Tag: australia
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UWC Day 094 – Melbourne, Australia – Starting the Trek with a stop through Melbourne
Super early flight from Brisbane, but got to Melbourne around 8am, then travelled into the city for a bit to explore the city with the 14 hour layover. Super grateful to Kate (from Segment 1 of the cruise) for showing me her hometown! Brisbane Airport Got there early cause my AirBnB host told me I…
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UWC Day 093 – Brisbane, Australia – Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Brisbane City
Great full day exploring the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with some up close encounters with some of the animals. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc093 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Woke up and headed to Lone Pine for a couple encounters I had booked a couple months ago. Wanted to make sure I at least got to see a…
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UWC Day 092 – Brisbane, Australia – Day Tour Observing Wildlife on North Stradbroke Island
Absolutely wonderful day out at North Stradbroke Island searching for wildlife. Got to see THREE koala’s in the wild which was an absolute thrill, and really enjoyed the tour and company of Anita at Brisbane Nature Tours. Highly recommend her for a tour if you like nature and wildlife and are around Brisbane. Photo Gallery:…
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UWC Day 091 – Brisbane, Australia – Dolphins vs Cowboys? Another Day of Sport
Had a super early flight and started the day at 4am. Upon arriving in Brisbane, just hung out for a couple hours at Starbucks while waiting for the Rugby match to start. After Rugby, ended up heading to AirBnB and catching a movie for a slightly chill day of transit. Heading into Brisbane Headed to…
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UWC Day 090 – Sydney, Australia – Exploring Watson’s Bay, Bats and My Very First Australian Rules Football Match
Last day in Sydney. Took a nice scenic route suggested by Terry to Watson’s Bay then took it easy before the my first Australian Rules Football Match. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc090 Watson’s Bay Started by heading to Watson’s Bay using some instructions Terry had given me. Nice ferry ride to the Bay, but the downside is…
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UWC Day 089 – Sydney, Australia – Down the Kiama Coast
Chill, laidback private tour with Picture Me Sydney down to the south along the Kiama Coast. Awesome day of views, and even got to see a small pod of dolphins and had some amazing food. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc089 Morning Start Sometime in the night, I got up to pee, and didn’t realize that there was…
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UWC Day 088 – Sydney, Australia – Day Trip to the Blue Mountains
Awesome day out exploring the Blue Mountains with a small group. Definitely would’ve preferred a private tour, but all in all, had a good time and got to see all sorts of views and wildlife. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc088 Heading to Tour Terry showed me last night which ferry to take across the harbour (and where…
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UWC Day 087 – Sydney, Australia – All Around the City with Tours
Sunrise Kayak Tour, Bridge Climb and Sunset Photo Tour. A really packed day, but some awesome weather and sights all around and couldn’t have asked for a better day 1 in Sydney. I might be falling in love with Australia. So much walking. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc087 Sunrise Kayak Tour Started the morning with a sunrise…
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