Another country and another obstacle to navigate – the floods affecting the East coast have meant that some places, like Brisbane, have had to be missed and some places, like Cairns, have taken up way more time than I would have liked. The reef diving here was amazing; so many brightly coloured fish, sparkling clear water and coral brushing against my flippers, but everything else was disappointing. I expected a gleaming city with beach bums everywhere, instead it is a small town designed for 18 year olds who like to take part in wet T-shirt contests that don’t actually involve wearing the T-shirt… After finally escaping we did a 2-day tour of Fraser Island, which is a huge sand atoll off the coast. We lucked out with a great group and guide for the tour and
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