Maz NZ and Oz

From Airlie Beach we caught a greyhound bus to Townsville and then a ferry across to Magnetic Island where we stayed at Bungalow Bay, a hostel/camping ground that has its own wildlife sanctuary attached. There we saw lizards, crocodiles, wallabies, snakes and, of course, koalas. And of all the animals our group held, it was the koala that scratched and bit a poor wee kid! Fact is, they're not as cute and cuddly as they look. Downright cranky really!I was very proud of myself for holding this snake. I had never even touched a snake before and, being Irish, I've never had to deal with one before!