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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Wompoo Dove" data-source="post: 1466260" data-attributes="member: 23443">Land of ParrotsHi VB:I just returned on February 27th of this year from a 6 month filming adventure in Aus.  I was filming Australian Parrots.  Here is what I found important to note when on a budget.  Even though you are probably already there you might consider some tips.  If you can purchase an inexpensive set of camping gear Caravan Parks are extremely economical.  Most expensive was $33  least expensive $8.  I found buses and trains very expensive compared to flying.  I used <a href="http://www.webjet.com" target="_blank">www.webjet.com</a> almost exclusively.  One trip I took from Syd to Cairns was only $200 round trip.  This left me money to rent cars and go specifically to target certain species...  ie. golden shouldered parrot, etc.If you dont mind a bit of flying its definitely economical. Virgin Airways and Jetstar are winners and Quantas often tries to compete with them making that an advantage as well.  So in summary I found I got a lot more bang for my buck in Aus by flying/renting cars/staying in Caravan Parks.Along with filming 52 species of parrots (including some rare ones) I saw a ton of other great species such as Cassowary and no end to dramatic Aussie landscape.  Let me know if I can give any pointers if it helps.  Feel free to drop me a line at email:  ibwonet1@gmail.comCheers!Don[QUOTEVB</blockquote>[/QUOTE]