island looked like a way to go in September (fly to Brisbane). Neither of which I've been to before.

So everyone's different but would just appreciate destination ideas and thoughts on where others would choose to go within Oz for a short solo getaway.

https://www.americanexpress.com/australia/campaigns/platinum…

Cheers

The poll includes all destinations from Perth available with Amex Edge. You can explain in comments where you would go from there.

Poll Options

  • 2
    Adelaide
  • 8
    Brisbane
  • 3
    Broome
  • 0
    Karratha
  • 14
    Melbourne
  • 1
    Newman
  • 0
    Port Hedland
  • 0
    Sydney
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Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 19/02/2017 - 14:47

    Hamilton Island looks beautiful! Would love to visit :)

  • [Deactivated] on 19/02/2017 - 15:01
    +1

    Port Douglas Via Cairns.

    Lots of oldies there and plenty of relaxing spots by the beach.

  • captobvious on 19/02/2017 - 15:01

    The snow in falls isnt that good anyway. save the snow for Japan or something

    Go to the whitsundays. dive, ski, and hook up
    You'll need to connect Brisbane to Townsville or Mackay though.

    • OldBugger on 19/02/2017 - 15:22
      +1

      I also thought to leave skiing for Japan.

      I believe I can fly to Bris then catch a connecting flight straight to HI. Was looking at grabbing another Amex card with travel bonuses to cover that leg.

  • Diji1 on 19/02/2017 - 19:34
    +1

    I live in Adelaide. I did not vote for it :P

    • Skramit on 20/02/2017 - 08:36

      Yeah the BYO diesel generator requirement for Adelaide is a bit of a turnoff.

  • bluesky on 19/02/2017 - 21:19

    Hamilton or Hayman Island. Sep - not the rainy season and temperature mid-twenties. Seems perfect to relax :-)

  • Skramit on 20/02/2017 - 08:37

    Melbourne is the worlds most liveable city. Why would you want to go anywhere else?

  • zappy32 on 20/02/2017 - 11:30
    +1

    Sell it and use the money for a trip to Vietnam. Otherwise I'd say Melbourne or Sydney.

  • OldBugger on 20/02/2017 - 20:43

    Thanks got the replies. Brisbane got a great start but Melbourne has the legs now. But what to do in Melbourne? Or is it a vote for skiing?

    • bluesky on 20/02/2017 - 20:49
      +2

      Great Ocean Road, wineries (Yarra Valley/Red Hill), Philip Island, watch a live show (Book of Mormon?) …

  • OldBugger on 25/02/2017 - 14:48

    Thanks for the replies. I think I'm going to follow zappy's suggestion. The flight is now up for sale.

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