Laura Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 @Ceej1994 Yeah I'll definitely keep you updated with where I'm staying! I was the same, going solo was something I'd never considered but i got fed up of waiting for someone i knew to want to come with me! And I've not had any opportunities for solo travel before so this is all an entirely new experience for me which is really exciting! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura1304 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hey Laura, I'm travelling to Sydney end of January if you'd like to meet up? I'm thinking of doing the Ozintro to help me meet people, as I don't really have a set plan of action once I get there. I was thinking of travelling the east coast for a month and then finding some sort of job, then maybe head to Asia if I've saved up enough money. I'm very flexible though and open to ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Are there any places you would definitely recommend visiting? Subject to what YOU are personally interested in obviously. Because not much point me suggesting a beach; if you detest beaches: NEW SOUTH WALES / ACT: Canberra Sydney CBD – The Rocks, The Harbour, The Parks, The Beaches, Fort Denison, and all The Tourist Traps! I like Balmoral Beach on the North Shore best of all the inner beaches, but most backpackers go to Bondi. Sydney Surrounds for example: Palm Beach – sometimes you can see the television show “Home and Away” filming if you are a fan. But if not, it is still a nice place to visit on a day trip. Pittwater YHA One of the many National Parks in or around Sydney. You can canoe the waterways in places like Bobbin Head. Houseboat on the Hawkesbury River Hyams Beach and Jervis Bay National Park Lord Howe Island Norfolk Island Kangaroo Valley and around the Southern Highlands The Blue Mountains, Bells Line of Road (quieter and prettier than the horrible traffic jam highway route), the Three Sisters valley walk, the Scenic Railway and Jenolan Caves Jindabyne or one of the other ski resorts for skiing in winter. The Snowy Mountains are also pretty in summer for horse riding or motor buggy riding or fly fishing. Barrington Tops Port Stephens The Waterfall Way Scenic Drive Byron Hinterland QUEENSLAND: 4WD and camping on Fraser Island Noosa Sailing in the Whitsunday Islands Scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef Turtle egg hatching, whale watching and rum drinking in Bundaberg. They also have a tomato picking season there from memory Seventeen Seventy Wild koalas on Magnetic Island Stay on Dunk Island or one of the other islands (Heron Island is really nice) Go whitewater rafting on The Tully River. Mission Beach is normally the connection point for backpacker trips. Atherton Tablelands Do a trip with the mail run that covers the outback by plane – see how vast it is Daintree National Park for Mossman Gorge Crocodile spotting on The Daintree River Drive up Cape Tribulation Cape York to the Tip if you can manage it – you will need to do a 4WD tour, as crocodile infested river crossings abound. NORTHERN TERRITORY: Daly Waters Uluru (Ayres Rock) climb to the top or get a balloon flight over Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) Kings Canyon Mataranka Thermal Springs Katherine Gorge Litchfield National Park Kakadu National Park Darwin Bush tucker tour in Arnhem Land – must book as you need a permit to enter the area WESTERN AUSTRALIA: King Sound – tides The Kimberleys – ancient sandstone gorges and aboriginal rock paintings Bungle Bungles – best seen from the air via helicopter flight Broome - Staircase to the Moon and dinosaur tracks Monkey Mia for dolphins Wildflowers Wave Rock Margaret River Wine Region – some of best wine in the world SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Adelaide Coober Pedy – rough as guts but interesting! Kangaroo Island VICTORIA: Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles Otways Fly Treetops Phillip Island Penguins Gold mining Puffing Billy Train Wilsons Promontory National Park TASMANIA: Cannot comment as never been. But Wineglass Bay area is meant to be really worth a visit for hiking. Feel like I have forgotten something. But never mind, as it would take you move than a year to cover all these anyway. Edited October 9, 2015 by jumpingjellybean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I forgot to add: Not been but always wanted to visit: William Ricketts Sanctuary in Mount Dandenong But possibly not your type of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Clapham Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Hey Laura, Stick to the South during the summer months and head north for the winter. Are you looking to work or travel for a bit first? the best way to get around is a Hop on Hop off with Greyhound. you can go for example from sydney to cairns and stop at all the major sights on the way. Where do you fly into? have a look at a gumtree.com.au for information on different jobs like au pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 @Sam Clapham Thanks! I'm trying not to plan too much and to just see what happens once I get there! I'm going to fly into Sydney first though as I've found a flight at the right price. Thanks for the advice on the Greyhound buses, I can definitely see myself using them:) And I'll look at gumtree too, thank you!! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 @jumpingjillybean Thank you so much for such a detailed reply! I'll be sure to try keep these places in mind when I'm in those areas! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 the best way to get around is a Hop on Hop off with Greyhound. I actually disagree with this. Greyhound is OK if you want to get from A to B without stopping in the quickest time possible. But long trips are uncomfortable and very very boring. On a coach you MISS a lot of great places in-between The best way is by car. Either buy a cheap backpackers car in one of the main cities. Or find another backpacker who has a car and share petrol costs and/or driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRobinson Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I'm all booked flights ect for Melbourne on February 5th. Literally planning on quitting my job, and heading out there on my own haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I'm all booked flights ect for Melbourne on February 5th. Literally planning on quitting my job, and heading out there on my own haha. You'll be ok.book a hostel for a couple of weeks and you'll soon settle in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 @jumpingjillybean Thanks, I'll remember that:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 @JRobinson Fab!! Are you planning to stay in Melbourne or move around Oz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRobinson Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Move around oz! Just wanted to start in Melbourne so that I didn't backtrack in the future without needing to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 @JRobinson Awesome, maybe we could meet when we're both out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRobinson Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yes maybe! When are you heading out? And to where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 @JRobinson Late January to Sydney! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Either buy a cheap backpackers car in one of the main cities. Or find another backpacker who has a car and share petrol costs and/or driving. Relocations is another good way to get from A to B http://www.jucy.com.au/specials/campervan-relocations.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Relocations is another good way to get from A to Bhttp://www.jucy.com.au/specials/campervan-relocations.aspx That sounds fab, I'll make sure I remember that, thank you!!! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdocker Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 hi when do you leave? i am flying to Adelaide on 19/11/15 will be there for a few weeks visiting a few people i no but after that will be travelling on my own across austrailia. i will be doing the south coast first but i dont have much of a definite plan more just a go with the flow, feel free to message me along to way or meet up at any point as it is a bit daunting travelling alone, i hope you have an amazing time either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 I've not anything booked yet and no dates set in stone as I've just started a new job to get enough money and it all depends on the dreaded finances! I'd love to meet and stay in contact once I'm there though, it's always easier when you know someone even a little!! If you private message me we can maybe exchange facebooks? x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Hi guys, I was wondering if there's anyone on here who has any experience with couchsurfing? Any tips or advice would be fab, I've been looking into it for a while and it sounds like it could work for me but it's always best to check with people who have done it before Thanks! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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