Blogs from Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania - page 2

On leaving Newcastle, we decided to keep momentum and bypass Sydney to head South through the country to Melbourne with the idea of eventually returning back North using the famous Pacific Highway route on the coast. On the way, we ventured West to check out the Blue Mountains National Park which prove to be both a welcome and scenic break in the long drive and where we managed to fit in a quick trail around the valley's ridges to stretch our legs. I was surprised to find that the valley was indeed blue. I suppose it's not called Blue Mountains for nothing... Sure the trees are green but I think it's some sort of light phenomenon that blankets the tree tops and the horizon a slightly bluey tint. It was a long haul in the car ... read more

I caught the bus into the city and went to enquire re flights to Alice Springs and trips to Ayres Rock flight and trip worked out to about £375 which consists of return flights and a 3 day 2 night trip visiting Ayres Rock,the olgas and Kings Canyon. I booked this departing on the Thursday 8th and returning to Sydney Monday 12th. I also chased Intrepid Travel re the letter of invitation to Russia and they advised that the agent had not received the last request. They advised will be sent to me in a couple of days. Also asked re paperwork for china trip and they said it was sent to STA on the 30 Jan, I am not surprised that they have never forwarded it on. ... read more