Virgin Australia: MEL-Hong Kong $660 Return (Inc Peak)

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Virgin Australia are launching new direct flights from Melbourne to Hong Kong on their new Airbus A330 five days per week. Appears available July School hols.

• MEL-HKG $660

• 2x23kgs included.

• Travel Period: 5th July —>

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  Fiximol on 29/04/2017 - 20:04

  +2

  I can't recommend going to Hong Kong during their summer months. But good price for flights with baggage

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    [Deactivated] on 29/04/2017 - 20:06

    I didn't check that bit. Let me guess, stinking hot.

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      Fiximol on 29/04/2017 - 20:08

      +1

      Humid hot and when you are on the streets you get blasted by the hot air from the countless airconditioning units.

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        [Deactivated] on 29/04/2017 - 20:10

        Thanks

        Sounds like NYC in the summer.

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        Krad3r on 29/04/2017 - 21:36

        -1

        @GearUp: Not to mention HK loves their street food/cigarittes. During summer the streets just smell like crap. Though the food, sightseeing, nightlife etc is awesome. I reccomed going during the end of the year when its cold.

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        ronnknee on 29/04/2017 - 22:05

        @GearUp: Summer NYC is fine. Feels like Sydney. It's the humidity in HK that gets you.

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      bchliu on 29/04/2017 - 21:09

      Swimming in a sauna hot..

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    gimli on 29/04/2017 - 20:15

    same i can't recommend it more

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    rawm on 29/04/2017 - 20:16

    +19

    I can recommend hardening up and if you get the time to travel to HK, do it. Great place, heaps to do and don't need too much time there. Also they have plenty of department stores with air conditioning and water can be bought from countless convenience stores. Obviously you're not going to be running around in the middle of the day, but as long as you pack smart and keep hydrated, you'll love it.

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      gimli on 29/04/2017 - 20:27

      +2

      hardening like a metapod?

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      [Deactivated] on 29/04/2017 - 20:45

      I'm going for 4 days any major things you can suggest I should do?

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        happychappy1 on 29/04/2017 - 21:01

        +4

        Go to the peak
        Eat street food and at bakeries
        Go shopping (visit Shum Shui Po - there's heaps of gadgets, electronics, computer accessories/parts, etc. to be had)
        Travel around on public transport
        Hong Kong Disneyland and/or Ocean Park (if you like theme parks)

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        rawm on 29/04/2017 - 21:08

        +9

        Awesome!

        I was there 6 days last year in October; Suggestions:

        • Victoria Peak/Peak Tram Sightseeing
        • Hong Kong History Museum (FREE entry)
        • Department Stores and Harbour inc. Harbour Cruise (Symphony of Lights @ Night time)
        • Market Stalls (Jordan)
        • Tourist walk up and down Nathan Road

        PS:
        Buy your water from convenience stores
        Many road signs are in English and most people speak English quite comfortably.

        You'll love it. PM me if you have any more questions.

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        altomic on 30/04/2017 - 11:35

        +1

        @rawm: and the various night markets as well -e.g. ladies market

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        fortunecookie on 30/04/2017 - 20:20

        +1

        @happychappy1:

        I grew up and spent more than half my life in Hong Kong and I absolutely love Sham Shui Po! It is sadly one of the poorest districts in HK, but it has a whole heap of interesting stores selling gadgets, antiques. And it feels very Hong Kong to me, for some reason.

        Also definitely try the trams (also known as 'ding ding')- a great (and cheap) way to see the city

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  Gelato on 29/04/2017 - 22:25

  For Sydney…unfortunately it is after the school break.

  Sydney (SYD) To Hong Kong (HKG) - $718

  Return, Economy (Getaway)
  Departing 24/07/2017,
  Returning 31/07/2017

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  [Deactivated] on 30/04/2017 - 07:57

  What are the Virgin international crew like, compared to say the surly, snooty and inattentive Qantas offering? I would need strong convincing to not use Cathay Pacific Airways.

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    fortunecookie on 30/04/2017 - 12:26

    I used to fly with Virgin from SYD -> HKG (a route that they have now cancelled). The staff were friendly, but I enjoyed the food in Cathay more and I also found the seating in Cathay have slightly more legroom.

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      Thatbargainhunter on 30/04/2017 - 14:48

      -1

      That was Virgin Atlantic. Different airlines, comparison is useless.

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        fortunecookie on 30/04/2017 - 15:00

        +5

        Oops didn't realise that. But no need to be rude :)

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        [Deactivated] on 01/05/2017 - 12:04

        +1

        @fortunecookies:
        Thanks for your input fortunecookies; they are all part of the Virgin Group so your opinion is appreciated.

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  simprosimple on 30/04/2017 - 09:45

  I think Qantas is doing $610

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    [Deactivated] on 30/04/2017 - 10:34

    Via third party websites.

    Always book direct unless reputable company (flight centre, sta, Webjet)

    The reason they are cheaper is they use advertising revenue to lower the cost of the flight, book the flight with your and their advertising money then give you a confirmation (then adding on their own fees)

    In the case of something going wrong it's a hell of a lot easier dealing with the airline direct rather than some offshore below the table travel company.

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  justpressplay on 30/04/2017 - 11:37

  +2

  Thanks GearUp! Booked for July and I'm looking forward to the heat.