A New Adventure – Australia

I’m getting ready for the next big adventure – a 5 week trip Down Under.  I plan to see the major areas of the country that looked the most interesting to me and contained a lot of photographic opportunities.  The trip begins by leaving Phoenix on September 11 and returning on October 18.  The map below shows the areas I plan to visit.

1. The plan is to fly to Cairns, connecting through Sydney.  I’ll spend about a week there with trips to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests, and also rent a car to see more of the surroundings.
2. Then fly to Adelaide.  I’ll spend a few days sightseeing there.
3. Then rent a car in Adelaide and drive along the ocean route over to Melbourne.  A lot of sightseeing along the way. Return the rental car in Melbourne and spend a few days sightseeing around the area.
4. Fly to Hobart, Tasmania.  Rent a car and spend a week sightseeing around the island.
5. Fly to Sydney.  Spend a few days seeing the area highlights.  Then fly back to Phoenix.

I had planned to go to Brisbane, but this is optional depending on time available.

Accommodations will be at the many interesting hostels along the way.
I’m excited to get the adventure underway.  I’ll post tales and pics of my travels along the way.  Keep watching for them.