May 26, 2010
My Story: Australian Adventure
Touring Australia, travelling from Sydney to Melbourne along the coast line was one the nicest experiences I have gone through. Not only was the scenery fantastic, the Australian poeple were friendly and accommodating. There were also a heap of things to do.
There are numerous car rental sydney and car hire Melbourne options and that’s unquestionably the most favourable way to experience the coast. Car hire agencies are more than willing to help you plan your trip and pin point the main attractions along the way. Car companies are constantly running promotions and deals. I managed to get a great one way special to Melbourne at a car rental in Sydney.
After sorting out my car hire, I headed south from Sydney through Royal National Park. The Grand Pacific Drive is exciting. I spent a few hours in Wollongong and thoroughly enjoyed exploring the many coastal villages along the way before spending the night at Jervis Bay.
I boarded a cruise the next morning to see the dolphins that Jervis Bay is well-known for. I fell in love with the beaches and had a hard time deciding whether to stay or go. Further south I bought some great, high quality craft items in the historic villages of Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba.
I stopped at Mimosa Rocks National Park and swam in the lagoon before stopping at Tathra Beach to watch some surfers and enjoy the beach. That evening I spent the night in the stylish village of Metung and had a fantastic seafood platter in one of the lakeside restaurants.
Wilsons Promontory National Park is home to great scenery and an abundance of wildlife such as emus, wombats and kangaroos. The place is packed with activities to keep you busy, I spent an entire day hiking through forests, exploring beaches and climbing on granite mountains.
Next checkpoint was Fish Creek, a small, quirky and thriving township with arts and crafts, books and cafes. I drove across the bridge over to Phillip Island, a popular family stop. At Nobbies Centre you can watch the penquins strutting up and down the beach and see one of Australia’s most remarkable fur seal colonies.
I ended my trip in Melbourne making my last stop at the working heritage farm on Churchill Island. Renting a car gave me the flexibility and convenience during my trip from Sydney to Melbourne. Next time I may get a car rental in Melbourne and do this trip the other direction!
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