Are your travel plans realistic? Can go the distance you want in a day? Australia is a big, big, find out here.

Remember years ago who was vacationing in California. And being a native of Australia that many questions and everyone is always intrigued by his accent.

Anyway, I started a conversation with this twenty something lady and she told me that he would visit Australia next year.

His plan was to travel to Sydney, stay for two weeks and take day trips from there. That sounds like a great plan.

There are lots of things to see and do in Sydney for day trips. Sydney has a fantastic zoo and aquarium. The Blue Mountains, with scenic walks and outings aspect is a travel day. In the other direction is the Southern Lands high with the most scenic points.

Visit famous Bondi Beach and other beaches near Sydney, take in some national parks. Oh and I forgot, visit the House of Opera and climb the Harbor Bridge. Well, the list goes on and there are more than enough things to see around Sydney, to keep you busy for more than fifteen days.

But no. His plan was to stay in Sydney and take day trips to Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef.

I looked back and asked "What are your plans? ". And yes, I actually had planned to stay in Sydney and the momentum of the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru for day trips.

But that is impossible, I said, and was informed that Australia is almost the same size as the United States. No matter what I said, she did not believe me – If you do not believe me then go see this http://www.ga.gov.au/education/facts/dimensions/compare.htm map.

Australia is the sixth largest country and the world's largest island.

From Sydney to Uluru is 2795 kilometers and is 1735 miles from Sydney Mackay (middle area of the Reef) is 1715 kilometers over 1065 miles.

At least a thousand miles – one way. There is no physical way this trip can be done.

Even flying from Sydney to The Great Barrier Reef is at a minimum of 4 hours one way flying time. And the Great Barrier Reef itself takes up an area half the size of Texas.

Now, I have not told you this to put it out coming to visit Australia. Far from it. However, just get informed. Enjoy your trip, visit the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru and Sydney they are all interesting and worthy of your time.

And when you visit, we say G'day Mate.
Happy Travels
Lisa Paterson

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