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March - July 2001
Australia
Brett Voegele2005-11-14 17:31:04
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I still find it strange to spook kangaroos, wallabies, and emus while hiking rather than deer, elk, etc. Grampians were quite impressive.
Great Ocean Road
We next headed south to Portland and then to Port Campbell and Lorne along Great Ocean Road. Scenery along the road is spectacular, with many rock formations out in the ocean - very picturesque. Did a fair number of short hikes in the region to various lookouts, blow holes, arches, etc.
Melbourne
Melbourne was the next stop and big city along the way. Again, we simply wandered about a bit and enjoyed the many green parks, museum, river, etc. Highlight was probably a 'footy' game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. I'd seen Australian Rules Football on t.v. and enjoyed the sport, so thought it would be perfect to see at the MCG. We were there with about 46000 people. Definitely enjoyed it, though wish I knew more about the game. Looks like a game I'd have enjoyed playing growing up.
Tasmania - Ulverstone
From Melbourne we caught the rather expensive ferry across to Tasmania, where we spent the next month. I had been looking forward to Tasmania and was not disappointed in the least. It is a place I could return to quite easily, as it has much to offer - history, mountains, rivers/coast/lakes, etc. The ferry landed in Devonport, but we drove immediately to Ulverstone. I was able to catch up with a guy I'd met in Mexico last year, so it was nice to exchange stories over a few beers. I was able to do the same - as well as go on a midnight boat ride, with another guy when I reached Hobart. It was good to see them both again.
Wynyard, Stanley, Strahan, & Queenstown
From Ulverstone we went to Wynyard and Stanley - both up on the north coast, before tackling
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