Completing the Aussie Circuit - South Coast - South of Sydney

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After over a week in Sydney, we got back on the road heading south/southeast on our way to complete the circuit started over 7 weeks ago. Ending up where we started, Melbourne, was a great way to end the Australian portion of this epic voyage. After all is said and done, we have to say that Melbourne was our favourite "big" city in Australia. We were also in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra (as well as Alice Springs, Cairns,and Mackay along the way). While all of them have their unique charms and features, Melbourne really has it all - the skyline, the river, the nightlife, the shopping, the restaurants, the transit (trams and trains), the cafe scene, the culture, the sophistication, the people, the neighbourhoods - you name it. Great city. On the way back, there were some interesting stops in the Blue Mountains, Canberra (the nation's capital), the "Snowy" mountains (not at this time of year though), and the south coast beaches. From top to bottom, and everywhere in between, Australia is a truly phenomenal country. Next time, we'll get to the West coast too! But for now, it's onward to New Zealand.

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Photos

War Memorial
Canberra

Snowy Mountains
Sorry, we're out of snow

Thunderhead
In the Snowy River region

Black Swan 1
On the South Coast

Surf Beach 1
On the South Coast

Surf Beach 3
Wicked Waves

Surf Rescue
Training Exercises

Melbourne Skyline
Across the River from Southbank

Supper Inn
BEST Chinese Food in Melbourne

Melbourne Riverwalk 1
Sparkly and Twinkly

Crown Casino Melbourne
Christmas in the Casino

Melbourne Harley Davidson
Harley Heaven

Comments

[sidandilene]

what?? melbourne over sydney...
isn't it obvious - I love sydney (anyway you spell it :) ) Sad to leave? wait - new zealand is ahead - say good-bye to spiders and snakes and hello to magnificent landscapes - you ain't seen nothin' yet! can't wait to see the pics - say hello to franz joseph for us....any bungee jumping going to be done?? have a blast -enjoy the vino - but not the food - you are forewarned! xo

[Jeff]

Natalie Portman Lookalike
Looks just like her.

[DPC]

Stockholm syndrome
Man... you have been among the natives for tooooooooo long. You're starting to look like an Aussie!