G'day from Hervey Bay/ Fraser Island we have arrived here today and the sun is shining shining shining. We have found a fabulous apartment for backpacker prices and its marvellous, even has a laundry room, always wanted a laundry room. We have chilled today on the beach and had a yummy swim in the pool. Off to Fraser Island tomorrow and not too sure what to expect, Jo has given us some good comments so we will wait and see. Wow, been to Fraser Is...

Hi All, We've made it to OZ after an extended hols in New Zealand - we both love NZ but are definetley ready for some Sun Sand and whatever after chilly Kiwi land.. Brisbane is beautiful - its got everything that you want from a city and a great big beach and pools slap bang in the middle of its Business District - you just take a stroll along the river and its there.. Shell has set her heart on a fabulous penthouse overlooking the river but i reck...

Hi All, Spending a week at Abel Tasman National Park at the mo. and to say it is beautiful is a massive understatement !! Completed a 11km walk through the park yesterday after getting dropped off in a water taxi (check the photo's to see Shell havuing a paddle!!) Both very proud of our selves for completing the walk even if it did take 3 and 1/2 hours !! Been out & about today and reached 'Farewell Spit' which is the most northerly point of the So...

Hi All Went to see a great new film in Christchurch - its called 'Super Size Me' and it'll put ypu off burgers for life!!! Basically this guy decides that he's just going to eat McDonalds for 30 days straight - breakfast, lunch and tea and the results are freightening !! - if you've read Fast Food Nation this is definetley one for you.. The guy who directed and stared in the film (Morgan Spurlock) actually turned up at the end of teh screening for a Q&A...

Hi All, just been chilling in Hanmer Springs - definetley on Shelley's Top 3 list the Springs Centre is amazing - there's about 8 different pools all kept at different tempertures - the one Shell was in was 42 degrees !! Rob spent most of his time on the water slides - no suprise there then ... having a great time and the car is still alive (just !!) - hope all is well back home bye for now Rob and Shelley xxxx