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#10 Australia Trip May 2024 Melbourne
Day 14, Melbourne I left early in the morning, heading to Melbourne from the Great Ocean Road. Driving in an unknown big city makes me nervous. Traffic was very bad, and I later found out that there was an Aussie Rules rugby game on Saturday night in the city. When I realized I had passed the parking lot where I should park for the hotel, it took me 45 minutes to get back to the same place. The signs were so confusing—definitely a "WTH" moment. I've driven in quite a few countries, and this was the only time a sign...
#9 Australia Trip May 2024 Great Ocean Road
Day 12, Great Ocean Road I rocked up to the 12 Apostles around noon, and it was super cloudy. Snapped a few shots and then headed over to Gibson Steps, where you can hit the beach. I hoofed it from the 12 Apostles parking lot, bit of a walk. (You can park at Gibson Steps, but spots are seriously limited). More stairs, gotta love 'em! Then, lo and behold, I find out this beach isn't the spot to see the 12 Apostles. Seriously? I trek all the way down here just to find that out. Major bummer. Just so you...
#8 Australia Trip May 2024 Apollo Bay, VIC
Day 12 Great Ocean Road, Victoria I arrived in Melbourne last night and found the first hotel that had a bathtub —score! Driving in a big, unfamiliar city was a bit nerve-wracking, but I made it here safely. The Great Ocean Road has been on my bucket list since I first saw a picture of the "12 Apostles" back when I was living in Cairns in 2017. Finally, I made it! On my first day, I stopped by Apollo Bay to check out a couple of waterfalls. The hike to get to them was only a mile or two, but man,...
#7 Australia Trip May 2024 Last day of Western Australia
Day 11 Last day of Western Australia and leaving to Melbourne Since my second sea lion tour was canceled, I had a lot of time this morning before heading to the airport. I decided to stop by Wedge Island Point, a white sand beach that a few people had recommended to me.While following the GPS, I started to wonder if the road was okay for a 2WD vehicle—maybe I needed a 4WD? I actually got stuck in the sand for a bit, but I managed to get out. When I was flying my drone, some locals came over to talk...
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