Grey cities to red desert to blue ocean.
Hiking, biking.
Hot tropical afternoons to cold outback nights.
Sailing, surfing.
South to north and south again.
Dancing, diving.
Anonymous strangers to familiar friends.
Laughing, learning.
Canyons, plains, forests, reefs.
During July and August 1998 my girlfriend Denise and I travelled in Australia, living the budget life and following well-trodden backpacker routes. I kept a detailed journal en route and have posted it on these pages, along with photographs taken during the trip
  • About
    What, how, and why.
  • Contents
    This is it. Start from Day 1 or choose an entry by date or region
  • Related Links
    Links to other Australian travelogues and information
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Koalas and kangaroos. Tinnies and stubbies. Scarves and sunscreen.

Lots of sunscreen.

All text and images © 2000 David Maxwell.
Last Updated: 2 April 2000.