Budget for Melbourne & Sydney Trip

Estimated budget for this trip is about RM8855 (AUD1 = RM3.3). Figures have been round up for ease of computation.

		RM
Flight ticket		2,900
->KL- Sydney	RM1,200
->Melbourne-Sydney	RM  500
->Sydney -KL	RM1200
Car rental for 2 days (inc. insurance, GPS and car seat)		330
Fuel		100
Cab & public transport	AUD172	600
Food AUD50 per day		1320
Shopping		1000
Hotel AUD105 per night   Total		2,430 8,680

Sydney, Australia (Day 4)

Today was our last day in Sydney. Our flight was in the afternoon, and we would not leave until 12.30. We took this chance to walk through Chinese Garden to Walsh Bay Sculpture Walk and further up and back to our hotel via the China Town.

Our breakfast- smoked salmon sandwich. We made our own breakfast and it was yummy.

Sydney, Australia (Day 2)

Today would be a very busy day for us. 

We were going to Bondi Beach, take a cruise to Manly Island, then to Blue Mountain (to see 3 Sisters) and then back to take another cruise later the evening to Luna Park. We planned our trip very early, as early as 7 am we were ready to take a bus to Bondi Beach.

Sydney, Australia (Day 1)

We took a cab to the airport to catch a flight to Sydney. We paid about AUD22 for the cab. The taxi driver was really friendly and helpful that he advised us to get a trolley that was left idle by airport passengers outside the airport instead of getting it inside because one has to pay AUD4 for a trolley. We were lucky, and we saved AUD4 today!

Sydney, Australia (Day 3)

After we finished with souvenir shopping at the Paddy's Market this morning, we left our shopping bags a the hotel and went out to Darling Harbour again. But first, we made our way to the Fish Market for breakfast. 

I had no idea how interesting this market is until I got here. 

Melbourne, Australia (Day 3 & 4)

After breakfast with ready-to-eat Brahim's Beriani that we brought from Malaysia, we checked out of the hotel. This was the last pack left- it is really tasty, convenient and cost-saving as well.

Located just 14 km from Melboune CBD it did not take us long to arrive at the city. Initially we planned to pay a visit at one of the farmers market but since we arrived a bit late (we checked out from hotel later than planned), we decisded to scapped the plan. Driving in Melbourne city would be bit challenging if you are not a good driver, or good at reading signboard :). Over here, if you were going right, you can't straight away take a right turn. You need to go left a bit and then when traffic is clear then you can turn right. We were confused a bit at the beginning and the cars behind us already honked at us the first time we drove in the city.

Melbourne, Australia (Day 2)

I was woken up by my dear husband for Fajr prayer and to prepare ourself for the next trip. We needed to leave early this morning so as to maximise our time. After a simple breakfast- maggi that we brought from Malaysia we packed our things and checked out from the motel.

Port Campbell is a very small and quite town.

Melbourne, Australia (Day 1)

This trip was impromptu.

Actually we were just planning a trip to an island in our very own shores due to budget constraint.  But then since we have some MAS Enrich points we thought that we should take advantage of it. We decided that it should be Australia. But where in Australia? Indecisive between Sydney Opera House and Great Ocean Road, we finally decided that we should see both places.

Our plan was like this : Take a flight from Kuala Lumpur ("KL") to Melbourne for a self drive through the Great Ocean Road. Do some shopping at Essendon Factory Outlet in Melbourne. From Melbourne we take another flight to Sydney and then back to KL.

Santana Resort, Gold Coast for Rent

I used to rent out my apartment in Gold Coast to close friends and I am now opening it to others. If you would like to stay at my apartment, do not hesitate to contact me. You can find details of the apartment below :-

Name: Santana Resort Gold Coast
Type : one-bedroom apartment (1 bed and 1 sofa-bed)
Occupancy : max 4 pax
Location : Surfer's Paradise

Nearby Places of Interest:

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Jupiters Casino, Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise Beach, Broadbeach Mall and 3 worlds (Movie, Dream & Sea). There are also unlimited golf courses for golfers.

Unit Amenities:
kitchen, refrigerator, microwave,  dishwasher, clothes drier and hair dryer 
Resort Amenities: outdoor pool and a bath tub.

Check in : 12 p.m

Check out : 2 p.m (late check out charge applies)

Min stay : 3 nights

Max stay : 7 nights

Easy access to the Gold Coast airport, Surfer's Paradise town centre and places of interest such as movie world, dream world, surfer's paradise, currumbin sanctuary etc (24-hour bus service, with waiting time of less than 10 minutes).

The nearest bus stop is 5 minutes from the apartment.
10 minutes drive by car or bus to the Surfer's Paradise town centre.

Notes :
Advance notice of minimum 16 days required for booking.

Accomodation does not include breakfast.
Places are limited and based on first come first serve basis.


Pictures are courtesy of a friend who stayed at the resort last year.


Rates : pls enquire below.

for enquiry :

email : zura_rahman@yahoo.com

Some pictures, contributed by friends who have stayed at the apartment. 

Map of Santana Resort Location

Bus Stop from Gold Coast Airport

Santana Beach.  About 10 minutes walk from the apartment.

Kitchen. Fridge, microwave, toaster, oven and knives are provided. 

Another picture of the kitchen from another unit. This is an actual picture. Sorry, a bit of a mess here :)

Bathroom- washing machine and drier provided (not in picture)

Bedroom. The apartment is meant for a maximum no of 4 pax, sofa bed is provided in the living room (not in picture).