Epic Road Trip Through Australia: A Memorable Journey

Sara Allwright, ,

Think back on your most memorable road trip.

My most memorable and certainly my longest road trip took place over thirty years ago. This was the first time I had ever been abroad, the first time on an airplane. What an epic journey!

It started with a long flight from Heathrow, London to Sydney, New South Wales. Australia (approx 28 hrs with two refuel stops).

Based in Sydney my adventure started with a visit to the Blue Mountains National Park.

Blue Mountains National Park.

After spending a week in Sydney, visiting the wonderful sites I decided I had to see the Great Barrier Reef. I mean…you have to don’t you? 🤷‍♀️ Not really understanding the sheer scale of Australia, I rented a car and the journey began.

Sydney to The Great Barrier Reef, Cairns. (Photo from Google)

The journey was 4,842 km…round trip.

It took me two weeks to drive there and back, staying in Motels along the way. Stopping off and passing through Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Byron Bay, staying in the Gold Coast, Southport for a couple of days.

Heading into Queensland, via Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Gladstone, Rockhampton, and Mackay. From here I spent two days visiting The Whitsundays/Hamilton Island. Absolutely stunning!

The Whitsundays-Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia.

From here I traveled to Cairns and dived among the coral reef. The world’s largest coral reef, made up of nearly 3,000 reefs.

My final adventure was to take a helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef. I wanted to see it from above as well as beneath the ocean.

The Love Heart Coral Reef. (Photo from Google)
Helicopter view of the Love Heart Coral Reef. (Photos from Google)

Unfortunately, I no longer have any photographs of my Australia adventure. Only memories, but amazing memories at that. ❤️

Now for the return journey back to Sydney, and the long flight back to the UK.

Happy Monday! 💕🎈

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Published by Sara Allwright

Fine Artist

73 Comments

  7. I am sorry to hear that. My deepest sympathy. I pray for God to comfort you and the family of your friend. I am good. The adjustment mentally and emotionally is still there but by God’s grace, these are happy days. Do take care Sara

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      2. Hi, Ishvi. Unfortunately it’s been a sad start to the year. A good friend of mine passed away… her funeral is tomorrow. 😔
        Thank you for asking. How are you? I hope your January has being going well.

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  18. It was truly a trip that deserves to be described as memorable. A unique and unforgettable experience for everything you were able to see in Australia. Your photos are a testimony of what you experienced on that occasion. A great post, Sara.

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  27. What a journey! How amazing. That must have been some drive and a logistical challenge along the way without the internet.

    We may not have the personal photos, but our memories are as good!

    Would you go back?

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    1. It certainly was, we relied on maps then! 😅. My son was only 10 months old at the time…that made it even more of a challenge! 😁.
      Yes, I would go back, to see how much it’s changed.
      It was a fantastic experience.

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