I arrived in Coffs Harbour by Greyhound this afternoon and went for a walk along the beach, which is stunning. The air smells really salty and the water is cool and clear. There are several rocky islands out to sea and the views are lovely. Yesterday, when I was still in Byron Bay, I had booked up to go sea-kayaking with dolphins, apparently. I woke up and it was chucking it down with rain, but the trip went ahead, and it was much better than I thought it would ...

I arrived in Bryon Bay yesterday, and had to change time zones again so am now eleven hours ahead! Madness. Walked to the lighthouse in this picture this morning - it was very hot and so the uphill walk wasn't very fun! I also found Australia's most easterly point, which was exciting. Byron Bay is lovely - the beaches are beautiful and the hostel I am in is nice too. I was sad to leave Brisbane yesterday, because there was lots to see and do and I really enjo...