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We had an awesome day canyoning in the Blue Mountains yesterday. No tiger snakes but plenty of canyon! The trip was challenging - as it was supposed to be - and a really good workout as well. A great achievement that everyone can feel proud of. Not surprisingly, there was plenty of talk of the hot showers awaiting us at the hostel in Katoomba, as we hiked out after the final abseil. The seven hour drive to Crescent Heads today gave everyone a chance to rest their … Read more

It's almost two weeks since our trip came to a close in Cairns - but the memories and the stories live on. Another thing that lives on is the effect of the voluntary work we did on North Keppel Island. Let's hope all those school kids who visit the Environmental Education Centre on the island really appreciate their hot showers! We helped to clear a lot of branches that were preventing the sun from working its best magic on the solar panels atop each of the accommodation… Read more

After long hours of traveling in the van..we finally made it to surf camp! The water was colder than we hoped/expected but the surfing was more than worth it! I came within 5 feet of wild dolphins and could not be happier!!! I absolutely love surfing and this trip has been one of the best learning experiences ever! ~ Miranda Read more

Lounging in a hammock at our Mission Beach accommodation, the rain falls heavy around me, splashing off the roof, railings and decks of this timber treehouse…Though not ideal for beach bumming, the wet weather is fitting for the rainforests of tropical North Queensland and enhances the relaxed mood of this small beachside town. Surrounded by dense rainforest, this hostel is in stark contrast to our last accommodation in busy, backpacker-haven, Airlie Beach… Even in t… Read more

Freshly returned from a day at Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo, the vibes at the hostel are relaxed and jovial... It is evident that our countless conversations, group meals and shared adventures have expedited the getting-to-know-you process as we are more of a family now than the group of strangers at the airport on day one. Snacking on dessert (fantales, jaffas, lamingtons and other lollies) and sipping hot chocolate, we played a mad game of team charades in the hostel lo… Read more