From Keri Keri, we decided to drive around the scenic route to Russell, instead of taking the ferry across. We thought that it would be rather expensive and the drive wouldn't take us too long. How wrong we were! The ferry would have taken about 20 mins + short drive. Our route was approx 80km over mountains (again!) and took about 2 hrs! I…
Pam and Jan are off on our trip of a lifetime around Australia, so please all keep in touch.
We start from Melbourne on 10/5/07, driving in our campavan to Adelaide, up through northern territory via Ayres rock to Darwin. We then drive down west coast to Perth, arriving around 10/7/07. We'll spend a week discovering Perth (look out Perth!) and then take the quick way back to Melbourne with the help of virgin blue!
John then arrives from UK, ready to hear our exciting tales …
Pam and Jan are off on our trip of a lifetime around Australia, so please all keep in touch.
We start from Melbourne on 10/5/07, driving in our campavan to Adelaide, up through northern territory via Ayres rock to Darwin. We then drive down west coast to Perth, arriving around 10/7/07. We'll spend a week discovering Perth (look out Perth!) and then take the quick way back to Melbourne with the help of virgin blue!
John then arrives from UK, ready to hear our exciting tales (poor John?)
From Keri Keri, we decided to drive around the scenic route to Russell, instead of taking the ferry across. We thought that it would be rather expensive and the drive wouldn't take us too long…
After Rotorua, we drove around the Coromandel peninsula. Disappointed with the east side as too much logging but west side very pretty. More rain overnight but OK this am.
Drove right up to K…
Hello againit has stopped raining now. We drove to Huka falls, craters of the moon (hot springs and mud) then to arratiatia falls, which are released from a lake every2hrs for 1/2 hr, an amazi…
Han & Zach
Hi
Glad the weather has got better for you it's much cooler now hear it's been so bad feel sorry for all those poor people. We are all ok Necia wanted to know when you come home. Zach is missing his Nanna. Well sounds like your having a great time and love the photos. Happy valentines day. Love Han and Zach.xx
Ian & Ann
Seems like you're having another laugh of a lifetime! Aunty Barbara rang the other night as she was woried about the bush fires but was happy when I said you were in NZ! We're off to Tenerife tomorrow hoping for some sun as it's b... cold here! XX
Jan Oakham
Hi Jan Well you certainly are making me jealous, its like re-living our NZ trip. Soo glad you experienced the helicopter ride, its something else.
Back from our cruise, seen so many islands I can't remember what I did. One thing was ate to much ! Back to the gind now doesn't feel like I've had a holiday.
Looking forward to hearing more of you travels. Be good ha! ha!
Sarah & Danny
Well hello you two travellers off again are we?!! Very jealous! NZ is brilliant esp milford sounds. Hope you have lots of fun and keep us posted xxxx
Ian & Ann
Didn't realise you were off again so soon. Sounds like you're having a great time. It's snowing like mad here today. Take care.
Love Ian & Ann
Rob
Good job you two old birds left for NZ!
The Australian authorities fear about 20 people have died as a result of one of the worst heatwaves in 100 years to hit the south-east of the country.
Most of them were elderly people who had been struggling in the heat.
The heatwave has also caused power outages in Melbourne, Australia's second biggest city.
Extreme temperatures of more than 40C (104F) have hit the south-eastern states of Victoria and South Australia in the past three days.
Ian & Ann
What a fantastic time you both had! It must be really hard to get back to the grind! Just been to Scotland & wish we'd had those funny hats you used!
xx
sarah and danny
loved the pics pam and jan, bet your wishing you were still there! Cant believe how time flies when your having fun. Really want to do the west coast now it looks fab. Hope the wedding went well, ill be in touch soon,
lots of love
sarah and danny
xxx
p.s. cant believe how much luggage you had!!!
Gail Eaton
1st chance I've had to write! 4wks 2 days 2hours until you return not that I'm counting!!!Sounds as though you have had an amazing time ,will you really want to return???Lots to tell,lots to hear!See you soon keep having a brill' time
emma and simon
Hi,
Dad just gave me your blog address, it's fantastic! Sounds and looks as though you have had the most amazing trip. Can't wait to see you in person to hear all about it. Can't believe we are going to be there so soon.
Enjoy the last few days and really looking forward to seeing you.
Loads of love, The Muirs! Xxxxxxx
