Road to Cairns, Queensland (AUS)

JClarke · 04-28-2009, 08:28 PM

I have already mentioned a little abit about this trip in other threads, but I shall start in this specific thread so I can attract AD'ers to reconsider their holiday trip to Australia in the near future.

Yes, you have read the title, Myself and my friend (who I will persude to come on AD to post here) are going on a 10 day road trip to Cairns in the tropical north Queensland coast (east side of Australia) See image below.

We are flying to Sydney from our hometown, of Canberra which we will be picking up the R.V which I booked few weeks ago. We will travel along the coast of eastern side of Australia all the way to Cairns, which you can see in the image above.

We will travel to Port Macquarie

Will stop for lunch at Coffs Harbour with the Big Banana

Then over to Byron Bay

Then over to Gold Coast, which I already mentioned in another thread where I went there mid-last year.

then to Rockhampton

again stopping by at MacKay

then onto Townsville

then finally Cairns!

We will be driving the R.V over 8 days then stay at the desination for two nights and three days, before flying back to our hometown on the night after our trip. I will be available to post while on trip if we can find some wireless internet to connect with my little laptop and will be able to upload pictures too.

So keep this an eye, my trip will begin in early September, 2009!

Chevy57 · 04-28-2009, 08:46 PM

That s long trip from Sydney to Cairns. how many miles? Is your friend s over age 25 to rent RV?

JClarke · 04-29-2009, 12:12 AM

the R.V I booked allows over 21 years old to drive and I am almost 22 years old

Babyblue · 04-29-2009, 12:20 AM

Cool!!! Your trip is almost like ,traveling up A1A, up the East Coast of America.

Starting from Florida, and working your way up to Maine.

JClarke · 04-29-2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babyblue

Cool!!! Your trip is almost like ,traveling up A1A, up the East Coast of America.

Starting from Florida, and working your way up to Maine.

That's the excatly the same way as I am doing in the eastern coast of Australia... but at your end, it will take longer than I thought.

Chevy57 · 04-29-2009, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JClarke

the R.V I booked allows over 21 years old to drive and I am almost 22 years old

They charges extra for each person under 25 years old who will be driving the RV. Right?

JClarke · 04-29-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

They charges extra for each person under 25 years old who will be driving the RV. Right?

No, only for the people who is UNDER 21 and I am over 21 years old already.

Chevy57 · 04-29-2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JClarke

No, only for the people who is UNDER 21 and I am over 21 years old already.

You are very lucky. American RV centers charge more, too.

Byrdie714 · 04-29-2009, 06:32 PM

Kind of reminds me of the Australian movie, "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" when they took their bus to the outbush.

Guess we should call this, "Jake's Great Australian Adventure!"

JClarke · 04-29-2009, 06:40 PM

Bottesini · 04-29-2009, 06:50 PM

Cairns looks very bright lights. Is it like Las Vegas? Like a gambling tourist spot?

JClarke · 04-29-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bottesini

Cairns looks very bright lights. Is it like Las Vegas? Like a gambling tourist spot?

No, not at all - would a casino look alike city be sitting in the tropical rainforest area?

Bottesini · 04-29-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JClarke

No, not at all - would a casino look alike city be sitting in the tropical rainforest area?

I don't know. That is why I asked. I don't even know where Canberra is.

I probably should brush up on geography!

JClarke · 04-29-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bottesini

I don't know. That is why I asked. I don't even know where Canberra is.

I probably should brush up on geography!

Haha, Canberra is the national captial of Australia (I.e. Washinton D.C is the captial of United States of America and Canberra is similar to Washington D.C, actually.)

Buffalo · 04-29-2009, 07:25 PM

When I saw the word "Cairns", the first thing popped in my head was Toto, the black dog in The Wizard of Oz.

JClarke · 04-29-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffalo

When I saw the word "Cairns", the first thing popped in my head was Toto, the black dog in The Wizard of Oz.

I know, that's why I put (AUS) in the end of the title so to avoid confusion.

***VamPyroX*** · 05-01-2009, 02:11 PM

If I ever visit Australia, I will go to your place and put vaseline all over your door... your windows... your door handles... and toilet paper your trees... and saran-wrap your car.

You're gonna wish you suggested we visit Australia!

Just kidding. I wouldn't mind visiting Australia. I might even meet Crocodile Dundee!

JClarke · 05-01-2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

If I ever visit Australia, I will go to your place and put vaseline all over your door... your windows... your door handles... and toilet paper your trees... and saran-wrap your car.

You're gonna wish you suggested we visit Australia!

Just kidding. I wouldn't mind visiting Australia. I might even meet Crocodile Dundee!

Good one. Crocodile Dundee aka Paul Hogan, can be found somewhere in the Beverly hills of Los Angeles.

LakeTahoe · 05-01-2009, 10:02 PM

WOW! That does sound like so much FUN! Stay safe and enjoy!!!

I don't mind to fly down to Australia one day. My dream!

PowerON · 05-01-2009, 10:23 PM

Jacob... Are you plan to meet the ancient people and eat what they eat?

Chevy57 · 05-01-2009, 10:52 PM

Plan a snorkeling trip to the Great Barrier Reef?

JClarke · 05-02-2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerON

Jacob... Are you plan to meet the ancient people and eat what they eat?

