We arrived in Melbourne and caught a taxi to the YHA. Our first experience of a Youth Hostel. We stayed in Melbourne for 3 days and boy was it hot. The YHA was ok but lack of air con in the room made it a little uncomfortable, so we didn’t spend much time there. We saw the sights of Melbourne form the Rialto Towers and the Quayside. We also found time to catch up on a film, Music and Lyrics and just generally chilled – lots of walking through a big ci...

Our Western Australia adventure ended with a breakfast meeting overlooking the Swan River in Perth with Jan Rose and family. Jan is a friend of Yvonnes from CAFCASS (where Dawn temped before jetting off) and yes she is as nutty as Yvonne. Didn’t know what to expect however, within 5 minutes we were all talking like old friends. Jan treated us to Breakfast and lots of coffee, Jay played football with Jordan. All in all the whole family were real welcoming...

North Western Australia Route:- Perth, Pinnacles Desert, Greenough, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Exmouth, Tom Price, Karijini National Park, Meekathara, Perth Distance Covered:- 4000 km approx After a refreshing night and rest bite from driving our North West adventure began. Dawns navigational skills managed to get us heading south again, so after a 10km detour, we were on the right freeway. A stop at Joondalup and yet more great navigating from D...

South Western Australia Route:- Perth, Yalgorup National Park, Bunbury, Busselton, Cape Naturaliste, Dunsborough, Margaret River, Augusta, Jewel Cave, Cape Leeuwin, Pemberton, Walpole, Albany, Esperance, Kalgoorlie Boulder, Hyden -Wave Rock, Perth Distance covered:- 3000 Km approx Our Campervan adventure began with picking up the van from Trailmasters in Perth. After a quick 'How to Operate' the van we were heading south. Well not quite, we had to navig...

Arrived in Perth on 12th January after a five hour flight, which consisted of lots of food and you me and duprez, which was a really funny film. After a smooth transition from airport to Mountway Holiday apartments (which we booked online) we unloaded our luggage to begin checking in. Upon first appearances the room looked basic but seemed clean, however on sight of the roaches we were out of there!! If anyone is reading this and travelling to Perth do not stay i...