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Claire Smyth


Claire will never forget 27th July 2006.

Claire Smyth

"Ten thousand feet in 60 seconds towards the ground. It was the best moment of my life."

The Story

Claire was terrified of flying... until she found herself jumping out through the door of a light aeroplane over the Great Barrier Reef.. 'I wish my granny could do it!' she says.

The story continues...

A lot of our contributors had life changing experiences in Australia. Whether it was sky-diving, ocean-walking or bungee-jumping our brave Days Like This contributors faced their fears or went thrill seeking. You can access similar stroies, which include video footage by clicking the contributors name below:

Peggy Hghes went Ocean-Walking.

Derek McCarty took a 'leap of faith' by bungee jumping.

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Name: Oliver Teller
Date: 24/11/2007
Comment: Totally brilliant!



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Claire Smyth arriving at Sydney Airport
Claire and friend Czarina Rae 'finding Nemo' off the Great Barrier Reef
Claire and friends Czarina and Alex on Lake McKenzie, Frazer Island
This is known as 'Mirror Water'. The water resembles a mirror because the gum trees drip gum into it, turning it black!
Another view of the mirror water showing the gum trees. Claire is canoeing on the Noosa Everglades
Claire and friends Czarina and Alex on Lake McKenzie, Frazer Island
Claire and friends Czarina and Alex on Lake McKenzie, Frazer Island
Claire and friends Czarina and Alex on Lake McKenzie, Frazer Island