27/3/09: We arrived at about 7 and saw that we had passed the hostel we were booked into miles back. So we had to phone a taxi to take us back to the hostel. Rockhampton is a really big town but it is not very touristy at all- its a university town and reminds us of an American town. Our hostel is part of a steak house and pub. We checked in- we were the only ones in our room which was cool but the place is a bit of a dump- it could do with new carpets and a lick...

22/03/09: We arrived at Airlie Beach about 8 and got picked up by the hostel we are staying in- they took us to the hostel just out of town. We checked in- the staff were really chatty. they put us in a double room for the price of a dorm cos the dorms are having problems with there electricity- result!!! We are in a hut and sharing a kitchen and bathroom with one other couple. We asked about booking a Whitsundays trip and they gave us some brochures. We went to ...

19/3/09: We arrived in Townsville at about 7.30 and walked to the hostel where they had left a key for us. The hostel was really nice and we had a room we with 2 other people with an en-suite, fridge, television- luxury!! We showered and then headed out to explore- it is a lot livelier than Mission Beach- there is a strip where every other shop is a bar/pub. We grabbed something to eat and then went back to the hostel. 20/3/09: We got up early so we could have t...

18/3/09: We arrived about 9 and didnt have a clue where the hostel was- the place was very quiet and there was nothing around. We looked on a map and managed to find it. The reception was closed but they had left us an envelope with a key in and a note on. The hostel is a lot smaller and quieter than most we have been to. We went up to room which we shared with 5 guys- it was ok. We looked around but then went to bed and read. 19/03/09: This is such a quiet plac...

13/03/09: Well we are now in Australia!! And it is hot! I wasnt really looking forward to leaving New Zealand but things here seem cool- it is a lot more different to Britain (unlike NZ). We got a bus from the airport to the hostel but couldnt check in til 2 and we got there about 10- absolutely knackered after no sleep last night. So we put our bags in storage and then went on the mooch- Cairns is huge and very busy! And very very very hot! Especially as i am in...