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Australia Adventure Stories

Western Waves

Cat George discovers the joys of surfing as a spectator sport on Western Australia's southern coast.

Ningaloo: The Little Sister Reef

Cat George visits the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia and compares its future with that of big sister the Great Barrier.

Company: Intrepid Travel

This is a review of Intrepid Travel's trip in Australia

Company: Prosail Palace Backpackers on Fraser Island

This is a review of Prosail/Palace Backpackers around the Whitsunday islands in Australia

Company: Palace Backpackers on Fraser Island Australia

This is a review of Palace Backpackers on Fraser Island in Australia

Company: Desert Venturer Bus Tour

This is a review of Desert Venturer Bus Tour in Australia

Company: Itchyfeet Adventure Tours

This is a review of Itchyfeet Adventure Tours in South Western Australia.

Forest Gump Bicyle Ride

Paul Keen spends one half year riding his bicycle through Australia.

Franklin Fiasco: Part 10

There were a few hairy moments, but Charlie Hynes and his friends got through a flood of almost biblical proportions, beat the Great Ravine and paid homage to the wonderful uniqueness of the Franklin, managing to get through unscathed.

Franklin Fiasco: Part 9

In the last day of paddling, Charlie Hynes concludes it would have been a tragedy if the river had been lost, even if most Australians would not know it.

Franklin Fiasco: Part 8

Charlie Hynes goes for a swim and is rewarded with...a lollipop?

Franklin Fiasco: Part 7

The cocktail of dangerous rapids, sublime scenery and the camaraderie among the boys, as well as the dogged intent to get through each challenge successfully all contributed to a wonderful sensation at the end of the day.

Franklin Fiasco: Part 6

The journey down the Franklin was becoming a journey through the continents, for part of the day you could be in the craggy ravines of North America, while others find you in the vast pine forests you imagine in Europe. Many times you could forget you were in Australia at all.

Franklin Fiasco: Part 5

Despite the lost day of travel and unfavorable weather, Charlie Hynes and his friends decide to push through the rest of the trip.

Franklin Fiasco: Part 4

Unsafe high waters force a rest day for Charlie Hynes and his crew.

Franklin Fiasco: Part 3

Charlie Hynes and his friends experience an Epic day on the river.

Franklin Fiasco: Part 2

The environment on the river seemed so unreal that it seemed contrived to Charlie Hynes.

Franklin Fiasco: Part 1

Like all great adventures, this trip had its genesis in a fairly innocent phone call

Yapping Crocodiles

Paul Beauchamp Legg and his wife did some overnight canoeing in Australia. Too bad the crocodiles were following them? Or is it just their imagination?

Exploring the Outback

Going to Australia without seeing the outback would be like going to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower.

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