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Qantas Return to Hong Kong | Direct Flights: Melb $461, Syd $465 | Indirect Flights: GC, ACT, Hobart from $480 | @ IWTF

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Qantas Return to Hong Kong | Direct Flights: Melb $461, Syd $465 | Indirect Flights: GC, ACT, Hobart from $480 | @ IWTF
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tightarse on 22/08/2018 - 11:51 iwantthatflight.com.au (2430 clicks)
Last edited 22/08/2018 - 13:17 by 1 other user

Some pretty hot fares to Hong Kong with our National Carrier. Travel appears to be Aug-Sep/18 & May-Jun/19. Bags & meals are included. Enjoy, and safe travels :)

Sample dates & fares:

Return Melbourne to Hong Kong (direct):

01/May to 08/May $461
06/May to 13/May $461
15/May to 22/May $461
03/Jun to 12/Jun $461
11/Sep to 18/Sep $466
30/Aug to 05/Sep $466

Return Sydney to Hong Kong (direct):

01/May to 08/May $465
07/May to 14/May $465
08/May to 15/May $465
27/May to 05/Jun $465
10/May to 15/May $465
27/May to 09/Jun $465

Return Gold Coast to Hong Kong:

06/May to 14/May $480
15/May to 21/May $480
06/Sep to 11/Sep $480
08/May to 15/May $482
15/May to 22/May $482
11/Sep to 18/Sep $495

Return Hobart to Hong Kong:

01/May to 08/May $483
06/May to 13/May $483
08/May to 15/May $483
15/May to 22/May $483
06/May to 14/May $483
11/Sep to 18/Sep $494

Return Canberra to Hong Kong:

21/May to 28/May $498
11/Jun to 25/Jun $499
20/May to 29/May $509
15/May to 22/May $509
20/May to 27/May $509
06/May to 14/May $509

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  • Oneiricer on 22/08/2018 - 12:03
    +4

    Will always upvote sub $500 flights to HK on full service airlines.

    • theHMASfriendship on 22/08/2018 - 12:26
      +4

      Thanks I'll make a note of that

      • Oneiricer on 22/08/2018 - 17:18
        +2

        Should make a note about socks.

        • illumination on 22/08/2018 - 18:17
          +2

          Full service airlines tend to provide socks in their toiletry kits, so I think he's all set!

        • JetBombat on 22/08/2018 - 19:24
          +2

          @illumination: could be a reason to "forget" them then

  • Clear on 22/08/2018 - 12:07
    +1

    The temptation to go is getting stronger now.

  • sixpointnine on 22/08/2018 - 12:26
    -4

    stay at chungking mansions recommended a+

    • homersyd on 22/08/2018 - 13:37
      +3

      why's that? I heard quite the opposite…

  • Heybargain on 22/08/2018 - 12:27

    Google says it's hot and humid during these travel times.
    Still worth visiting?

    • dozbargain on 22/08/2018 - 12:51
      +2

      I'm from HK and yea the humidity sucks during July-September time. May isn't as bad. It feels sticky all the time. Just stay hydrated. If you have bad asthma I may not recommend it…

      • Omnibane on 22/08/2018 - 12:59

        Then come the typhoon season

        • illumination on 22/08/2018 - 15:42

          Nah typhoon season is pretty much anywhere from April to October, so pretty much coincides with the hot and humid period.

      • OzJD on 22/08/2018 - 14:59

        I have acute asthma and find it so much easier to breath in HK, probably because of the humidity.

  • gazzas on 22/08/2018 - 13:23
    +1

    No love for Brisbane?

  • homersyd on 22/08/2018 - 13:39
    +1

    The problem with HK is that yes maybe flights are cheap sometimes (like this), but wat gets u is the accomodation. Any good suggestion on cheap hotels that are decent? or service apartments?

    • samehada on 22/08/2018 - 14:41
      +1

      The infamous Chungking Mansion or similar type of accommodation in Causeway Bay

      samehada on 22/08/2018 - 14:41 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • Kukees on 22/08/2018 - 22:10

      We went last November and AirBnBed it.

    • lainey13 on 28/08/2018 - 21:08

      My worst ever Airbnb was in HK. It was so bad I almost got a full refund.

      • illumination on 29/08/2018 - 13:19

        It was so bad I almost got a full refund.

        Almost? So you didn't?

        • lainey13 on 29/08/2018 - 15:03

          The partial refund meant I wound up paying about $200 for four nights for four people to stay in Kowloon. It was a horrible stay though. The mirrors had so much soap scum you couldn't actually see yourself. The white couch was literally black. There were bodily solids on the wall. The shower heaf was completely broken off. The kitchen was entirely covered in grease and there was hair on the stove. Disgusting place.

  • OG Puppy Banana on 22/08/2018 - 14:50
    +21

    I recently returned from HK on a holiday.

    My views:

    1. It rains on average 6/7 days a week and the temperature hovers between 28-30 each day. Anything bigger than Typhoon 3 is annoying, but this didn't happen in my 10 days there.

