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.

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.

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!

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.

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! 💕🎈