day 5 of the cdonnections tour - continued we were dropped off the coach with our day bag that actually had to last 3 days onto a ferry to get to frazer island. the coach coldnt come as we require a 4wd off road coach to navigate the island. Frazer island is world heritage listed and is the largest sand island in the world, 100 odd km long 75km streatch of beach whi is also the main highway and landing strip. lots of sand, bush, lakes and rainforrest.Tony was our...

Day 5 of the connections tour i just relised it was atually on this day we went to the koala santury at forrest glen, not earlioer in the week. oh and the koala was called pixie. 6.15 start arrrggghh stopped at brisbane where we searched for the golden arches for a mcdonalds brekkie. we were successful.

Day 4 of the connections tour A bit of a lay in today, was planning to go deep sea fishing but was advised that cairns would be much better for it, but i never made it there either. enjoyed a good brekkie then when back to bed for a while, little dip in the pool again and a trip to the beach. awesome beach. long white sands as far as the eye can see. the shade from the skyscrapers saving my burns. dinner had a european flavour to it, i just stuff...

Day 3 of the connections tour - off to surfers paradise. on our way we stopped at australias most easterly point, Cape Byron. site of a big white light house that shine over 40km out to sea, great views from their as the pics will show when i find somewhere quick enough to allow me to add them to the site. Went to a few shops and had another BBQ before setting off again accross winding back roads to the stae border between NSW & Queensland. we changed t...