Nathan's Insights

World Traveller: 7 Continents, 90 Countries, 871 Days Overseas

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Category: Short Breaks

Short trips I’ve undertaken to Darwin (2003), New Zealand (2007), Brisbane (2008), Sydney (2009), Wilsons Promontory (2016), and Perth (2017)

  • Day 1 – Short Break: Perth, Australia

    Friday 05 May 2017. Photos. Highlights: Qantas Business Class Flight, Gloucester Park Harness Racing Today saw the start of a short four day break to Perth just as the cold weather commences back at home in Melbourne.  I booked a cheap economy class seat on Qantas back in January and used my Qantas points to upgrade…

  • Flight Review – QF769 Melbourne to Perth

    Flight: QF769 Melbourne to Perth Airline: QANTAS Plane: Airbus 330-200 Gate: 12 Seat: 2A (Business Class) Departed: 12:47 (Scheduled 12:40) Arrived:  14:47 (Scheduled 14:50) Duration: 4 Hours 10 Minutes As part of a short break in Perth to relaxed and see my AFL Team Essendon play Fermantle I booked a cheap economy seat back in…

  • Short Trip – Wilsons Promontory National Park

    Photos On my birthday my best friend suggested we head out to Wilsons Promontory the next day.  For Jon it was a chance to try his new camera and for me the new Fitbit and daypack.  For both of us it was a chance to experience nature at it’s best.   It took over 2.5…

  • Sydney Holiday 2009

    For 3 great days I got to go on a mini holiday to catch up with my Belgium friend Inge in Sydney.   After the dust storms a month earlier I was wondering what type of weather wed get and this time it was mostly overcast and raining.   Still we had a great time packed…

  • Short Break 2008: Day 3 – Brisbane

    Next time I have to remember ear plugs when sleeping in the same room as my brother.   I thought at different times he had stopped breathing but then suddenly the train crashes was heard again 🙂 Today was the last day of this mini trip with a trip scheduled to the Doomben races.  …