Backpacking through Oz

splashmountainfreak · 02-23-2009, 12:06 AM

G'day everyone! I've spent the last month trekking round Australia and thought it might be a good idea to post some of the specky photos that I've taken so far. Aus is sweet as, with plenty of good lookin' sheilas and bottle shops on every corner offering as much goon as one can take. The yobbos can be a bit agro, but its no big drama as long as you keep to yourself and aren't too unco. Waiting for your billy to boil while dancing with Matilda by a billabong is also an enjoyable experience.

Outside the Fremantle Markets in Perth, Western Australia

"Natural Bridge" in Southwest Australia, near the town of Albany.

"The Pinnacles", north of Perth. These are rock formations that are often hilariously shaped:

Fremantle Prison; never had indoor plumbing but still remained open until 1991.

From Western Australia I flew over to Sydney:

I abuse the panoramic function on my camera.

Self explanatory. I was on the ferry to Manly.

The beautiful Bondi Beach on a disgusting day. We just went to say that we'd been.

Petting an adorable wallaby

They're so soft

The Blue Mountains west of Sydney. Its better when its sunny because the light refracts off the oil that the eucalyptus trees give off and it creates a blue-ish tinge throughout the valley. There's also the steepest train in the world, but my camera died before I could take a picture of it, it goes down into the valley at 52 degrees.

Anyway, thats all for now, I have heaps more photos but have yet to upload them. Currently in Byron Bay (after spending the night in the interesting hippie town of Nimbin) and am heading up to Brisbane tonight. Watch this space

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Melonballer · 02-23-2009, 12:11 AM

Neat. Thanks for sharing your trip. I look forward to more.

I Heart Disneyland · 02-23-2009, 12:29 AM

WOW. What an amazing experience for you.

I am SOOOO incredibly envious of this in particular.

MaleficentMel · 02-23-2009, 12:56 AM

Great pics splash!
Can't wait for more :]

Tui · 02-23-2009, 07:09 AM

Great pictures.

I've actually been to that exact Wildlife park. Our bus stopped there on the way to the Blue Mountains.

Koalas aren't nearly as cuddly as I expected.

Mouse princess · 02-23-2009, 08:39 AM

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing. The Koala one is really cute - it looks like a stuffed animal!

Stitchy · 02-23-2009, 09:16 AM

Great pictures! Looks like a wonderful trip! And I'm SOOO jealous you got to meet a koala!

amanda.collishaw · 02-23-2009, 10:50 AM

Great pictures so far, can't wait to see more.

aashee · 02-23-2009, 12:27 PM

That was a cool report with great pictures. Looks like you had a wonderful time.

splashmountainfreak · 02-24-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tui

Great pictures.

I've actually been to that exact Wildlife park. Our bus stopped there on the way to the Blue Mountains.

Koalas aren't nearly as cuddly as I expected.

We must've done the exact same tour. Was a boomerang demonstration involved? You're right about the koalas though, they had very strict rules about not touching their heads or anything to keep them from scratching you, biting you, or peeing on you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aashee

That was a cool report with great pictures. Looks like you had a wonderful time.

Still having it

got about 5 months of travel to go.

*penguinsoda* · 02-24-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splashmountainfreak

You're right about the koalas though, they had very strict rules about not touching their heads or anything to keep them from scratching you, biting you, or peeing on you.

But they look so cute!!!

Quote:

Still having it

got about 5 months of travel to go.

Whoo Hoo! What a fantastic opportunity for you! I'm glad you were able to spend some time "exploring" the world before you have to settle down with college life!

splashmountainfreak · 03-11-2009, 04:56 AM

More pictures

Beachin' it up in Byron Bay

My Australian persona: Bruce the Kangaroo Wrangler

Business hours in the hippe town of Nimbin

Feeding an elephant at Australia Zoo. It was kind of sad there, with no Steve Irwin

ZOMG! Kangaroo!

Attempting to put aviators on a kangaroo... we did it in a hilarious video

Its REALLY hard not to try to steal one..

Rice..bubble squares? Huh?

Noosa River (the River of Mirrors) You can see why its called that

Bogan: Our new favourite word

HERE is where you get very jealous!

Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world. The definition of perfection.

The best sand I've ever felt in my life, the most amazing fresh clear water. Just unreal.

Favourite place on the trip so far, definitely

Our lovely 4x4 that we took to Fraser on the tour. You can only drive on the island with a 4x4, and honestly, its the closest thing to Indy at Disneyland that I've ever experienced in my life. Just zooming down these really bumpy sand roads and flying around corners, getting thrown all over the place. Plus it had its fair share of snakes...

Moheno Shipwreck on the beach

The whole Fraser group! Amazing group of people, had an absolute blast

The coast

On the barge back to the mainland

Thats all for now! More to come with a sailing trip around the Whitsunday Islands. Remember that 'Greatest Job in the World' dealio that the Queensland government had going on? Well, its one of the islands that make up the area, so we're pretty pumped, it looks very cool. The humidity is awful though...

*penguinsoda* · 03-11-2009, 07:28 AM

Yeah! More pictures!!

Love the one of you and the 'roo! He looks so casual and relaxed! I'd like to see the video of you guys putting shade on one.

And the beaches and water and sand... oooooooh!

Thanks for keeping us updated! Can't wait to see the next leg of your journey!

amanda.collishaw · 03-11-2009, 04:23 PM

You have some amazing pictures there! Looks like you are really having a blast.

*SummerInFL* · 03-11-2009, 04:41 PM

Excellent photos! I love the on with the beach and the trees. Just gorgeous, thanks for sharing!

02-23-2009, 12:06 AM	#1
splashmountainfreak Flames Fan/Oiler Hater Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 8,020	Backpacking through Oz G'day everyone! I've spent the last month trekking round Australia and thought it might be a good idea to post some of the specky photos that I've taken so far. Aus is sweet as, with plenty of good lookin' sheilas and bottle shops on every corner offering as much goon as one can take. The yobbos can be a bit agro, but its no big drama as long as you keep to yourself and aren't too unco. Waiting for your billy to boil while dancing with Matilda by a billabong is also an enjoyable experience. Outside the Fremantle Markets in Perth, Western Australia "Natural Bridge" in Southwest Australia, near the town of Albany. "The Pinnacles", north of Perth. These are rock formations that are often hilariously shaped: Fremantle Prison; never had indoor plumbing but still remained open until 1991. From Western Australia I flew over to Sydney: I abuse the panoramic function on my camera. Self explanatory. I was on the ferry to Manly. The beautiful Bondi Beach on a disgusting day. We just went to say that we'd been. Petting an adorable wallaby They're so soft The Blue Mountains west of Sydney. Its better when its sunny because the light refracts off the oil that the eucalyptus trees give off and it creates a blue-ish tinge throughout the valley. There's also the steepest train in the world, but my camera died before I could take a picture of it, it goes down into the valley at 52 degrees. Anyway, thats all for now, I have heaps more photos but have yet to upload them. Currently in Byron Bay (after spending the night in the interesting hippie town of Nimbin) and am heading up to Brisbane tonight. Watch this space . __________________

02-23-2009, 12:11 AM	#2
Melonballer Senior Minion Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! Posts: 7,418	Re: Backpacking through Oz Neat. Thanks for sharing your trip. I look forward to more. __________________ Come join the fun. See characters you have have not seen in Years! Come view the NEW Add a Character thread.

02-23-2009, 12:29 AM	#3
I Heart Disneyland "8 year olds Dude" Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 25,529	Re: Backpacking through Oz WOW. What an amazing experience for you. I am SOOOO incredibly envious of this in particular. __________________ "THAT RUG REALLY TIED THE ROOM TOGETHER" --- DUDE

02-23-2009, 12:56 AM	#4
MaleficentMel Keep Moving Forward (: Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 4,681	Re: Backpacking through Oz Great pics splash! Can't wait for more :] __________________ “Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things… and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” –Walt Disney

02-23-2009, 07:09 AM	#5
Tui Can't Stop Partying Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 20,329 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Backpacking through Oz Great pictures. I've actually been to that exact Wildlife park. Our bus stopped there on the way to the Blue Mountains. Koalas aren't nearly as cuddly as I expected. __________________ I gotta have Patrón I gotta have the Beat I gotta have a lot of pretty girls around me

