Tag Archives: Australia

Lewis’ big Australian finale: swimming with wild dolphins

Lewis the Lion yet again, could not believe his little luck. He was going to leave Australia on a high, that’s for sure as he had been invited to swim with wild dolphins. His friend Alicia could not attend and … Continue reading

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Lewis loves being part of family life whilst in Australia

As you know, Lewis the Lion had been travelling for a long time by the time he’d reached Australia. He’d stayed in hostels for most of the way, sharing dormitories with strangers and so he really relished the opportunity of … Continue reading

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Lewis tucks into Aussie tucker

Lewis the Lion felt excited as he approached Australia as it was clear that warm weather was to follow if the ice lolly he was given on the flight was anything to go by. He noticed that the food in … Continue reading

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Lewis witnesses a magical Penguin Parade off Phillip Island

One Saturday afternoon, Lewis the Lion and Helen were really lucky to be accompanying the fabulous children, Caoimhe and Liam, with their amazing mum and dad, Karen and Andrew to a unique wildlife experience. They were heading for Phillip Island, … Continue reading

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Lewis the Lion soaks up the Melbourne vibe

Back in Melbourne city centre following the horse racing, Lewis the Lion and his friends headed for the China Town district of Melbourne. He’d noticed that there was a strong international presence in Melbourne as particularly in terms of restaurants … Continue reading

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Lewis backs the winner at the Melbourne Cup

From Sydney, Lewis the Lion and Helen took an early morning flight to Melbourne. Helen wouldn’t make that mistake again of booking such an early morning flight. She’d thought that she’d got a good deal but it turned out that … Continue reading

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Lewis has a sparkling time in Sydney

Stepping onto a walkway running along Sydney Harbour was a bit of a ‘wow’ moment for Lewis the Lion. This had to be one of the prettiest harbours he had ever seen in his little life. Under the bright sunshine, … Continue reading

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Lewis passes through familiar sounding places in Australia!

On the overnight bus to Sydney, Lewis the Lion passed through Newcastle. Funnily enough, like the Newcastle upon Tyne back in the North-East of England, it is famous for its coal mining with some of the largest freight trains in … Continue reading

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Bus journeying through Oz

Like in South America and New Zealand, Lewis the Lion discovered that travelling around Australia, particularly down the East Coast was probably best done on a coach. He was able to get himself a special deal with the Greyhound Bus … Continue reading

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Lewis lands on an island made of sand: Fraser Island

Lewis the Lion had arrived in Hervey Bay the day before as he was set to visit a very special island about half an hour off the coast: Fraser Island. He’d been told by his friends to visit this island … Continue reading

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