So arrived in Airlie after an 11hr bus journey. Got talking to a really nice Irish girl, Orla, who was staying at Airlie Waterfront Backpackers and as we hadn't booked anywhere to stay we went along with her to see if they had availability. Luckily they had and as we booked our Whitsunday's sailing trip and our Fraser Island self drive we got our two nights accommodation for free! Went for some lunch with Orla and discovered there was yet another Lagoon to park o...

Hi everyone - sorry its been a while since our last blog we have been moving around so quickly and the internet in our last place was so slow. Anyway lets pick up where we left off. Arrived in Cairns on Monday 8th December to be greeted by Bill who took us to his and Nina's place for some well needed sleep. Ventured into the centre that afternoon and made a mental note to swim in the beautiful Lagoon (pictured) the next day. Nina and Bill treated us to a deliciou...