Destination: Australia

Stradbrooke Island

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 | By colin_s | Views [573]

Edited for more edits! So after several attempts at uploading pictures, I've given up. Apparently the library computers don't let you do that kinda thing around here. So instead I'll post another segment, then maybe see if i can find a net cafe around ... Read more >

First Week, Pt. 2

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 | By colin_s | Views [630]

So where was I? Oh yeah talking about Drunk people at Bunk. So Bunk is the hostel I decided to stay in for Australia Day night, this decision was based on a couple friends recommending it to me, since they were also staying there. Let me paint you ... Read more >

Sydney !!!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 | By mudchild_11 | Views [597] | Comments [1]

Hey guys! Well the tour has finished and here I am in Sydney. I had such a good time on the tour..I was dubious at first as I dont like being told what to do and do enjoy my own spcae but I met so many lovely new friends and really laughed everyday. ... Read more >

If only I ended every day in a brewery.

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 | By homeless_harry | Views [1694] | Comments [2]

The grass always seems greener; once you've eaten it. Since arriving in Melbourne, I look back on the adventure with more sadness than relief. A week ago I was nearly incapacitated with regret for not having a normal holiday ... Read more >

Tags: bicycling, destination, friends, on the road

First week

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 | By colin_s | Views [654] | Comments [1]

So i've been here for a bit over a week now, and i've done all sorts of things. Started the week off with a walk about the roma st. Parkland, which was literally in the middle of downtown brisbane and as you can see by the shots it was absolutly beautiful.... Read more >

Hongkong

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 | By happytraveller | Views [558] | Comments [3]

We have been very busy here, but the weather has been against us, unseasonally cool and foggy. Visited The Peak, which has spectacular views and gardens....but due to the fog unable to see much.... We have been eating well, though not much chinese, did ... Read more >

Heading South to Brisbane

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 | By john_hockley | Views [702]

We left Airlie Beach after the cruise to begin our long journey southwards to Brisbane, from where we are due to fly to New Zealand in a week. After an overnight stop just off the Bruce highway, we headed inland to see some of Queensland away from ... Read more >

Day at the raunch

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 | By mudchild_11 | Views [627] | Comments [1]

Hey all, So its been a fab couple of weeks-met some lovely friends and covered alot of ground!  One of my fave days had to be at the ranch where I discovered a secret talent with goats.  I decided to take the option of going goat mustering. Basically ... Read more >

Update!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 | By mudchild_11 | Views [411]

Hey all, Sorry its been so long, been such a crazy few days. Late nights and very early mornings. I am at Crescent bay at the moment but heading to Sydney this afternoon.  Had such a great time. Its shockingly expensive here though. A bottle of water ... Read more >

Wonderful Whitsundays and spectacular Great Barrier Reef!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 | By john_hockley | Views [667]

We made it to Airlie Beach, the main stopping-off point for the Whitsunday Islands, and popped into the National Park office for advice on which of the 74 islands to visit. The islands are within the Great Barrier Reef marine park so we wanted somewhere ... Read more >

Hongkong

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 | By happytraveller | Views [645] | Comments [2]

We took the ferry from Shekou port to Hongkong, took about an hour, easy and not crowded. Taxi to our new hotel, the T-Hotel, Pokfulam. Exceptionally nice hotel, well appointed room with views over the South China sea. A little out of town, but easy enough ... Read more >

Crikey!! A CROC!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 | By egjohnson | Views [787] | Comments [2]

Hello all... We have now been in Oz for 24 days. So I'll start this blog talking about the koala sanctuary in Brisbane since I forgot to in the other one. After taking a short bus ride just outside the city, we came to the "Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary"... Read more >

Whitsundays, barrier reef and a secret talent for goat mustering!!

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 | By mudchild_11 | Views [680] | Comments [2]

Hello all, Feels like its been ages!! The days have literally flown by since I have been on the tour. Its been crazy!! I started off the tour by arriving hours too early! Somehow I was told to be at the pick up point at 7am and everyone else 11.30! ... Read more >

Touring the way it should be

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 | By homeless_harry | Views [1673] | Comments [3]

Having a rest day is never a bad thing, especially when it's time spent screwing your tormentor. That has to be the sauciest start to one of my blogs ever, but unfortunately I can't say that I got laid by Lady Luck. Sure, she's fucked me over quite ... Read more >

Tags: bicycling, family, on the road, repairs

Photos: Roma St. Parkland

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 | By colin_s | Photo Gallery