Due South
I did a little research for that trip I want to take to Australia this summer. And just for the heck of it I had a look at New Zealand as well. Sadly, the official tourism websites for each nation rather leave something to be desired.
The only thing I've really decided after looking today is that I'll seriously consider hitting Melbourne. It sounds like there's quite a bit going on in that town. I wouldn't mind seeing Canberra either just because it's a bit off the beaten path of most tourists.
I'm considering getting one of those really big hiking bags, tossing several changes of clothes in, and just doing laundry as needed while I travel. Anything big I buy on the way I could just mail back to Japan.
Though I might reconsider the time of year I go. August is winter down there. Now being a born Great Lakes boy whatever passes for winter in Australia holds no fear for me. But I really do want to spend some time on the beaches there so maybe I'll try and go during spring instead. Though prices will certainly be higher then.
The only thing I've really decided after looking today is that I'll seriously consider hitting Melbourne. It sounds like there's quite a bit going on in that town. I wouldn't mind seeing Canberra either just because it's a bit off the beaten path of most tourists.
I'm considering getting one of those really big hiking bags, tossing several changes of clothes in, and just doing laundry as needed while I travel. Anything big I buy on the way I could just mail back to Japan.
Though I might reconsider the time of year I go. August is winter down there. Now being a born Great Lakes boy whatever passes for winter in Australia holds no fear for me. But I really do want to spend some time on the beaches there so maybe I'll try and go during spring instead. Though prices will certainly be higher then.