Destination: Australia

First Day of Travel

Sat, 4 Jun 2016 | By jmandjm | Views [446] | Comments [3]

After a very wet and foggy start to the day the group, minus Allan, met at Maccas at Lithgow. Gary, Elke and Ken had stayed the night at Lithgow with Jenny and I and Schuey travelling from home after a very early start. The trip over the mountains was ... Read more >

Aunty Jo's Kitchen II

Thu, 2 Jun 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [459]

Until today I thought "Aunty Jo" was coined by Andy but I learned Jo was often older and taller than most of her friends. Late last year, Jo moved from Melbourne to her sister's campout in Tiaro, halfway between Gympie and MaryborougH. For the past ... Read more >

Photos: Still in Perth...leaving soon :-)

Wed, 1 Jun 2016 | By heffmann | Photo Gallery

Photos: FNQ

Mon, 30 May 2016 | By kandp | Photo Gallery

Photos: Maryborough and Tiaro

Sat, 28 May 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Photos: Arnhem Land & Savannah Way

Thu, 26 May 2016 | By jmandjm | Photo Gallery

Preparartion

Thu, 26 May 2016 | By jmandjm | Views [472]

Preparation for the trip is almost complete with only a few things to attend to. With only 9 days to when we set off we are looking forward to the trip with plenty of enthusiasm. It will be great to get up into Queensland and the NT with the warmer ... Read more >

Stanthorpe

Thu, 26 May 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [762]

Most travellers head straight up the coast, visiting Byron Bay and the Gold Coast before heading up to the Whitsundays, but a few days ago I made a run for Stanthorpe. Famous for apples and grapes, the Granite Belt is very atypical of Queensland. Nearly ... Read more >

Photos: Stanthorpe

Wed, 25 May 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Photos: Taree

Tue, 24 May 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

The Human Spirit

Tue, 24 May 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [634]

As I’ve done many times before, I’d take my lessons learned whilst travelling and put them to great use on the road. This morning I woke up early as Geoff and Dee were getting ready to go visit their son in Port Macquaire (known as “... Read more >

Photos: Port Arthur

Sat, 14 May 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Photos: NSW Sydney

Sat, 14 May 2016 | By dawnandmark | Photo Gallery

NSW Sydney

Sat, 14 May 2016 | By dawnandmark | Views [431] | Comments [3]

Hi all, this is my final blog from the big adventure downunder.  It has been fantastic and in many ways even better than expected.  Our feet haven't touched the ground for 78 days including 3 hectic days in Sydney.  I think we are ... Read more >

Photos: NT Magical Uluru

Thu, 12 May 2016 | By dawnandmark | Photo Gallery