Abrolhos, a coral reef archipelago in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Mid West Western Australia. The Abrolhos Islands and their surrounding coral reef communities form one of Western Australia’s unique marine areas https://www.australiascoralcoast.com/destination/abrolhos-islands The Islands lie about 60 kilometres west of Geraldton, on the Western Australian coast, and consist of 122 islands clustered into three main groups:Continue reading “Abrolhos Islands”
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Ooncooncoo Bay Russell Island
Ooncooncoo Bay is the front bay of Russell Island between Lamb Island and Russell Island. Bay road homes look onto Ooncooncoo Bay, which means Bay of Swans. The ferry travels from Russell island Jetty to lamb Island going over Ooncooncoo Bay. I have tried to find out about the name, but maybe there were swansContinue reading “Ooncooncoo Bay Russell Island”
Bloomers at Macleay Island entertained by Line Dancing
Bloomers meets at the Community Hall at Macleay Island. It was a beautiful day to travel inter-island on the free ferry from Russell island to Macleay island. Inter Island Travel is now free with Translink. When we arrived at Macleay island, The Bowls Club Courtesy Bus was waiting and took us to the Community Centre.Continue reading “Bloomers at Macleay Island entertained by Line Dancing”
Changing tides at Russell Island…time of the New Moon
Today’s Tide Table….4 May 2014 Next HIGH TIDE in Russell Island is at 3:36 AM, which is in 19 hr 25 min 53 s from now. Next LOW TIDE in Russell Island is at 12:16 PM, which is in 4 hr 05 min 53 s from now. The local time in Russell Island is 8:10:07Continue reading “Changing tides at Russell Island…time of the New Moon”
Moon Eclipse at Russell island…
The first glimpse I had of the Moon rise was a hazy moon amongst the clouds… The visual was very poor…the moon was barely visible. I decided to return home as I get a good view from there… The shadow started to move, but the bright light of the moon made the photosContinue reading “Moon Eclipse at Russell island…”
Marina at Karragarra Island
This week there were many yachts moored at Karragarra and the other islands too… This is arriving at Karragarra Island which is the next island to Russell Island Safety from the Cyclones……. The waiting shed at Karragarra Island with a beautiful garden at the Jetty Many yachts are moored here. It isContinue reading “Marina at Karragarra Island”
Ferry to Russell Island
Stradbroke Ferries goes to Russell Island from Redland Bay Marina. The cars drive straight onto the ferry and travel to the islands. http://www.stradbrokeferries.com.au/ The ferry service is run by B.I.T.S (Bay Island Transit System) and departs from Redland Bay. This service is reliable and frequent and is operational 7 days a week 365 days aContinue reading “Ferry to Russell Island”
RainBow Beach..Inskip Camping
The aboriginal name of Carah was once given to Inskip Point. Early this century Inskip Point was the original settlement in the area and boasted a small school to cater for the children of the local timber workers and the Inskip Light Keeper. Some of the area between Inskip and Rainbow Beach was mined forContinue reading “RainBow Beach..Inskip Camping”
Trees on Fraser Island…Bush walk to the Summit
// I did not walk all the way…but almost to the top…The Kingfisher Bay Resort is edged with a dingo proof fence for security. The island was originally a timber industry with timber exported all around the world. It is now a conservation island protected and cared for.
Sunrise Today... 
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