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Day 90: Reaching Port Macquarie

I awoke at 7 am in the rest stop located 20 kilometers north of Woolgoolga. My goal for the day was to reach Port Macquarie, a town renowned for its beaches, wildlife, and historical penal colony. After getting up, I headed to the gas station for a quick stop and then made the decision to hit the road. However, ongoing road works caused a traffic jam, momentarily disrupting my journey. While road construction was a common sight on the route to Sydney, this particular delay proved to be especially inconvenient due to the resulting traffic congestion. After opting not to…

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Day 88: Reaching the easternmost point of Australia

Today’s destination: Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, the easternmost point of Australia. This morning, I woke up at Sleepy Hollow rest stop, located approximately 40 kilometers south of Gold Coast. Despite its eerie nighttime ambiance, with only a toilet facility, it unnerved me a bit. A snake warning sign added to the suspense, and in the pitch darkness, the place took on an unsettling vibe. The toilets were far from inviting, making me contemplate the merits of sleeping in a place without them and opting for the simplicity of nature’s restroom, even if it meant peeing in the bushes…

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