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Feb 15th – A Walk On The Wild Side

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008


Fraser Island 004

Originally uploaded by roupiesontour

Noosa is a very hip place – lots of surfers and tons of backpackers. The sun came out this morning so we decided to talk a walk along one of the famous boardwalks to see the views and were rewarded with a sighting of a wild koala – bold as you please in a tree overlooking the sea and awake – watching us all watching him.Fabulous. The views of the bay are pretty spectacular too but as it was busy we decided to push onto Hervey Bay. We arrived at the YHA Colonial Village thanks to a tip from a couple we met – they do powered sites too. Actually the grounds are pretty fantastic and we were host to loads of birds and came across a possum in the dark. The $5 all you can eat sausage bbq was also great and Josh managed 8 sausages before quitting!

Valentine’s At The Big Pineapple

Thursday, February 14th, 2008


Brisbane, Noosa 042

Originally uploaded by roupiesontour

How can you describe the Big Pineapple? It’s a 3 storey Perspex building in the shape of a pineapple. Based at the Golden Circle plantation you can go into the building and learn about pineapple plantations. We decided to take the leisurely train tour that also included some animal feeding and another chance to see koalas and kangaroos. At one point Josh was surrounded by kangaroos all trying to eat something. There was one very big one who looked a bit scary if I’m honest so we didn’t spend too long with his harem.

It rained again in the afternoon, well downpoured so although we have reached the beautiful Noosa we are keeping our fingers crossed that we might be able to actually see some of it tomorrow.

Home Of The Crocodile Hunter

Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Brisbane, Noosa 020 Originally uploaded by roupiesontour Beerwah – what a strange name for a town but this is where Australia zoo lies and was home to Steve Irwin before his untimely death. Little known ... [Continue reading this entry]

Feb 9th – 11th Brisbane

Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Brisbane, Noosa 001 Originally uploaded by roupiesontour We spent a few days in Brisbane just sorting things out. The city is not very exciting but the public transport deserves a mention. The buses have their ... [Continue reading this entry]

Feb 8th – Saving The World 3 Times Over

Friday, February 8th, 2008
Gold Coast 032 Originally uploaded by roupiesontour
Time zones can be a real pain. We had decided that we would get ... [Continue reading this entry]

February 7th – I’m A Celebrity

Friday, February 8th, 2008
  View 2 mins from Celebrity propertyOriginally uploaded by roupiesontour
Another glorious day but I am sad we ... [Continue reading this entry]

February 6th – The Sun Always Shines On TV

Friday, February 8th, 2008
Byron Bay 043 Originally uploaded by roupiesontour
OMG we wake up to blue skies and the strangest sounding horn. The milk ... [Continue reading this entry]

February 5th – Byron Bay – Anything But Ordinary

Friday, February 8th, 2008
Byron Bay 007 Originally uploaded by roupiesontour
Thursday Plantation was the original tea tree plantation. The story of the founders who ... [Continue reading this entry]

February 4th – Broken Head – Here Comes The Rain Again

Friday, February 8th, 2008
Port Stephens 035 Originally uploaded by roupiesontour
Will the rain ever stop? It rained all last night again and on the ... [Continue reading this entry]

February 3rd – Why Does It Always Rain On Me?

Monday, February 4th, 2008
Coffs Harbour 010 Originally uploaded by roupiesontour
Rain again – all day. We ventured out in the morning to the local ... [Continue reading this entry]