Koalas and Kangaroos

Embark on an unforgettable adventure along the east coast of Australia, starting at South Point, the southernmost tip of the mainland near Melbourne. The journey takes you by train through Canberra and on to Sydney, where iconic sights like the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Manly Beach await, along with countless cultural landmarks. A side trip inland offers the breathtaking views of the Blue Mountains.

Continuing north by road, the first stop is Walkabout Park, where you’ll have close encounters with koalas and kangaroos. In Newcastle, discover the world’s largest coal export terminal.

The adventure includes an immersive Aboriginal cultural experience, relaxing on the beaches of Byron Bay beneath its iconic lighthouse, and diving into the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. A visit inland reveals the stunning Atherton Tablelands, with its numerous waterfalls.

North of Cairns, explore the Daintree National Park, the world’s oldest rainforest, before capping off the journey with a thrilling 4X4 expedition to Cape York, the northernmost point of Australia.

Norman Handy was born in Beckenham in the southeast of England. He went to Clare House School and secondary school at a mixed boarding school in Cranbrook, Kent. Later, he studied Law for Accountants, Business Economics and Accountancy at Southampton University.

Even during his studies, he travelled as often as he could, cycling down La Loire Valley and behind the Iron Curtain. After leaving university, he lived and worked abroad, ending up on a date plantation.

He returned to the United Kingdom and, after working in a riding school, followed a career in the financial services sector based in London, including periods working aboard in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He published his first book in 2017.

He has two children and is a keen walker, skier, cyclist, horse rider and, of course, writer! He spends his time between his homes in West Sussex and travelling.