Is this a good time to visit Australia?

**kmlim** · 24-02-2009, 02:18 AM

yes, that's what the Matta fair top guy is encouraging claiming the lower exchange rate for aussie dollar.
What's your take?

**totoro** · 24-02-2009, 09:02 AM

it's true to some extent... AUD is at 2.40 now... a trip to Australia and NZ will be perfect, since NZ is at 1.80 when last year it was at 2.70 I think?

But it's not only the exchange rate, now with AirAsia it's dirt cheap to go. You can fly return to Melbourne at just RM354 nett when AA offered their free flights.

**AllUrban** · 24-02-2009, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by totoro

it's true to some extent... AUD is at 2.40 now... a trip to Australia and NZ will be perfect, since NZ is at 1.80 when last year it was at 2.70 I think?

But it's not only the exchange rate, now with AirAsia it's dirt cheap to go. You can fly return to Melbourne at just RM354 nett when AA offered their free flights.

which may return in time for the MATTA fair...

Cheers, m

**kmlim** · 24-02-2009, 11:52 AM

Wah! You are really make me very excited, moreover I need to "revisit" my long overdue honeymoon

**mlkok** · 24-02-2009, 02:55 PM

Of coz it's a good time. It's his job to convince you.

Ultimately it will be your choice of whether spending this sum of money will affect you in this economic downturn.

Please ignore the stupid Hong Leong ad of borrowing money to travel. That will mean disaster later on.

**kmlim** · 24-02-2009, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by mlkok

Of coz it's a good time. It's his job to convince you.

Ultimately it will be your choice of whether spending this sum of money will affect you in this economic downturn.

Please ignore the stupid Hong Leong ad of borrowing money to travel. That will mean disaster later on.

Fyi, I am the "he" la

**jimmyay** · 24-02-2009, 03:37 PM

when is MATTA fair?

**totoro** · 24-02-2009, 03:45 PM

13-15 march

**Terrenigma** · 24-02-2009, 03:57 PM

where should i click to post new thread?

**totoro** · 24-02-2009, 05:00 PM

check out this site for some fantastic Australian nature scenery:

http://travel.webshots.com/album/570128405qpsodh

**kmlim** · 09-03-2009, 10:57 PM

where can I find graph for ringgit vs aussie dollar for the past 10 yrs?

**Sentinel** · 10-03-2009, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by kmlim

where can I find graph for ringgit vs aussie dollar for the past 10 yrs?

You planning a trip to Australia or you planning on investing in AUD dollar?

**bugbear** · 10-03-2009, 01:55 AM

Well guys, our own RM has just plunged big time and so it is not value for money to travel now.

**USJ27Resident** · 10-03-2009, 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by kmlim

where can I find graph for ringgit vs aussie dollar for the past 10 yrs?

http://www.bnm.gov.my/index.php?ch=12&pg=629

but i think can only go for up to 1 year ...

**totoro** · 10-03-2009, 07:17 AM

before 1997 it was below 2.0... but past history is no indication for future performance

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