
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. When I set off for Australia, I had no idea what I would find. There were moments of pure joy, times of struggle, and situations that, looking back, were downright ridiculous. Through it all, I found something I hadn't even realized I was looking for. As a teenager, I watched Australia's Bicentennial celebrations and felt something click. I didn't just want to visit—I needed to go. Over a decade later, after university and a stressful first job, I finally made it happen. I packed my bags, left everything familiar behind, and entered a year of the unknown. Inside, you'll find: • Authentic experiences: The reality of backpacking, beyond the postcard moments. • Lessons learned: How travel shifts perspectives and builds resilience. • Cultural encounters: The people who made this trip unforgettable. • Unplanned detours: Because sometimes, the best stories come from going off-course. This book is my journey—one year in Australia, with a detour to New Zealand. It's a tale of adventure and self-discovery, filled with breathtaking landscapes, unforgettable people, and plenty of surprises. This is an unfiltered account of what it's really like to spend a year on the road. From North Queensland to Fraser Island, the Great Ocean Road to New Zealand's Franz Josef Glacier, every step brought new challenges, unexpected detours, and lessons in resilience. Not everything went as planned, and that was the best part. You're Going the Wrong Way! reminds us that the best adventures happen when we step into the unknown. So, if you're ready for the ride, let's go Down Under! Duration - 2h 44m. Author - Nigel Openshaw. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Wednesday, 08 January 2025. Copyright - © 2023 Nigel M Openshaw ©.
Language:
English
You're Going the Wrong Way!
Duration:00:00:03
Dedication
Duration:00:00:40
Introduction
Duration:00:01:11
1. The Arrival of a Rookie
Duration:00:00:09
Getting Quickly Adjusted
Duration:00:01:24
Learning From My Mistakes
Duration:00:03:23
When the Highs Wear Off
Duration:00:03:00
Discovering Sydney's History
Duration:00:01:52
Great Food, Weird Nights
Duration:00:03:53
2. Exploring the East Coast
Duration:00:00:09
Byron Bay Blues and Beach Life
Duration:00:04:13
Beach Bliss in Surfers Paradise
Duration:00:00:45
Fraser Island Off-Road Adventure
Duration:00:06:09
Afloat, Under the Milky Way
Duration:00:07:39
Trekking in Townsville
Duration:00:02:47
Ferry to Magnetic Island
Duration:00:01:39
On the Road Again: Further North
Duration:00:00:47
Banana Farming Frenzy
Duration:00:01:13
A Change in Weather
Duration:00:01:30
A Turn for the Worst
Duration:00:04:37
Not So Sweet Sugar Cane Farming
Duration:00:01:02
Mission Beach Campfire
Duration:00:02:58
Trekking on Mount Tyson
Duration:00:02:33
The Start of Something More
Duration:00:02:44
Fast Food and Cricket in Cairns
Duration:00:01:42
Kuranda's Rainforest Skyrail
Duration:00:02:30
Visiting the Neighbors in a Combi
Duration:00:02:53
Adelaide: Gateway to the Outback
Duration:00:01:35
Metal Trees in Coober Pedy
Duration:00:01:31
An Eclipse in Lyndhurst
Duration:00:02:52
Underground Caves in Naracoorte
Duration:00:01:25
Great Ocean Road and Beyond
Duration:00:00:56
Unexpected Discoveries in Melbourne
Duration:00:02:05
An Unplanned Victorian Road Trip
Duration:00:02:57
Time to Be the Tour Guide
Duration:00:02:01
Best Friend, Best City Adventures
Duration:00:01:09
Bondi Beach on Christmas Day
Duration:00:01:11
Fireworks at the SydNYE Party
Duration:00:02:40
Working at the SCG, but No Cricket
Duration:00:03:49
6. A Journey Across The Tasman
Duration:00:00:09
Auckland: The North Island
Duration:00:01:03
Hastings: Looking for Work
Duration:00:01:05
Walking Around in Wellington
Duration:00:01:52
Nelson: The South Island
Duration:00:01:14
Gold Panning in Greymouth
Duration:00:01:56
Glacier Hike in Franz Josef
Duration:00:00:45
More Walking in Fox Glacier
Duration:00:01:46
Snow Flurries in Wanaka
Duration:00:00:36
A Bungee in Queenstown
Duration:00:01:00
Sailing in Milford Sound
Duration:00:02:24
Please Do Not Call it Twizzle!
Duration:00:02:52
Last Stop at Christchurch
Duration:00:02:54
Perth: Business in Northbridge
Duration:00:04:23
Quokkas on the Island
Duration:00:02:56
An Arrival Without the Suitcase
Duration:00:01:21
Farm Work in Manjimup
Duration:00:01:10
Picking Apples with a Crazy Dog
Duration:00:04:27
Picking the Broccoflower
Duration:00:02:23
Back to Perth!
Duration:00:02:03
Wilderness Calling: Monkey Mia
Duration:00:05:21
Perth's Swan Song
Duration:00:01:22
Fondly Looking Back
Duration:00:02:18
Let's Share the Love!
Duration:00:00:33
About the Author
Duration:00:02:12