Destination: Australia

east coast

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 | By nooltn | Views [395]

well a long but fantastic part of my journey over here is over. i have been to see fraser island and the whitsundays.  they were both amazing, fraser island i got to drive a four wheel drive across the sand, (first time driving left hand manual) which ... Read more >

Hey Tara is having a good time.

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 | By tara_and_paul_go_travelling | Views [247]

But unfortunately I am not, getting sick of work, want to be out of there and not winding down as I should be.  Right that is enough of the moaning time to be positive.  It's Tuesday which means I only have two days left and I rearranged my hair cut to ... Read more >

The Start - Melbourne to Doha

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 | By kjermyn13 | Views [298]

This blog is to be summary of what is to be the beinging of one of life's best experiences, with open eyes we jet set off to see what the world has to offer. Melbourne International Airport - June 20, 2011. Flight QR31 Melbourne to Doha Departing ... Read more >

Happy 71st Dad and Tara Starts The Tour

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 | By tara_and_paul_go_travelling | Views [269]

Firstly Dad congrats you have turned 71 which of course is 17 backwards....magical hey?  Well anyhow there was a dinner at my sister Allisons place but after getting out of work at 6.10 I was in no mood to do anything other than come home and sit my arse ... Read more >

Photos: Kata Tjuta

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 | By thewoodies | Photo Gallery

Day 5

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 | By thewoodies | Views [306]

Yalara - Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)                                                         Drove out to Kata Tjuta this morning with the intention of walking the Valley of the Winds walk. We stopped at the viewing area on the the way which gave a magnificent ... Read more >

Day 4

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 | By thewoodies | Views [271]

Erldunda to Yulara (Uluru - Ayers Rock 246km)                                            Good not to have the whole day driving! We arrived in time for lunch then after some shopping went out to the national park, visiting the Cultural Centre, the base ... Read more >

Hmm What Day is It? Oh it's Sunday, great.

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 | By tara_and_paul_go_travelling | Views [259]

Gee it really sucks when one of you is travelling and the other is at home regardless of what hat you wear. This time around Tara is wearing the pastry eating hat and I am wearing the stay at home hat which for the most part is OK but I am missing Tara ... Read more >

Photos: Flinders to Port Lincoln

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 | By sjamieson005 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Barossa to Flinders then to Port Lincoln

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 | By sjamieson005 | Photo Gallery

Hungry anyone?

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 | By sjamieson005 | Views [457]

Had a couple of awesome days (god I sound like and aussie!).  Started off with some more wine tasting in the Barossa - best was two hands which I had to refuse the half a glass of around 10 wines due to driving reasons, Helen was fine as per usual.  ... Read more >

Day 3

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 | By thewoodies | Views [302]

Coober Pedy, SA to Erldunda, NT (488km) Another long day of driving with not a great deal of variety in the scenery except for some interesting land forms near Marla and red rock formations near Kulgera. Saw several eagles including one very large one ... Read more >

Photos: Tara and Paul Photos

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 | By tara_and_paul_go_travelling | Photo Gallery

Day 2

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 | By thewoodies | Views [278]

A long day of driving today with stops at Pimba and Glendambo. Although the scenery at first seemed monotonous when we looked closely the plants varied considerably with silver, redish and bright green foliage as well as the good old Ozzie olive ... Read more >

started slow...

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 | By andybruno27 | Views [223]

our flight out of sydney has been cancelled. we are bunking out at gus'. a lot of football talk... we still don't know when we will be off. hope for the best. sightseeing tomorrow? after trying to re book. v e r y   s l o w   s t a r t...