Help Save Byrons Fave Surf School!

My good friend Jimmy sent me a link from my beloved Byron
Bay today – it contained news that made me slightly sad. Byrons top
surf school – Kool Katz – is under immediate threat of
closure.

Photo of The Week – 10.04.11

Lake McKenzie, QLD

This is the beautiful Lake McKenzie – possibly one of the most gorgeous places I’ve ever laid my eyes on. The crystal blue waters are warm and clean and the rainforest 4×4 drive to get there is epically fun :) In  fact Fraser Island was one of my funnest adventures on the east coast and a trip to the largest sand island in the world comes highly recommended – check out my review HERE

BYRON FEATURE; Nightlife – The Rails

If your over from England you’ll have noticed the distinct lack of homely, banter filled English style pubs here in Oz. But have no fear – Byron houses a nic nak filled watering whole, The Rails.

FROM THE VAULT; Sydney New Year

It’s that time of the year again…this time it’s 2010 I’m
waving goodbye too – and epic year full of travels that started in
style with the fireworks over Sydney Harbour Bridge, something that
should be on everyones bucket list. So here’s another From The
Vault…my experience of one of Sydney’s top treats.

FROM THE VAULT: Welcome to Sydney!

It dawned on my today that this time 365 days ago I’d just reached another milestone in my Oz adventure…I landed from Darwin into Sydney International, the city that I would call home for Xmas and new year.
The city that would see me reunite with old friends.
And the city that would eventually lead me into a dramatic change of plans that resulted in my east coast road trip with Kerri….and we all know how that developed!

Photo of The Week – 26.10.10

Koala Adventure Island, Whitsundays

The above shot was taken on my time on the Whitsunday Islands last month. Although the weather wasn’t ideal until the last day (typical!) the potential of these islands and the natural beauty that they contained was easily seen. This image was shot from the beach of the Koala Adventure Island (which I have reviewed HERE) before boarding our boat for the day.

An Additional 24 Hours!

Turns out what I thought was my last 24 hours in Oz wasn’t destined to be so. Due to a whole heap of incidents I actually managed to spend an extra day in Australia…

My Last Full 24 Hours in Oz

Ever since embarking on my Australian adventure I’ve wondered how I’d spend my last full 24 hours in this glorious country. In the surf? Topping up my tan? On a crazy tour?
Turns out it’s the small things that matter.

HOSTEL REVIEW: Base, Magnetic Island

As part of my stay on Magnetic Island we followed the advice of a good mate working for TravelBugs and he hooked us up with a stay in a Base Hostel – so here’s my review.

Guerilla Camping and Magnetic Island

For the last few days I’ve been taking it easy and relaxing under palm trees on the beautiful Magnetic Island.
I’ve enjoyed the couple nights in an air conned bed too – coming up the coast has involved a lot of guerilla camping in hot sweaty tents.