Confirming with Tawita that you can access the new paradise lounge in POM with QF status but you must have a QF flight number. The new lounge (and airport as a whole) is a huge improvement on the old one - it is actually quite pleasant going there. There are a lot of new new shops, bars and...
My friend works at Dan Murphy's (QLD) - he said their biggest seller by far is Corona (10 pallets) and second is xx_X Gold (2 pallets). I guess VB would be more popular down south.
Thanks for the TR and great photos... I was at the Airways in December and they let me poolside without any fees... I guess it depends who is working or maybe I am a bit of a regular there? Another option is the Gateway Hotel as they also have a free shuttle (not as nice as the Airways though).
QF LAX F lounge opens - TBIT
QF opens new lounge in time for Christmas and ahead of schedule... looks very nice!
Qantas First Lounge for first class and platinum flyers opens at Los Angeles airport
We have recently got back from Japan with 3 kids in tow (aged 7 - 13). Some tips we found:
Try okonomyaki in Hiroshima
Hiroshima museum was great for the kids
Trains were fast, easy to navigate and efficient
If you are getting JR rail passes, buy them in Australia
If in Kyoto the Samurai sword...