Just a quick post. I’m currently sitting in Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand having just thrown myself of a 43 metre bridge…BUNJY, with out a doubt one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. I will post some photo’s and a more detailed blog next week when I get home…Love this place.

Last Friday night I was lucky enough to attend Splash! – The Great Southern Oceans Zoofari which is The Taronga Zoo Foundations major event for 2007 and was held in the grounds of Taronga Zoo which is with out a doubt one of the most amazing locations in the world.

The night was full of great food an amazing view across Sydney Harbour and of course it raised a significant amount of money for the new Great Southern Oceans Exhibition.

The Great Southern Oceans is by far the most significant investment in Taronga Zoo’s 90 year history. This massive precinct pays homage to our marine mammal and bird life and the significance of the Great Southern Oceans often described as the “lungs of the world”.

Covering 1.2 hectares of the harbour side of Taronga Zoo, visitors to this amazing precinct will have an experience second to none. From swimming with the seals to sitting in the new 950 seat seal discovery theatre, The Great Southern Oceans offers visitors an interactive and educational experience like no other.

A replica Antarctic Research Station will alow visitors to experience the wonders of Antarctica and it will house panoramic underwater viewing of the Leopard Seals and Little Penguin pools.

The Great Southern Oceans will only strengthen the reputation of Taronga Zoo as one of the leading zoos in the world and I can’t wait to visit when this stunning precinct is complete.

I received confirmation of a naming right sponsor for my next expedition on Monday, news which as you can imagine I was over the moon with. I can’t say anymore just yet as there are still a few bits and pieces to be finalised however I will be officially announcing things very soon so stay tuned for more.

On Tuesday I was invited to speak at the Telstra top executive conference at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney about my North Pole expeditions. I have worked closely over the last month with the Telstra Senior Executive team and the day was a great success.

Wednesday saw me fly down to Melbourne to speak at the National Young Leaders Day at the Melbourne Convention Centre. Also speaking on the day was AFL legend Glan Manton, Mike Martin the GM of The Halogen Foundation, Dr Michael Hewitt-Gleeson Co founder of The School Of Thinking and Olympic Gold Medal winning swimmer Brooke Hanson. The day was MC’d by TV personality Wes Denning and with 2000 people in the audience the day had a great vibe and I personally had a ball.