August 2013 – Sunrise Today…

Sky Rail Queensland…Barron Falls

http://www.skyrail.com.au/ Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns Australia, is a world first in environmental tourism taking you on an amazing experience over Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest. The Skyrail experience, spanning 7.5kms over pristine rainforest, allows you to explore the wonders of an ancient tropical rainforest and learn about oneContinue reading “Sky Rail Queensland…Barron Falls”

Kuranda Rail from Freshwater Creek Station to Kuranda

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a scenic cableway running above the Barron Gorge National Park from the Cairns suburb of Caravonica to Kuranda, Queensland. The development of Skyrail was controversial as some local residents believed that damage may be done to World Heritage listed rainforest. Following seven years of planning and approvals, and 14 months ofContinue reading “Kuranda Rail from Freshwater Creek Station to Kuranda”

Clifton Beach North Queensland

Google+ I took the shuttle from Port Douglas to Clifton Beach for $22.00..the coastal drive was amazing driving along the cliff edge seeing some wonderful rocky beaches down below with breathtaking views from the coach. The accommodation was small…flats a block from the beach but adequate and I was welcomed by the sunrise in theContinue reading “Clifton Beach North Queensland”

Mossman Gorge Queensland

http://www.mossmangorge.com.au/ I took a bus from Port Douglas to Mossman which costs $26, collected me at 11.45 and returned me at 2.30…sufficient time to do the full walk and the circuit of the Gorge, have a quick meal and a look at the tourist shop. There is a Hotel at Mossman called ‘The White Cockatoo’Continue reading “Mossman Gorge Queensland”

Port Douglas Queensland

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Douglas,_Queensland Port Douglas is a town in Far North Queensland, Australia, approximately 70 km (40 mi) north of Cairns. Its permanent population was 4,772 at the time of the 2011 census.The town’s population can often double, however, with the influx of tourists during the peak tourism season May–September. The town is named in honor ofContinue reading “Port Douglas Queensland”

Dimbulah Queensland Australia

http://www.police.qld.gov.au/Resources/…/Dimbulah%20Station%20Profile.pdf Google+ Dimbulah is situated on the northern side of the Atherton Tablelands within the Mareeba District in the Far Northern Region. From Dimbulah, it is about thirty minutes to Mareeba and ninety minutes to Cairns. It is situated approximately 2000 kilometres from Brisbane. The main road passing through Dimbulah is the Burke Developmental Road.Continue reading “Dimbulah Queensland Australia”

Click go the shear’s boys (click, click, click)

Originally posted on XPLORE – Out & About:
Currawinya Woolshead, Outback Australia… Photo: Baz- The Landy

GyM at Russell Island…Training wear and gifts

http://www.cafepress.com/russellislandgym I recently created a shop over at CafePress and want to share it with you. There are 3 sections…General products, Men’s Wear, and Gifts There are T shirts, gym bags, drink bottles, mouse-pads for yourself or to give as a gift Gym Gear.. Here you can purchase items with the Gym Logo butContinue reading “GyM at Russell Island…Training wear and gifts”

Jackson Road Russell Island

Jacksonville Jackson Road http://moretonbay.biz/part-4-russell-island This is the site of a settlement established by Mark Jackson in the 1920s. The Jackson family came to the island about 1905 and took up pineapple farming, one of the first farming families to do so. In 1915 Mark Jackson opened a pineapple cannery that employed up to 20 peopleContinue reading “Jackson Road Russell Island”