Touch down on Hamilton Island!

Ben and his girlfriend Bre have arrived and were greeted by friends, blue skies and a bottle of champagne. While Ben is out and about, check out the latest video of the much anticipated arrival of the new Islands Caretaker.

26 Comments

  1. Posted July 2, 2009 at 4:51 am | Permalink

    Ben, you seemed like a nice enough fellow from your entry video, but based on the view at the 2:00 mark in the video, I can not help myself from being overcome with jealously and loathing your existence… (Just kidding – have a great time…)

  2. Anki
    Posted July 2, 2009 at 6:19 am | Permalink

    Ben, good luck!
    Greetings from Sweden!!!

  3. anotherjealouscow
    Posted July 2, 2009 at 8:17 am | Permalink

    you lucky lucky *!?$*ӣ. Enjoy

  4. markuslebt
    Posted July 2, 2009 at 11:48 am | Permalink

    hey ben,
    so stoked you made it ! i spent a week on my videoshoot and editing, but it looks like they found a worthy man for the best job in the world. good luck discovering the reef and a great time down under !

    where women glow and men plunder….

    markus from karlsbad, germany

  5. Rathna
    Posted July 2, 2009 at 1:45 pm | Permalink

    Hey Ben! Enjoy with ur gal…and hope you’ll take good care of the reef too!! ;)
    Rathna, India.

  6. Xoán
    Posted July 2, 2009 at 8:34 pm | Permalink

    Hope you have a great time :-)

  7. oyster
    Posted July 2, 2009 at 9:06 pm | Permalink

    …Ben looks absolutley fantastic.
    ….We just watched the making of the best job in the world on the t.v tonight…looked great fun…
    …wising you and Brie the best there..

  8. Posted July 3, 2009 at 12:09 am | Permalink

    Ben, You lucky duck. Looks like an amazing trip. We will be reviewing your journey as well.

  9. Hamo_Chick
    Posted July 3, 2009 at 2:35 am | Permalink

    Don’t forget to come and hang out with the staff on the island, I am sure they will be able to share some secret’s of this wonderful island.

  10. Posted July 3, 2009 at 3:38 am | Permalink

    Hey enjoy your job! this is best what can happen to you! i wish were you!

  11. Posted July 3, 2009 at 6:40 am | Permalink

    Hi Island Caretaker 2009 … Ben and Girlfriend

    wow ….what a nice view … have a good time an let greet my 80 relatives in Australia, whom i hardly know….smile….or just see on my facebook my movies.

    greetings from switzerland, rene, 3.7.2009

    http://www.facebook.com — > rene keller

  12. estela
    Posted July 3, 2009 at 2:20 pm | Permalink

    Have a great time for the next six months…. hope you will learn something new as you share your experiences with us.God bless and enjoy.

  13. Aline
    Posted July 3, 2009 at 7:22 pm | Permalink

    Show…. aproveite tudo e mostra para nos aventureiros como é ser dono do melhor emprego do mundooooo…….

  14. Posted July 4, 2009 at 9:34 pm | Permalink

    You two seem like such nice people and I look forward to hearing more about your adventures.
    Joy in PA, USA

  15. Posted July 6, 2009 at 12:32 am | Permalink

    Liked your character from the beginning – that’s why I voted for you ;-) Can you post a Google maps link, of where your residence is located? Thanks and ENJOY!

  16. Jonah
    Posted July 6, 2009 at 5:02 am | Permalink

    hey Ben, ur gf is with you? wow, so happy!

  17. shiroth
    Posted July 6, 2009 at 12:08 pm | Permalink

    Congratulation Ben!
    Although Itried to send my application (luckily for u with no success ;) – the website crashed!)
    during the competition, I’ve noticed your application and I guess you are the right man for this job.
    I really wish you all the best!
    Shirley from Israel.

  18. damelo
    Posted July 6, 2009 at 1:06 pm | Permalink

    Hi lucky couple!

    How does that come that your gf don’t drink champagne? Pregnant?

    Have fun!

  19. Posted July 6, 2009 at 3:38 pm | Permalink

    Hey Ben lucky guy..Brei you too..post as many picture as u can reef barriers with colrful corals and sea life..

    Tnx
    Philippines

  20. bobclod
    Posted July 6, 2009 at 9:15 pm | Permalink

    I couldn’t think of a more deserving couple to enjoy Hamilton Island. Ben, congratulations on your new job and Bri, you are one beautiful woman and you truly deserve something like this. Have an amazing six months you two!

    Marie from Canada

  21. Gollikat
    Posted July 6, 2009 at 11:21 pm | Permalink

    Wow! I covet your job. I will follow your adventures. Enjoy it immesely. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity – live it up like there is no tomorrow! The world will be watching and waiting………….

  22. Amanda
    Posted July 28, 2009 at 3:12 pm | Permalink

    howz it going?

  23. jonny
    Posted September 12, 2009 at 4:40 pm | Permalink

    Hola!
    ya no hay en todo mudo como estas islas
    es el Paraisos o en otro mondo.

  24. Posted December 8, 2009 at 1:42 am | Permalink

    Good luck bro!

  25. Posted January 27, 2010 at 5:52 am | Permalink

    I really adore this job,travel in a very beautiful island with money.

  26. Posted February 3, 2010 at 5:57 am | Permalink

    wow..you got to bring your girlfriend? How nice!

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