Well what a day I've had. Got to type quick as I've only got about 9 mins on the internet so here goes. Set out on a boat trip to the reef this morning on a boat called Osprey, the fastest service to the reef, stopping at 2 locations with around 5 hours of diving or snorkelling. Got on the boat at around 8.30am and asked the captain about the weather and he said it was gonna be a little bit bumpy but not too bad. Well, the sea was a rough as anything, the boat ...

Hi again. Yesterday Bill (little fella from the hostel) and I went to the Barefoot Bushman (Rob Bredl) tropical park to see some wildlife. Rob Bredl is apparently really famous (?) and hates Steve Irwin. Was lunchtime when we arrived so went into the aviary to see all the parrots (one of which did it's business on Bills head - he he). Took a look around the rest of the zoo at the Koalas, Kangaroos, Dingos and Emus etc etc. Rob held a show after this feeding th...

Yesterday was my trip around the Whitsundays on a boat (getting good at this aren't I). Set out early and were taken to the harbour to get the boat Mantaray. There were only 13 of us so again a nice small intimate group. Started by going straight to Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday island by going through Whitsunday passage. This took around 90 mins and got a little bit choppy at one point but wasn't too bad as I'd taken my sea sickness tablets. Sat up with th...

Pinch Punch 1st day of the month no returns. Well, I'm glad I'm finally out of Rcokhampton and that hotel...and what a place to arrive in next, Airlie Beach is lovely (although insanely hot). Staying in probably one of the best hostels I've stayed in so far. It's really friendly and has views of the bay that are gorgeous. 1st night I got here I joined in the quiz and came joint last (Mike would be pleased about this) but I was with a couple of thickies - an au...

Well, not seen much of Rockhampton or Great Keppel Island as I've not been well. Hours after arriving from Bundaberg I got ill and was taken into hospital. It seems I contracted a bug or ate something bad which gave me an upset stomach but I was really dehydrated too so kept passing out. Anyway, on the mend now after lots of fluid and injections. Weather has turned really hot and dry again so a bit sorry I complained about the rain now. Tried going out last ...