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Sydney Airport

We've arrived!!!
Opera House / Harbour Bridge

First night in Sydney. Wandered down to the harbour to admire the Opera House and bridge.
Exploring Sydney

After not much sleep, wandering around Sydney exploring the sites.
Watsons Bay

Bridge Climb Sydney

Climbing Harbour Bridge at sunset with a view over the harbour and the city.
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park

Our first up close encounters with wildlife including wallabies and koalas.
Blue Mountains

Day trip to the Blue Mountains. Wasn't half a bit chilly!
Sydney Cricket Ground

Our first and only Aussie Rules game! Watching the Sydney Swans suffer a tough 62 -69 defeat against Carlton.
Toronga Zoo

Gold Coast

Travelling to Gold Coast for our second stop of the trip. Staying at Backpackers in Paradise in Surfers Paradise.
Exploring Gold Coast

A day exploring everything Gold Coast has to offer. Plenty of sea and sand.
Burleigh Head

Bus trip to Bureigh Head, exploring and then walking miles back to Surfers Paradise along the beach.
Brisbane

Day at the beach at Gold Coast before getting the train to Brisbane.
Fitzpatrick Meet Up

Meeting up with mums friend Shirley and her family under the Brisbane bridge for drinks and food.
Exploring Brisbane

Day exploring all the city has to offer.
Fraser Island Day 1

First day on Fraser Island on 'Flash's tour bus. Included seeing the Milky Way at the dead of night.
Fraser Island Day 2

Day 2 on Fraser Island before heading back to Brisbane and checking into the Skytower.
Mount Coot-Tha

Perusing around Mount Coot-Tha and exploring Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Dinner at Anna's

We then met up with David in the city and headed to Murrumba Downs for dinner at his and Helena's gorgeous bungalow. One of the bathrooms had two sinks!!! We also found out Boris Johnson would be ourLeer más
Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin Way

Day out at Australia Zoo, aka Steve Irwin's zoo.
Magnetic Island

Departing Brisbane and flying to Townsville. From here we took the boat to Magnetic Island and checked into our lively Base hostel. We did some exploring too!
Exploring Magnetic Island

First full day of exploring the island! We managed to hire a car which made life much easier. Included a visit to Horseshoe Bay.
Forts and Beach

Took a wander up and through the island's forts. We saw a wild koala and snake whilst on the trail! Then headed back to Horseshoe Bay for a longer relax and a bit of a swim. We also fed the WallabiesLeer más
Arrival in Cairns

Departing Magnetic island and heading to our most northern point of Cairns! First big night out of the trip at Gilligan's too.