The last stop on our Australian adventure was Adelaide. We got there around lunch time after our flight from
Sydney and the first thing we did was leave our luggage at the hotel and look for a place to eat. Walking around CBD we found
Treasury 1860 in King Williams Street. Located in a historic building, this spot has the cutest outdoor area. Since it was winter in Australia around that time they had cozy blankets for those eager to eat outside like us. We spent the rest of the day exploring the city's landmarks like Victoria Square, Saint Francis Xavier cathedral and Rundle Mall, Adelaide's shopping street.
The following day we woke up at the crack of dawn to take a ferry to
Kangaroo Island. We had experienced all sorts of things in Australia so far. We had been to big metropolis like
Melbourne or
Sydney, we had seen the rain forest and the Great Barrier Reef in
Cairns, the desert and the magnificence of
Uluru. But there was something missing. Something we couldn't go back home without seeing: wildlife.
Our honeymoon was organized by a travel agency which booked the whole package for us. It included
this tour around Kangaroo Island with Sealink. It was so amazingly organized! We loved every minute of it. They picked us up at the hotel and took us to the ferry. Once in the island we took a bus to Seal Bay Conservation Park where we had a guided beach walk and learnt so much about these wonderful animals. Then we went to
Vivonne Bay Bistro for a buffet lunch full of yummy traditional Australian food. Honestly, we weren't expecting too much of the lunch during the tour (due to previous experiences in other countries) but we were surprised by how much we liked it.
We hopped on the bus once again this time to see adorable koalas at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. This was one of the most exciting moments of the Honeymoon. Koalas are one of my favorite animals and I had been waiting for this moment for a long time. We didn't get to see them really close because they were high up in the trees but we still loved the experienced. I did curse myself for not bringing my telephoto lens to the trip though...
On our way around the island we got to see a few kangaroos from afar too.
The following stop was Flinders Chase National Park where we saw the breathtaking Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.
And just like that the day had ended and it was time to board the ferry back to Adelaide. It had been an unforgettable experience.
The following day was our last in Australia. Our flight was in the evening so we decided to take advantage of our last hours Down Under and see a bit more of Adelaide. It was a lovely day, the sun was out, so we took a stroll around the riverbank.
We found the Adelaide Oval, a sports ground that is used for cricket, rugby and Australian football. Surprisingly, it was open to the public. My husband is a huge fan of sports so every time we travel we include stadiums in our itineraries, however we've never been able to walk into one freely like this time.
The University of Adelaide is also worth a visit. The buildings are located along North Terrace, one of the main streets, and you can find beautiful buildings full of history and knowledge like this one.
Also in North Terrace we found this lovely house, the Botanic Hotel. Victorian architectural style is one of my favorites. If you are a fan as well, check out
Sydney's Paddington area and of course the place where I left my heart:
beautiful San Francisco.
The aptly name Botanic Hotel building is opposite the Botanic Gardens, a great place to get lost in on a beautiful day like this one.
Nestled in the heart of the city's Botanic Gardens, we found the National Wine Centre of Australia. It's a must for wine lovers. You can learn everything you've ever wanted to know about Australian wine, admire their own vineyard or explore country’s largest wine cellar.
Our honeymoon ended with one of the best meals we had during our stay in Australia at Jamie's Italian. One of the restaurants of British chef Jamie Oliver. I'm a huge fan of his work and I had always wanted to eat at one of his eateries. It did not disappoint.
Sadly, it was time to get out suitcases and go to the airport. We had a long flight to Madrid with a layover in Dubai ahead of us.
The honeymoon was over but we had so many experiences that we are going to cherish forever. My dream had come true: I had been to Australia.
xo Cristina
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