Gold Coast

I had a break from Greyhound buses and had the luxury of being driven around by Charlie who had rented a car for the next few days. On the drive from Byron Bay to Gold Coast we stopped by the beaches and went for brunch at Coolangatta and had a walk along the sand at Surfers Paradise. At sunset we went up the tallest skyscraper in the Southern Hemisphere, Q1, for some epic views.

On Wednesday we had a road trip to Springbrook National Park with a group of Charlie's lovely uni friends and we walked through the Green Mountains taking selfies, chasing waterfalls and eating fudge (after finally deciding which flavours to buy from the shop, we all agreed hokey pokey was the best).

We had a very early start the following morning for sunrise at Main Beach, views definitely worth getting up for. Afterwards Charlie and I headed for breakfast in Labrador for more fab Aussie avocado and poached eggs. Next stop was to Tamborine with the rest of the group for more walks in the national park, followed by a delightful afternoon of cheese, wine and liqueur tasting in town and another beautiful sunset. That evening was student night at the club Vanity - free drinks for girls and the biggest girls bathroom I've ever seen, complete with a bed, free straighteners and a beauty area.

Next stop: Brisbane