    2. Humidity and air quality requires some adjustment as the dense living creates a very different quality of air and a particular scent

    3. Public transport is cheap and easy with the MTR. if you stay on Hong Kong Island, most travel is either walkable or costs $1-2 dollars. Going from Causeway to Kowloon/TST isn't very expensive ($3 on MTR) unless you take a taxi ($40) as they toll you for their cost of going back to HK island (Insurance in case they can't get a fare in Kowloon). The alternative is the ferry which is like 60 cents and a 20-minute walk.

    4. Transport from HK airport is by train and goes directly to Central on HK island. This is pretty helpful if your hotel is in Central, Admiralty or Causeway Bay. I think this is about $15.

    5. Everyone is in a rush. Don't expect people walking in straight lines or getting out of your way. I can't put my finger on it, but the missus, who is an HK native, says to suck it up and it's how it is.

    6. The cheaper and better food is rarely found on non-English menus and the best places scarcely have English speaking staff. So sadly food travellers who don't speak Cantonese will have a limited experience. As a whole, the food quality is better and money talks. Grunts and waving of appropriate cash will get you by.

    7. DON'T DRINK THE WATER - BUY BOTTLES

    8. You can do A LOT of tourism without spending. Free walking tours (Please tip your guide 100HKD for 3 hours of their time), free museums, British history sites like the prison, nature hikes, Lantau Island (Golden Budha), Man Mo Temple, Womens's Market, Wet Markets, Dragon Spine walk, and of course all the window shopping. Frankly, the HK cultural tour can be done in 3 days without paying more than $50AUD.

    Taking ferries across the harbours to just cross the water and get a view or going to Macau is quite cheap (60c to take the ferry). You can even go to their mega malls or Cinemas and enjoy the attractions. Speaking about just the cinemas, their tech is EASILY 10 years beyond ours and the price is $18 a seat. just calling this out because I like audio.

    There's no shortage of free high rises where you can get a city view. Most people take the tram due to the tourist appeal, but it's a bit expensive. The locals take the bus for a 10th of the cost and the view is clearly the same once you're at the top.

    If you're happy to spend some more, do Ocean Park. It's $90 for an adult but for a full day, you get the zoo, aquarium, dolphin show, cable cars, and heaps of rides. Once you're in, it'll all the attractions you can fit into a day. Just bring your own food. Didn't do Disneyland, so I can't comment. Maybe do rides first thing or at the end. There's a useful app that tells you line times.

    1. Due to the dense living, dwelling sizes are small. Therefore lower your expectations with your hotel sizes unless you want to stay at one of the $500AUD a night shops. We stayed in a 4* joint for about $170 a night and the room was tiny compared to Aus hotels. However, it was well serviced, excellent amenities, Free AFL games on ABC, complementary smartphone with free domestic calls and text. Did the job for us.

    2. If you're willing to spend, you can recoup your entire trip on surplus from luxury shopping savings. This is across Japanese Toys, French Handbags, Nike shoes, Swiss Watches, Italian shoes, the list goes on. At a particular outlet store, expect flat discounts of 50% to 70% across the board of prestigious brands such as the stuff you'd get in a Harrolds or posh section of flagship DJs. At another, expect 30-50% off, here you'll get more brand coverage but fewer discounts. The best part is that it's the stock of last year's goods. So if you are after timeless stuff or don't mind about recency, go here. (I forget the name - sorry!). Expect fewer savings on watches as many tourists from mainland China are willing to pay full RRP from ADs. But heaps of bargains to be found in secondary markets.

    (Note - Customs now have a policy of declaring goods worth over $900 for the purposes of GST - You can still make a profit even after paying applicable taxes - Or, you can spread the load amongst tourists - dunno, whatever works for you)

    Overall, I recommend. I also recommend Cathay Pacific if a deal can be found. Super efficient, excellent boarding services and quality airline. Great food, movies and USB charging. Economy cabin is bearable for a 187cm big guy.

    Hope this helps.

    • iversonjack on 22/08/2018 - 15:31

      Thanks that's some really helpful tips! I'm Taiwanese and looking to take the family with two young kids there soon, will have to obligingly enter Disneyland.

    • illumination on 22/08/2018 - 16:43
      +2

      Agree with most of what you've said. Except..

      The alternative is the ferry which is like 60 cents and a 20-minute walk.

      The ferry is a bit far from the stations - yes, but depending on where you're going, it might actually be closer/more convenient.

      Transport from HK airport is by train and goes directly to Central on HK island. This is pretty helpful if your hotel is in Central, Admiralty or Causeway Bay. I think this is about $15.

      There is also the option of bus. Here's a link including a map to where the popular buses stop. Fares.

