Well where to start!! Any need for the ship to be broken and having to stay in Auckland for 6 long days whilst she is fixed. Any need for there to be no cars to hire to get out and about to see the countryside, i think not. The first day was spent on tour with some very miserable passengers but i had a fab time up the sky tower and then to kelly tarltons to see some penguins and some large sharks but not in the same tank. tour also took us over the harbour bridg...

Well another early start in Sydney as we are on a tender again but will be alongside by 9.30pm. First tender went about half seven which meant we had to be on it to make the most of the day in Sydney. A big red bus beckons to take us arround the sights and out to Bondi beach, just doing all the touristy bits really. Another scorcher with the odd shower which is very welcome to cool us down. Went out into town last night and ended up at the opera bar and then kin...

Well have had a extremely hectic day in Surfers Paradise and what a place it is. Went on a 2 hour canal trip behind surfers paradise beach to see where all the rich and famous roam (photos to follow soon). The houses are totally amazing and blow the socks of miami and places like that. The ride itself was a little long but very relaxing. Loads of birds about, the odd speed boater and kayaker but all in all it was very relaxing. Next stop was Surfers Paradise bea...

Well today we went to the barrier reef to have a little look and this is what you get to see a little heart shaped reef which is just so the best thing ever i reckon. We docked in Airlee which is where all the tours go for the reef whether by air or by boat its the place to be. To be honest with you its a backpackers haven for everything you need to do at the reef and quite cheap too infact. Anyway headed into Airlee lagoon for a swim which was fab as it was bo...

Well today had a mini adventure arounf port douglas and then off to Cairns for a trip on the skyrail and a army duck which was great. Took a short stop to four mile bay which is literally a beach that runs for four miles, unfortunately there was no swimming allowed as it is stinger season, however they do corner of a section of the beach with nets to try and combat this problem. The whole area of port douglas and cairns is so so green but it does have alot of ra...