I think I tried every iteration for three days and to be honest it's such a long hard slog anyway to get out there I didn't want to risk hopping or being with an airline without some kind of decent rep for comfort. Ended up finally buying some this arvo .. 900 quid one way with Quantas but at least I will get the rewards points for next time we fly back. Didn't make a helluva difference with getting return. You needed up paying more to be able to change the date and as I don't know when exactly we can return, there seemed little point

Have to say I'm pretty sad about going home, but at least I'll miss out on the steam fairs.