Monday 23 April 2012

Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road


Saturday's Party Bus was awesome and I had so much fun with you guys!!! 

Our trip to Melbourne was awesome and I took so many pictures I want to share with you. If you have some time and money left I highly recommend a trip to Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road. It is really worth it!


We booked the cheapest flight we could get and hired a Camper Van to save some money on accommodation. It is a good way to travel, because you always have a place to sleep and a kitchen to prepare some food. We were lucky to find an Aldi store where we got wine for $2,50, a real bargain.


Melbourne is a very nice city which offers many sights. The first day we spent sightseeing. There is a free tram and a free bus line heading for the most important sights where you can hop on and off.

Royal Botanical Gardens

Skyline Melbourne
On Friday we went to Mornington Peninsula with our Camper. It is a place southeast of Melbourne and it is famous for colourful houses at the beach. Unfortunately the weather became cloudy and windy that day, but it was nice, anyway.

Mornington Peninsula
On Saturday we got on our way to the Great Ocean Road. It was very busy because of Easter but we managed to do half of the way. The Great Ocean Road was built by soldiers returning from World War I and it is the world's largest war memorial - 243 kilometres long.

Entrance Great Ocean Road
Driving in Australia was quite difficult for us German guys but the Australian government makes every effort to make it easier for foreigners ;)

traffic sign
The Great Ocean Road offers great views and spectacular beaches along the way. 

beaches & mountains
We were lucky to see a wild Koala hanging around in a tree in a car park between Lorne and Apollo Bay. Very cute.
We left the Great Ocean Road to look for a camp site and suddenly we were in the middle of the rain forest. It was quite terrifying that night, because it was almost dark, but the next day it looked beautiful.

rain forest Apollo Bay

Next day we did the last part of the Great Ocean Road. We saw the Twelve Apostles (funny name because there are now only eleven or even less Apostles) and afterwards we watched the sunset at the Bay of Islands.

Twelve Apostles


Sunset at Bay of Islands


The rock formation called the London Bridge (below) was connected to the mainland until 1990. When it collapsed a couple were trapped on it and had to be rescued by a helicopter.

London Bridge

The following night was the only one we stayed at a camping ground and unfortunately that was the only time we had a hot shower. You can find showers at the beach, but of course they are cold.


Anyway, the trip was incredible.

This was our exciting trip to Melbourne. Thanks to Calli and Freya, I had a great time with you ;)

Wednesday 18 April 2012

intern party bus on Saturday 21st April!!!!!!!

Due to technical problems we don't have a Newsletter yet. I am sorry for that!


Anyways, we will have a social meeting on Saturday 21st April, 7.30pm. Your choice was to meet at the Colourful Trips Party Bus. It costs $35 and the bus will take us to 5 diffrent bars in Sydney. We will have 5 free drinks included in the price, VIP entry into the bars and a DJ in the bus. This is a great value deal!!


Please book the trip here.


Please let me know if you will join us. I am looking forward to meeting many new and old faces there! Hopefuly some new people will show up.

Melbourne & Great Ocean Road


Our trip was awesome and I took so many pictures I want to share with you. If you have some time and money left I highly recommend a trip to Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road. It is really worth it!


We booked the cheapest flight we could get and hired a Camper Van to save some money on accommodation. It is a good way to travel, because you always have a place to sleep and a kitchen to prepare some food. We were lucky to find an Aldi store where we got wine for $2,50, a real bargain.


Melbourne is a very nice city which offers many sights. The first day we spent sightseeing. There is a free tram and a free bus line heading for the most important sights where you can hop on and off.

Royal Botanical Gardens

Skyline Melbourne
On Friday we went to Mornington Peninsula with our Camper. It is a place southeast of Melbourne and it is famous for colourful houses at the beach. Unfortunately the weather became cloudy and windy that day, but it was nice, anyway.

Mornington Peninsula
On Saturday we got on our way to the Great Ocean Road. It was very busy because of Easter but we managed to do half of the way. The Great Ocean Road was built by soldiers returning from World War I and it is the world's largest war memorial - 243 kilometres long.

Entrance Great Ocean Road
Driving in Australia was quite difficult for us German guys but the Australian government makes every effort to make it easier for foreigners ;)

traffic sign
The Great Ocean Road offers great views and spectacular beaches along the way. 

beaches & mountains
We were lucky to see a wild Koala hanging around in a tree in a car park between Lorne and Apollo Bay. Very cute.
We left the Great Ocean Road to look for a camp site and suddenly we were in the middle of the rain forest. It was quite terrifying that night, because it was almost dark, but the next day it looked beautiful.

rain forest Apollo Bay

Next day we did the last part of the Great Ocean Road. We saw the Twelve Apostles (funny name because there are now only eleven or even less Apostles) and afterwards we watched the sunset at the Bay of Islands.

Twelve Apostles


Sunset at Bay of Islands


The rock formation called the London Bridge (below) was connected to the mainland until 1990. When it collapsed a couple were trapped on it and had to be rescued by a helicopter.

London Bridge

The following night was the only one we stayed at a camping ground and unfortunately that was the only time we had a hot shower. You can find showers at the beach, but of course they are cold.


Anyway, the trip was incredible.

This was our exciting trip to Melbourne. Thanks to Calli and Freya, I had a great time with you ;)

Monday 2 April 2012

The Ultimate Surf Weekend

Last weekend's Surf Camp was awesome. Words can't express so here are some photos and a video for you!

Seven Mile Beach

Let's Go! Wetties on.
Lessons with Jack and Chris
She made it :)

common area
Fun Group


Check out the YouTube video!!!


Learning to surf is a Must-Do in Australia. Take the opportunity before you head back home.


Next week there will be no newsletter & blog post since I am on a roadtrip around Melbourne.


Until then...

Easter Office Hours

We will have normal Office Hours 9.30am to 4.30pm on Monday 2nd April and Tuesday 3rd April.


Wednesday 4th April to Friday 13th April we will be available by appointment only. Please call 02 9386 5441 to book an appointment.

Have a Happy Easter!!