http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wivenhoe_Dam Wivenhoe Dam is a dam across the Brisbane River upstream from Lockyer Creek in Queensland, Australia. The dam creates the artificial Lake Wivenhoe. The dam wall is located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) by road from the centre of Brisbane. Wivenhoe dam was planned in the early 1970s as a flood mitigation and water storageContinue reading “Vivenhoe Dam …Queensland”
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Comet River and Weir..Queensland
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comet_River The Comet River is a river in Central Queensland which rises in the Expedition Range, north of Expedition National Park and south of Rolleston. It then flows north through Comet towards a confluence with the Nogoa River, where they both form the Mackenzie River. The Brown River is one of a number of tributariesContinue reading “Comet River and Weir..Queensland”
Bedford Weir Blackwater
Wonderful serene camping place with all facilities at the Weir. Beautiful camping area with birds, shady trees and quiet….There is water available from the Weir…and its truly a beautiful place to stay a few days…. The Bedford Weir is a man-made impoundment on the Mackenzie River, situated 25 kilometers north of Blackwater. The area isContinue reading “Bedford Weir Blackwater”
Walk at Bedourie along the levee bank road…..
On my day off I went for a walk …across the oval, past the medical Centre, over to the Levee Bank and along there to the Holding Ponds to see the birds. It was far too hot to sit in the sun and wait for the birds, so I simply walked back. I had walkedContinue reading “Walk at Bedourie along the levee bank road…..”
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”
Biggenden Queensland
Biggenden is a town situated on the Isis Highway in southern Queensland, Australia, 339 km north-west of the state capital Brisbane, and 84 km west of Maryborough. At the 2006 census, Biggenden had a population of 644.[1] Primary production is the most significant industry in the Shire with beef and dairy cattle being predominant. Other agricultural pursuitsContinue reading “Biggenden Queensland”
Lake Broadwater Information…
From Dalby, drive 20 km west along the Moonie Highway then turn left into Broadwater Road. Drive a further 9 km to the picnic and camping area. Contact RACQExternal link icon to enquire about local road conditions. Lake Broadwater is an important wetland in inland Queensland. Waterbirds travel long distances to feed and breed atContinue reading “Lake Broadwater Information…”
Chinchilla Dam Queensland Australia
I am at Chinchilla again. Here is my last post… https://sunrisetoday.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/chinchilla-dam-queensland/ I was lucky this time to get a parking location for my campervan near a Power Pole so I had power for the computer, but no internet connection. This area has a vague coverage when the sun is shining and not when it isContinue reading “Chinchilla Dam Queensland Australia”
Chinchilla Dam Queensland
Chinchilla Dam is a wonderful place to camp. There is an area with free power for caravans and trailors and also an area for daily and recreational visitors. The dam is a popular site for boating and fishing. There are toilets and a washing basin but no potable water, so take your own. I haveContinue reading “Chinchilla Dam Queensland”
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