Australia on The Modrich Blog

Homeward Bound

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0800

It’s that time… time to head for home.
Every journey has an end, and for us, that starts today.

We arranged a very late checkout with the hotel (3pm), which was amazing and allowed us to do much more today than we otherwise could have.

We started the morning pretty late—a good sleep for all—then headed down for breakfast before a swim. The kids have loved the pool, and this was their chance for one more swim before we go.

Day Dreaming - Day 3

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:46:31 +1100

So day three of our stay on Day Dream Island has come, and now almost past.

Today was made up of not a lot, but all of which was thoroughly relaxing.

After a late breakfast, we headed over to “Lovers Cove” for some more snorkelling. It was a clear morning so the visibility was incredible.

After our snorkelling, we lounged on the deck at Lovers Cove looking out over the ocean gathering a few rays of sun, before heading back pool-side once the bar had opened.

5 things I would take to a desert island

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:47:29 +1100

So my last post got me thinking… What are the 5 things I would take to a desert island.

Having now been “stranded” (a term I use extremely loosely) on Day Dream island for two days, I feel I have had enough experience to make a fully qualified answer to the question I pose.

The 5 things I would bring to a desert island are (and bare with me…):

Resort style facilities
Resort staff
Enough food to last a lifetime
Enough grog to last a life time… I’m talking top shelf also. If your stranded you don’t want to go without ;-)
My best friends (this includes my beautiful wife Laura!). Why should I suffer like this alone ;-)

So let me hear your comments.. What would you take?
Serious, or not… Lets hear it.

Day Dreaming - Day 2

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:23:46 +1100

Another sun filled day in paradise… well on Day Dream Island at least.

After a slightly cloudy and overcast morning, the day had turned out superbly.

Laura did here obligatory site inspection (as a travel agent, it’s part of the deal). Meanwhile I walked to the other end of the island in search of water and water holding appliances - of which we are now owners of.

Today was our swimming/snorkelling day. We hired our equipment, and living on the edge as we do, we went without the recommended stinger suits. While it is currently stinger season, I suspected its more of “would you like fries with that…” season.

Day Dreaming - Day 1

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:20:32 +1100

So we hit the ground running in our first day on Day Dream Island, and went straight into relaxation overdrive.

The day pretty much rolled on as follows:

leisurely stroll around the island
lunch
cocktails by the pool
cocktails in the pool
cocktails by the beach
cocktails in the lounge
relaxation hydrotherapy session
dinner right at the beach front, with an amazing view out across the water
open air cinema with some popcorn as a few beers

After a 4am start, we quickly discovered ourselves succumbing to the effects of the early start and the relaxing effects of the day - both of us were out like a light at the open air cinema, 5min into the move ;-)

The Day Dream Begins

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 10:04:56 +1100

So the Day Dream begins…

Waking up at 4am this morning, making the chilly journey out to the airport, we have flown north to Hamilton Island, and are now sitting on the upper deck of the ferry that will take us to Day Dream Island.

While the weather is somewhat overcast, with the very odd dot of rain here and there, it is still very warm, and quite hot when the sun breaks through. The first challenge will be to not get sunburnt on our transfer across to Day Dream.

South Pacific Cruise Wrap Up

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:47:01 +1100

So we are back on dry land after 7 nights aboard the the Pacific Dawn - why are we still rocking?

Sailing out of Brisbane about a week ago, all seemed fine… the sun was out, the Brisbane river was calm, as were the waters off the Queensland coast line. Time for the group to start relaxing with a few refreshing beverages (long island ice tea’s became a favourite) up on the pool deck - what a life…

South Pacific Cruise

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:01:48 +1100

By this time next week we will be cruising in the middle of the South Pacific - sun, sea breeze, and the obligatory beer/cocktail.

The cruise will take us on a whirlwind 7 nights through the South Pacific visiting Vanuatu, Noumea and the Isle of Pines on the way. Cruising is a completely new experience for us and can’t wait to leave dock next Saturday.

No doubt we will have some great photos to share from the cruise, so I will post them once we return.

Long weekend camping @ Paradise Valley

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:54:36 +1100

Well the long weekend is over, and we survived the weather…

Paradise Valley was great. What better way to relax than sitting by the camp fire, drinking a few cold ones with mates.

Can’t wait until the next long weekend.