East Coast Trip We had both been very excited about this trip and had been looking forward to it for ages... Left on Friday 27th June at 3.30am (and at that time we didn't have as much excitement!) We drove with Ben and Hailey for two days to get to Noosa, just above Brisbane. Stopped on the way for a night in Narrabri, where there was a murder the night before!! Scary! Hoped the rest of the trip wasn't as doomed... Also stopped in on Hailey's relatives in Que...

Merrimula Arrived after a speedy coach journey from the grumpiest driver in the world. He reluctantly pointed us in the direction of our YHA along with several other travelers. Dumped our stuff and wandered up the road to explore. Just 30 seconds away we found a beautiful empty beach... Perfect! Spent a little while chilling out before heading into town for food. Reccomendation: Captain John's Fish and Chip Shop. Absolutely georgous grub. Fishing is the ...

Batemans Bay Batemans Bay is a small fishing, beach and tourist town full of Aussie holiday makers and backpackers. We stayed in a luxurious (sarcastic) YHA caravan for two nights while we explored the place. Nice to chill out with just the two of us and feel like we're really doing the 'traveling thing' now. On the 8th Jan it was our 5 year anniversary (very soppy). Went for a shop (for Zoe), for pancakes (for Nick) and a walk to a quiet beach for a well dese...

Canberra After a sleepy Greyhound journey, we were picked up by Annie and Cive (Rob's Mum and Step-Dad), who took us straight to a couple of bars for some afternoon beers in the sun. Having had nothing to eat since 6am, Zoe was concerned that her speech was becoming slurred after the second glass of Pimms! Saw some great views over Canberra on the way to their palace in the suburbs. Spent the afternoon swimming in the 'Billabong' pool and lazing in the sun. ...

Sydney During the week we stayed in Sydney we managed to see most of the major sights. We spent New Years Day on Bondi Beach with all the fashionable locals. In the evening we wandered through Darling Harbour and had dinner in Chinatown. Next day Irene and Emily took us out of the city and up to the Blue Mountains. The reason they're known as the Blue Mountains is because the eucalyptus trees that cover the valleys here give off a mist that looks blue. The vie...