We got to palace backpackers saturday night and met our seven person team who we would be driving,eating,drinking and sleeping with. It was a great group including four Canadians,a swiss guy and us. We done shopping and then had an early night ready for a 6am briefing!! With our 4 by 4's packed we headed to the barge then Fraser. Its beautiful, a 100km square sand island ( the biggest in the world). Day 1: We headed to lake Birrabeen with crystal clear water and ...

Our time in Gympie has come to an end. Heading to Hervey Bay this morning and hitting Fraser Island on Sunday. Had a great time catching up with Matthew and Emily. Its flown by! Visited Woondum Nation Park which had gorgerous rock pools and flowing water. Also had our first visit to a cinema outside of the uk, which was different.Have been really spoilt here with wonderful meals, all home cooked including our favourites sweet n sour,pizza, and burgers!!Thanks aga...

Arrived in gympie on thursday night. Within five minutes of arriving around matt and emilys were treated to chicken casserole with more veg than we have eatten in weeks!! Went to Emunda market on saturday which was something to see then headed to a crazy australian themed pub for a beer. Really enjoying our time catching up,eatting (very) well,relaxing and seeing the local area. booked frazer island for 15th April. Enjoying my first birthday outside of England. R...

Today is the final day at gagaju bush camp. Had a great time here but now ache everywhere! canoeing for two full days thought the everglades was very hard work! whether has been great aswell. The first night we were given the luxury of a pillow in an uncomfortable bed then next two night we had nothing in a tent! The noises where unbelievably loud from wildlife outside! We are now on to the next part of our adventure heading to gimpy tonight.

Had three sun soaked days in a nice riverside town,maroochydore. The hostel is very cool relaxed and tropical.Having few days of relaxing by pool before our kayaking adventure monday. People and staff really friendly here, having a massive bbq tonight washed down with some super chilled wine!