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Glasshouse Mountains: Queensland, Australia Glasshouse Mountains: Queensland, Australia

Approximately an hour’s drive north of Brisbane, one finds the Glasshouse Mountains. Named by Captain Cook, they were created some 25 million plus years ago as the country passed over the hotspot now situated at the northern tip of Tasmania, the erosion of time has produced this awe – inspiring sight of rocks soaring above […]

Wellington Point to King Island Walk: Queensland Wellington Point to King Island Walk: Queensland

We undertook the 40 minute drive to Wellington Point in order to partake in the 2km round journey walk across to King Island at low tide. With the ebbing of the tide, a sandy causeway becomes visible, allowing the explorer to amble across the tiny mangrove surrounded island. Crabs played games of hide and seek. Sead […]

Botanical Gardens, Mt Coot – Tha, Brisbane: Queensland, Australia Botanical Gardens, Mt Coot – Tha, Brisbane: Queensland, Australia

Bob and I thoroughly enjoyed our time here with the grandchildren. Well set up for the youngsters, a treasure hunt along the childrens’ pathway kept them occupied There was plenty to look for. This was a Floss Silk Tree: quite interesting. This was a hit! and the vegetable garden was great for their sense of […]

Boondall Wetlands, Brisbane: Queensland, Australia Boondall Wetlands, Brisbane: Queensland, Australia

These wetlands were beautiful, although it’s would have been a good idea for us to set off much earlier than we did: a little warm out there, it was! Spiders of immense proportions. A showcase area. Plenty of water with the incoming tide. And the tree bark was beautiful.  

Nundle: New England, New South Wales Nundle: New England, New South Wales

South west of Walcha is the picturesque tiny farming town of Nundle and this was our destination this day. Travelling upon the back roads via Woolbrook, we passed the beautiful Albaldie Nature Reserve – on this list for next time – taking in the sights of the beautiful countryside. Just outside of the township, was the […]

Cottan – Bimbang and Werrikimbe National Parks: New England, New South Wales Cottan – Bimbang and Werrikimbe National Parks: New England, New South Wales

  This particular morning saw us heading south east of Walcha to Werrikimbe National Park. Yet another World Heritage destination, there were plenty of walks of all levels available. Werrikimbe is a true 4wd section and was a wonder to behold. With camping, picnicking spots and 4wd tracks there was much available for those with […]

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, New England: New South Wales, Australia Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, New England: New South Wales, Australia

Today’s trip took us south east of Walcha to the Aspley and Tia Falls, and Mummel Gulf National Park. Named by Oxley, and now forming part of the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, the region is some 1,000 metres above sea level and covers roughly 120,000 hectares. Presenting with high rising gorges and raging rivers […]

Emmaville to Walcha Emmaville to Walcha

Departing Emmaville, Bob and I soon found ourselves travelling through the landscape inhabited by Captain Thunderbolt, an infamous bushranger of New South Wales who made a living as a horse thief during the mid 1850s.  

Bonalbo to Emmaville: New South Wales, Australia Bonalbo to Emmaville: New South Wales, Australia

After a peaceful night, an early morning departure from Bonalbo soon found us turning onto the Bruxner Highway and heading west. One of the pamphlets picked up last night had a tourist drive commencing a kilometre or so from there, and we had made the decision to partake in this scenic diversion. Arriving at Clarence […]

Running Creek, Queensland to Bonalbo, New South Wales: Australia Running Creek, Queensland to Bonalbo, New South Wales: Australia

With a gremlin still playing havoc with the 12 volt system and causing Bob great frustration, it was time to move on to a powered site this morning. Despite wishing to remain longer for further exploration, back to highway 13 we motored. (Although it was possible to continue into NSW via Running Creek Road, the […]

Platypus Hunting, Running Creek: Queensland, Australia Platypus Hunting, Running Creek: Queensland, Australia

Tonight was the night! Time for a platypus hunt! These elusive creatures live throughout the region, and they are to be found hunting food in the pools of Running Creek. On dusk, across the park and down to the creek went Bob and I, where crystal clear waters gaily ran through the valley. Creating burrows hidden in […]

Advancetown to Running Creek: Queensland, Australia Advancetown to Running Creek: Queensland, Australia

As per the norm during our stay here, the first in what became a chorus of bird songs over the morning awoke us at 4am. We had no idea what this particular bird is, but its noise reminded me a little of the bull roarer sound as it winds up: non – stop until way […]

Advancetown Caravan Park, Advance: Queensland, Australia Advancetown Caravan Park, Advance: Queensland, Australia

Upon preparing to set up the van on our return, we found the batteries to be rather flat. Recharging them, we hoped it would be enough to do the trick. With the intention of staying in parks not offering 240 volt power, Bob turned the mains off overnight so as to check how well the […]

Lamington National Park, Binna Burra Section: Queensland, Australia Lamington National Park, Binna Burra Section: Queensland, Australia

The last of our visits to the eastern side of Lamington National Park took place today, and it didn’t disappoint. Yet another contrasting landscape greeted us as we traversed the winding narrow road up the mountain side. At Rosins Lookout, a far distant Mount Warner that had once loomed over Lamington and the valley far […]

The Lost World Valley and Christmas Creek: Queensland, Australia The Lost World Valley and Christmas Creek: Queensland, Australia

Having driven to Beaudesert, a turn into Kerry Road had us heading south toward the imposing Razorback Mountain, on the south western edge of Lamington National Park. The region of The Lost World Valley, settled in the late 1800’s, bushland had been cleared to make way for the open green pastureland on which dairy cows […]

Ancient Antarctic Beech Trees, Springbrook National Park: Queensland Ancient Antarctic Beech Trees, Springbrook National Park: Queensland

A walk in, and there they are! The Views… A bit hazy, but still awe – inspiring. That peak in the distance is Mount Warner, the position of the volcano that assisted in creating this landscape. More to come

Lamington National Park, Green Mountain Section: Queensland, Australia Lamington National Park, Green Mountain Section: Queensland, Australia

This morning’s drive took us along roads where the trees are starting to burst with colours of red and gold, and into what is known as the Green Mountain section of Lamington NP and O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Situated on the western side of the Lamington plateau, this was once the northern edge of the Mount […]

Tamborine National Park: Queensland, Australia Tamborine National Park: Queensland, Australia

A surprise as we motored up the mountain this morning. A group of paragliders were enjoying a ride upon the thermals. First stop, Cedar Creek Falls and Lookout. Dry except for a series of rock pools, the sun beat down upon the unwary with a burning fury. Brush turkeys scratched, minor birds called, and magpies […]

Mount Tamborine/Tamborine Mountain: Queensland, Australia Mount Tamborine/Tamborine Mountain: Queensland, Australia

This east Australian landscape experienced the ravages of a shield volcano, with its volcanic rim plateau resulting from both the lava flows that enshrouded the region millions of years in the past, and the weathering that later took place. By the time the volcano’s eruptions ceased, it had attained a height of 2,000m with a […]

Helensvale to Advancetown: Queensland, Australia Helensvale to Advancetown: Queensland, Australia

Both of us feeling more with it, the rig was readied under a black threatening sky, across which bright forks of lightning flashed, whilst thunder boomed in the distance. Ready at last, off we set, and down came the rain. With each passing second the temperature plummeted further, whilst the heavens bucketed down with ever […]