Trying to plan a visit to Australia mid-January 2012, never been before & want to make the most of it. Visiting son in Sydney (economic emigrant) , so accommodation there no problem. Have a reasonable quote from, Trailfinders, to fly from Cork to Sydney, via Heathrow & stopping 2 nights in Hong kong on the way & on the way back. Was thinking of trying to get there as direct as possible & maybe not stopping on the way & stopping for 3 nights on the way back to make the most of our visit. Was also considering hiring a motorhome for traveling around for the mid part of our visit - week with son first - he may become sick or the sight of us (joking), then maybe 10 days travelling up & down the East coast - then last few days in Sydney again. Flights suggested at the moment thru Cathay Pacific. I know we won't have a chance of seeing all Australia, but has anyone any suggestions for me? All comments gratefully received.