Wow, what a retreat - Australia's little bit of paradise. Got to Magnetic Island  - know as Maggie by the locals - on Friday. Staying at THe best place in Aus - Bungalow Bay, Koala Village. It's a sanctuary for Koala's and other wildlife. Staying in these cute little 'A' shape bungalows. The hostel is more like a hotel with its spa pool, bling restaurant, and bar. There are a few people camping but you know me - I don't do camping any...

Arrived at Noosa yesterday and spent most of the day boogie boarding. Also decided to hire a car so currently bombing around the East Coast in my pimping Banana Yelloe Hyundai Getz - 1.6 I'll have you know comlpete with stereo controls on the steering wheel - better spec'd than the Mini was!! Went to Australia Zoo earlier this afternoon - this is THE Zoo owned by the Late, great Steve Irwin. Totally fantastic place saw heaps of wildlife from tigers, lizar...

HELLLLLO - we are now in Aus land...Sydney to be precise. Didn't take long to fly here from NZ - only about 3 hours but had a bit of a mare when we got here - Hadn't booked any hostels so spent about 30 mins or so at the airport ringing round loads of places - eventually found a place centrally located which was ace except the fact that there are no bowls to eat out of. We're all having to eat cereal from mugs - so word of warning anyone wanting to st...