      Advantages:

      • Cheaper
      • Don't need to lug luggage up and down into the subway (and look for a lift - relevant if you've got larger luggage)
      • You get street views of Hong Kong while on the bus
      • You'll get to cross the Tsing Ma Bridge
      • Might get you closer to your destination
      • Particularly handy if you're not going to Central - save you having to change trains. The walk between Hong Kong station and Central station is not that short even though it's technically connected
      • Free WiFi on the "A" series buses (not sure if there's free WiFi on the airport express)

      Disadvantages:

      • You won't get the "Airport express" experience
      • Can't take advantage of in-town (downtown?) check-in. Well, you can, but you need to go to Hong Kong station for that anyway
      • Could be slower, depending on where you're going
      • Probably slightly less tourist friendly, because it's easier to see on subways where you are relative to your stop. You're relying on the bus telling you the next stop - fortunately there are screens that do display the stop name. Otherwise, there's always Google maps.

      The cheaper and better food is rarely found on non-English menus and the best places scarcely have English speaking staff.

      I assume you meant is usually found on non-English menus? In which case I'd agree.

      There's no shortage of free high rises where you can get a city view.

      Agree, but how do you readily and easily get access to these buildings? If you're going to a rooftop bar or something similar, they may require you to buy a drink. I recall the Ritz-Carlton on the Kowloon side did not force me to get a drink though, which was cool.

      Most people take the tram due to the tourist appeal, but it's a bit expensive. The locals take the bus for a 10th of the cost and the view is clearly the same once you're at the top.

      In case others didn't quite catch the context of this (it took me a sec), this is referring to taking the tram up to The Peak to get a good view of Hong Kong from The Peak, as opposed to taking a bus or minivan up. Otherwise, trams on Hong Kong Island itself is cheap as chips. Cheaper than other forms of public transport - just slow.

      Note: Trams only run on Hong Kong Island.

      I also recommend Cathay Pacific if a deal can be found. Super efficient, excellent boarding services and quality airline. Great food, movies and USB charging.

      Agree that Cathay offers great food. I recall being given 3 meal choices compared to Qantas that only offer 2, and all 3 of the meal options appealed to me. Could just be a personal taste thing though!

      • OG Puppy Banana on 22/08/2018 - 17:44

        Good catch on the food comment. Indeed best and cheapest stuff is on non-english menus.

        Also, another great spot about The Peak. Clearly what I was talking about isn't inferred for a prospective tourist!

      • TheOneWhoGotAway on 22/08/2018 - 20:49

        hey, illumination,
        thanks for the tip for Ritz-Carlton, I think rooftop bars would be great for viewing the city at night.
        Do you have any tips for things to do as a 2nd time tourist or great local places to eat (only speaking english).

    • TheOneWhoGotAway on 22/08/2018 - 20:31

      Thank you for dedicating the time. I really appreciate the list of free things to do.

      Also wondering if yall' could share good online travel resources for things to do in Hong Kong. Last time I mostly followed trip advisor guides and there was only a dozen and perhaps outdated.

      I would also vouch for star ferry, in fact I purposely took it back and forth because looking at the city light at night with reflections on the water was magical.

      Any particular high rises you guys would recommend for the free night view? Or just take a bus to the peak and pay entry to the peak building?

      • sayako on 22/08/2018 - 20:53

        Find the Hong Kong Hiking Meetup香港遠足覓合團 page in Meetup

        I followed Openrice for food, but I think it does not show some of the hidden gems that locals go to

        There is no fees to enter the Peak building as I remember, take the Lugard Road loop/half loop around the top if you have time.

  • Aerith-Waifu on 22/08/2018 - 15:54

    Perth is closer but we are always excluded…….

    Don’t understand the logic

    • illumination on 22/08/2018 - 16:28
      +2

      Perth is closer

      It doesn't work that way lol

      Might as well say Darwin is closer

    • argamond on 22/08/2018 - 23:41

      Not enough HK people in Perth. More Malaysians and Singaporeans. That is why, when Sydney-siders queue for Mamak, Perth people shake their heads and wonder why you would queue for $8 hawkers

      • homersyd on 23/08/2018 - 10:06

        from memory $8 would only get you an entree?

  • lito on 23/08/2018 - 09:49

    Currently on my HK trip and have really enjoyed it. I flew Virgin which I booked for approx $500 via ozbargains deal few months ago. I caught the bus when arrived to Hong Kong Island which was cheap but much slower (Friday night traffic I think) than the Airport Express (which I took to visit Beijing where I am right now). HK has cheap food and drinks compared to Sydney, great public transport, loads of shopping options, nice hikes and views. The only thing is the humidity (which I don’t mind too much) and the rain (rainy season now and feels like occurs about 2-3 times a day for quick 30-60 mins), but easy to grab cheap 7/11 shop umbrella (approx $10 AUD which is what I ended up doing). Plan to head to the outlet store near airport on day of departure (which Aussie friends and even my local friends recommended). Overall an amazing trip and well worth a visit…I’m here on this promo because I hope to come back soon!

    • homersyd on 23/08/2018 - 10:07

      enjoy ur trip mate! :)

    • illumination on 23/08/2018 - 12:29

      $10 AUD per umbrella? Surely after the second time it rained, as an Ozbargainer, you'd be like, "ok damn I've been done twice. Gotta bring it with me the third time to save $10!" Haha

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