Category Archives: Australia Travel

Falling Waters Sixteen: Barron and Stoney Creek Falls, Australia

Posted on September 29, 2018 by kcbernick

February, 2014 Australia is the sixth largest country in the world, with about 3/4 the land mass of the United States. Our time was limited, so we spent our time on the east coast, primarily in Sydney and Cairns. While … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentines Day!

Posted on February 15, 2014 by kcbernick

Friday, February 14 It was another full day. We boarded the Kuranda Scenic Railway at Freshwater Station, and took a 24 mile ride through very beautiful country to the village of Kuranda. The narrow gauge railway was built between 1886-1891 … Continue reading →

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Looking for Nemo

Posted on February 15, 2014 by kcbernick

Wednesday, February 12 Arrived in Cairns around noon. Our hotel is located on the Esplanade, a boardwalk along the water. We decided to walk along the Esplanade to explore, but it soon started to rain. However, the rain was gentle … Continue reading →

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It’s All Happening at the Zoo…and the Opera House…and the Gardens

Posted on February 11, 2014 by kcbernick

Tuesday, February 11 We boarded a Hop On Hop Off Boat this morning, down at Sydney’s Circular Quay. This is a very active place, with restaurants and bars, street entertainment and people watching. Our first stop was the Sydney Zoo, … Continue reading →

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Sydney

Posted on February 11, 2014 by kcbernick

Sunday, February 9 Flew into Sydney, Australia today. Happy to say it was uneventful. We checked into the Sofitel Hotel, and had a light dinner in the hotel. We’ll be here 3 nights, and it’s nice to be able to … Continue reading →

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