Victoria Peak, Hong Kong

Perching on The Peak at 396 metres above sea level.

The Hong Kong trail (40-60 min) - excellent viewing of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria Harbour
and outlying islands. Also the Pok Fu Lam Country Park (35-45 mins).

The Peak Tram & Sky Terrace 428 - price 88 HK$ / adult or Bus 15 from Central, costs only 10$ and there is an amazing view.

Hong Kong's temples

Hung Shing Temple at Wan Chai. What used to be a seaside temple for the God of Ocean

and Weather, ‘pushed’ inland by land reclamation.
Pak Tai Temple (daily 8am–5pm)

Man Mo Temple. In the energetic hub of the downtown, glimpse a place of serenity and giant

hanging incense coils.

Dragon's Back, Hong Kong

The trail provides stunning views of Shek O, Tai Long Wan, Stanley, Tai Tam, and the South China Sea.

To the starting point: Walk from MTR Shau Kei Wan Station Exit A to Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus. Take bus 9 or the minibus with the sign 'Shek O' next to the bus terminus. The bus station is next to the metro station.

Starting Point — Shek O Road near To Tei Wan Village. I acctualy got down to the village also, it is quite nice.

  

Vantage Point over Shek O Peninsula. After hiking for just around 20 minutes, you arrive at a scenic spot over the breath-taking scenery of Shek O. Beach in the east and the magnificent Dragon’s Back in the north-west.

Shek O Peak. At 284 meters high, the hilltop sightseeing platform on Shek O Peak is the perfect place to catch your breath while enjoying the panorama of Shek O, Tai Long Wan and even Tung Lung Island.

Best of Hong Kong in 9 days

Hong Kong Island: Wan Chai

Victoria Park. Begin the day watching tai chi practitioners performing their slow-motion shadow-boxing routines in downtown Hong Kong’s largest public space.
Times Square. This is what Hong Kong is all about: cruising fashion boutiques in huge, multilevel malls.
Queen’s Road East. A kilometre of quirky shops and the unusual Pak Tai and Hung Shing temples – not to mention ghostly Nam Koo Terrace.
Central Plaza. There’s a public viewing bay on the 46th floor (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm; free), which comprises a whole floor of giant windows where you can get a walk-around 360-degree view over the harbour and neighbouring buildings.
Pak Tai Temple (daily 8am–5pm)

Royal Botanical Garden Melbourne, Australia 2016

1000 steps near Melbourne, Australia 2016

The 1000 Steps Kokoda Walk is located in the Dandenong Ranges National Park. As the name suggests, the 1000 Steps includes stony steps that lead to the popular One Tree Hill; which starts at the cafe and leads up the top of the mountain.
If you are coming from the city using Public transport, the best train station to get off at is “Upper Ferntree Gully station” on the Belgrave line. From there it is just a 800m walk east along Burwood Highway to reach the southern end of the carpark – around 500m extra to get up to the cafe and the start of the steps.
Depending on your fitness, the steps can take between 30 minutes to 1.5hrs to complete the return trip. Many people walk up the steps, but those who are a little fitter may run.

Great Ocean Road, Australia 2016

 

Melbourne, Australia 2016

Great Ocean Road and Grampians, Australia 2016

Day 1: Melbourne -> Apollo Bay “Great Ocean Road”

From Melbourne with a rented car we are traveling on Great Ocean Road for 2 days. 
· Distance - 180 km, duration 3 hrs (plus stops)
Sleep one night in Apollo Bay.

2 day trip in Sydney, Australia 2016

From airport to the city. Trains run approximately every 10 minutes and the journey to the city takes only 13 minutes. The international and domestic rail stations link directly to the City Circle line, which means most city destinations are within a short walk of stations. Info

• Sydney Opera House by day, by night, by ferry
• BrigdeClimb a little bit to expensive, but I would say it is a must do, prices from 240 AUD/pers. 
• Observatory Hill Park
• Sydney Tower Eye and Skywalk

The height of Sydney Tower from the bottom to the very tip of the spire is 309 meters.
When? 10:00 am to 7:00 pm May - September (last walk departs 7pm)
Observation deck - 18.55 AUD/pers if you by the tickets online, otherwise the price is 26.5 AUD. You can buy the tickets here
Skywalk and observation deck 50 AUD/pers. Like any skywalk or go into the void you can’t take your photo camera with you and you pay for the photos that an operator is making.