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North to the Australian Rainforest | Jan 22 06'

by smb6448 a real traveler, on vacation in Australia

"We were at the very, very top, peeking out of the rainforest canopy and looking across a view that went forever!"

Anna and Richard talked us into doing the most extraordinary thing! We took a bus to O'Reilly's, a resort in the rain... Continue reading »
To Melbourne | Aug 23 06'

by Tonya a 31 year old female, on vacation in Melbourne

"Ned Kelly, who is the Australian outlaw equivilent of Billy The Kid, was hung there in the jail and his death maks is on display as well."

My journey to Melbourne started at a quarter to midnight when I got on to the bus at the Canberra bus station. I had no ide... Continue reading »
The Kangaroo Flu | Mar 17 07'

by Siobhan & Jonathan a 29 year old female traveling as a couple from New Brunswick, on vacation in Brisbane

"I got pooped on......."

So, in hindsight, Jon and I both were not feeling well and we probably should have not gone down to the Koala Sanctuary, but we were so excited a... Continue reading »
Thrill seeking fun | Feb 07 07'

by Adro&Sean a 27 year old female traveling as a couple from Wellington, on vacation in Brisbane

""... being hauled up 120 m into the air, only to be let go...""

We gladly took the sleep in on Thursday as we needed a break from the fast-paced fun we'd been enjoying so far. It can really take it out of... Continue reading »
days 1-4 of 9 day road trip | Feb 02 07'

by maiersarah a 26 year old female from Thunder Bay, on vacation in Hobart

Meet martine at Hobart YHA and decided on road trip- she's dutch but a language person and therefore spent a year at cambridge uni and speaks 6 lan... Continue reading »
the night dive... | Jan 31 07'

by footprints a 26 year old female from Toronto, on vacation in Cairns

"so there we were, a couple of worms floating near the surface of the water wearing black wet suits and sharing an oxygen tank."

the night dive.... a tale of fear If ever anything could go wrong on a dive, especially one at night - it happened to me. By writing this entry how... Continue reading »
Exploring the Great Barrier Reef! | Jan 23 07'

by Nicolle a real traveler from Sherwood Park, on vacation in Cairns

"I hope I'm not shark bait!"

I didn't realize when I flew into Cairns that is would be so lush and green. It is known as the rainforest part of Australia and it was super humid... Continue reading »
Visiting friends in Tumut | Dec 05 06'

by The Hallgrens a 36 year old female traveling as a couple from Belle Plaine, on vacation in Tumut

"we walked around town, only to complete the Australian salute several times over"

Taking the long bus ride from Sydney to Australia's capital, Canberra, affirms what we have read about Australia; it is huge. So vastly huge... Continue reading »
Our last fortnight in Australia | Jan 20 07'

by Mike & Jackie a traveling as a couple from Portsmouth, on vacation in Perth

Our original intention for the Western Australia leg of our big trip had been to hire a car after a few days in Perth and drive down to the Marg... Continue reading »
Most expensive G and T | Nov 29 06'

by The Hallgrens a 36 year old female traveling as a couple from Belle Plaine, on vacation in Blue Mountains National Park

"33 dollars for the 700 ml bottle of gin"

We landed in Sydney Australia and had only one night before heading out to Australia's famous Blue Mountains. Don’t worry, we’ll be back in Sydney... Continue reading »