I recently flew Qatar Syd - BHX - SYD assuming I would get QFF award as there was a drop down box for my QFF #. When QF refused to credit me I retrospectively joined Qatar program and was credited air miles I think you have 30 days after your flight to apply to join to get credited
We live in Sydney and love using the ferry.... this is how we do it.
Load up the car with all our gear and plug in the esky with our provisions stay overnight somewhere and get to Port Melb late the next afternoon.
We always book a cabin for two and if that’s not available a cabin for four...