02-23-2009, 08:39 AM	#6
Mouse princess Just keep swimming... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The South Shore Posts: 10,072 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Backpacking through Oz Nice pics. Thanks for sharing. The Koala one is really cute - it looks like a stuffed animal! __________________ Fratsor Sister - Delta Mu Chi Alpha ΔΜΧΑ

02-23-2009, 09:16 AM	#7
Stitchy Laaaaaaaambert Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hotel California Posts: 13,548	Re: Backpacking through Oz Great pictures! Looks like a wonderful trip! And I'm SOOO jealous you got to meet a koala! __________________

02-23-2009, 10:50 AM	#8
amanda.collishaw ... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orangevale Posts: 6,596	Re: Backpacking through Oz Great pictures so far, can't wait to see more. __________________ "Of course, I’ll always love you… in a way."

02-23-2009, 12:27 PM	#9
aashee Chillin' with AshfordT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Corona Posts: 49,348	Re: Backpacking through Oz That was a cool report with great pictures. Looks like you had a wonderful time.

03-11-2009, 04:56 AM	#12
splashmountainfreak Flames Fan/Oiler Hater Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 8,020	Re: Backpacking through Oz More pictures Beachin' it up in Byron Bay My Australian persona: Bruce the Kangaroo Wrangler Business hours in the hippe town of Nimbin Feeding an elephant at Australia Zoo. It was kind of sad there, with no Steve Irwin ZOMG! Kangaroo! Attempting to put aviators on a kangaroo... we did it in a hilarious video Its REALLY hard not to try to steal one.. Rice..bubble squares? Huh? Noosa River (the River of Mirrors) You can see why its called that Bogan: Our new favourite word HERE is where you get very jealous! Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world. The definition of perfection. The best sand I've ever felt in my life, the most amazing fresh clear water. Just unreal. Favourite place on the trip so far, definitely Our lovely 4x4 that we took to Fraser on the tour. You can only drive on the island with a 4x4, and honestly, its the closest thing to Indy at Disneyland that I've ever experienced in my life. Just zooming down these really bumpy sand roads and flying around corners, getting thrown all over the place. Plus it had its fair share of snakes... Moheno Shipwreck on the beach The whole Fraser group! Amazing group of people, had an absolute blast The coast On the barge back to the mainland Thats all for now! More to come with a sailing trip around the Whitsunday Islands. Remember that 'Greatest Job in the World' dealio that the Queensland government had going on? Well, its one of the islands that make up the area, so we're pretty pumped, it looks very cool. The humidity is awful though... __________________

03-11-2009, 07:28 AM	#13
penguinsoda Jester of Randomness MiceChat Teen Scene Leader MiceChat Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Across the wild, blue, yonder... Posts: 53,006 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Backpacking through Oz Yeah! More pictures!! Love the one of you and the 'roo! He looks so casual and relaxed! I'd like to see the video of you guys putting shade on one. And the beaches and water and sand... oooooooh! Thanks for keeping us updated! Can't wait to see the next leg of your journey! __________________ Shop at the MiceChat Cafepress Store! ------ Added fun! Go Gold! As long has you’re buying from Amazon anyway, use our link! ----- Pocky! Official snack of MiceChat and more! Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! Build my transportation network in Pingvinivlle! Yup, I have a MySpace too, have a look if you want to!! Number? The number is currently on hiatus and is residing on a tropical island somewhere with a big fruity drink. I mean drinking the fruity drink not with... or maybe they are together... um?

03-11-2009, 04:23 PM	#14
amanda.collishaw ... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orangevale Posts: 6,596	Re: Backpacking through Oz You have some amazing pictures there! Looks like you are really having a blast. __________________ "Of course, I’ll always love you… in a way."

03-11-2009, 04:41 PM	#15
SummerInFL La! La! La! MiceChat Teen Scene Leader MiceChat Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The underworld. Posts: 17,280	Re: Backpacking through Oz Excellent photos! I love the on with the beach and the trees. Just gorgeous, thanks for sharing! __________________ I love to take photos. Take a walk with me? SummerinFL - Webshots

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