Cairns

On Saturday 5 April we spent the day looking around Cairns.
Above is the statue of Captain Cook on the Captain Cook Highway just down the road from our hotel.
We caught a bus into the town centre and took a look round the shops.
We then headed for the beachfront lagoon.


While the kids went swimming with their mum, I went for a walk around the Esplanade.








and then out onto the pier.




We finished the day with a meal at Hog's Breath Cafe.

Surfers Paradise

Tuesday 1 April. My sister and the kids decided they wanted to spend the day in Brisbane. I, however, wanted to visit the Gold Coast.

I walked down to South Brisbane Railway Station and caught a train to Nerang station and then a bus to Surfers Paradise.
As soon as I'd found my bearings I headed for the beach.
Definitely one of the best beaches in Australia with warm sand and blue seas this is one area not to be missed.








Next it was time for a ride on the Adventure Croc.

Tangalooma

On Monday March 31 we got a taxi to the suburb of Pinkenba to catch a boat over to Moreton Island and the Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort.



A beautiful resort. We first stopped for the best breakfast of our trip at the resort restaurant and then had a walk round.


We signed up for some activities, first was the Quad Bike ride.



Then my sister and niece had a helicopter ride. When they arrived back my nephew and I went para sailing.



Then it was time for a swim in the beautiful blue sea.


Afterwards we had dinner and watched the sun set.


Our final activity of the day was the one we had all been looking forward to. Feeding the wild dolphins.
A short mobile phone video of the dolphins.