Australia - Facts And Figures

Me At The Rock

The facts and figures of my Australian Adventure;

2 Months: 8th June 2008 - 8th August 2008

States Visited:
*Western Australia
*Northern Territory
*Queensland
*New South Wales
*Victoria And Melbourne

Top 15 Experiences (in no particular order)

1. Up The west Coast - Swimming with sharks on the Ningaloo Reef, seeing dolphins at Monkey Mia and the amazing Pinnacles Desert.
2. Cairns And The Great Barrier Reef - The incredible GBR, an underwater world of colour and wildlife. A natural wonder of the world - you can see why!!!
3. Uluru - Watching Ayers Rock change colour at sunrise and sunset then getting up close on a walk around the world's largest rock.
4. Daintree And Cape Tribulation - Sailing down the Daintree River in search of many wild, saltwater crocodiles, then trekking through another of the world's oldest rainforest's.
5. Whitsunday Islands - Sailing around the many Whitsunday Islands, living on the boat for three days and standing on the most incredible beach in the world - Whitehaven Beach.
6. Fraser Island - Cruising in a 4x4 jeep with 9 others across the largest sand island in the world. Speeding down the beach, taking in the stunning lakes and camping out with the dingoes.
7. Melbourne - A fantastic multicultural city where you can have much fun with a Neighbours star and see a game of Aussie Rules where you have no idea whats happening at the famous MCG stadium.
8. Outback Australia - The bizarre town of Alice Springs, camping out under a million stars in the freezing red center and seeing the amazing Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon.
9. Noosa - Surfing the waves at Noosa - so much fun even with all the injuries.
10. Perth And Freemantle - The city which still holds it's country town feel. Great atmosphere and a perfect place to start your Australian journey.
11. Byron Bay - A beautiful, chilled out, hippy town with a great variety of people. stunning scenery and a perfect spot to relax. Nimbin completes the hippy vibe.
12. Sydney - A dramatic city with loads to see and do. from making it up the Sydney Tower to chilling on the beach at Bondi. Plus just setting eyes on the Harbour Bridge and Opera House is enough to come here.
13. Magnetic Island - Chilling on the stunning and peacefully quiet Magnetic Island.
14. Brisbane - Partying hard in this sunny, clean and very livable city that even has a beach stuck in the middle of it.
15. Blue Mountains - Unbelievable views of this famous canyon, with the three sisters standing proud and where it snowed for added dramatic effect.

Most Expensive Place -
Sydney (especailly but unsuprisingly by Circular Quay).

Cheapest Place -
Brisbane

Longest Bus Journey -
Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay - 14 hours.

Best Hostel -
The Arts Factory (Byron Bay)

Average Spend -
40-50 pounds a day.

People -
Mad as a box of frogs but friendly as anything!!!

Well thats it from Australia - sad to leave but must be moving on!!!