Barrier Reef – Sunrise Today…

Virtual Barrier Reef at The Cube

The virtual Barrier Reef at the QUT Cube depicts an underwater Barrier Reef where animals and plants move realistically. The dugong is seldom seen and here it swims in the blue water

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”

Curtis Island Queensland

http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/curtis-island/index.html http://www.gladstoneregion.info/destinations/curtis-island/ Curtis Island Curtis Island offers stunning unspoilt beaches, intimate north-facing bays, sparkling ocean, the Great Barrier Reef, wilderness, wetlands as well as an outback-style cattle station. It even has its own airstrip. It is this combination of these diverse attributes and natural beauty which make Turtle Street absolutely unique in Australia and perhapsContinue reading “Curtis Island Queensland”

Gladstone Queensland

I traveled to Gladstone by plane. It cost me $161 one way with Qantas. The lady on the air train paid $61 with Virgin. The passenger sitting next to me paid $71 also with Qantas. Obviously one has to search the web thoroughly to get a cheap fare…. It was the day before Christmas. IContinue reading “Gladstone Queensland”

Wongaling Beach…Mission Beach..Queensland

Mission Beach ..Wongaling Beach..Queensland Slideshow: Marguerite’s trip to Mission Beach was created with TripAdvisor TripWow! Wongaling Beach is the closest point to Dunk Island and enjoys spectacular views. Launch your boat directly off the beach or catch the water taxi to Dunk Island. Alternatively, take in the shops at the Wongaling shopping centre or enjoyContinue reading “Wongaling Beach…Mission Beach..Queensland”

Hervey Bay Whale Watch

Whalewatching Hervey Bay 2009 Slideshow: Marguerite’s trip to Hervey Bay was created with TripAdvisor TripWow! http://www.discoverherveybay.com/Whales/humpback2.htm Humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to the sub-tropical coastal waters of western and eastern Australia and Fiji to give birth and mate during winter and spring.Each year at least 1200 humpbacks migrate 5000km to the eastern coast of Australia.Continue reading “Hervey Bay Whale Watch”

Townsville Queensland

http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/townsville/townsville_home.cfm Townsville is a beautiful city on the coast. There is a Marina, a strand of beachfront with shops and accommodation and many tourist attractions for everyone The airport is $10 in a shuttle which goes to main tourist places..the transit center, ferry terminal and hotels. Taxis cost around $20.00-$30.00 Once you are located, you canContinue reading “Townsville Queensland”