This is so good to know. I have Oz dollars with me---some, prob not enough, but I ain't travelling without a cash reserve---and I'm planning on booking short flights while I'm there, so this is perfect.

Also, I may have the opportunity to give a book talk at ANU in exchange for flight reimbursement.

I will look for cheap scuba. I am struggling with whether or not to haul my fins with me. I'm taking my mask and snorkel. Fins are so big and so heavy! But if I take them I can snorkel for free...I ditched the tent idea and am only using short tours that provide lodging.

So what do you think: can I rent just fins for cheap? Otherwise I have to haul them everywhere, but if you think it's worth it, I may do it.