Pre - Traveling Notes - Tasmania and Victoria, Australia

Another 6 weeks to go before I can say HI again to Australia. And by the way, having transitioning my life, from unemployed to officially employed, I feel at ease a little. But I am still worrying about my unfinished Master project which is important too. May Allah lead me till the end of the day

I just could not restrain myself from thinking of this upcoming trip. I guess this is a good reason to go for a holiday after being mentally stressed for 2 months. But then, I have not renewed my passport and of course, without the renewed passport, I am unable to apply for the Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). This must be done after Christmas, or else I will not be able to fly to Australia.

Having all flights and accommodations booking done, I can now focus on other travelling expenses while in Tasmania and Victoria. My past experiences visiting Perth, Sydney and Canberra have helped a lot for my budget and planning.

As of for today, here is my rough planning for my another trip to Explore Australia

Day 1 (7th January)
            Fly to Melbourne from KL

Day 2 (8th January)
            Arrive Melbourne Tullamarine airport at approximately 9.30 am
            Depart for Hobart (Virgin Australia) at 11.15 am
            Arrive Hobart airport at 12.30 pm.
            Check-in at Central City Backpackers
            Groceries shopping at nearby supermarkets
            Stroll around Hobart city (it is summer, so it's going to be a long day)

Day 3 (9th January)
            Sullivan's Cove
            Parliament House
            Salamanca Place
            Battery Point
            Constitution Dock
            ABC Buildings
            Richmond
            Richmond Bridge
            Richmond Gaol
            (Tour by Discover Australia - booking confirmed)

Day 4 (10th January)
            Port Arthur Historic Site
            Devil Conservation Park
            Waterfall Bay
            Devils Kitchen
            Pirates Bay Lookout
            Federation Chocolate Factory
            Richmond Historic Village
            (Day trip operated by Tours Tasmania - to book)

Day 5 (11th January)

            Cadbury Chocolate Factory

            Mt. Wellington

Day 6 (12th January)

            Salamanca Market

            Depart for Launceston

Day 7 (13th January)

            Cradle Mountain

Day 8 (14th January)

           Bridestowe Lavender Farm

           Depart for Melbourne (Jetstar) at 2.00 pm

           Check-in at Melbourne International Backpackers

           Checking out around Melbourne area - Federation Square

Day 9 (15th January)

            Great Ocean Road

Day 10 (16th January)

             Phillip Island and Puffing Billy

Day 11 (17th January)

             Melbourne

Day 12 (18th January)

             Depart for KL at 10.35 am.

I am experimenting my travelling style and I am eager to know if everything that I have planned will be as it is, or will it be different entirely. As far as I concern, my plans never turn out to be as it was before (travelling with mum/buddies).