Blogs from Oceania - page 7042

Hello there valued readers this is my first blog entry, written from my very own bedroom somewhere north of Townsville. Lets keep that location private shall we, you know, for all those stalkers out there (you know who you are!). Well the time is getting closer my friend! Plenty of saving to do! Ok so there's exactly 5 weeks til i leave. Money is scarce at the moment which is always good..(please insert sarcasm here). I have one car to sell to complete any missing funds i might need! Still need stuff like travel insurance so i can be sent back home for free when i break my legs snowboarding! No don't laugh, the possibilities are endless! However, unlike the other aussies overseas i don't plan on crashing any snowmobiles into oncoming trees. If i do ... read more

Greetings from Adelaide, the quiet acheiver (lonely planet) of Oz Cities. Firstly I notice from my viewing stats that '83 Cobbold Road" my test entry back in February has higher stats than 'Where Eagles Dare' my skydive in Taupo, there is no justice on this earth! So if you haven't read about my Skydive then you know where to go, and beware the DVD!! Anyways, I'm now in Adelaide which I reached on the world famous Indian Pacific Railway, got a pass. Left the dissapointing hostel in Kings Cross and got on the train and set off at 3pm on Saturday, trundled up through the impressive Blue Mountains then down into darkness. Had a load of legroom and spent most of the evening playing a fun game with some pre-schoolers in my carrige, they find an ... read more

We've just had a fantastic 3 days onboard a 50ft yacht. We went to 3 Whitsunday islands and to Whithaven beach (apprently one of the top 10 in the world). The weather was scorching and there was just enough wind. We went diving yesterday and today, which I loved. There were a 3 others who had their Padi, so we we could go off together in a group and explore. Saw so many colourful fish, huge clams, coral and sea turtles, the water was so clear. Also while we were anchored last night a whale came up about 100m from the boat and started spouting water etc, it was truly magical. We also saw dolphins on the way back to Airle beach today. Had such a good trip! Em xx xx... read more

Left Melbourne on Wednesday, arrived in Cairns and got to my hostel by about 9pm. Just my luck, it was raining. Hostel was ok ish. A long walk from anywhere, but reasonably clean. A weird bunch of people staying there though. So tried to spend as little time there as possible! Found out straight away that Cairns is a party haven (though I kind of knew that anyway) - loads of pubs/clubs, and plenty of tourists (mainly British) to boot. Spent the next day trying to avoid the rain as it was on and off all day. Finally got some sunshine on the Friday so headed down to a big outdoor pool they call "The Lagoon" and spent some chill out time. Went out each of the 3 evenings I was there, and met a few ... read more

Russell - We headed out from Coober Pedy after our tour and headed towards Port Augusta for an overnight stop. Everyone we met who we told this told us the same thing - “Don‘t stay too long.” so we were there just to overnight. We bid farewell to the outback as bit by bit we saw civilisation return. First the radio stations, then electricity pylons, then even cats eyes! Only our mobile phone signal held out to the last 10 kms. After a night in Port Augusta we made it to Adelaide the capital of South Australia. Named after William IVs Queen Adelaide (he was the one that came before Victoria) and was set up by Cornel Light. Those with a long memory will remember that name from Penang where Cornel Light’s daddy set things up ... read more