I'll try to give a few updates during our trip, but I'm not sure how much time I'll have, or if internet is available. But so you know where we are up to; the program:
DAY 1
We head north passing by Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. We arrive at Byron Bay early evening. Watch a tent set up and dismantle demonstration and time to get to know each other.
DAY 2
We will be transported to the best surfing location around Byron Bay where we will have surf lessons. After the lesson back to camp for lunch, and there is time to explore the town of Byron Bay before heading back to camp in the early evening for dinner.
DAY 3
We head into the fun capital of Australia today - the Gold Coast. We visit Dreamworld for a fun filled day of thrills and spills. We then head north to Coolum Beach and set up the camp.
DAY 4
We head north this morning, passing through Nambour and Gympie. The sight of the Tropic of Capricorn marker signals that we are passing through Rockhampton, Austtralia's beef capital.
DAY 5
Fields of sugarcane flank the road from Mackay. Now the land becomes more suited to grazing. Finally we sight the crystal blue waters of the Whitsundays. We are camping at Airlie Beach.
DAY 6
Join Ocean Rafting today as we explore on powered boats, and spend the day visiting idyllic Whitsunday passage. Relax on the world famous Whitehaven Beach, snorkle away from the crowds at Border Islands pristine reefs and enjoy a guided walk to Hill Inlet Lookout.
DAY 7
Good bye Airlie Beach. We stop outside Townsville, before continiuing to Cairns.
DAY 8
Today, we visit the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Included is all snorkeling equipment, and an Introductory dive. We can also view corals from a glass bottom boat. We will return to Cairns in the evening.
DAY 9
A guide takes us to Gillies Range and onto the tropical Atherton Tablelands. Exploring the Cathedral and Curtain Fig Trees and we also take a rainfores walk at Lake Barrine National park before lunch. We are going swimming at several waterfalls, such as Millaa Millaa, view the raging Dinner Falls and World Heritage listed Mount Hypipamee National Park. Last stop, the Wallaby Lodge.
DAY 10
We board our flight and arrive in Alice Springs. This evening we make a musical and visual journey at Andrew Langfords's "Sounds of Starlight".
DAY 11
Our sightseeing of Alice Springs starts with a visit to the lookout on top of Anzac Hill which offers an all round view of the town. We also visit Australia's Royal Flying Doctors Service Centre and the Reptile Centre.
DAY 12
We head to Kings Creek Station, and proceed to Kings Canyon. The sheer walls rise up 270m.
DAY 13
Today we enjoy a short ride on a camel, and head to Uluru, arriving early afternoon to view the monolith. This evening we head to Sunset Strip and watch the changing faces of this imposing rock as the sun slowly sets on the horizon.
DAY 14
Good morning sunshine! We get up early and head to Uluru, and subjected to weather conditions, a climb might be possible. We take a tour to the Cultural Centre before heading to Kata Tjuta - even larger than Uluru. Optional flights at own cots.
DAY 15
We head east passing Eridunda, before changing direction south passing the oasis of the Marla Bore with plenty of lizards, mulga and salt bush. We arrive in the early evening into Coober Pedy, where we sleep underground.
DAY 16
We head to the southern coast. Our home tonight is Gladstone. We will sleep in a goal, and our host will take us on a ghost tour.
DAY 17
Today, we enjoy a bried tour of Adelaid before heading further South to Naracoorte. Our camp tonight is within the National Park. At sunset we visit the Naracoorte Caves to see the Bat Cave and Blanche cave.
DAY 18
Today we head to the south coast of Australia. We watch a spectacular sound and light show depicting the history of the ship wreck coast.
DAY 19
We tour part of the Great Ocean Road and see the Twelve Apostles. We then head inland and arrive in Melbourne, the shopping capital of Australia.
DAY 20
Today we visit the Southbank and the Eureka Skydeck 88, the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere. The only observation deck with "The Edge" - a glass cube which projects 3 m out from the building, almost 300 m above the ground. We then visit Docklands and you have free time to explore, before heading back to camp and relax.
DAY 21
This morning we explore the city of Melbourne. Take a ride on Australia's last remaining tramway system. Visit the Queen Victoria Markets . In the afternoon we head off to Gundagai.
DAY 22
Last day. Goodbye everyone!
So yeah, that's our trip. You've probaly realised that we cover a fair bit of Australia, and in case you wanted to know, the entire trip goes over 10 000 km, which by the way is the same distance as from Norway to South-Africa. I think it's going to be great! So see youse in 3 weeks ;D
- Bec
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