Our first stop in Queensland was to the excellent Springbrook National Park where the natural bridge circuit brought us to a waterfall gushing into a glow worm cave. From here we linked up with our friend Marie at her beautiful home on the top of Mount Tamborine. This was an excellent base to explore the…Continue reading Australia – Queensland Part 1 (Gold Coast, Moreton Island, Brisbane, K’gari, Cape Hillsborough & Eungella National Park)
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Australia – New South Wales (Blue Mountains, Sydney, Hunter Valley, Port Macquarie, Waterfall Way & Bryon Bay)
We entered the state of New South Wales after leaving Canberra and made a beeline to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Located only 60 km from Sydney, this popular destination is famous for its breathtaking views, waterfalls, and rock formations. We visited the Three Sisters, Scenic World, Katoomba & Wentworth Falls, and Katoomba’s Beverly…Continue reading Australia – New South Wales (Blue Mountains, Sydney, Hunter Valley, Port Macquarie, Waterfall Way & Bryon Bay)
Australia – Australian Capital Territory (Canberra)
Canberra is the capital of Australia and is set inland from the country’s southeast coast. It was chosen as the capital in 1908 as a compromise between the cities of Sydney and Melbourne and is located in the Australian Capital Territory. We decided to spend one whirlwind day here to visit the Parliament House (make…Continue reading Australia – Australian Capital Territory (Canberra)
Australia – Victoria (Grampians National Park, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne & Benalla)
After leaving South Australia, we drove into Victoria, the second smallest state (after Tasmania). Tarragal Cave overlooking Bridgewater Lake was our first stop, followed by the blowholes and petrified forest of Bridgewater. Then we took a detour up north to visit Grampians National Park. This majestic mountain range is home to wildlife and spectacular scenery.…Continue reading Australia – Victoria (Grampians National Park, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne & Benalla)
Australia – South Australia (Adelaide, Hallett Cove, Rapid Bay, Kingscote Jetty, Hopkins Island, Grindal Island, Neptune Islands, Edithburgh Jetty, Second Valley & Victor Harbor)
Adelaide impressed us with its many restaurants, bars, galleries, gardens and museums. Our first 3 nights were based in the central business district next to the Rundle Mall, a pedestrian-only shopping area. In addition to discovering street art and murals hidden on every street corner, we admired the beautiful Adelaide State Library, visited the South…Continue reading Australia – South Australia (Adelaide, Hallett Cove, Rapid Bay, Kingscote Jetty, Hopkins Island, Grindal Island, Neptune Islands, Edithburgh Jetty, Second Valley & Victor Harbor)