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Australia
We have been asked about costs & budgets for a round Australia trip, so here goes...
We were able to stick to our budget of $600 per week. Some weeks went way over if we had big ticket expense items like swimming with whale sharks, cruises, tours etc, and some weeks we spent less, but over all it worked out pretty much spot on the $600 pw mark.
The whole trip cost $30,000 which included fuel,Read more
Australia
We made it! Can't believe it's over, but it was the absolute trip of a lifetime. Fantastic to see the family again. We've noticed they've all matured into very capable young ladies.
Lindsay and Simon moved out of home a few weeks ago, so we had a BBQ at their place which is just around the corner. They look very happy. With Ashleigh and Jay moving into Ashleigh's townhouse in the next few weeksRead more
Darryl FoaleWelcome home folks! I must say I feel a bit sad that you're back as I was kind of enjoying the holiday ride living vicariously :-) Looks like you had some great adventures and stayed at some really lovely spots along the way. Looking forward to all the highlights a bit later on.
Australia
We bought a car! I made an offer on this Mazda MX5 from Brisbane, and the owner gave me first option on it until we arrived. Great car! Marg took it for her first drive with the top down and got whistled at! 😂
Stayed at Riverside Convention Centre ($20) which had a huge open field so plently of room to have both cars with us overnight.
AustraliaHad an overnight stay at Beerwah Showground ($20). After working for a couple of hours, we visited Bet, then caught up with Ben and Kate Jasch and their beautiful family.
Australia
We parked the van up at Maurie's place again (thanks Maurie) and spent a week with Mum, Coral and Yvonne. Had a great birthday lunch at Pacific Golf Club with the family including Kath, Jess and Wil.
Marg and I had drinks and dinner with Alex and had a great night...just like old times.
Australia
Had a couple of nights at the Millmerran Showground on the way in to Brisbane Town. Plenty of 4G coverage here, so was able to get some work done.
Marg was able to get her hair cut & coloured in town whilst I slaved away...not sure I came out in front. 😉
Australia
Just an overnight stop at Narrabri showground on the way back to sunny Qld. Did a slight detour on the way to visit Siding Spring Observatory near Coonabarabran. There's nowhere to park with caravans up there, so we had to detach the van and leave it in a parking area down the road. (complete with hitch lock and wheel clamp).
Siding Springs is Australia's premier observatory and is located atop aRead more
Australia
Called in to the Yass free camp again for a couple of nights, on the way through to Dubbo. We were lucky enough to get the same spot on the river...beautiful!.
Stayed 4 nights at a private property at Dubbo (Donation only). Spent an entire day at the Western Plains Zoo which was fantastic! This one is more like an African Safari where you drive around the 6km circuit in your own car (or golfRead more
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