From growing up surrounded by turtles, dolphins and manta rays on the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, to now inspiring the next generation - Amy Gash has turned her unique childhood on Lady Elliot Island into a brand-new children’s book series, Ellie’s Reef Adventures.

The goal? To spark a love of the ocean in young readers and encourage future marine conservation.

Amy Gash from Lady Elliot Island joins the show to talk about her upbringing and life on this gorgeous island.

From growing up surrounded by turtles, dolphins and manta rays on the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, to now inspiring the next generation - Amy Gash has turned her unique childhood on Lady Elliot Island into a brand-new children&rsquo;s book series, Ellie&rsquo;s Reef Adventures.
The goal? To spark a love of the ocean in young readers and encourage future marine conservation.
Amy Gash from Lady Elliot Island joins the show to talk about her upbringing and life on this gorgeous island.

Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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Lady Elliot Island's Amy Gash on how her unique childhood on the reef inspired her first children's book

Tune into Step Outside with Paul Burt every Saturday and Sunday from 6am-8am for all the information you need to make the most of your weekends in the Sunshine State.

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As we know today is Queensland Day and around the state, Queenslanders have been celebrating what makes this great state so special. 

If you're looking for one of Queensland's best camping and 4WD destinations look no further than Gordon Country in the beautiful Goomburra Valley. Gordons Country was just recognised with a Queensland Day Award as Queensland's Best 4WD and Camping Spot.

The family-owned property has been welcoming visitors for decades, offering more than 4,000 acres of bushland, creek-front campsites, rainforest scenery and off-road adventures on the edge of the Main Range National Park. 

Sue Gordon is the Managing Director of Gordon Country. Along with her husband Ian and family, she has helped build the iconic tourism destination into what it is today. She joins Burty to share more of their history and what they offer to visitors.

As we know today is Queensland Day&nbsp;and around the state, Queenslanders have been celebrating what makes this great state so special.&nbsp;
If you're looking for one of Queensland's best camping and 4WD destinations look no further than Gordon Country in the beautiful Goomburra Valley.&nbsp;Gordons Country was just recognised with a Queensland Day Award as Queensland's Best 4WD and Camping Spot.
The family-owned property has been welcoming visitors for decades, offering more than 4,000 acres of bushland, creek-front campsites, rainforest scenery and off-road adventures on the edge of the Main Range National Park.&nbsp;
Sue Gordon is the Managing Director of Gordon Country. Along with her husband Ian and family, she has helped build the iconic tourism destination into what it is today. She joins Burty to share more of their history and what they offer to visitors.

Lady Elliot Island's Amy Gash on how her unique childhood on the reef inspired her first children's book

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