Yongala Dive and Magnetic Island

Lots of backpackers across Oz raved about this dive on the S.S. Yongala. She was built in the UK by the same people who built the Titanic and went down in a cyclone in 1911. We went out to the dive site in a small boat and most of us were sick! Being stationary was worse - all was not lost, as the batfish enjoyed an easy meal!

The dive was fantastic; the wreck was teaming with life, especially big fish. There were large potato cod and Queensland groupers - best of all on both dives we saw a manta ray, which was amazing.

We caught a ferry to Magnetic island and went for a 6km walk. We ran out of water, but made it back; the best bit was spotting koalas in the trees. We saw four; they were really cute.

Sara, we would just like to thank you for lending us your Oz maps, they are coming in handy and we see what you mean about how expensive it is here.

Deb, I'm glad Raia is well and you received the baby stuff. Nice to hear from you.

Love Helen and Steve xxx