My month in New Zealand has absolutely flown by. Can't believe I'm getting ready to fly off to Singapore in 2 days time and I haven't even had time to write anything down about new Zealand yet. I flew into Queenstown on a beautiful day with blue sky and sunshine. Didn't stop it from still being pretty damn cold, especially compared to Australia! The flight into Queenstown is quite dramatic as you have to fly between the mountains and then you can see the runw...

I got another midnight bus from Airlie Beach down to Rockhampton, 7 hours away. I was picked up straight from the bus to go to Myella farm for a day of being a jilleroo (cowgirl). That morning we went horse riding. I had an ancient horse called Toe-Joe who kept farting and falling asleep when ever we stopped anywhere! Then in the afternoon I got to learn to ride a motorbike, and that was really cool! If I'd been straying longer I could have ridden the bike u...

I spent another 4 weeks in Melbourne after returning from Alice, 3 of which I spent working as a fundraiser. It was face to face work so I had to attempt to stop people on the street and get them to sign up for monthly donations. Not an easy job! But I got to work with some great people and it funded my east coast trip. Flew from a cold Melbourne up to tropical Cairns. Was so good to be able to walk around in a tshirt and shorts again! I spent my first day there...

After the Great Ocean Road I debated for ages whether to go up to Alice Springs and see Ayers Rock. Nearly decided not to, but in the end was very glad I did! Travelled by overnight coach from Melbourne to Adelaide and had a day to wander around there. It seemed a nice enough city, if a bit quiet! Had a stroll through the botanic gardens and a mooch around the art gallery. Best thing I saw there was the Immagration Museum. Next day I had an early start to begin...

It's a miracle! I'm updating my blog! So, Melbourne... Where to start with Melbourne? Firstly, it's fantastic. Definitley my favourite city in Australia by a long way. It has a very arty vibe to it, there's always something going on. And they make brilliant coffee. What more do you need? I was staying in an area called Saint Kilda which is about 20-30 minutes outside the cbd by tram. It's the nearest beach to the city I think. Not a great beach it has to be said...