After a good nights sleep I woke around 06:30 and decided to head out for a jog. My route took me around Roma Street Park, & many people heading to work. Even though it was early it was already hot. Back at the hostel I had my morning coffee while constantly checking the weather forecast hoping it would change. I walked down to the Miramar which only took 15minutes to reach from the hostel. The boat was full on the way up with large Asian and German party's...

The epic journey involved leaving Newcastle on a miserable Monday afternoon a perfect time for a get away. Newcastle to Dubai, Dubai to Changi, then onto Brisbane. After only managing two hours sleep in total on the journey over I was feel surprisingly ok when I arrived into Brisbane. Only the flight between Changi & Brisbane had any turbulence, the food was very good as was the entertainment on board. I had booked a coach transfer that was ready & waiti...