I still remember my first trip there. I had an airpass and flew in without reservations. Everything was booked. The tourist office sent me over to the caravan park, and even their rentals were sold out. I ended up sleeping in a picnic area, along with a woman I met from London who also just showed up without reservations. The dingo circling the picnic area kept me up most of the night. My second trip I had reservations

Photos from 10 Australia trips:
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