So our next stop is Australia. This will be continent No. 5. We have already been to North America, South America, Europe, and Antarctica. I have always been lukewarm about visiting Australia. Just more white people that speak English. So the exotic quotient is low. However, they do drive on the left hand side of the road, so we give them an extra point. Still, this trip should be a lot of fun. After doing some research one gets the impression that Australia is basically one big beach town. Unless you're going to the Outback, every city is on the coast with at least Summer providing plenty of beach weather.
We have put together an itinerary. Here is where we are going and why.
Weather - We will be going in March, and from what I've gathered the weather in the South should be good. I have been told that Queensland, Northern Australia (Darwin), and the Outback are hot during that time of year. It is also the rainy season in the coastal tropical areas. So Alice Springs, the Gold Coast, and Great Barrier Reef should wait for another trip. You may have heard on the news about the severe flooding in Australia. Most of it is occurring in the Brisbane area. Although it is an exceptional event, it is not surprising that is occurring in the Summer. It just confirms that a visit to Northern Australia is best done during their Winter.
Sydney - It is of course Australia's most important city so you have to go there. We are going to enjoy the sites of the city and then head to the beach area of Manly.
Adelaide/Barossa Valley - They make world class wines there, we must go.
Perth - I have a strange attraction to remote corners of the globe. Some call Perth the most remote city in the world. It is on the West coast of Australia. Warm weather and beaches are a bonus.
Melbourne - We will visit the family of some good friends our ours that live in Geelong, very close to Melbourne. We are going to make this part of our visit a road trip. From the airport We will make our way to The Great Ocean Road and then make our way back to Melbourne. After Melbourne the trip is done.
| Australia March 1 - March 20 | ||
| Date | Activity | Overnight |
| Mar. 1 | Depart SEA 1:30pm Layover in LA, depart 8:10pm | |
| Mar. 2 | There really is no March 2 | |
| Mar. 3 | Arrive in Sydney 6:05am | Sydney |
| Mar. 4 | Sydney | Sydney |
| Mar. 5 | Manly | Manly |
| Mar. 6 | Manly | Manly |
| Mar. 7 | Travel to Adelaide D:10:30 A:12:10 | Adelaide |
| Mar. 8 | Barossa Valley | Barossa Valley |
| Mar. 9 | Barossa Valley | Barossa Valley |
| Mar. 10 | Travel to Perth D:14:30 A:15:25 | Freemantle |
| Mar. 11 | Perth | Freemantle |
| Mar. 12 | Perth | Perth |
| Mar. 13 | Perth | Perth |
| Mar. 14 | Travel to Melbourne D:08:10 A:14:45 | Ballarat |
| Mar. 15 | Road Trip | Point Fairy |
| Mar. 16 | Great Ocean Road | Apollo Bay |
| Mar. 17 | Great Ocean Road | Geelong |
| Mar. 18 | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Mar. 19 | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Mar. 20 | Depart Melbourne 9:15am Arrive SFO 12:30pm | |
More details of the trip to come
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