Duke1, Just realized that some one named "Shambhu Shrestha" is posting the cheaper rates here (though for NY). May be u can check with him for Australia as well. Shambhu Shrestha President Travel 1385 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02139 Tel: (617) 500-4407 Fax: (781) 395-2562 E-Mail: reservation@travelpresident.com http://www.travelpresident.com