Destination: Australia

Queensland Coast to Top End

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [270]

For much of the pandemic I haven't even had an actual pair of shoes...just a pair of thongs. Also, I can count the number of times I've worn a jumper on one hand. I've received my first jab, and I'm ready for this ever-lasting pandemic to finally be ... Read more >

What Goes Up...Must Come Down

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [332]

It was a long journey to the Tip of Australia, so it was gonna be a long journey down. This is one of those very special journeys where I've had to just roll with the punches. Regardless if I've had to sleep in a tent or give up after several hours with ... Read more >

Photos: Thursday Island

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

TI

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [299]

Now that I've been to the Tip of Australia, I feel I have to go even further north. If it were possible at the moment I would try to get across to Papua New Guinea. Until recently I figured the Torres Strait Islands were somewhat like Norfolk Island ... Read more >

On Top of Australia!

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [415]

I'm on top of the world!!!! A euphoric feeling I had today, like that feeling Jack had as he stood at the front of the Titanic. After reaching Bamaga yesterday I thought about making a B-line for the Tip but I thought I'd rather do it when I'm refreshed ... Read more >

Archer River to Bamaga

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [989]

I made it as far as Weipa a couple of days ago and that's where my progress somewhat stalled. There's not a lot to do in Weipa but it's a good provision stop and the beachside campground is really lovely. I should add that I met some really lovely people ... Read more >

Journey to the Cape...Begins

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [307]

An extraordinary adventure has begun. The Australian version of Alaska's Dalton Highway or Russia's Kolyma Highway is in my eyes. The journey to Cape York is known as the "Trip to the Tip." It's something of a pilgrimage or rite of passage for many Aussies;... Read more >

Photos: Cape York Peninsula

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Photos: Kuranda

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Photos: Yarrabah

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Like a Kid Again...

Thu, 8 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [291]

Travelling with Cate and her two kids has been a real highlight these past couple of days. This morning we started with a walk to Scallywags Cafe for brekkie. Coffee and a big breakfast would start another big day. Why didn't my parents take all of us ... Read more >

Photos: Magnetic Island

Wed, 7 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

Isle of Attractions

Wed, 7 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [307]

Of all aspects of travel, the people I meet are what I appreciate most. A stand-out tourist site or a beautiful beach will always be there but it's the people who often alter the course of your travels, and that happened to me the other day. Outside ... Read more >

Photos: Townsville

Tue, 6 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery

TED Talk

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [239]

What a day! Today I attended my first in-person TED Talk. A number of speakers were there covering a varying range of topics. My dream is to do my own TED Talk, and I can think of a number of topics I can discuss.  Being here today required working ... Read more >