Bass Coast trail to Phillip Island
30 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
Very windy night and it persists - though thankfully, in our favor. Another long day but a tailwind certainly helps. Sadly spot many dead animals. Come into a supposed koala area and lo and behold,Читать далее
Great Southern Rail Trail
29 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Into the wind we go along the Great Southern rail trail. Nice surface but the exposed sections are rough. Pass through small towns; Welshpool, Toora ( great Italian deli) and Fish Creek (fun sculptureЧитать далее
Yarram
28 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Sun is back! Nice start along a river on a bike path. Less cows and more forest. See another echidna and a live copperhead crossing the road. Arrive in Yarram - a little town with some historicЧитать далее
Long ride to Sale
27 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Another cloudy day but a flat day awaits us - albeit long. Lots of cows and sheep and not much else. Hard to even find a place for lunch. Find our way to caravan park in Sale. Not even a picture toЧитать далее
Raymond Island & Koalas
26 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Sleep in as it’s a day off of riding. Return to town for breakfast out before catching the very short ferry to Raymond Island where koala sightings are “guaranteed”. Sure enough one is spottedЧитать далее
Paynesville
25 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Longer yet flatter day awaits us. Get an earlyish start and hit the rail trail. Pass an impressive trestle bridge and run into fellow cyclists. Hop off the trail for a bit and find ourselves amongst aЧитать далее
East Gippsland rail trail
24 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Cloudy morning and again get a late start. Load up on food and baked goods and head off to our first Australian tail trail. Path varies in quality but a nice change from the road. Mist ensues but notЧитать далее
Orbost via Salmon Rocks
23 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Pack up somewhat grudgingly as the location is great but have minimal food. Spot a few Roos on the way out. Stop and explore Salmon Rocks. Tempted to snorkel but it feels too chilly. Continue onwardЧитать далее
Back to the coast
22 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
A cloudy start to the day but it’s dry. Begin our last overland day with hills of course. Though they are longer, they seem easier with gentler grades. Stop at McKenzie river and rainforest walk.Читать далее
A soggy day
21 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Very rainy night and the resident roosters complained loudly all night. Get ourselves up during a break and again huddle in the gazebo (with the soggy chickens). Wait a bit for rain to pass and setЧитать далее
Day 1: Overland to Genoa
20 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Set off with our 3 days worth of food as few services for the next 100 miles. Though we are on A1, it’s relatively quiet. Lots of rollers and it’s hot and humid. Stay amongst forestland with noЧитать далее
Boydtown Bay
19 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Nice sunrise over a calmer lake. Hit the road and quickly begin our hills. Stop at a nice cafe/brewery/chocolate store for a bit of lunch and ice cream. Arrive in Eden and do food shopping for theЧитать далее
Hobart Beach
18 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A few viewpoints over a calmer ocean as we head along scenic highway south. Day is sunny and wind is light but the hills await. SE corner of Australia is hilly and green. Nice tree cover for most ofЧитать далее
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Hard to tell which end is up and which end is down. Bird? Porcupine? Legs? Wings?
A change in the weather
17–19 мар. 2025, Австралия ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
The storm overnight brought in cool weather and wind. Quite the change! Head into the winds yet the coolness makes riding more pleasurable. Stop at little town of Bodalla for a wee break. Continue on,Читать далее
Lazy day
16 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
Though the day is overcast, it remains toasty. Go on a short walkabout, attempt to do long range planning and sit at the beach. Forecasted wind holds off until the evening and then it lets loose!Читать далее
Turros Heads
15 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Another short day planned as still hot. Fortunately under shade and by water for a lot of the ride. Stop by a Saturday market (mostly stiff vs food) before finishing the last hills to the turnoff forЧитать далее
Bateman’s Bay
14 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 34 °C
Short day planned as the heat continues. Get an early start which helps. Quite a bit of inland road. End up in meh campground but right across the road from the beach. Relax and cool down.
A hot one
13 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Nice sunrise and visits from our resident kangaroos start the day off right. Long and hilly ride in the heat makes for a tough day. Ice cream to cool off before ending in Ulladulla. A soak in the poolЧитать далее
A Bushwalk and beach day
12 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Lazy start as we are laying over. Ride back to Murray’s Beach and walk through forest, up on cliffs and back down to the beach. Attempt to snorkel but the water is too stirred up. Do see 2 wallabiesЧитать далее
Booderee NP
11 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Attempt to watch the sunrise but clouds get in the way. Early drizzle keeps us moving quickly even though only going 10 miles. Stock up on food and ride to Booderee National Park. After setting up,Читать далее
Jervis Bay
10 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Get an early start to try and beat some heat and have beach time. Nice riding under the canopy of trees before heading into farmland and then the busy town of Nowra. First signs for kangaroos but noneЧитать далее
Gerringong
9 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Rainy morning but manage to dry out for the most part. Continue along cycle way into Wollongong. Lose a bit if time looking for gas. Follow cycle route along the coastline, winding around bays andЧитать далее
Along the Great Pacific drive
8 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Woke to squawking birds. Quickly packed up but still got a bit wet. Back to town got coffees and breakfast. Sun pops out a bit as we head into Royal National park. Climb through bush land and thenЧитать далее
Bunadeena
7 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Pack up, and after hanging out by the beach while Doug went to Dr’s appointment, headed back towards the airport. Stay mostly on dedicated cycle paths as we made our way south along the bays. ArriveЧитать далее
Sydney - Day 2
6 марта 2025 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
A cloudy and drizzly morning quickly dries up as we catch our bus back to the city. Check out the Great Synagogue and stroll along busy streets full of high end goods. Admire Queen Victorias buildingЧитать далее
ПутешественникI’d love to see Sydney. Maybe someday when Christine gets there. Wishful thinking, I know.