My original plan after graduating was to do SE Asia, but my buddy bailed on me last minute before we were supposed to book our flights, and a crazy flight to Australia popped up that I couldn't not take.
I had never even though about going to OZ before but the fact that I was going alone now and it was very last minute made the decision easier knowing that it was English speaking.
I don't want to tell you to pick Australia over SE Asia or anything as I'm sure Asia is fantastic, but not knowing much about Australia besides Sydney and Melbourne before I went, I can tell you I had an amazing time.
I can tell you my detailed itinerary if you're interested and PM me, but things I did that you should research to find out if it would be your thing include:
- 4x4'ing and camping on Fraser Island (big big highlight - Lake McKenzie is one of those most beautiful lakes I've ever been in)
- skydiving Mission Beach
- sailing in the Whitsundays (Whitehaven Beach is drop-dead sexy)
- got certified scuba-diving and did live-aboard boat, scuba'ing Great Barrier Reef
- Daintree Rainforest
- Magnetic Island (more of a retreat due to too much drinking - found this cool eco-hostel where you lived in a hut and just chilled)
- rented a car and drove the Great Ocean Road
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Surfer's Paradise, Noosa, Adelaide, Byron Bay, Airlie Beach, and Cains as well
Went for two months, leaving February 1st, and weather was perfect.
Don't know what you and your friend are like, but if you enjoy tropics, beaches, partying (if you choose to), and tons of girls, then this is a good place to go. Easy to get around if you get a Greyhound pass.
I went when the exchange rate was in our favor so it will definitely be more expensive than SE Asia, but it's not too outrageous, and hostel prices are much more reasonable for what you are getting than say, Europe.
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