No

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy57

Plan a snorkeling trip to the Great Barrier Reef?

Not sure about that, it depends on the costs, but we'll see though

Phillips · 05-02-2009, 08:34 AM

Wow! Have fun!

When?

Legend · 05-10-2009, 04:26 AM

Hi I am Jake's friend who is going to cairns with him - Hi!

JClarke · 05-10-2009, 04:34 AM

Legend, I better assure you to look around on AD before we go on the trip to get the idea of the forum, okay?

Liebling:-))) · 05-10-2009, 04:37 AM

wow beautiful pictures. I will show this pictures to my hubby when he is back from Hamburg tomorrow.

Accord the map, Jake posted in his first thread.

You can see the color of map.

I had been touch "blue" and "part of purple"

My hubby & I talked a lot about travel to Australia again. We want to touch the whole Australia for long months especially yellow when we are retirement from work.

society's_child · 05-12-2009, 03:21 PM

Sweet! You guys have a blast!

Don't forget the sunblock.

moonflower · 05-12-2009, 03:40 PM

have fun JClarke

***~SG~*** · 05-14-2009, 12:27 AM

That sound like a good trip. Hope you and your friend will have a fun road trip.

jazzy · 05-16-2009, 01:08 PM

Beautiful pictures. I envy you. Have a blast trip and do tell and share pictures of your trip here AD. K

04-28-2009, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
JClarke Good times, good times. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Packing bags for U.S.A Posts: 19,562 Blog Entries: 5	Road to Cairns, Queensland (AUS) I have already mentioned a little abit about this trip in other threads, but I shall start in this specific thread so I can attract AD'ers to reconsider their holiday trip to Australia in the near future. Yes, you have read the title, Myself and my friend (who I will persude to come on AD to post here) are going on a 10 day road trip to Cairns in the tropical north Queensland coast (east side of Australia) See image below. We are flying to Sydney from our hometown, of Canberra which we will be picking up the R.V which I booked few weeks ago. We will travel along the coast of eastern side of Australia all the way to Cairns, which you can see in the image above. We will travel to Port Macquarie Will stop for lunch at Coffs Harbour with the Big Banana Then over to Byron Bay Then over to Gold Coast, which I already mentioned in another thread where I went there mid-last year. then to Rockhampton again stopping by at MacKay then onto Townsville then finally Cairns! We will be driving the R.V over 8 days then stay at the desination for two nights and three days, before flying back to our hometown on the night after our trip. I will be available to post while on trip if we can find some wireless internet to connect with my little laptop and will be able to upload pictures too. So keep this an eye, my trip will begin in early September, 2009! __________________ If you want to meet me in U.S, click here!

04-28-2009, 08:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chevy57 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Buckeye State Posts: 5,281	That s long trip from Sydney to Cairns. how many miles? Is your friend s over age 25 to rent RV? __________________

04-29-2009, 12:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
JClarke Good times, good times. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Packing bags for U.S.A Posts: 19,562 Blog Entries: 5	the R.V I booked allows over 21 years old to drive and I am almost 22 years old __________________ If you want to meet me in U.S, click here!

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04-29-2009, 12:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Babyblue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 7,522	Cool!!! Your trip is almost like ,traveling up A1A, up the East Coast of America. Starting from Florida, and working your way up to Maine.

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Byrdie714 Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 8,946	Kind of reminds me of the Australian movie, "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" when they took their bus to the outbush. Guess we should call this, "Jake's Great Australian Adventure!"

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Buffalo Anobium Pertinax Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,473	When I saw the word "Cairns", the first thing popped in my head was Toto, the black dog in The Wizard of Oz. __________________ It isn't that they can't see the solution. It is that they can't see the problem. - Gilbert Chesterton

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Legend Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2	Hi I am Jake's friend who is going to cairns with him - Hi!

05-10-2009, 04:34 AM	#25 (permalink)
JClarke Good times, good times. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Packing bags for U.S.A Posts: 19,562 Blog Entries: 5	Legend, I better assure you to look around on AD before we go on the trip to get the idea of the forum, okay? __________________ If you want to meet me in U.S, click here!

05-10-2009, 04:37 AM	#26 (permalink)
Liebling:-))) Sussi 7.7.86 - 18.6.09 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 30,970	wow beautiful pictures. I will show this pictures to my hubby when he is back from Hamburg tomorrow. Accord the map, Jake posted in his first thread. You can see the color of map. I had been touch "blue" and "part of purple" My hubby & I talked a lot about travel to Australia again. We want to touch the whole Australia for long months especially yellow when we are retirement from work. __________________

05-12-2009, 03:21 PM	#27 (permalink)
society's_child venustrus unus ;-) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The big MD Posts: 3,790 Blog Entries: 5	Sweet! You guys have a blast! Don't forget the sunblock. __________________ ...just passing thru, y'all.

05-12-2009, 03:40 PM	#28 (permalink)
moonflower winter is on the way jeez Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washtenaw County, Michigan Posts: 5,741	have fun JClarke

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*~SG~* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Western Australia Posts: 5,261	That sound like a good trip. Hope you and your friend will have a fun road trip. __________________

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jazzy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: High desert in Calif Posts: 3,596	Beautiful pictures. I envy you. Have a blast trip and do tell and share pictures of your trip here AD. K __________________

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