2018 – Part 22 – Flight Report Jetstar Melbourne to Hobart

The complimentary airport shuttle provided by our hotel dropped us off at the central drop-off/pick-up area for Melbourne (Tullamarine) International Airport.  From there it was short walk to Terminal 4 where domestic Jetstar flights operate.

Continue reading “2018 – Part 22 – Melbourne to Hobart”

Domestic Airlines of Australia

I find it cool that Australia has 4 airlines to choose from for domestic flights.  During the planning of our 2018 trip I wanted to try all 4, however based on schedule, price and preference we flew three of them.  To help provide background on each of the airlines, enjoy this post.

Continue reading “Reference – Domestic Australian Airline Options”

2018 – Part 21 – Hotel Review of Best Western – Melbourne Airport

As I didn’t want to drive through downtown Melbourne to the airport for a Monday morning flight, we stayed at a hotel close to the airport.  This was a hotel that provided us everything we needed for our one night stay.

Continue reading “2018 – Part 21 – Best Western Airport Motel & Convention Centre – Melbourne Airport”

2018 – Part 20 – Exploring a bit of Melbourne

No road trip today.  Instead we had a day to explore the city while we transferred between hotels.  We had a morning flight the next day, and both of us didn’t want to have to get up any earlier than required.  So what did we do after check-out and before check-in?

Continue reading “2018 – Part 20 – A Day in Melbourne”

2018 – Part 19 – Day 1 In Melbourne, but not really

Both of us were happy to sleep in knowing that we had no long drive to the next hotel.  Without having to continue our long drives today we found something cool just around 150km (one-way) away from Melbourne.

Continue reading “2018 – Part 19 – Day 1 [not] in Melbourne”