Having dropped Ricardo back in Cairns we continued on the next leg of our journey using the Greyhound buses. We have about three weeks to get from Cairns to Brisbane. We’ve opted for Greyhound, ideal for stress free and budget travel. Most buses now also have WiFi and phone charging points, what more could the seasoned traveller need? (Slightly better quality WiFi would be nice....but it has been vaguely useful.) I like the fact the number plates on most greyhounds are dog related...
I feel like I need to squeeze in the highlights now, I’m falling drastically behind on updates, mostly due to having too much fun. Today I am sitting inside catching up on a bit of administration, mostly for the NZ leg of the trip, but also because I had a bit too much sun yesterday. It’s only takes about 15 minutes in Australia to feel dehydrated, and woozy, especially in the middle of the day, so this sun worshipper is staying indoors today!
Since departing Cairns we have stopped in Townsville, taking in the sights of the Aquarium and Magnetic Island. We hand fed Rock Wallabies and marvelled at the stunning scenery.....
We have been to Airlie beach, gateway to the Whitsundays where we sailed, snorkeled and drank some lovely wine, played Frisby in our stinger suits, and generally laped up a life in the sun on a boat. We saw Whitehaven beach with the whitest sands, and we had a barbecue and looked for nemo under the Sea, saw some mermaids, a perfect day out!
We went to Rockhampton where we ate beef (it is the centre of the Queensland cattle trade) saw some rodeo training, and went to the art gallery,
we went out to a farm in the middle of the outback to herd cattle, ride dirt bikes and cuddle baby kangaroos. I will give Myella farm a special post of its own when I have a chance, because the whole experience was very special, thanks to Lyn, and everyone on the farm!!
......next stop Hervey Bay. We could take a trip to Fraser Island the world’s largest sand island complete with sub tropical rainforest, Pedigree Dingoes, freshwater lakes and four wheel drive tours. Fantastic people on the tour and a great buffet in the hotel we stayed in!!
I feel like I need to squeeze in the highlights now, I’m falling drastically behind on updates, mostly due to having too much fun. Today I am sitting inside catching up on a bit of administration, mostly for the NZ leg of the trip, but also because I had a bit too much sun yesterday. It’s only takes about 15 minutes in Australia to feel dehydrated, and woozy, especially in the middle of the day, so this sun worshipper is staying indoors today!
Since departing Cairns we have stopped in Townsville, taking in the sights of the Aquarium and Magnetic Island. We hand fed Rock Wallabies and marvelled at the stunning scenery.....
We have been to Airlie beach, gateway to the Whitsundays where we sailed, snorkeled and drank some lovely wine, played Frisby in our stinger suits, and generally laped up a life in the sun on a boat. We saw Whitehaven beach with the whitest sands, and we had a barbecue and looked for nemo under the Sea, saw some mermaids, a perfect day out!
We went to Rockhampton where we ate beef (it is the centre of the Queensland cattle trade) saw some rodeo training, and went to the art gallery,
we went out to a farm in the middle of the outback to herd cattle, ride dirt bikes and cuddle baby kangaroos. I will give Myella farm a special post of its own when I have a chance, because the whole experience was very special, thanks to Lyn, and everyone on the farm!!
......next stop Hervey Bay. We could take a trip to Fraser Island the world’s largest sand island complete with sub tropical rainforest, Pedigree Dingoes, freshwater lakes and four wheel drive tours. Fantastic people on the tour and a great buffet in the hotel we stayed in!!
We are now chilling in Mooloolaba, try pronouncing that after a beer or two, before we hit Brisbane for Australia day. And despite all this time relaxing and enjoying myself I have no time for blog details......but I'm sure you get the picture...?
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