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’11 OZ PHOTO SERIES PT6

AUSTRALIAN ZOO – BRISBANE – GOLD COAST – BYRON BAY – NIMBIN

THE ZOO, BRISSIE & BYRON BAY

The zoo, Brissie and Byron Bay were all highlights during my next stint starting off at The Crocodile Hunter’s Zoo. If you’re a 90s baby or even slightly older you’ll have heard of the legend, Steve Irwin. He was an avid lover of animals and probably one of the most wholesome people on TV. Unfortunately he died as a result of an unfortunate incident with a stingray but the Australian Zoo, where he worked, rebranded to commemorate him.

BRISBANE WAS JUST ANOTHER BOOZE UP

It’s huge, over 1,000 acres and certainly worth a trip to check it. Australia has some of the most insane wildlife throughout the country and if you aren’t able to go and explore to wild, you can see them all here!

WHERE IS BYRON BAY?

The Zoo, Brissie & Byron Bay

BRISBANE

Apart from boozing in the X Base hostel, Brisbane wasn’t the most exciting of stops on the east coast as we all tend to love the beach. But it does have this lukewarm public pool. I can only put it’s unrefreshing water temperature down to the many kids p*ssing into it all day!

David Simpson with a guy and three girls near a giant statue at the zoo in Brissie. The Zoo, Brissie & Byron Bay
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The guy who fixed my camera in Brisbane

Taking a boat trip in Brissie. The Zoo, Brissie & Byron Bay
Fun in Brissie. The Zoo, Brissie & Byron Bay

GOLD COAST & SURFERS PARADISE

Again not my favourite spot in Australia but we stayed long enough just to sample the nightlife and even then it wasn’t great. However, I have since heard things have changed and Surfers is a great place to be.

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BYRON BAY

Before I left I asked as many people as I could about Australia, where they recommend and what their favourite place was. Almost all of the above seemed to love Byron Bay and it was easy to see why.

Byron Bay is a small seaside town which immediately ticked my box as it means you end up getting to know a lot of the backpackers from seeing their face on a daily basis. Another thing was how stunning the area was with one of the nicest yet peaceful beaches I’ve seen. Having had so many recommendations I was sure this place was going to be over crowded but it wasn’t.

Pure nuts 🤣

Byron Bay Beach. The Zoo, Brissie & Byron Bay

Making our way to sunset

David Simpson with three guys during sunset at the lighthouse at Byron Bay Beach. The Zoo, Brissie & Byron Bay
Sunset at the lighthouse at Byron Bay Beach. The Zoo, Brissie & Byron Bay
Fun in Byron Bay. The Zoo, Brissie & Byron Bay

BYRON BAY….

  • PEOPLE – 7/10
  • BACKPACKING – 8.5/10 – Great vibe!
  • WEATHER – 8/10
  • THINGS TO DO – 7.5/10
David Simpson and the gang watching the sunset at the lighthouse in Byron Bay. The Zoo, Brissie & Byron Bay

Sunset at Byron Bay

SUMMED UP….

  • HIGHLIGHT – Sunset
  • LOWLIGHT – The smell of the Koala
  • MVP – Hippie in Nimbin
  • VISIT AGAIN – Yes
  • RATING – 8/10

FINAL THOUGHTS

In Australia, the east coast is where it all happens, not enough can be said about the people you meet and the things you can do. It’s a place everyone should visit, whether you are a keen traveller or not.

NEXT UP

Arriving at Sydney brings an end to the East Coast antics which as much as it was a shame I knew I still I had a few crazy months to go. And Sydney would do it’s best to raise the bar in that! Click to read!

SAFE TRAVELS, DS x
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This episode is part of The Oz Photo Series, click to see episode 1.

Question Time

  • Have you ever been to any of these spots on the east coast?
  • What was your favourite?

Let me know in the comments below . . .

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