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Thoughts on Australia
5 months in we've reached the end of the third leg of our trip so its time for some reflections on the last 7 weeks. Although we've done a lot, Australia is a truly massive country so we'll definitely be coming back at some point (watch out rels!)
As before, these are in no particular order and are not intended as either an interesting read or a definitive guide to anyone else.
Favourite Places
David - Melbourne / Adelaide / Fremantle
Jenny - Adelaide / Kangaroo Island / Perth
Activities & Attractions
David - Kurunda Railway/Sky train / Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef / Cricket at the WACA
Jenny - Kayaking with Dolphins, Port Adelaide / Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef / Wine tour, Margaret River
Wineries Visited
Margaret River - Evans & Tate, Redgate, Bettenays (chilli wine!)
Yarra Valley - Rochford, Domaine Chandon, Kellybrook (especially the cider)
Macedon Ranges - Hanging Rock
Beaches
Esperance - endless white sands, great waves, no stingers and kangaroos on the beach, what more could you ask for?
Whitehaven, Whitsundays
Wildlife spots
Kangaroos, Esperance Beach
Kangaroos, Dunsborough campsite
Dolphins, Bunbury
Dolphins, Port Adelaide
Pelicans, Kangaroo Island
Koalas, Kangaroo Island
Seals & Sealions, , Kangaroo Island
Wallabies, Long Island
Fish, Great Barrier Ref
Turtles, Whitsundays
Parrots, Kurunda
Food & Drink
Lamingtons
BBQs (Annie & Keith)
Chilli mussels, Perth
Vegemite
Frozen coke
Coffee - long black/flat white
Accommodation
Aside from all the lovely people that kindly put us up the following places are worth a mention:
YHA hostel, Robe
YHA hostel, Apollo Bay
Spa Cabin, Geelong
Globetrotters International Hostel, Cairns
So that's Australia done. Next stop New Zealand and the start of leg 4 of our 5 leg trip.
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