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 – 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 – Western Australia (Perth, Rottnest Island, Busselton & Margaret River)
Western Australia was the first stop in our two month trip around Australia. We flew into Perth and were picked up by Bree, a travel friend from our TransAfrica trip over a decade ago. Bree offered up her lovely home as our base for the week and took time off to show us around. Highlights…Continue reading Australia – Western Australia (Perth, Rottnest Island, Busselton & Margaret River)